Second Annual Pure Water Paddlers Exhibit

Above you see Mr. Mark Vincent of Chippewa Falls putting the finishing touches on his (animal-product-free) baidarka, which is now on display here in the library. Mark is a member of the Pure Water Paddlers, a local group of...well, paddlers, who enjoy taking canoes, kayaks and rafts out on the lovely lakes and rivers in this part of the country.

Along with the boat display, we have gathered all the material we could find in our collection on kayaking, canoeing and rafting.

Contact the Paddlers today, if you want to learn more. The link to their website is above, and they have a Facebook page.

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Kayak Attack

So this weekend I got the chance to hang out with some members of the Pure Water Paddlers, the local kayaking organization. They came down to the library to help us put together a really great-looking display about kayaking.

I got the feeling that these are some physical folks. They were climbing ladders, drilling holes, sinking eye-bolts and moving big boats around. Apparently kayaking does the body--especially the upper body--good.

The Paddlers are hoping to drum up interest in what sounds like a very interesting, fun, healthful and not overly expensive hobby--I was told the cost range for a good kayak might start as low as $300.00 and stretch up to $3000.00. Well, it's cheaper than a motorcycle, anyway.

The display includes information on becoming a member of the club as well as some of the paraphernalia involved with being a safe and effective kayaker. So come by the Chippewa Falls Library and look up high on the wall for a kayak and head in that direction to see the full display.

By the way, I was told that the club will let newcomers borrow a boat during one of their outings so an informed decision can be made about whether to pursue the hobby further. Just so you know.