2009 Paddle Events
June 2009 winds down in just a few hours - It's almost time for the
8th Annual Park-to-Park Paddle!
So dust off your paddles and get ready for another great day on the water!
Planning by the Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers/ ACA, Friends of the Fox, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and several
key sponsor and support organizations is nearly complete - here are the details!
Paddle Information (No changes from last year!)
Route begins at Shattuck Park in Neenah, proceeds up the Fox River to Lake
Winnebago then north along the shore to follow the Fox River through Menasha in the navigation canal to the
Menasha Lock. After passing through Menasha Lock, continue north through Little Lake Butte des Morts into the
Fox River, ending at Lutz Park.
Total paddle distance is 8.4 miles; windy conditions may generate waves on the
lakes. Launch assistance will be offered; safety escorts representing the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, local law
enforcement water patrol and emergency rescue service agencies will participate as in past years. Great door
prizes will be given away at the Menasha Lock! Pre-paddle shuttle buses will run from Appleton to Shattuck Park
in Neenah.
Schedule for Saturday, July 25th
6:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Unload boats and gear at Shattuck Park drop-off area (Library
parking lot); socialize an enjoy Neenah's farm market!
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.: Preshuttle (optional) your car to Lutz Park in Appleton and
catch a shuttle bus back to Shattuck. Last bus leaves Lutz Park at 9 a.m. (Or park locally for pick up after
the paddle)
9:15 a.m.: Prepaddle / safety briefing
9:20 - 9:40 a.m.: Assisted mass launch
11:30 a.m.: Menasha Lock passage (approximate)
12:30 - 1:30 a.m.: End of paddle; lunch available at Lutz Park
(approximate)
NEW this year - Visit Menasha's Otto Grunski Festival at Jefferson Park in
Menasha after the paddle!
Other Key Information
All participants must register for the event. Registration is $5 per
participant to cover the cost of event insurance, limited to $10 maximum per
boat. (The fee is waived for current ACA members - annual membership dues cover the cost of the
insurance.)
A door prize drawing will be held prior to entering the Menasha Lock.
Law enforcement and emergency rescue service water patrols will accompany the
paddlers along the route.
Lockage fees for passage through the Menasha Lock have been contributed by the
Friends of the Fox on behalf of all participants!
PFDs (life jackets) must be worn at all times paddlers are on the water. Lunch
will be available at the Appleton Yacht Club/ Lutz Park after the paddle event.
Adult and Minor liability waivers are available
at www.WisconsinPaddlers.org and at registration tables in Shattuck Park before the event
begins. We have not set up advance registration due to the significant "day of event" weather potential
impact. The courtesy bus shuttle cost is (hopefully) covered by donations by bus riders to keep event
costs low. Sorry, but we are not aware of local outfitters or agencies offering canoe or kayak
rentals...
Last Details
This event is strongly supported by several public and private
organizations, who will be acknowledged on handouts at the event. Please be sure
to extend your appreciation to those supporting groups, agencies and businesses!
Be sure to share this information with your friends!
Our email list has grown through the 8 year history of this paddle event and is
always changing. If you would like your address removed from future distribution, please forward this email
to jmmazanec@gmail.com with the word REMOVE in the subject line.
Questions? - Please email jmmazanec@gmail.com -
Sent by Jeff Mazanec on behalf of the:
Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers
Friends of the Fox
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
*MORE INFORMATION*
The Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers (NEWP) are planning
additional skillsworkshops and events through the 2009 paddle season. Check the club website
http://wisconsinpaddlers.org/ at for updates!
