Missouri Whitewater Association | zachary.messaglia | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/zachary-messaglia/activity/ Activity feed for zachary.messaglia. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ae2df99f806ff4d517ffaf8908a3284f zachary.messaglia replied to the topic 2022 Race Donations! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2022-race-donations/#post-18973 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:26:40 -0600 Thank you to the Missouri Botanical Gardens for donating a 1 year garden level membership ($75 value).
– Admission privileges and benefits for two adults and any children 12 and younger
– Two named cardholders and membership cards
Missouri Botanical Gardens

]]> 7f719e3760cb9d17d63cf7a0095c8605 zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Crew Upper & Lower 3/5 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-crew-upper-lower-3-5/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:53:06 -0600 I have 7 students going to the Saint tomorrow. 3 experienced and 4 ready to get their first taste of the lower. They’ve all paddled the lower saint or Nantahala.

Looking for safety boaters to join us, or experienced paddlers to pair up with a student.

D bridge 10am

]]> b15299e9dd6972b8ab953a04c888a37b zachary.messaglia replied to the topic Books in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/books/#post-18908 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:52:16 -0600 Can I get them from you at the race next month? Besides for the home companion and the western WW books?

]]> cca4454bc5574b45ef186aa5644c8869 zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Pool Slalom 11/13 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-pool-slalom-11-13/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:18:15 -0600 The SLU Pool Slalom is happening. It took a lot of work to get it approved by SLU, which is why the announcement is so close to the date of the event.

It will take place from 1-5PM at the Simon Rec Center Indoor Pool. Members of the public are welcome to attend and compete. It is a $10 registration fee for members of the public. Insurance is…Read more

]]> 768bc7610a56b00b1992183b53d57b71 zachary.messaglia started the topic STL Canoe Instructor Needed in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/stl-canoe-instructor-needed/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:54:55 -0500 The SLU Kayak club was donated a C2 and C1 by David Lackey. We have several students who over the past year have expressed their desire to learn how to canoe. Now that we have the gear for them to use, we need a instructor.

We practice Mondays from 6-8PM and Saturdays 1-3PM and 3-5PM. Usually our instructors attend one out of three practices a…Read more

]]> 14e3dbd57754e03dbed3214e8f7bf3d7 zachary.messaglia replied to the topic Mad River Howler- Free in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mad-river-howler-free/#post-18069 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:28:35 -0500 This and the Fanatic might be a great addition to the SLU Kayak Club, we have a student interested in WW canoeing. I sent you a message.

]]> 8d4f2d6c086d7e555f785d5cadef0e16 zachary.messaglia started the topic ISO: Whitewater Kayaking Gear in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/iso-whitewater-kayaking-gear/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:33:48 -0600 I have 6 SLU students interested in buying used gear. 4 girls and 2 guys.

They need just about all the basics

  • Kayak
    • they seem to like ones from the mid 90’s through mid 2000’s
    • Mainly river runners but we have one student interested in playboating
  • PFD
  • Sprayskirt
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Long John Wetsuit
  • Dry Top
  • Water Shoes

    • …

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]]> 81970f6aa90fcbc5d32afdba89b3b445 zachary.messaglia started the topic Instructor Wanted for SLU in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/instructor-wanted-for-slu/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:36:57 -0500 Hi everyone,

The SLU Kayak Club is alive and well, just restricted to St. Louis City and County for the time being due to University Restrictions. We are one of the few clubs on campus able to have in-person activities leading to attendance numbers we have never seen before. We max practice attendance at 10, and we have had full practices since…Read more

]]> c401491f5fc81dcb94e46a045997fb7c zachary.messaglia replied to the topic Full-face helmet in the forum Gear Reviews https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/full-face-helmet/#post-16868 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:38:14 -0500 The SLU Kayak Club uses the WRSI Moment Helmet. It seems to run a little small. Those who use it don’t have any complaints besides the size. The best part about it is the reassurance it gives the wearer for any fear about hitting their face.

]]> 0bea84637e9a701ffc72a1fadbe5884d zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Pool Slalom Results in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-pool-slalom-results/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:30:29 -0500 Here are the results from the pool slalom today. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this a great event! We had so much fun!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tlWXj1FVdL3HQHJd25i8sczYHvG4ehh/view?usp=sharing

As mentioned during the meeting, here is the link to the fundraiser the club is currently hosting to afford lifejackets,…Read more

]]> 84bf43826cb71db01905b4233b16aba9 zachary.messaglia replied to the topic Pool sessions and gear to give away. in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-sessions-and-gear-to-give-away/#post-15633 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:28:31 -0500 That would be great if you can, thank you. We practice in the Simon Rec Center Indoor Pool (3639 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108).

You can park in the parking garage across the street and the club will cover parking for you. Give me a phone call at  317-two63-494nine ahead of time so I can meet you at the front desk and get you in the rec as a guest.

]]> 5b016affc049466a1ce7053e9c1e47f6 zachary.messaglia replied to the topic Pool sessions and gear to give away. in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pool-sessions-and-gear-to-give-away/#post-15626 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:03:40 -0500 Hi Clinton,

I’m the president of the SLU Kayak Club. The club has practices for its students every Monday night from 6-8 and Saturday evening from 3-5. We also have a pool slalom next Sunday from 10-3.  We currently have more active club members than gear, including drytops. If you are avaliable to drop those off you could even compete if you…Read more

]]> 6c63d633a1ca84f0ea2ec6c57d0c3484 zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Pool Slalom 10/6 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-pool-slalom-10-6/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:33:25 -0500 The SLU Kayak Club will be having our first annual pool Slalom Sunday Oct. 6th at 11 am.

Come join us for the 1st annual SLU Pool Slalom! Spectators are welcome to come watch. $15 registration fee for competitors. No insurance fee! (this event will be under SLUs insurance) What food will we have? chick-fil-a? Picklemans? Come to find…Read more

]]> 9633a4f7aa35361a31f0af871ec6f4ec zachary.messaglia started the topic 10 Kayak Trailer? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/10-kayak-trailer/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:05:05 -0600 The SLU Kayak Club is looking to buy a trailer to transport 10-12 kayaks. I have found two companies that sell kayak trailers, they are in Kentucky and Michigan.

Does anyone have any recommendations on where I could buy or commission a trailer? I have heard that someone near six flags in Pacific makes kayaks trailers, I cannot find any i…Read more

]]> c6f708b7baf1ca0f28666a7908500833 zachary.messaglia replied to the topic gasket replacement??? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/gasket-replacement/#post-14355 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 04:33:34 -0600 Check out this guide from NRS, I think it should be able to help you. I am unsure of what drysuit you have but the company who made it may have instructions specific to your drysuit.

https://www.nrs.com/repair/gasket_replacement.asp

Video of Gasket being replaced:

https://youtu.be/Et6k1f0WVyM

]]> 2e73f08f8c13fa37538dac1dd489b8ed zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Kayaking Club-Saint Francis River Trip in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-kayaking-club-saint-francis-river-trip/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:07:58 -0600 This past Sunday the SLU Kayaking Club E-Board made it out to the Saint Francis River. It was a lot of fun with a whole lot of learning. We have been practicing in the campus pool since October, so it was great to paddle on the river. Down below is the linked video documenting our trip.

The water was 38 degrees. That provided a good amount of…Read more

]]> fae6540005165bdf7665368d93c0d0f9 zachary.messaglia replied to the topic SLU Kayaking Club Looking for Instructor in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-kayaking-club-looking-for-instructor/#post-13849 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:14:34 -0600 Hi Bill!

Thank you for your interest, I will be reaching out to you.

-Zach

]]> 6826d181d12c218bd72e6771bd728ce7 zachary.messaglia started the topic SLU Kayaking Club Looking for Instructor in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/slu-kayaking-club-looking-for-instructor/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:12:55 -0600 Hi, I am the President of the SLU Kayaking Club. John told me to post here when I attended the monthly meeting. I am looking for an instructor to help uphold a standard of safety, and teach whitewater techniques. We practice in the campus pool located at 3639 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 every Monday from 6-8PM. I have the ACA L2 Instructor…Read more

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