ACA Whitewater Leadership/Instructor Development and Certification - June 1-6, 2020

Please sign up and email me directly if you would like to participate. Space may be limited, so please consider and plan ahead to participate.

R2 paddler rating (or higher) and Standard Swim Test Required.

The American Canoe Association (ACA) is the industry standard for paddle sports in North America and is a recognized standard worldwide.

Why: ACA training/certification in paddling, teaching, safety, and leadership skills is essential and highly valued for those who intend to work and/or play in the outdoors. 

Here is your opportunity close to home in one of our favorite Wisconsin rivers - the Wolf.

The expectation is that you will develop and grow your skills throughout the week. With a lot of opportunities for mentored hands-on skills development and practice.

When: June 1-6, 2020 (Most folks will arrive on Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening May 31, 2020.)

Where: Gardner Dam Scout camp in White Lake WI. (On the Wolf River.)

Cost: The 2019 cost was only $250 and covered all week, and included instruction, materials, indoor lodging, and all food. (This was an incredibly discounted cost that essentially covered everything.)

Boats/Gear: All available through the Hoofers Outing Club at no additional cost.

What: ACA instructor Development Workshop and Instructor Certification Exam.

Goals (Learn & Earn):
1. Learn/refine paddling, safety, teaching, and leadership skills.
2. Earn ACA Instructor Certification at level that matches the skills you demonstrate by the conclusion of the course..

Let's go and grow as a paddling community.

Note: There will also likely be one or two weekends in May 2020 to paddle on Wolf Section 2 (and possibly section 3) with the Instructor Trainer to help prepare and refresh skills on the river. The upcoming pool sessions are excellent opportunities to learn, practice, and prepare for the upcoming season.

About

The Board of Captains (BOC) meets regularly throughout the year (typically biweekly on Monday evenings at 6:00). These meetings are a critical component of running the club as the club's constitution vests great authority in the BOC. If you are interested in learning more about how the club operates, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Agendas

Available on the website: https://www.hoofersailing.org/documents

Agenda Items

Do you have a question or concern you think the BOC should address directly in a BOC meeting? Email the Commodore at commoodore@hoofersailing.org

When & Where

Check the TITU for room assignment. https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/

About

The Hoofer Riding Club (HRC) meets regularly throughout the year (first and third Wednesdays at 7 PM). Over the summer, the HRC executive board will be meeting every other Wednesday then transitioning back to the first and third Wednesdays once the fall semester begins. Our general members are welcome to join if you are interested in learning more about how the club operates, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Agendas

Posted Monday prior to meetings

You can also find past meeting minutes on our website at https://www.hooferriding.org/documents

Agenda Items

Do you have a question or concern you think the HRC should address directly in a HRC meeting? Email the President at ridingpresident@hoofers.org

When

Every other Wednesday from 7 PM to 8 PM

Where

Google Meet:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/zsr-pa...
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial 1 605-865-2299 and enter this PIN: 134 902 814#

Hello!

Have you been attending pool sessions all winter, and done some early paddles on the smaller lakes around Madison? Are you eager to get out on the big lakes up north? Well this is your chance to do exactly that. 

This trip will get the summer started right with three days of early season paddling on Lake Superior. Why do I say early season when the trip is scheduled for June? Because Superior stays cool all summer, and June might still have some frosty evenings and mornings.  But don't worry! The plan for this trip is to spend three days paddling in the area around Cornucopia, WI and the Apostle Islands while we spend our evenings at the Lost Creek Adventures bunkhouse on shore. With heat, showers, flush toilets, and a kitchenette only a short walk from the beach we'll be living in the paddler's lap of luxury.

While we will decide our exact plans closer to the trip, this area offers many beautiful venues for sea kayaking.  Siskiwit and Bark Bays offer protected venues where those new to Great Lakes paddling can practice their skills on Superior, and the Meyer's Beach Sea Caves are within comfortable paddling distance from the put-in near the bunkhouse (or very easy distance if we put in at Meyer's Beach).  With a short drive we could also launch from Little Sand Bay and paddle to Sand Island, should conditions allow. In case of adverse conditions on Superior, there are also a number of scenic (and warmer) inland lakes in the area that we could spend some time paddling on.  Our final paddling plans will be determined by participants' skill levels and environmental conditions during the trip. 

Overview

Where: Cornucopia, WI and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

When: June 11-15th

Required Rating: SK1 or higher.  Also, you will need to have paddled with me at some point prior to the start of the trip (but don't worry, we will arrange some trips near Madison earlier in the season to ensure this happens).

Tentative Itinerary: We would drive up from Madison on the 11th, and maybe do some skills/rescue practice in Siskiwit Bay that afternoon if time allows. From the 12th-14th we would spend the days paddling in the area, returning to Cornucopia in the late afternoon each day.  We would then depart Cornucopia for Madison on the morning of the 15th. 

