Heyo Hoofers,

Going to walk around the farmer's market early in the morning. Going early gives you the ability to actually see and talk to the stands without being flooded by the hundreds of people that come later in the day. I'm bringing a blanket to hang out on the grass on the square. 

FAQS:

Why so early? 

- Not crowded (Shouldn't be)

Do I Need to Bring Anything?

- No

What Do They Have at the Market?

- Many things (You can't buy california condors, sadly)

Location to Meet: Mendota Lodge

Description:

We will be taking an R1 whitewater kayaking trip to Black Earth Creek (about 45mins from mem u). Black earth creek is an awesome place to learn the basics of paddling in moving water. For your orientation, we focussed on keeping ourselves safe in our boats and what equipment we will need on the water. For this trip we will focus on maneuvering in moving water…more on this later. NOTE: If you want to come on the trip but don’t have the ratings, reach out to whitewater@hooferouting.org to coordinate an orientation!

Required Ratings:

R0 (in a whitewater kayak)

Outcomes:

These are the skills we will be practicing on this trip. Participants demonstrating adequate knowledge and skills can earn their R1(which may be a pre-requisite for participating in  other HOC trips).

• Performs wet exit in moving water

• Understands moving water hazards (strainers, foot entrapment)

• Can be rescued using a bow/T rescue

• Perform eddy turns (eddy out)

• Performs peel-outs to enter current

• Performs ferries to cross current

What to Bring:

• Bring or buy lunch and drinking water (we’re 100% stopping at kwik trip so you can get food there too)

• Sunscreen

• Bring clothing and shoes that you are willing to get wet and muddy and that will not fall off in the water. (we have a limited supply of wet boots that we can lend as well) 

• Bring a towel and a full change of dry clothing, including a dry pair of shoes. We will leave those in the car for afterwards.

Rough Schedule:

8:00am - Meet at the Hoofer Boathouse, lower level of Memorial Union. Get equipment and load boats.

8:30am- Leave for Black Earth Creek.

9:30am - Arrive at the Olson Road put-in. Unload equipment. Run Shuttle (bike shuttle if only one vehicle.

10:15am - "Ground School", i.e. Safety talk and discussion of basic river hydrology/features.

10:40am - Start paddling. Practice paddle strokes and maneuvers.

12:20pm - Reach the Two Bridges/Wolf Run take-out in Mazomanie. Load boats.

1:35pm- Arrive back in Madison

Trip Leader Contact:

beagle@wisc.edu

Please reach out to me if you have ANY questions. There are no dumb questions!

Description:

We will be taking an R1 whitewater kayaking trip to Black Earth Creek (about 45mins from mem u). Black earth creek is an awesome place to learn the basics of paddling in moving water. For your orientation, we focussed on keeping ourselves safe in our boats and what equipment we will need on the water. For this trip we will focus on maneuvering in moving water…more on this later. NOTE: If you want to come on the trip but don’t have the ratings, reach out to whitewater@hooferouting.org to coordinate an orientation! You will need to pay the trip leader $10 to cover gas (we'll sort this out when we meet up)

Required Ratings:

R0 (in a whitewater kayak)

Outcomes:

These are the skills we will be practicing on this trip. Participants demonstrating adequate knowledge and skills can earn their R1(which may be a pre-requisite for participating in  other HOC trips).

• Performs wet exit in moving water

• Understands moving water hazards (strainers, foot entrapment)

• Can be rescued using a bow/T rescue

• Perform eddy turns (eddy out)

• Performs peel-outs to enter current

• Performs ferries to cross current

What to Bring:

• Bring or buy lunch and drinking water (we’re 100% stopping at kwik trip so you can get food there too)

• Sunscreen

• Bring clothing and shoes that you are willing to get wet and muddy and that will not fall off in the water. (we have a limited supply of wet boots that we can lend as well) 

• Bring a towel and a full change of dry clothing, including a dry pair of shoes. We will leave those in the car for afterwards.

Rough Schedule:

8:00am - Meet at the Hoofer Boathouse, lower level of Memorial Union. Get equipment and load boats.

8:30am- Leave for Black Earth Creek.

9:30am - Arrive at the Olson Road put-in. Unload equipment. Run Shuttle (bike shuttle if only one vehicle.

