Notice the time change!

A favorite hike in Central Wisconsin grows to new lengths.  We're adding nearly three quarters of a mile of new trail, extending a loop trail at the well loved Bohn Lake Segment, and improving access to the Mecan River Segment.

No experience is necessary; training is provided by certified volunteer crew leaders.  There will be roles for all ages and abilities.  The Ice Age Trail Alliance provides food, tools, and campsites free to all who volunteer.  The cost for gas is $8.00.

Bohn Lake is 1 1/2 hour drive north of Madison.  We will be departing from the Park Street Circle at the Memorial Union, at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 20th, and returning to the Memorial Union on Saturday, September 21st, by 9:00 pm.  (The Park Street Circle is located at the end of Park Street, next to the Memorial Union.)

To reserve your spot, please see either Brett Follett or Chris Jacobsen, and pay $8.00 cash, for gas.  One of us will be at the General Meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7:00.  The General Meeting is held in Mendota Lodge in the Memorial Union.

Chris Jacobsen

JacobsenChris@msn.com

608-873-2016 (voice only)

Instructor: Emily

Looking to take your yoga practice off the mat? On summer mornings, glassy smooth water and a gorgeous sunrise makes Lake Mendota the perfect place for stand-up paddleboard yoga! Outdoor UW works hard to create a playful and inclusive class environment where participants can freely explore their practice under guidance from an instructor. Our SUP Yoga classes are for every yogi, whether you are brand new to your practice or have been practicing for years! Come join us on the water for your morning yoga fix!

SUP yoga classes are $15/class or require a RecSports Group Fitness membership. Cancellations can be made up until 12 hours before class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW. If you wish to cancel your enrollment, please email outdooruw@union.wisc.edu. Registration for each class is capped at 10 participants, so please register early! Late-cancels and no-shows forfeit registration payment; RecSports members will incur a $5 late-cancel fee.

Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• No prior experience with yoga or paddleboarding needed! Beginners welcome.
• Pre-registration required - sign up early!
• Outdoor UW Office opens at 8:00 AM - instructors and staff will arrive early so you may utilize locker rooms and water fountains.
• Class will meet right outside the Outdoor UW Office, on the lakefront just west of the Terrace.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for water. Athletic shorts/leggings and an athletic top work really well. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available (lockers are $1)
• Weather cancellations will be made via email and text at least 1 hour before the start of class. Please check for any updates before arriving!

Location: Langdon Room (4th Floor) Check Today in the Union on the day of the lesson. The time shown in TITU may be earlier than shown above but the lesson will start at the time shown above.

The Intro to Keelboat Sailing lesson is intended to provide a beginner-friendly path to our heavy and light keelboats. This intensive lesson will cover the basics of sailing on a keelboat at hoofers and will allow you to begin taking lessons on our keelboat fleets. This course covers sailing terminology and theory, practical sailing knowledge including knots and safety, and an introduction to the keelboat’s ratings and lesson structure.

All of the material covered in this class can be done on land; this class is not contingent on weather.  However, if the weather cooperates your instructor may take the class on a keelboat, so wear suitable shoes and clothing.

Please download the  Preparatory Instructions from the Instructor (homework)  upon signing up and confirm to the instructor that you’ve received them as soon as possible by email. If you do not, you may be removed from the lesson.

Please note: it will take quite a while to earn a rating with which you could check out a keelboat yourself if you come through this track.  It is advised for members who wish to get out sailing sooner to start on Techs or Zests or take both routes concurrently.  This will allow you to practice sailing on your own and refine your skills before jumping up to a larger keelboat.  It will smooth the learning curve and allow you more time to sail on your own and take your friends out on a Tech, a Zest or a Sloop and will not increase the total time to earn a keelboat rating. 

It is recommended that you at least review the following knots on the Animated Knots website:

·        bowline

·        round turn and two half-hitches

·        figure-8 knot (stopper)

·        cleating (clove hitch on a cleat)

The following series of videos (about 10 min. each) will be a good preview of the information about sailing and sailing terms.
- Sailing Lessons - The Basics (part 1)
- Sailing Lessons - The Basics (part 2)
- Sailing Lessons - The Basics (part 3)
- Sailing Lessons - The Basics (part 4)

Instructor: Emily

Looking to take your yoga practice off the mat? On summer mornings, glassy smooth water and a gorgeous sunrise makes Lake Mendota the perfect place for stand-up paddleboard yoga! Outdoor UW works hard to create a playful and inclusive class environment where participants can freely explore their practice under guidance from an instructor. Our SUP Yoga classes are for every yogi, whether you are brand new to your practice or have been practicing for years! Come join us on the water for your morning yoga fix!

