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The Windy City Kayak Symposium - June 4-7, 2009 - Presented by Geneva Kayak Center
The Windy City Kayak Symposium - June 4-7, 2009 - Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, Illinois
The Windy City Kayak Symposium - June 4-7, 2009 - Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, Illinois
photo: John Groenier

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Skyline Night Paddle

TBA
Friday, June 5 - 6:30 to 10:00pm

 

The Chicago skyline is magnificent when it's lit up at night! This unique paddle will will give paddlers the opportunity to view this impressive shorline from the water on a night paddle lead by some of the top coaches and leaders in the world! Lights will be provided for your kayak.

This Kayak Tour can be enjoyed by any participants of the symposium who's registration includes Friday.  While this tour is included in Friday registrations, you must sign up for the tour on your registraftion form.  The group size will be limited to 20 people and although we will transport boats, transportation to and from the paddle is not provided.

The Skyline Night Paddle is subject to weather conditions


Paddlers should be of Level 2 or higher skill level for this night paddle

Distance Paddled:  8-10nm

 

Skyscraper & Lakefront Tour

TBA
Saturday, June 6 - 9:00 to 4:00

 

This tour launches from the heart of the “skyscraper canyon”, passing some of the city’s most historic and beautiful building before entering the locks and out onto Lake Michigan near Navy Pier!  We'll then paddle south with views of Soldier Field and the Shedd Aquarium, landing near another famous landmark, the Adler Planetarium.

Distance Paddled: 6nm

Tour Level 2-3   

 
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