Lodging: Lost Creek Adventures Bunkhouse ($20 per night, which is only $5 more than the nearest campground) located just down the road from the beach. Once the trip roster is confirmed, I will collect the trip deposits and reserve the necessary number of bunks for us.

Food: TBD, but probably bring your own. There is a kitchenette (including a microwave and minifridge) in the bunkhouse, and all the restaurants in Cornucopia probably won't open until the last week of June; beyond that, there are some restaurants we might visit, but they require a 30-40 minute drive to get to. 

Notable Gear:  The water will be cold, so wetsuits/drysuits and neoprene boots will be absolutely required, as will additional thermal layers that are warm  when wet. The club can supply wetsuits.  All other regular equipment (boat, paddle, pfd, sprayskirt, helmet, etc.), which can also be obtained from the club. A gear list will be forthcoming to participants.

Cost: Exact cost TBD, but it will need to cover expenses for lodging and gas. Anticpate approx. $150; any unused funds will be evenly distributed among trip members after trip completion.

Description

This 2020 Summer Open Water class includes academic online training, two indoor pool sessions, and four open water dives. At the completion of this class, each student will receive a PADI Open Water Diver Certification. 

Course Overview  

The Summer Hoofer Open Water SCUBA course consists of a self-paced eLearning web classroom where students learn about diving physiology and safety and the equipment and skills needed by every diver. This is followed by two indoor swimming pool sessions where students are able to apply your new knowledge in a controlled environment. Students must complete the eLearning prior to the pool sessions (no exception). Once the eLearning and the pool training session are completed, each student will complete four open water dives over two days. 

Course Fee  

The course fee of $405 includes your PADI Open Water Referral, open water check out dives, professional instruction by PADI instructors, all course materials including access to eLearning, dive log and training record, and the use of all Scuba equipment and tanks needed for the class. You will also need to purchase a membership in Hoofer Scuba which costs $44 per year for students and includes heavily discounted gear rentals once certified.  The fee is paid to the Hoofer Scuba Club online or at the Outdoor UW Service desk at the Memorial Union when you sign up for the course. There are no additional hidden fees or costs, and our courses include all education and dives required to become a PADI certified diver. The total cost for students is $449. Sign Up can be done online or at the Outdoor UW office.

Prerequisites and Enrollment Conditions

You must attend all classroom and pool sessions to gain a referral.  No make-up sessions can be offered. If during the course under special circumstances you find you cannot attend one of the dates, please let us know ASAP so we can work something out.

We follow the PADI health requirements, a copy of all the medical conditions that may require a physician's approval to be cleared for diving can be found here, or online under PADI medical form. Note, if you have one of these conditions, it does not necessarily bar you from diving, it does mean we would need a doctor to sign off that you are medically cleared for diving. If you are not cleared but have already started or completed the online portion, we can only offer a partial refund.

It is essential that course participants have strong basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the water.  PADI requirements include a basic swim test and a tread-water test. If you do not pass the swim test we can only offer partial refunds of course fees.  See below for more details.

eLearning must be completed according to the schedule directed by your instructor.  

Course Refunds: Once the course has commenced, we do not offer any refunds past the first pool session, eg. if you decide that you can't make one of the dates!  If you decide after the first pool session that SCUBA is not for you, then we can offer you a partial refund of the course cost less the cost of materials, and a prorated fee for the portion of the class that you attended.

For safety, individuals not able to satisfactorily perform all required skills in the pool will not be permitted to participate in the open water training.  Our instructors will make every effort to assist you in becoming a certified diver, but certification is not guaranteed.

Participants must be a University of Wisconsin-Madison student, faculty/staff, or Wisconsin Union member. Union membership is open to everyone. Call 608-262-2263 or visit www.union.wisc.edu/membership to sign up for Union Membership.

Last day to sign up is June 8th! 

Class session: 06/11/20 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Memorial Union, Check T.I.T.U screen

Pool Sessions: 06/15/20 & 06/16/20 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Natatorium 

Open Water: 06/20/20 & 06/21/20 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at (Devil's Lake State Park)

Join us as we paddle either the Spanish River or the Turtle River in northern Ontario, Canada. It's like the Boundary Waters, but with rapids and far fewer people.

To go on this trip, you'll need an R2p paddler rating in a tandem open canoe (although a limited number of R1s may go if we can pair you with a higher rated paddler). If you don't have the needed rating, there will be opportunities prior to this trip (e.g. Pine River trip (May 2-3), Memorial Day WW trip (May 23-25), or Sierra Club whitewater canoe clinic (June 6-7). 

Since this trip is in Canada, you will need a valid passport.

Estimated cost is $300-$350/person. This announcement is a placeholder. More details and online payment options will be added later.

This class focuses on learning the basics of sailing in a fun, positive and safety-conscious environment. Geared toward the total beginner, this class introduces students to identifying wind direction, rigging and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and jibing around a buoy, and recovery from a capsize. In addition, youth learn knots, parts of a boat, basic sail trim, and are expected to assist others and treat their equipment with respect.

