Missouri Whitewater Association | Missouri Whitewater | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/mowhitewater/activity/ Activity feed for Missouri Whitewater. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 36799c6fb2733f5bd8e60d52f923133c Missouri Whitewater started the topic Terrain Whitewater article in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/terrain-whitewater-article/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:58:31 -0500 article in the July-Aug issue by John Holdmeier

]]> 90e9426dfbae3ace91d6c4147114a48c Missouri Whitewater started the topic Store orders delivered to Clinic in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/store-orders-delivered-to-clinic/ Tue, 02 May 2023 14:57:34 -0500 Save postage costs with your MWA Store orders! Any items ordered from the Store will be delivered in person or by delivery drone to participants at the MWA Clinic this weekend.

Order items here!

]]> af74759d456d371de6649c1250c43799 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic clinic camping? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clinic-camping-3/#post-20547 Tue, 02 May 2023 14:52:45 -0500 Likely.
Yes & yes.
Yes!

]]> 256ee7a96fb8323d63320f6caa12e649 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2023 race t-shirts now available in the MWA Store in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2023-race-t-shirts-now-available-in-the-mwa-store/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:23:00 -0500 Short sleeve, long sleeve & performance shirts available here. Limited availability.

Prior year race t-shirts are also available at discount prices in the MWA Store.

]]> 90e327f9ebe5b1652cde8153c7d86596 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2023 MWC Race Results in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2023-mwc-race-results/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:20:30 -0500 Final results are linked here.
Excel version
PDF version

Contact Chris Matsuno or Jim Warren for questions.

]]> ab78237476563dec31ae1b8550f08711 Missouri Whitewater started the topic PLAN FOR SETUP Thursday & Friday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/plan-for-setup-thursday-friday/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:50:08 -0500 PLAN FOR SETUP for Thursday & Friday: We are still going to meet at shed at 9 to pick up gear, and then start setup at 10am THURSDAY 3/16 at Millstream Gardens. Meet at Pavilion for assignments.

Because the rain is coming & the river will rise, we are going to hang gates & poles, and pull them over towards river right, giving us enough string…Read more

]]> daf3790175eb6d8cab4054b39c7bd0bb Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2023 Race Banquet Tickets available on-line in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2023-race-banquet-tickets-available-on-line/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:53:08 -0500 Buy tickets this week on-line from the MWA Calendar Banquet Event.

]]> 7232a3e382604324651fc3683d0f79d5 Missouri Whitewater changed their profile picture https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/15963/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:55:57 -0600 0 24adfaef2fc1b5d4638cb75ae39ccadc Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2023 Pool Slalom results are posted in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2023-pool-slalom-results-are-posted/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:30:34 -0600 2023 Results & a few earlier years posted here

]]> c33fd3e33d2e8cc48e53831085725b2e Missouri Whitewater started the topic Pool Slalom-Sunday, 19 Feb, 9 am in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-slalom-sunday-19-feb-9-am/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:10:18 -0600 Sunday at Mehlville.

]]> 09354ed9a042e9b7e57d21c3b7b889c0 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2023 Race Registration is now open in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2023-race-registration-is-now-open/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:41:49 -0600 Register now!

]]> 148fb1c4c4099c6c5f691fbe00edcee4 Missouri Whitewater started the topic MWA HOLIDAY PARTY SATURDAY 12/10 !! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-holiday-party-saturday-12-10/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:54:49 -0600 Greetings – we have arranged for an MWA Holiday Party for Saturday, 10 December, 5-8pm (NEXT WEEKEND). It will be held at Seamus McDaniels in Dogtown.

Order & pay for your own food & drink. We’ll be seated together in the backroom.

Join us for a return to our annual MWA holiday get-together!

Boating gear not required for attendance.

]]> 10968e84fe3a3ea1c650fa2c2c67efde Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Meeting Tomorrow! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/meeting-tomorrow/#post-19690 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:09:16 -0600 In addition to the on-line Zoom meeting, there will be an in-person option in the St. Louis area. Tuesday Night Ride group will leave from the Olympia Taverna (1543 McCausland) at 4:45, ride to the Arch & back (~16mi), in time for the meeting, dinner, beer & Zoom meeting. Join us IRL. Be sure to have bike lights & proper gear. Dark by 5:30.…Read more

]]> eea462ca176822ed1e9ba7fb60a0d1c2 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2022 MWC Race Results in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2022-mwc-race-results/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:29:02 -0500 Race results are posted here

Let us know if you notice any typos or other mistakes.

