Come "Hang out" with NTRR at Siloam Springs, Arkansas: White water fun!

Due to flooding the April hangout was cancelled. We are going to try again with the same location. The NTRR Hangout is scheduled for May 30 through June 1 at Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Patty Donaho and Steve Ford will arrive early on May 29 at Gypsy Camp and Canoe, 20271 S Highway 59, Siloam Springs, AR 72761-7627, 479-238-5396. Reservations can be made online at Gypsy Camp & Canoe. 30 amp RV sites are $50 per night and tent sites are $30 per night.

North Texas River Runners is continuing a monthly get-together for members -- The NTRR Hangout. Members who have whitewater experience or who have taken: Basic Kayaking class, the ACC River School, ACC Whitewater School or their equivalent are invited to join other members for a long weekend of paddling. While previous whitewater experience is not required, appropriate gear is. (Whitewater capable boat w skirt and float bags). There is some club equipment available to borrow on a first come first served basis.

The Hangout is not a class, but offers the chance to get to know other members better, knock a little rust off of skills if you have been off the water for a while and maybe pick up some tips from more experienced members. (You do have to be a current member of NTRR/ACC in good standing). We do ask paddlers to follow paddle safety rules and to wear a PFD, an approved helmet and have float bags in their boat. If you have questions, check with Teresa Patterson, Steve Ford or Patty Donaho.

Reservations can be made online at Gypsy Camp & Canoe. 30 amp RV sites are $50 per night and tent sites are $30 per night.

Siloam Springs features two whitewater parks: City of Siloam Springs Kayak Park has three drops which are normally easy Class II river running and good quality surfing when the current is below 450 cfs (as of 4/3, it is running at 309 cfs). Siloam Springs Park drops are constructed on the Illinois River.

WOKA is on the Oklahoma side of the state line in Siloam Springs OK. It is a man-made course that uses water diverted from the Illinois River. It has easier drops on the lower part of the course which allow beginners and experienced boaters who need to revive their skills to paddle simpler water. The top of the course is still Class II water, but it allows paddlers to take more challenging lines and it has bigger waves. There is a charge for paddling WOKA of $10 per car. I recommend packing a lunch and arriving in the morning for a full day of paddling. A snack bar is also available.

For more information contact Steve Ford at 817-692-6451 or Patty Donaho at 903-513-9089. Members are welcome to drop in for a day or two if they find three days are too much.

Need to pay dues to ACC/NTRR? ($25 per year):
https://arkansascanoeclub.com/join-acc