The RS Zest, Badger Tech, and the Badger Sloop are the main boats used for this class. The goal is for students to feel comfortable sailing solo and advance their skills enough to move on to Sailing 2.

In addition to continuing basic skills (see Sailing 1), students will learn more advanced sailing theory, continuing to improve skills of launching and landing, sailing on all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puff and further developing communication and teamwork skills.

Students taking this course should already be comfortable sailing solo and have completed either Sailing 1 or Sailing Day Camp.

Sailing Day Camps focus on having fun on the water while learning the basics of sailing. Total novices are welcome as are those with a prior familiarity with sailing. Students learn basic sailing theory, rigging, and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and jibing, parts of a boat, and recovery from a capsize. On-land games and activities are geared toward developing a love and appreciation of sailing while learning sailing terminology, safety, knots, and other seamanship skills.

The RS Zest, Badger Tech, and the Badger Sloop are the primary boats used. Bring lunch money for food at the Union or bring a sack lunch along with a water bottle.

About

The Board of Captains (BOC) meets regularly throughout the year (typically biweekly on Monday evenings at 6:00). These meetings are a critical component of running the club as the club's constitution vests great authority in the BOC. If you are interested in learning more about how the club operates, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Agendas

Available on the website: https://www.hoofersailing.org/documents

Agenda Items

Do you have a question or concern you think the BOC should address directly in a BOC meeting? Email the Commodore at commoodore@hoofersailing.org

When & Where

Check the TITU for room assignment. https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/

About

The Hoofer Riding Club (HRC) meets regularly throughout the year (first and third Wednesdays at 7 PM). Over the summer, the HRC executive board will be meeting every other Wednesday then transitioning back to the first and third Wednesdays once the fall semester begins. Our general members are welcome to join if you are interested in learning more about how the club operates, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Agendas

Posted Monday prior to meetings

You can also find past meeting minutes on our website at https://www.hooferriding.org/documents

Agenda Items

Do you have a question or concern you think the HRC should address directly in a HRC meeting? Email the President at ridingpresident@hoofers.org

When

Every other Wednesday from 7 PM to 8 PM

Where

Google Meet:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/zsr-pa...
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial 1 605-865-2299 and enter this PIN: 134 902 814#

In addition to continuing basic skills (see Sailing 1), students will learn more advanced sailing theory, continuing to improve skills of launching and landing, sailing on all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puff and further developing communication and teamwork skills.

Students taking this course should already be comfortable sailing solo and have completed either Sailing 1 or Sailing Day Camp.

This class focuses on learning the basics of sailing in a fun, positive and safety-conscious environment. Geared toward the total beginner, this class introduces students to identifying wind direction, rigging and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and jibing around a buoy, and recovery from a capsize. In addition, youth learn knots, parts of a boat, basic sail trim, and are expected to assist others and treat their equipment with respect.

The RS Zest, Badger Tech, and the Badger Sloop are the main boats used for this class. The goal is for students to feel comfortable sailing solo and advance their skills enough to move on to Sailing 2.

Students taking this course should already be comfortable sailing solo. In addition to continuing basic skills (see Sailing 1), students learn more advanced sailing theory, continue to develop skills of launching and landing, sailing in all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puffs, problem-solving, and further developing communication and teamwork skills.

The Badger Tech is used, although students are also introduced to more advanced boats including the 420s and Laser. Repeating this course is highly recommended as students continue to develop their skills and knowledge with each subsequent session.

In addition to continuing basic skills (see Sailing 1), students will learn more advanced sailing theory, continuing to improve skills of launching and landing, sailing on all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puff and further developing communication and teamwork skills.

Students taking this course should already be comfortable sailing solo and have completed either Sailing 1 or Sailing Day Camp.

Sailing Day Camps focus on having fun on the water while learning the basics of sailing. Total novices are welcome as are those with a prior familiarity with sailing. Students learn basic sailing theory, rigging, and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and jibing, parts of a boat, and recovery from a capsize. On-land games and activities are geared toward developing a love and appreciation of sailing while learning sailing terminology, safety, knots, and other seamanship skills.

The RS Zest, Badger Tech, and the Badger Sloop are the primary boats used. Bring lunch money for food at the Union or bring a sack lunch along with a water bottle.

This class focuses on learning the basics of sailing in a fun, positive and safety-conscious environment. Geared toward the total beginner, this class introduces students to identifying wind direction, rigging and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and jibing around a buoy, and recovery from a capsize. In addition, youth learn knots, parts of a boat, basic sail trim, and are expected to assist others and treat their equipment with respect.

The RS Zest, Badger Tech, and the Badger Sloop are the main boats used for this class. The goal is for students to feel comfortable sailing solo and advance their skills enough to move on to Sailing 2.