]]> 2e8341868ffe68b56100ca2564859d8e Missouri Whitewater started the topic Setup 2-gates & poles-Thursday 3/17 11am in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/setup-2-gates-poles-thursday-3-17-11am/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:34:54 -0500 Meeting at the shed at 10am Thursday morning to load up race gear. Will deploy signs on the way to Millstream. Setup starting at Millstream at 11am. Paddle afterwards. See you there.

]]> de11fec77de1c6e4bfb77ca2e7013ad7 Missouri Whitewater started the topic MWC radio interview in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwc-radio-interview/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:13:00 -0500 Scott Swafford, MWC media affairs coordinator, had a great interview on KJFF this morning: Scott Swafford radio interview

]]> 306138f543852ea2133a03d58c221e9e Missouri Whitewater started the topic RACE SETUP DAY MOVED TO SUNDAY 3/13 10:00am DST in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-setup-day-moved-to-sunday-3-13-1000am-dst/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:15:17 -0600 Saturday looks miserable, so we’re moving setup to Sunday!

Help run wire, paddle, & drink a beer with your paddling pals.

Please check in at 10:00 am DST at the Millstream Gardens pavilion to help run wires for the 55th Annual MWC!

IMPORTANT: Daylight Savings Time starts early SUNDAY (2:00 am) so set your clocks FORWARD 1 hour (“Spring…Read more

]]> ecbffa883ab7f0dca18d32d55d99feef Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Pool Slalom-20 Feb-RESULTS in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-slalom-20-feb-10am-4pm/#post-18972 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:14:38 -0600 Results are posted HERE

]]> 3fc94a6cceffa875d0e973405fccd023 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2022 Race t-shirt in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2022-race-t-shirt/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:24:59 -0600 Design by John Foster, finishing by John Niebling.
Shirts will be for sale at the Race sales table until they run out, and any leftovers will be for sale on the MWA website Store.
https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/green-tree-tshirt-MOCK-2022-01.jpg

]]> 9e5cf9196026777383a099deaaec74f5 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Pool Slalom-20 Feb-RESULTS in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-slalom-20-feb-10am-4pm/#post-18795 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:17:42 -0600 bump

]]> 0ebff8bc2678030b2a892001dfd13791 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Race Registration is open in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-registration-is-open-4/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:11:53 -0600 On-line race registration is available now at: https://missouriwhitewater.org/competition/mwc/

The Volunteer sign-up form is available there too, by clicking the “Volunteer Now” button.

]]> 471f3a9b34bb7b4299ab8fce28aa70e9 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Pool Slalom-20 Feb-RESULTS in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-slalom-20-feb-10am-4pm/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:32:54 -0600 The annual pool slalom will be held at the Mehlville Senior High Pool, Sunday, February 20 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Registration is from 9 am to 1 pm.

Setup starts at 9:00am. Practice runs around 10:15 after gates are setup.

Note: entry fee is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Veterans/TRR members and kids under 12 free. No ACA event fee a…Read more

]]> 8a357d0cb8aaa4dbfa89c9bf0c4f08e7 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic St Francis Trail work party in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-francis-trail-work-party/#post-18440 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:26:08 -0600 We’re still on!  Dress warm!!  See you there!!!

]]> be6e11b2ad3b5b9d93a9415bad33447b Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic St Francis Trail work party in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-francis-trail-work-party/#post-18418 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:24:46 -0600 The trail work project at the Saint with the Forest Service is ON for SATURDAY 22 JANUARY, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Weather looks fine – cold, but not like 15 Jan!
MEET AT TURKEY CREEK PICNIC AREA at 10:00am sharp.
They already built most of the new Turkey Creek trail, but they have some minor drainage adjustments needed there, and want to do some…Read more

]]> 82f3daf11fd20128d086d68e6a2a4ba2 Missouri Whitewater started the topic MWA Meeting tonight 1/11 7pm in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-meeting-tonight-1-11-7pm/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:28:54 -0600 The January MWA meeting is tonight, 11 Jan at 7pm on Zoom
The Zoom info is:
Topic: MWA
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84537540171
Meeting ID: 845 3754 0171
Or, Dial in: One tap mobile +13126266799,,84537540171# US (Chicago)
Or, Dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 845 3754 0171

]]> bb8a7b93309d1ebbad42f9a20f1d3b12 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Summary of 4 Jan Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-meeting-tues-1-4-7pm/#post-18407 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:36:39 -0600 bump

]]> 23cc3944785e7f10d442d2732c71ad6a Missouri Whitewater started the topic Summary of 4 Jan Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-meeting-tues-1-4-7pm/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:22:57 -0600 Tuesday’s Race Meeting went okay.