SUP yoga classes are $15/class or require a RecSports Group Fitness membership. Cancellations can be made up until 12 hours before class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW. If you wish to cancel your enrollment, please email outdooruw@union.wisc.edu. Registration for each class is capped at 10 participants, so please register early! Late-cancels and no-shows forfeit registration payment; RecSports members will incur a $5 late-cancel fee.

Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• No prior experience with yoga or paddleboarding needed! Beginners welcome.
• Pre-registration required - sign up early!
• Outdoor UW Office opens at 8:00 AM - instructors and staff will arrive early so you may utilize locker rooms and water fountains.
• Class will meet right outside the Outdoor UW Office, on the lakefront just west of the Terrace.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for water. Athletic shorts/leggings and an athletic top work really well. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available (lockers are $1)
• Weather cancellations will be made via email and text at least 1 hour before the start of class. Please check for any updates before arriving!

Event Information: This three hour lesson will cover rigging, boat handling, landing, capsizing and crew overboard procedures. Along with this, emphasis is placed on learning the finer details associated with sailing dinghies as the 420’s are a responsive, two person, high performance boat. Once all skills have been mastered, completion of this lesson will result in a 420 Light rating.

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:  Tech light rating and have taken Advanced Dinghy Classroom. Please review the 420 Manual prior to this lesson.

One nighter Sea Kayaking Camping Trip on Lake Mendota!

What: We (3 trip leaders and 3 participants) will take Sea Kayaks across the lake to Mendota Park, a place where there is camping allowed. We'll break out the backcountry kitchen, maybe do some baking, we'll learn how to properly play Tetris with a Sea Kayak and tips and tricks to keeping your stuff dry. Of course, we'll learn how to set up a tent. We'll play some games too, both on and off the water. We'll have a campfire as well.

When: Meet outside of the Outdoor UW Office in the Memorial Union at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 21. We will return to the around noon on Sunday and we'll do some gear clean up.

Who: People with an SK0 rating. If you want your SK1, we can do an SK1 lesson along the way.

Cost: $30, covers the cost of food and campsite permits. Please sign up for the waitlist and send $30 via venmo to @Ryan-Stowe-1. When I receive payment I will manually move you from the waitlist to the participant list. If you do not have Venmo, you can pay me in person at the weekly Hoofer Outing Club Meeting - see the event calendar. 

If you have food allergies, please tell me.

What to bring: Here is a list of what to bring - it categorizes items as either required, suggested or optional and it also says if it can be used as Hoofer Outing Club equipment or if you need to bring your own --> https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iRiZiG2fq_yMaNx04eLx-JcMYlA8K5janQPpjAsEdE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have questions, send me an email. Thanks!

One nighter Sea Kayaking Camping Trip on Lake Mendota!

What: We will take Sea Kayaks across the lake to Mendota Park, a place where there is camping allowed. We'll break out the backcountry kitchen, maybe do some baking, we'll learn how to properly play Tetris with a Sea Kayak and tips and tricks to keeping your stuff dry. Of course, we'll learn how to set up a tent. We'll play some games too, both on and off the water. We'll have a campfire as well.

When: Meet outside of the Outdoor UW Office in the Memorial Union at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 21. We will return to the around noon on Sunday and we'll do some gear clean up.

Who: People with an SK0 rating. If you want your SK1, we can do an SK1 lesson along the way.

Cost: $30, covers the cost of food and campsite permits.

If you have food allergies, please tell me.

What to bring: Here is a list of what to bring - it categorizes items as either required, suggested or optional and it also says if it can be used as Hoofer Outing Club equipment or if you need to bring your own --> https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iRiZiG2fq_yMaNx04eLx-JcMYlA8K5janQPpjAsEdE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have questions, send me an email. Thanks!

Event Information: Marlinspike B is part two of a three-part Marlinspike Seamanship series. In this session, students will build on the skills practiced in the previous lesson by learning about various characteristics and types of line and splicing methods. 

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: Marlinspike A Rating (earned from completing a Marlinspike A Lesson)

Prior to attending this class, students should visit www.animatedknots.com (an excellent resource for sailors of all skill levels) and review the following knots: 

• Eye Splice
• Back Splice
• Whipping
• Monkey's Fist

The purpose of the video review is to familiarize students with the various techniques. Students will be instructed on how to tie them and given time to practice during the lesson. 

Each student will be provided a length of line to work with and take home. 

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Marlinspike B Rating.

Event Information: Marlinspike B is part two of a three-part Marlinspike Seamanship series. In this session, students will build on the skills practiced in the previous lesson by learning about various characteristics and types of line and splicing methods. 

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: Marlinspike A Rating (earned from completing a Marlinspike A Lesson)

Prior to attending this class, students should visit www.animatedknots.com (an excellent resource for sailors of all skill levels) and review the following knots: 

• Eye Splice
• Back Splice
• Whipping

The purpose of the video review is to familiarize students with how each of these knots look. Students will be instructed on how to tie them and given time to practice during the lesson. 

