Chicago Whitewater Association & Kayak Club

Club Meetings

Our general meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Currently the meeting location switches each month between the Aurelio's Pizza in Addison and a location closer to the city. Check the Calendar for the correct location each month. Non-members are encouraged to attend general meetings, however some outings are closed to non-members.

Map to Aurelio's Pizza in Addison

EVENT TYPES

CWA Beginner's Trip. This trip is ACA-insured, led by ACA-certified instructors, and designed to introduce new paddlers to the basics of kayaking in progressive steps.

While not an official Beginner's Trip, trips in this category are meant for paddlers who are approaching familiarity and comfort in the trip's posted water difficulty level. Trip leaders, who may or may not be instructors, are willing to help paddlers reach competence by providing guidance and assistance. Paddlers who wish to go on Type B trips should contact the Trip Leader to discuss river competence and attendance on the trip.

Type C trips are purely social trips. All paddlers are expected to demonstrate competence on the posted water class. Trip Leaders are not prepared to offer river guidance or instruction.

a planned water release

Non-paddling Social Event

Training event or clinic

Competition or Championship

Anything else!

Calendar of Events

PLEASE NOTE:

Although we do our best to be accurate, it's always a good idea to confirm with the event organizer.

CWA's Beginner Trips are listed separately due to the requirements to partake. for more information go to the Beginner trips ONLY page.

Upcoming Events

2/5/2012 Open Pool - Vernon Hills HS - Special SuperBowl

Location: Vernon Hills High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Contact Info: no need to rsvp - contact for ?'s brooke.gabris@d128.org
Additional Info: Vernon Hills HS Open Pool Sessions - recommended for teens and adults. We would like to emphasize is that this is two full hours of pool time. You will still able to bring the boats in and dress and then be in the pool right at the start of the session!

The group typically goes out for dinner after kayaking, so please feel free to join us!!!
Time: Feb 5th only - 12:30 to 3:30pm
Place: Vernon Hills High School
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60031

Parking: Park on WEST side of building and come in main entrance

Closed for school holidays/vacations, 3 day weekends, Birkie and Canoecopia
Cost: $10.00 per 3hr open pool session
Kayak Rentals: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session (rentals are whitewater kayaks, paddles, spray skirts and life vests)
Personal Kayaks/Canoes: Please clean and vacuum your boats prior to coming to keep this wonderful opportunity available to us!
Pool Entrance: West doors of school building (main entrance) and the pool is right inside! Very short, easy carry!
Pool: 8 lane, 25 meters
Price: $10 each session

2/5/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

2/12/2012 Open Pool - Vernon Hills HS

Location: Vernon Hills High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Contact Info: no need to rsvp - contact for ?'s brooke.gabris@d128.org
Additional Info: Vernon Hills HS Open Pool Sessions - recommended for teens and adults. We would like to emphasize is that this is two full hours of pool time. You will still able to bring the boats in and dress and then be in the pool right at the start of the session!

The group typically goes out for dinner after kayaking, so please feel free to join us!!!
Time: 4:15 to 6:15pm
Place: Vernon Hills High School
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60031

Parking: Park on WEST side of building and come in main entrance

Closed for school holidays/vacations, 3 day weekends, Superbowl, Birkie and Canoecopia
Cost: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session
Kayak Rentals: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session (rentals are whitewater kayaks, paddles, spray skirts and life vests)
Personal Kayaks/Canoes: Please clean and vacuum your boats prior to coming to keep this wonderful opportunity available to us!
Pool Entrance: West doors of school building (main entrance) and the pool is right inside! Very short, easy carry!
Pool: 8 lane, 25 meters
Price: $10 each session

2/12/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

2/19/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

2/26/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

3/4/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

3/7/2012 CWA Monthly Meeting

Location: Aurelio's Pizza in Addison  River Rating: Non-paddling Event
Type of Trip: BM (Board Meeting)
Leader: Steve Paolini
Additional Info: Meeting starts at 7:30PM... arrive a little early if you plan to order food or drinks.