In summary, we are going to plan to have our “full” race as “Plan A”, following the Friday Downriver, Sat-Sun Slalom, Sun Boatercross format we’ve used since 2017. Plan B, in case Covid or some other aspect causes us to reduce the scope, will be to do a Downriver-only race like 2021 (TBD if we’d have multiple…Read more

]]> f7076f14c8349aa75f89d85bfc59a908 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Race Director needed in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-director-needed/#post-18383 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:13:20 -0600 Likely a team effort this year.  More info to come.

]]> 6a49e5d7e9c178d9dc69247d043dc709 Missouri Whitewater started the topic St Francis Trail work party in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-francis-trail-work-party/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:51:58 -0600 The Forest Service is asking for our help with some trail work at the Saint on SATURDAY 22 JANUARY, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (weather permitting). They already built most of the new Turkey Creek trail, but they have some minor drainage adjustments needed there, and want to do some light brushing and blaze installation on the Silver Mines Trail on the…Read more

]]> 0e9137790535b082f10b353a1784369e Missouri Whitewater started the topic Race Director needed in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-director-needed/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:01:53 -0600 From MWA President Aldara Henderson:

Good evening!
We are desperately looking someone to volunteer as race director. If we want to have the races in 2022, planning MUST begin in the next few weeks. Please contact me if interested in the role.

A little less desperate, but we are also looking for a club secretary and float director.

Volunteering…Read more

]]> f1d1d98f0f5e8eb15176a27e46a611b9 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Sales Tax Exemption in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sales-tax-exemption/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:12:56 -0600 MWA has been granted a Sales Tax Exemption on our purchases & sales for our events & other activities. This is based on our status as a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.

If you need to make purchases for races, clinic, etc., you may have to supply a copy of the Exemption certificate to the seller. Contact an MWA board member or event coordinator…Read more

]]> 73c31e6dc91b80d1a9147fa897e50df9 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Annual ACA Waiver in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/annual-aca-waiver/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:48:55 -0600 Greetings –
ACA now allows MWA members, event participants, etc., to sign a SINGLE ACA WAIVER FOR THE YEAR.  So, if you sign the waiver, you won’t have to do it again for races, clinics, trips, picnic (new requirement), etc.

ACA ANNUAL WAIVER

If you are an ACA member, supply your ACA member number, and be sure to select Missouri Whitewater…Read more

]]> 028beaa5ae55f7f6a217c3296da0e879 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Best Paddling Event! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/best-paddling-event/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:44:03 -0600 Congratulations!! The Missouri Whitewater Championships won the Best Paddling Event in Terrain Magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!  See the January-February Awards Issue, coming soon, for details.

Thanks for your votes! And get ready for the 2022 Missouri Whitewater Championships!
winner

 

]]> 1acd4e7f5593b4c6af15afe8c3be0a22 Missouri Whitewater started the topic lost boat found on Saint? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lost-boat-found-on-saint/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:25:20 -0600 this was posted on the MO Kayaking facebook page, and reposted on the MWA FB page.  Post by Tim Welker, today.  No picture or description of boat or location found.  Anyone missing a boat?

“I found a kayak stuck in some rocks while hiking around at the st francois river today. I’m trying to find the owner. If you lost one or know someone who lost…Read more

]]> 4187352c8a827b179587a21838d63639 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic PICNIC-FLOAT INFO in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/picnic-float-info-2/#post-18177 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:13:26 -0500 bump

 

]]> 3939abbaba25a7508a8bf47d59b4bdfb Missouri Whitewater started the topic PICNIC-FLOAT INFO in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/picnic-float-info-2/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:24:49 -0500 (as emailed to participants)

Here is some information on the picnic weekend.

We are floating with the Riversedge Campground & canoe livery in Lesterville MO.  Phone: 573-637-2422

The portage fee for private boats is $15 for kayaks & $20 for canoes. They rent canoes for $46 (kayaks for $35), for those of us who need boats. They take credit c…Read more

]]> 2a291212ff195fae9629f002240e3742 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/#post-18170 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:21:50 -0500 Riversedge will haul your private boats to their putin (upriver from Lesterville) for $15/kayak & $20 per canoe.