10:15am - "Ground School", i.e. Safety talk and discussion of basic river hydrology/features.

10:40am - Start paddling. Practice paddle strokes and maneuvers.

12:20pm - Reach the Two Bridges/Wolf Run take-out in Mazomanie. Load boats.

1:35pm- Arrive back in Madison

Trip Leader Contact:

beagle@wisc.edu

Please reach out to me if you have ANY questions. There are no dumb questions!

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Advanced Dinghy Classroom lesson and focus on the rigging, boat handling, landing, capsizing and crew overboard procedures of the 420. Emphasis is placed on learning the finer details associated with sailing dinghies as the 420s are a responsive, two person, high performance boat. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Advanced Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Advanced Dinghy Classroom Attendance Rating and either a Tech or Zest Light Rating

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their 420 Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are given at the discretion of the Instructor.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Intro to Dinghy Sailing lesson and focus on the rigging and sailing of the Badger Tech. Students should expect to spend time on the water during this lesson and dress accordingly. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Learner Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Tech Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills specific to Cap, a Capri 22, and the knowledge gained in Intro to Keelboat. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Keelboat Attendance Rating

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Capri 22 Light rating. The Keelboat fleet uses a sign off sheet for earning ratings to help keep track of proficiency. Once the student has filled out a sign off sheet, they will be eligible to earn a Capri 22  Light rating. It will take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor. 

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Pre-requisite: Intro to Keelboat or Badger Sloop rating

Location: Meet under the Yellow Canopy

Suggested reading is U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, available in the Outdoor Programs Office.

Salam is an Ericson 26 and her name comes from the Arabic word meaning "Peace." She is part of the club's cruising keelboat fleet and lessons will focus on cruising and general sailing skills including care and use of the inboard diesel engine, sailing with a roller furler jib, and ensuring the crew has a safe and enjoyable sail.

Lessons proceed in all weather conditions except thunderstorms, your instructor may have on-land discussions about sailing theory or advanced topics if the weather doesn’t permit sailing. Dress appropriately; expect cooler temperatures on the lake.

Please bring you rating progress form for check off after the lesson. If you have areas you would like to focus on, please let your instructor know. You can find the progress forms and other instructional material at hoofersailing.org/manuals

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Whether you've grown up with a paddle in hand or have never been in a boat before, this is the place to start for sea kayaks in HOC! Sea kayaks are designed for exploring coastal shores and traversing open water. This lesson will teach you to properly outfit yourself for sea kayaking, the basic paddle strokes, wet exits, and the supported T-Rescue. 

The most essential skill of this lesson is the Wet Exit. Here is a video showing the Wet Exit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzCJSzP9kAA&list=PLrLrUmPL86mZsfO_4q120nDDZ5HmMXChK 

Why: You will need this lesson, regardless of previous experience, to attend kayak trips with the club. By the end of the lesson, you will earn your sea kayak (SK) orientation which allows you to then take SK1 lessons (slow, moving water).

ELIGIBILITY:  

Participants do not need any prior experience and do not need any prior ratings at all to attend. 

Participants need to be current members of the Hoofer Outing Club. 

WHAT TO BRING: 

• You must wear shoes that have a sole and will not fall off in the water. There are Zebra Mussels in the lake, and their shells are very sharp. 
• Wear clothing that can get wet (we will be practicing wet exits) 
• Bring a glasses strap if you wear glasses 
• Bring a full change of clothing, including dry shoes, and a towel. There are showers inside of the Union building. 
• Sunscreen and a water bottle. It will hopefully be a bright and sunny day (I am manifesting)

WHERE TO MEET: 

Please meet at the outer entrance to the Outdoor UW boathouse on the lower level of Memorial Union. It's a large garage door facing the lake, where the canoes and kayaks are kept. 

Additionally, if you do not have a swim test, we can do that as well after the lesson. This will include a 100 m swim and 5 minutes of treading water. If you need this, please email me separately at seakayaking@hooferouting.org.

