Missouri Whitewater Association | Site-Wide Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:07:04 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9c35cda85db4666e33342e4a0d8a27df Sashank Subedi's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16746/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:23:09 -0500 0 6af70655206e2b7120e08fb9382c6ec5 Tim Graber changed their profile picture https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16745/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:44:08 -0500 0 16f6c38ae8d704394ffde841648f08d5 Tim Graber's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16744/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:42:55 -0500 0 2edc35e65f47c259f5e7bc4fd609ea39 Jo Newbold started the topic MWA General Meeting Tuesday May 12 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-general-meeting-tuesday-may-12/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:40:19 -0500 6PM Social Hour, 7pm meeting

The Pat Connolly Tavern
6400 Oakland Ave (Near Hampton and 40)
PatConnollyTavern.com to order food ahead of time(Helps the kitchen staff)

Topics to be discussed will be emailed to our entire email list in days coming. To sign up for our E newsletter:
MissouriWhitewater.org on the home page

]]> e7f5b2f2456861c6475b76b65e7b8530 Wahoo started the topic Downriver Race Group Photo in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/downriver-race-group-photo/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:28 -0500 Does anyone have a a link to the group photo taken prior to the start of the Downriver Race?

Wahoo!!!!

]]> a262b8d7f0689c536cf24a31bed83da8 Jo Newbold started the topic 2026 Clinic is upon us! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2026-clinic-is-upon-us/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:28:22 -0500 Welcome paddlers of all levels to come participate in MWA’s Annual Clinic on the St. Francis River April 24-26.

Instructors and their toadies will take new and advanced paddlers into their next step of learning whitewater skills in canoes and kayaks and inflatable kayaks on appropriately challenging water. This weekend adventure takes place in…Read more

]]> a284bfc4b8a752cc0b019e18ecc1d595 Maureen S's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16731/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:46:37 -0500 0 fe73c1869d89a7c20a625a799ca98f7e Casara Heaton started the topic In memory of Mark Wehking in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/in-memory-of-mark-wehking/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:05:08 -0500 It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Mark Wehking, a very dear friend to the MWA. The services will be held this weekend.

You can read his obituary here:
https://www.schrader.com/obituary/mark-wehking

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation in his memory to pedal the cause.
To donate in his memory,…Read more

]]> 855f820ec3441f781d2e21c3da2e67ff Wahoo started the topic Pre and Post Racecourse Set-up/Race Weekend Paddling Opportunities in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pre-and-post-racecourse-set-up-race-weekend-paddling-opportunities/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:24:11 -0500 Fellow MWAers

I’m going to be traveling to the Saint Francis to partake in Race Course Set-up and MC weekend festivities. I’m looking forward to paddling the Saint every day between Set-up and Race weekend. I hope Mother Nature cooperates!!
On the way to the S. Francis, I’ll be making a stop at Onondaga Cave State Park to paddle the Meramec a…Read more

]]> e292ae1afa998d37752d39486309b097 Jo Newbold started the topic MWA meeting=Tuesday Night 6PM Pat's Bar in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-meetingtuesday-night-6pm-pats-bar/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:33:57 -0600 Hello everyone! Please come join us for an in-person meeting at Pat’s Bar. Great Food and a lovely room all to ourselves with sound system and all. They even give us our own bartender.

]]> bb1fb57f22c8704fa9593353ac8d5fbb Casara Heaton replied to the topic Wahoo on the Saint March 20-29 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wahoo-on-the-saint-march-20-29/#post-24298 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:37:26 -0600 We look forward to seeing you Wahoo!

]]> cc3b12c54a7d5e5ed7d7e1f581955664 Wahoo started the topic Wahoo on the Saint March 20-29 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wahoo-on-the-saint-march-20-29/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:54:22 -0600 Fellow MWAers, I’m attending this year’s Missouri Whitewater Championships. I’ll be camping at Silvermines March 22-28 and will be at Jo-Jo’s campsite during race weekend. The only day I will not be at the Saint is March 24th due to a medical appointment in St, Louis. I’m looking forward to helping out with set-up, joining in on the post…Read more

]]> 0dae804d8ac39798cee4c736bf45fd58 travis.linville changed their profile picture https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16683/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:59:45 -0600 0 e203eadb5262b5a36c16a7d76db62282 scott.thierheimer changed their profile picture https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16681/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:48:18 -0600 0 2c329d41e5542606fe9b92c9d6371f54 Crazy jerry schafroth replied to the topic Clean up update in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clean-up-update/#post-24135 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:07:39 -0600 was this cancelled, or just postponed?

]]> 68e856fc4cb6167e07e9ba7c5aa2a226 Crazy jerry schafroth's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16676/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:48:06 -0600 0 a21cd122d342ce8d93e71740f55163fe Joseph changed their profile picture https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16673/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:29:32 -0600 0 97623d5bb5c43723973277b30626308f jeff clawges started the topic Clean up update in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clean-up-update/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:26:33 -0600 Good morning! With all the snow on the ground we are keeping an eye on the melting..we have a run of warmish days coming up that may help us out. So anyway the plan is to have the cleanup as scheduled if at all possible. We’ll have a descion on Thursday. I will keep you all posted. SYOTR..

]]> 10bf80ff8b79401e4fec5b7aa1fb18e1 Kyle Olszowka's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16669/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:22:38 -0600 0 083a97f33a72216aa8b09c85097b97a0 Russ Munson's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16666/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:50:58 -0600 0 9dbaad4edaf426c2f7f10972d50078ba Jim Marcum became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16664/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:04:00 -0600 0 7ed7ab819e26fc1eaf6ef26445416290 jeff clawges started the topic 4th annual Showing the Saint some Love in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/4th-annual-showing-the-saint-some-love/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:08:44 -0600 Conservation stuff! We are quickly sneaking up on the 4th annual Giving the Saint some Love clean up! Yea!

There are a couple of things I’d like to put out there but first I want to thank everyone for participating, We have people who put on their drysuits and wrestle tires out of freezing cold water. We have people who cover miles of trails,…Read more

]]> 465e7960a65a427fabbf55a80dbbc736 Kristofer Oman became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16661/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:21:47 -0600 0 f80f49aee8c46401953e557a1e366e74 Jaime Tarsi became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16659/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:05:34 -0600 0 62bedc9338d7e613b4e63e374cfff58d LeighB became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16658/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:03:54 -0600 0 9d53cb05a3ad3d79d08b0154aaf1dc9d mark johanning became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16657/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:02:32 -0600 0 f1641b5252d6dcaf694dc6f130cd584b Elena Gerick became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16656/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:02:02 -0600 0 2eec721ff0cdd162dbbc32ab811d4493 Sally Haywood wrote a new post https://missouriwhitewater.org/?p=23610 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:16:34 -0600 TRR Affiliated – Winter HikeWe’re planning a TRR StL Affiliated – Winter Hike January 18, 2026 at Indian Camp Creek Park Trail. Details in the flier below. We are […]

]]> 7d627024b16eac06e142d4c93f6ac0a7 Casara Heaton replied to the topic NEW! Mehlville High School Open Pool Sessions in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/new-mehlville-high-school-open-pool-sessions/#post-23405 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:42:44 -0500 Hello all, here is the direct link to register for the Mehlville Open Pool Sessions.

Mehlville 2025 Fall Pool Sessions

]]> 58510c1942b55f9763f5a70de8169c41 Jo Newbold started the topic NEW! Mehlville High School Open Pool Sessions in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/new-mehlville-high-school-open-pool-sessions/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:51:09 -0500 Open to all boaters!
Sundays 4:30-5:45 Nov 2- Dec 7 2025.

Register on the pool sessions tab on this website.

$5 per session. Pick and choose your dates.

This session is squeezed in between two classes so efficiency and promptness will be appreciated. Call or text me if you have any questions.

Jo

]]> 115daaf088518f8da64311a8177b78c5 Cathy replied to the topic Showing the Saint some more Love x4 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/showing-the-saint-some-more-love-x4/#post-23385 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:39:51 -0500 Saturday February 7,2026

]]> dba4ff18676d69ffa4b7378420ac84ad Cathy replied to the topic Showing the Saint some more Love x4 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/showing-the-saint-some-more-love-x4/#post-23384 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:39:01 -0500 Saturday February 7, 2026

]]> affbc4724ca521e9901f7d8816217b4b oldmanriver replied to the topic Showing the Saint some more Love x4 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/showing-the-saint-some-more-love-x4/#post-23372 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:57:10 -0500 What is the date of the cleanup?

]]> 2808e432145d562fa0ccc220b12af9e9 jeff clawges started the topic Showing the Saint some more Love x4 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/showing-the-saint-some-more-love-x4/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:53:26 -0500 Here we go again.. We’ll be meeting at Millstream at 10:30 working till about 2:30 or so. This challenge this year is that we are responsible for getting rid of our own tires. To dispose of tires in a dumpster we will have to remove the side walls then cut the tires into pieces. We’ll need cutting tools, pickup trucks and more than anything…Read more

]]> ef903a084c12acfdef1226957e612750 Jacky Klein became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16647/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:27:41 -0500 0 3a84773850af46bf0afc7c8c4f8e2bd2 Justin White replied to the topic Race date? 2026 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-date-2026/#post-23263 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:23:41 -0500 Setup weekend will be March 21st-22nd, and the race weekend will be March 27th-29th!! Hope to see you all there!