]]> 923c1e3ec8fff61b9cff749d28795b22 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/#post-18166 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:48:33 -0500 Update:  Google Maps show the MO Dept of Conservation maintains an area on the Black River called “Lesterville Access”, on County Road 364, south of Lesterville.  See this website for some limited info & a map.  It looks like about a 9 mile float to Highway K.  It’s about a 15 mile, 30 minute shuttle drive (each way) from the Access to Highway K,…Read more

]]> 0e86bb8545238d1cddb09854a56377f8 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Last chance for Picnic meal tickets in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/last-chance-for-picnic-meal-tickets/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:22:32 -0500 Deadline for purchase is tonight.  Need to give the caterer a count.  >50 so far!

https://missouriwhitewater.org/product/2020-picnic-meal-tickets/

 

]]> 059e83fb103fbe67fc7d4f261128bdb2 Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/#post-18156 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:18:06 -0500 Alan – we found last year that there are few if any places to put-in on the Black, and no designated “Public access”.  Private liveries have it locked up it seems.  They prohibit private parking at their takeouts or put-ins as well.  There was some talk about putting in right in town, in Lesterville.  There are a number of places where local fol…Read more

]]> 62aa88d8df93212ea2f256a57f40793e Missouri Whitewater replied to the topic picnic party? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/picnic-party/#post-18130 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:42:58 -0500 After the group meal and annual meeting at the Riverside Pavilion, the picnic activities will continue at the fire ring at the D-bridge takeout parking lot.  (We have permission to gather there after hours.)

]]> 188c2a826fc77638af7ec09c9ef95718 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Compressions-Only CPR and Water Don’t Mix in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/compressions-only-cpr-and-water-dont-mix/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:45:22 -0500 See some important discussion of this article on the MWA Facebook page.  The article came from the Bluegrass Whitewater Assn Newsletter, and was posted on FB, and then shared on the MWA FB page.

Paddling Safety Info From Hanley Loller
Compressions-Only CPR and Water Don’t Mix
Bluegrass Whitewater Assn Newsletter
I’ve been meaning to re-wr…Read more

]]> c3198d7de688b42da2c676f9b8828e9e Missouri Whitewater started the topic big river paddling in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/big-river-paddling/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:54:10 -0500 https://www.stlmag.com/longform/big-river-recreation-mississippi-missouri-big-muddy/

]]> 571a9d14504f464c82e6ed5d2d215e65 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Opportunities to serve the whitewater community in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/opportunities-to-serve-the-whitewater-community/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:44:41 -0500 The current MWA officers/Board 2-year terms expire in September 2021, and this is your opportunity to serve!  MWA officers include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Float Director.  FYI – appointed/volunteer positions include Race Director (Aldara Henderson in 2022), Clinic Director (Jo Newbold in 2022), Safety Coordinator, T…Read more

]]> b6b8c9a9a8f7f19da8762ac1daf59e61 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Important 2023 MWA dates in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2022-mwc-dates/ Tue, 11 May 2021 15:17:05 -0500 The 2022 Pool Slalom will be held on the Sunday after the Super Bowl, February 20th, from 10am-4pm.

The 2022 Missouri Whitewater Championships will be held on the 3rd weekend of March 2022 (3/18-20/2022).  The plan is to return to the regular format of downriver, slalom & boater-cross.  Registration is open now.  For questions, contact 2022 Rac…Read more

]]> 4aba6e0176bc727434d24665859adc01 Missouri Whitewater started the topic Race Results on-line in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-results-on-line/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:25:36 -0500 2021 Race Results are now published on-line, along with prior year race results. Click on the t-shirt for the race file download.  https://missouriwhitewater.org/competition/results/

]]> 7934b43b2d6dace4cff28d8514dbd61b Missouri Whitewater started the topic Race postponed to SUNDAY 3/21 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-postponed-to-sunday-3-21/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:48:59 -0500 Downriver race is officially rescheduled to SUNDAY MARCH 21.  River rose past the point where it would have enough time to drop enough to safely race on Saturday.

Friday update: We are verifying that the race is a GO FOR SUNDAY, on the same schedule as the Saturday plan. Races off at 11 (Upper), 12 (Lower) & 3 (10K-Upper+Lower); racer meetings a…Read more

]]> 13c9e0875a4b8e50a708cff20971cc98 Missouri Whitewater started the topic MWA Zoom Meeting 9 March-7 pm in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-zoom-meeting-9-march-7-pm/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:47:25 -0600 Topics – Race, Clinic, Instructor & Safety Training, the usual business

Meeting info:

Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861129873

Dial in if you need it:   +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 868 6112 9873

]]> 29f7afd67fe1be7535dce3d7b9fb2b29 Missouri Whitewater started the topic 2021 t-shirt design in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2021-t-shirt-design/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:30:39 -0600 Available soon, at race and afterwards from the MWA on-line Store.

2021 t-shirt

]]> d21ba0a1d0c61db916b64b89ae08c2c2 Missouri Whitewater started the topic NEW: Race registration is open in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-registration-is-open-3/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:28:24 -0600 Race Registration is now open, for a low-key Saturday-only event this year. Several Downriver options – Upper for Novices, Lower for Advanced, 10K (Roselle-D) for the hearty (or foolhardy). Schedule may change a bit before or on race day so be flexible.

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