Event Information: Spray is a 30ft classic cruising yacht that has sailed the great lakes before coming to Hoofers in 2003. Lessons on Spray focus on cruising and general sailing skills including care and use of the inboard diesel engine, sailing with a roller furler jib, and ensuring the crew has a safe and enjoyable sail.Please bring your rating progress form for check off after the lesson. If you have areas you would like to focus on, please let your instructor know. You can find the progress forms and other instructional material at hoofersailing.org/manuals

Lessons proceed in all weather conditions except thunderstorms, your instructor may have on-land discussions about sailing theory or advanced topics if the weather doesn’t permit sailing.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Badger Sloop rating

Suggested reading is U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, available in the Outdoor Programs Office.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills specific to Chargeback or Carpe Diem, our Catalina 22 boats, and the knowledge gained in Intro to Keelboat. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Keelboat Attendance Rating

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Charegback Light rating. The Keelboat fleet uses a sign off sheet for earning ratings to help keep track of proficiency. Once the student has filled out a sign off sheet, they will be eligible to earn a Chargeback  Light rating. It will take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor. 

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Whether you've grown up with a paddle in hand or have never been in a boat before, this is the place to start for sea kayaks in HOC! Sea kayaks are designed for exploring coastal shores and traversing open water. This lesson will teach you to properly outfit yourself for sea kayaking, the basic paddle strokes, wet exits, and the supported T-Rescue. 

The most essential skill of this lesson is the Wet Exit. Here is a video showing the Wet Exit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzCJSzP9kAA&list=PLrLrUmPL86mZsfO_4q120nDDZ5HmMXChK 

Why: You will need this lesson, regardless of previous experience, to attend kayak trips with the club. By the end of the lesson, you will earn your sea kayak (SK) orientation which allows you to then take SK1 lessons (slow, moving water).

ELIGIBILITY:  

Participants do not need any prior experience and do not need any prior ratings at all to attend. 

Participants need to be current members of the Hoofer Outing Club. 

WHAT TO BRING: 

• You must wear shoes that have a sole and will not fall off in the water. There are Zebra Mussels in the lake, and their shells are very sharp. 
• Wear clothing that can get wet (we will be practicing wet exits) 
• Bring a glasses strap if you wear glasses 
• Bring a full change of clothing, including dry shoes, and a towel. There are showers inside of the Union building. 
• Sunscreen and a water bottle. It will hopefully be a bright and sunny day (I am manifesting)

WHERE TO MEET: 

Please meet at the outer entrance to the Outdoor UW boathouse on the lower level of Memorial Union. It's a large garage door facing the lake, where the canoes and kayaks are kept. 

Additionally, if you do not have a swim test, we can do that as well after the lesson. This will include a 100 m swim and 5 minutes of treading water. If you need this, please email me separately at seakayaking@hooferouting.org.

Prerequisite: WINDSURFING LIGHT

Earned from class: New maneuvers/techniques/abilities

The next step after earning a WINDSURFING LIGHT rating. This class should be taken by EVERY club member with a WINDSURFING LIGHT rating. Students will progress on to more advanced and important maneuvers, as well as more advanced technique in general. This class serves not only as light wind instruction, but also as preparation for high wind sailing. Students will learn how to always have a full sail when on the water, use the mast-foot as a significant source of pressure, and control sail and board through foot steering and body placement. Also taught are fast tacks (tacks for windy/wavy conditions that bypass neutral position completely) and basic lightwind jibes. Students will sail on Hi-Fly Mambos or BIC Melodies.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

For more information on the Windsurfing lesson track, please see the Windsurfing Home Page.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Advanced Dinghy Classroom lesson and focus on the rigging, boat handling, landing, capsizing and crew overboard procedures of the 420. Emphasis is placed on learning the finer details associated with sailing dinghies as the 420s are a responsive, two person, high performance boat. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Advanced Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Advanced Dinghy Classroom Attendance Rating and either a Tech or Zest Light Rating

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their 420 Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are given at the discretion of the Instructor.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting

Event Information: This lesson will focus on the skills needed in order to safely and efficiently sail an E Scow. Students will have the chance to practice rigging, boat handling, landing, crew communication, and crew overboard procedures. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: C/MC-Scow Light, T-10 Light, or instructor permission 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their E Scow Light rating. In order for you to obtain your rating you must show advanced knowledge in rigging, crew overboard maneuvers, landing, crew communication and boat handling. Students will be issued an E Scow Light rating once an instructor is satisfied with their performance, which may include having the student lead the lesson as a skipper. Due to the complexity of the rigging and sail controls, it will likely take several lessons to achieve proficiency. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the instructor.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting