Laurie and Chuck's goat herd is growing with the addition of two new baby goats! Several of the Clear Lake campers were happy to meet up again for burgers (this time under sunnier skies) and to see the new arrivals. Is there anything cuter than newborns... of all varieties? Gwen, Janis, and Tom W. all … Continue reading Fun with Laurie and Chuck’s Baby Goats

Going back to the the previous annual picnic blog with the photos of early days' board members... one important club member should have also been included. While she didn't serve on the board during the first five years, she sure made up for it with her service to the club over the years! June, Laurie, … Continue reading Where is Marlee?

Thanks to our founder, Kit Wiegman, and a group of dedicated members, the Sierra Nevada Canoe and Kayak Club continues to attract new members after 20 years since its founding in 2003. A big thanks to all who started this group of people who love recreating together! Susan Rossman, Diana Abrell, Chris Crain, Robin Hart, … Continue reading Celebrating the Club’s 20th Anniversary at the Annual Picnic

After exploring Soda Bay one afternoon,  four of us paddled up up the waterway by the campsite. The water was so high, we decided it might be a rare chance. Being the smallest, I squished under the bridge first. Here is Chuck K. squeezing under. Can he make it? Chuck squeezes! Chuck... whew! Submitted by … Continue reading Harrowing Clear Lake Adventures… No Obstacle Too Much!

On our Clear Lake camping trip, we paddled the tule wonder of Anderson Marsh. We expected to see tules and wildlife, but not to encounter boats more commonly seen in places like the Florida Everglades. We passed a group of fishermen in these air boats, where a boat with a submerged propeller would not be … Continue reading Swamp Boats in Anderson Marsh?

Member Laurie Appling recently completed a solo hike on the Portuguese Camino. 240 km in 12 days of walking (150 miles). She reported the journey is now complete and she had a wonderful experience. Along the way, she met many wonderful people who were supportive and kind. She said, "You see the best of humanity … Continue reading Laurie Does the Portuguese Camino de Santiago

Wouldn't this be a fun trip for our Trip Planning Committee! Lock 21 opened in 1904 - Peterborough, Ontario Canada - the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site. These crazy kayakers are on their way to the upper level of this section of the waterway on the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world. Beautiful, beautiful … Continue reading Wall-to-Wall Kayakers on the Lift Lock

As of our 20th anniversary, club members volunteered to serve as club officers  for each of those twenty years. As our club year draws to a close, a new slate of officers will join the board and lead us all through the coming year. Following are a just a few photos of our Board of … Continue reading Trip Down Memory Lane with our Club Officers

I had just cancelled my 80th birthday paddle when Chuck Hart called me at 11:00 am. He said, yep going to rain on Sunday, but today is sunny, and warm (47?). And with wind only 6-8 mph, let’s do a paddle! I was not quite as excited as Chuck, but thought might be nice to … Continue reading Peter and Chuck Plan B Birthday Paddle

Chris wanted to paddle Folsom Lake and invited others to join his Pop-Up Paddle. The weather had been hot in the Sacramento Valley with big winds. Nevertheless, I joined Chris at Rattlesnake Bar and we launched at 10:30 from a grassy area near the boat ramp. Winds were calm… 85 and sunny. The lake was high, … Continue reading Paddle Adventures on Folsom Lake