Address is:
1455 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101-6705

3/11/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

3/18/2012 Open Pool - Vernon Hills HS

Location: Vernon Hills High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Contact Info: no need to rsvp - contact for ?'s brooke.gabris@d128.org
Additional Info: Vernon Hills HS Open Pool Sessions - recommended for teens and adults. We would like to emphasize is that this is two full hours of pool time. You will still able to bring the boats in and dress and then be in the pool right at the start of the session!

The group typically goes out for dinner after kayaking, so please feel free to join us!!!
Time: 4:15 to 6:15pm
Place: Vernon Hills High School
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60031

Parking: Park on WEST side of building and come in main entrance

Closed for school holidays/vacations, 3 day weekends, Superbowl, Birkie and Canoecopia
Cost: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session
Kayak Rentals: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session (rentals are whitewater kayaks, paddles, spray skirts and life vests)
Personal Kayaks/Canoes: Please clean and vacuum your boats prior to coming to keep this wonderful opportunity available to us!
Pool Entrance: West doors of school building (main entrance) and the pool is right inside! Very short, easy carry!
Pool: 8 lane, 25 meters
Price: $10 each session

3/18/2012 Open Pool - Naperville North HS

Location: Napervile North High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Additional Info: Naperville North High School is hosting boating open pool time starting the Sunday morning following Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-March. The hours are 8:45 am-10:45am but you can arrive a bit earlier to load-in if you wish. You have to be out of the water at 10:45 but can then take time to shower, dress and remove your boat from the building.

This is a great facility with a HUGE remodeled square 12 lane pool including a 12 foot deep area suitable for sea kayak rescue practice. There is also a large 3.5 foot deep area for assisted roll practice.

You can bring your own CLEAN kayak/canoe or rent a pool owned whitewater boat for $5. There is a garden hose available should your boat need a final cleaning. Please make sure your boat is clean. The pool use fee is $10.
Price: $10 each session

4/4/2012 CWA Monthly Meeting

Location: Aurelio's Pizza in Addison  River Rating: Non-paddling Event
Type of Trip: BM (Board Meeting)
Leader: Steve Paolini
Additional Info: Meeting starts at 7:30PM... arrive a little early if you plan to order food or drinks.

Address is:
1455 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101-6705

4/15/2012 Open Pool - Vernon Hills HS

Location: Vernon Hills High School  River Rating: Pool
Type of Trip: C (Social only)
Contact Info: no need to rsvp - contact for ?'s brooke.gabris@d128.org
Additional Info: Vernon Hills HS Open Pool Sessions - recommended for teens and adults. We would like to emphasize is that this is two full hours of pool time. You will still able to bring the boats in and dress and then be in the pool right at the start of the session!

The group typically goes out for dinner after kayaking, so please feel free to join us!!!
Time: 4:15 to 6:15pm
Place: Vernon Hills High School
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60031

Parking: Park on WEST side of building and come in main entrance

Closed for school holidays/vacations, 3 day weekends, Superbowl, Birkie and Canoecopia
Cost: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session
Kayak Rentals: $10.00 per 2hr open pool session (rentals are whitewater kayaks, paddles, spray skirts and life vests)
Personal Kayaks/Canoes: Please clean and vacuum your boats prior to coming to keep this wonderful opportunity available to us!
Pool Entrance: West doors of school building (main entrance) and the pool is right inside! Very short, easy carry!
Pool: 8 lane, 25 meters
Price: $10 each session

5/2/2012 CWA Monthly Meeting

Location: Aureliol's Pizza in Addison  River Rating: Non-paddling Event
Type of Trip: BM (Board Meeting)
Leader: Steve Paolini
Additional Info: Meeting starts at 7:30PM... arrive a little early if you plan to order food or drinks.

Address is:
1455 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101-6705