Due to Covid, Mehlville has asked that we limit the number of helpers at the pool. If you are interested in helping out, let me know so I can put you on the list. I cannot guarantee everyone will necessarily get to help with the class. But we will need willing folks. Thank you!

KAYAKING – WHITEWATER PADDLING FUNDAMENTALS
This is the perfect way to start the pursuit of whitewater kayaking. You will begin building fundamental skills indoors, in a warm pool. Skills include strokes, edging, and the roll, plus blending strokes for river maneuvers. Discussion will cover safety, gear, river running, and more. (Space is l…[Read more]

Mehlville’s pool will be open for paddling practice this Saturday, March 7th, (4:30 to 6:30) and Sunday, March 8th, (2:00 to 4:00) for anyone to come to paddle, free of charge. Thank you Mehlville! For anyone planning to use the pool during either time, we ask that you contact Cathy McCredie ([email protected]) to let her know that you will…[Read more]

Help run wire, paddle, drink a beer, camp–all with your paddling pals. …SUNDAY (moved from Saturday) morning March 15th, please check in at 10:00 at the Millstream Gardens pavilion to help run wires for the 53nd Annual MWC!
Bring wire cutters, pliers, pocket knife, and leather gloves. Wear sturdy shoes for being on the rocks. Plan to wear…[Read more]

January – February 2020 Saturday (4:30 to 6:30 PM) and Sunday (2 to 4 PM) open pool paddle practice at Mehlville High School is open for registration. Go to Mehlville Community Enrichment to sign up! See Community Enrichment, Winter 2020, Swimming Pool Programs, Kayak Rec Paddle.

Wednesday evening kayak classes [Whitewater Kayaking Fundamentals (Sept 4 to Oct 9), Learn to Roll (Oct 16 to Nov 6), and Open Pool Practice (Nov 13 to Dec 18)] will resume this Fall at Mehlville High School. Boats and paddles are included for the Fundamentals and Roll classes, if needed. Go here for additional details and signup info: Mehlville…[Read more]

I have three of these. One has a broken bulb, but it could be replaced and function like new. Text me if you want them: 636-699-2711.

Check out Mehlville Community Enrichment for MWA’s Winter/Spring 2019 kayak classes: 6-weeks Intro to Whitewater; 4-weeks roll class; followed by 4-weeks open pool paddle practice. It is all on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 (open pool 7:30 to 9:00).

For anyone interested in working on paddle technique, let’s meet at Creve Coeur Lakehouse at 2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. As you pull into the lot, veer right to park. We will do a ten minute flat-water paddle back to a few gates and practice stroke combinations with a variety of moves through two offset gates. It of course helps us improve our…[Read more]

Intro to Whitewater Kayak classes, Roll Class, and Open Pool Practice will resume this Fall at Mehlville High School. Signup @ Mehlville School District Community Enrichment should be available by July 16th. Details below.
<h2>Introduction to Whitewater</h2>
This is the perfect way to get started in whitewater kayaking. You will begin building…[Read more]

Monday, June 25, 6:00 PM, Castlewood State Park beach — come on out for some moving water, eddy-turn, peel-out, and ferry practice! Tim Gagnon and I will be there. The more the merrier.