Each student will be provided a length of line to practice with and take home. 

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Marlinspike B Rating.

Please note, this lesson is intended for beginner sailors and will be held regardless of weather. This lesson will cover procedures for rigging, launching and sailing the RS Zest as well as sailing basics. This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the Lakelab.

Please watch this video and be ready to discuss the physics of sailing.

Robert and I will be leading an overnight trip to the Waupaca area. We’ll plan to paddle on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes Saturday afternoon, camp at Hartman Creek State Park, then get in a hike before heading back to Madison Sunday afternoon.  The Waupaca Chain of Lakes has beautiful clear spring-fed lakes. Crystal clear water.  I have been there many times before. There are about 21 small connected lakes. We will do about 10 or so. All but 4  are slow no-wake great for paddling. Most are very small lakes. This trip is a beginner-friendly quite water paddle. The Waupaca / King chain is about 2 hours north of Madison.

You will need a Lake lesson rating to participate. Cost will be $25 per person - $10 for gas, $5 for the campsite, $2 for the boat use/maintenance, and $8 for food. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in the comments.

We’ll plan to provide lunch both days, and prepare a hot dinner and breakfast. In addition to sea kayaks and PFDs, you will need:

• Tent 
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Plate, bowl, eating utensil
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Snacks
• Hiking boots and water shoes
• Warm layers 

Please let us know if you need to borrow any gear by noon Friday!

Instructor: Morgan

Looking to take your yoga practice out of the studio? Join us in the mornings for an all-levels yoga class full of fresh air, yogi friends, and an incredible view of Lake Mendota. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have years of practice, this class is your opportunity to turn your idyllic sun salutations into a reality at everyone’s favorite place on campus!

Terrace Yoga classes are $7.50/class or require a RecSports Group Fitness membership. Pre-registration is not mandatory, but encouraged. Online registration will remain open until the start of class. Cancellations can be made up until 12 hours before the start of class and will result in credit with Outdoor UW. If you wish to cancel your enrollment, please email terraceyoga@union.wisc.edu. Late-cancels and no-shows forfeit registration payment; RecSports members will incur a $5 late-cancel fee.

Drop-ins are welcome, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins should stop by the Outdoor UW Office to sign in and pay before heading up to class.

All participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• BYOYM (Bring Your Own Yoga Mat). We provide rental yoga mats ($2 per class)
• Check the sandwich board outside the Outdoor UW Office for the location of your class.
• All pre-registered participants can check in with the instructor at the class location.
• Drop-in participants can register and pay at the Outdoor UW Office before class begins.
• Outdoor UW Office opens at 8:00 AM - instructors and staff will arrive early so you may utilize locker rooms and water fountains.
• Props, such as blocks, are neither required for class nor provided by Outdoor UW, but you are welcome to bring along anything you use for your practice
• Wear comfortable clothing. Athletic shorts/leggings and an athletic top work really well. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available (lockers are $1)
• Weather cancellations via email and text message at least 1 hour before the start of class. Please check for the update before arriving!

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.

Knotty Rascal is a Precision 27 and is part of the Cruising Keelboat fleet. Lessons on Knotty Rascal will focus on cruising and general sailing skills including care and use of the inboard diesel engine, using wheel steering, 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

This is for experienced sailors who are on the water a lot. The conditions may be too severe to do a test-out. Wind Alert is showing 14 gusting to 34, Blue Red conditions, which is a no go.  Instructors discretion as to whether you are allowed out, even if it is "just" Blue flag.  Harvey has brought some of my heavy test-out students back and explained they were not prepared. They did not know the boat well enough. Know how to depower the sails, to raise the centerboard ( which isn't taught here much if, at all and should be, it is in your Tech manual), feathering, watching for pressure, wind shifts, proper capsize recovery, etc. You should know this information if you have a light rating as the weather can change while you're out on a casual light wind day sail. So, please do your homework. Understand that 26 mph wind isn't twice as powerful as 13 mph wind, it is 4 times as powerful! Power quadruples with a doubling of speed. Finally, check ALL the rigging on your vessel. Don't assume anything is good. Heavy wind has a way of finding a boats' deficiency, as well as its skippers! Be prepared and be safe!

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

This lesson will meet by the wooden deck next to the Lake Lab.

Please note, this lesson is intended for those who already have their Tech Light rating and are looking to learn the specifics of the Zests. This lesson will cover procedures for rigging, launching and sailing the RS Zest. This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the Lakelab. 

Click here to view some of the skills you should be familiar with from your Tech lessons as they will be further applied in the Zests.