Yay! Our new Program Planning Committee secured international kayak instructor Thomas Scheubel for the first Rescue Clinic since before Covid changed everything. It will be held at Rollins Lake on Thursday August 25, so save the date SNCKC peeps! Not exactly this girl's favorite thing to do, but so important for all paddlers. The first … Continue reading Return of the Rescue Clinic 2022
Late Afternoon Paddle at Lake Wildwood
Met up with a SNCKC group of five at Vista Park in Lake Wildwood. The day was a sunny 76º with a slight but variable wind. We launched at 5:00, and given SW wind over the dam, we paddled CW around Pine Island and then across the dam to the north side… then downwind into … Continue reading Late Afternoon Paddle at Lake Wildwood
February Paddle on Lake Clementine, Auburn State Recreation Area
With Covid and MIA trip leaders, it’s been a while since our last club paddle. N. California weather has been unusually warm, so many of us looked forward to a paddle on Lake Clementine put out by trip leader and president, Chris Crain. Saturday was a cool 58º at 9:30 am driving down the steep, … Continue reading February Paddle on Lake Clementine, Auburn State Recreation Area
New Year’s Hike on the Buttermilk Trail
Low temperatures resulted in a cancellation of this year’s traditional January 2nd New Year’s Paddle on Lake Englebright. Laurie and Dennis thought it would be the perfect day for a hike on the Buttermilk Trail at South Yuba State Park, and Peter, June, and Rachel joined them. “We may not have been ON the water, … Continue reading New Year’s Hike on the Buttermilk Trail
Tales of the Olema Campground
This is what happens when you leave food in your tent! The raccoons had a fun-filled night! Hopefully, I will not forget again! ~ Sharon Cabello
What’s the story? Unusual sighting at the Monterey Marina.
We often encounter unusual sights while paddling, but this was a new one. Returning from a recent paddle along the Monterey waterfront, several of us ducked into the boat harbor to check out the large collection of moored pleasure craft and fishing boats. Amongst the vessels was a noticeably different craft, sporting an orange octopus … Continue reading What’s the story? Unusual sighting at the Monterey Marina.
The Show Must Go On – Meeting in the Time of the Delta Variant
Our September all-member meeting took place at Seaman’s Lodge as scheduled with some clever planning by the BOD. Pizza on the “terrace” followed by the presentation inside. All participants were vaccinated, masked, and did their best with social distancing. June recorded the event for posterity with some photos begging for captions. 09/23/2021. Photos by June … Continue reading The Show Must Go On – Meeting in the Time of the Delta Variant
Lost in Elkhorn Slough
We all know Chris loves to explore side channels and to take us all with him. Our recent visit to Elkhorn Slough was no different. Some of us fortunately became separated from the main pack and moseyed along to our lunch meetup. This group started out with enthusiasm behind their fearless leader only to end … Continue reading Lost in Elkhorn Slough
Making lemonade out of lemons on a fun “cancelled” paddle
Clearly some of us do not check email messages frequently enough. Given the smoky conditions in the area due to many wildfires, the chances for the Rollins Lake Forward Stroke Clinic were iffy. Chris had said he would let us know around noon if the paddle was off. I checked email at 1:00 and there … Continue reading Making lemonade out of lemons on a fun “cancelled” paddle
Paddling Voyageurs National Park by Gary Moon
I’m writing from a sweet little campground in northern Minnesota, on the shore of Rainy Lake. On the opposite shore, about three miles away, is Canada. I’m here to paddle my kayak in Voyageurs National Park, where I had worked in the mid 80s. As I anticipated, kayaking in Voyageurs is amazing, with the vast … Continue reading Paddling Voyageurs National Park by Gary Moon
Sierra Nevada Canoe and Kayak Club 