]]> 16dfd38479ff464e0a673bff7e0c8a9e "Wild Bill" Miles started the topic Race date? 2026 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-date-2026/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:08:07 -0500 Do we know?

]]> dd36c5e3602e70305e2e83f4ec50d465 codyhelm94 became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16643/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:00:25 -0500 0 bf6aefcd98260a71538a6a4f45c15d33 Roccadaboat became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16642/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:46:34 -0500 0 147566e4652f54149a3a06d864f3ace0 Katie Leeker started the topic Memorial service for Chuck <3 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/memorial-service-for-chuck-3/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:11:19 -0500 Samantha Duncil posted to the MWA facebook group: In case anyone would like to come, memorial service for Chuck McHenry will be at Cozean’s Funeral Home in Farmington on August 22nd from 4p-6p. It will be very informal, because frankly Chuck wouldn’t want it at all lol. We (Di and family) will plan a river party later on when there’s plenty of…Read more

]]> c7941c2434917d9e96feba8ab258d7e8 Katie Leeker started the topic Sad news in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sad-news/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:09:14 -0500 John Tansil posted to MWA Facebook group: Sad news. Our good friend & paddling buddy Chuck McHenry passed away at 2pm Monday August 11 surrounded by family. Further plans are pending. Probably a memorial service when it cools down. He will be missed so much. Love to Di & family.

]]> 52f43b29cb6ff4fc34c423cf41eee952 Ryan Cloud's profile was updated https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16639/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:48:22 -0500 0 f8eb7c2bf561af264cfc941c87bde3e9 Alexander_Clerc started the topic MWA Youth Meeting Aug 12 Topics in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-youth-meeting-aug-12-topics/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:29:12 -0500 Hello! First of all… if you wondering if you should attend the zoom, the answer is YES!

We have a couple goals for the meeting

1) Brief overview of the purpose and need for the MWA Youth “Arm”
2) “Programming Brainstorm”
3) Needs of a Youth Kayaking Program
4) Ways to Contribute
5) 2026 Calendar

Parents – We want to know what type of…Read more

]]> 27fe5ddc6e73fe32eec58ad3129ccae3 Jeff Behrns became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16636/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:01:03 -0500 0 ede5e42bbc18fe2314301d1203574fe6 Casara Heaton started the topic July General Meeting & Upcoming Elections! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/july-general-meeting-upcoming-elections/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:26:50 -0500 Hey all, due to many participating in the MR340 and just getting back from trips, we will be postponing our July meeting by 1 week. Please join us next Tuesday, the 15th at 7pm on Zoom.

We will be discussing summer trip recaps, boat rentals, the kids program and information about our upcoming elections!
Link to Zoom can be found here:…Read more

]]> 1f9be0318c6939efdd8be3b34d4f5269 Alexander_Clerc replied to the topic ACA Membership Events/Benefits (American Canoe Association) in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/aca-membership-events-benefits-american-canoe-association/#post-23151 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:16:36 -0500 and you get to support the American Canoe Association – which helps to promote the sport, support paddling events, and create course curriculums…

]]> 773a62964ead61c49f2ac25706ca66a1 Shannon Jon Hambrick became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16627/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:53:53 -0500 0 bc1d0e3429bfab11f1c875d0b8f07487 Alexander_Clerc started the topic YOUTH BOAT SIZING LIST in the forum Gear Reviews https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/youth-boat-sizing-list/ Sun, 25 May 2025 14:09:14 -0500 This is not a Review, but a working document/comprehensive list of youth ww kayaks makes/models. Its purpose is to help new kayakers navigate the used boat market and identify possible options for purchase.

Paddler weight can be helpful, but is no substitute for actually sitting inside/paddling the boat. Inseam, height, outfitting, skill…Read more

]]> 92d1c9f77fb47b40edf03374ad791979 Gtombridge replied to the topic Very Nice Mad River Explorer Royalex with Ash Trim in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/very-nice-mad-river-explorer-royalex-with-ash-trim/#post-23134 Sat, 24 May 2025 16:47:54 -0500 SOLD

]]> f5c0422da8f210cd66212b5f712b2e9c Jamie Lindsey became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/16623/ Fri, 23 May 2025 23:05:58 -0500 0