Keel-Haulers' 2025 Summer Picnic!
Aug
8
to Aug 10

Keel-Haulers' 2025 Summer Picnic!

  • Tall Oaks Campground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s that time of year again—join us for the Keel-Hauler's Summer Club Picnic! Expect a weekend filled with paddling, camping, food, friends, and fun.

🏕 Group Camping Info

  • Cost: $17.50 per person per night ($35 for the weekend)

  • Location: Group Tent Sites 50, 51, 52 + Pavilion 3 at Tall Oaks Campground

  • Details: Primitive tent camping with pavilion access all weekend

  • No need to call the campground—we’ve reserved the space for you!

  • But: Camping MUST be paid BELOW.

🍔 Saturday Night Potluck – 7:00 PM

Dom is firing up the grill with his famous smash burgers! We ask everyone to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

👉 Sign up here to bring a dish

🌊 Group Paddling Trips

We’ll have organized paddling trips throughout the weekend with safety boaters and guides for newer paddlers.
If you’re willing to lead a trip, safety boat, or need a trip lead, let us know!

👉 Sign up here for paddling roles or requests

Camping Signup Instructions:

  • Staying the entire weekend? Use the payment link below.

  • Only camping one night? Scroll further down for the one-night option.

  • Just coming for the potluck? No need to pay for camping—skip this section.

TWO Nights Camping - Summer 2025 Picnic at Tall Oaks
$35.00

  • Cost: $35 per person for TWO nights camping

  • Sites: Tent Sites 50, 51, 52 + Pavilion 3

  • Location: Tall Oaks Campground

  • More info? clevelandkeelhaulers@gmail.com

 
 
ONE Night Camping - Summer 2025 Picnic at Tall Oaks
$17.50
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Dry Fork of the Cheat with North Branch fall back
May
10
7:30 AM07:30

Dry Fork of the Cheat with North Branch fall back

A fun class II trip. The DF is natural flow, so catch it when you can, but we'll use the NB as a dam release fall back guaranteeing a trip this weekend. Details won't likely be known until that Wednesday most likely. Contact Cliff for details if you are joining the festivities!

Contact Cliff Wire - 440-669- 7177 or email cwire64@sbcglobal.net

https://facebook.com/events/s/dry-with-a-north-branch-fallba/508757068900887/

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Mar
29
to Mar 30

Jeff Prycl's Loyalhanna Clinic 2025

  • Latrobe Municipal Authority (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is a whitewater clinic for beginners or for anyone who needs skills practice or needs a skills tuneup.

The only requirements are that you already know how to wet exit and that you come dressed for immersion.

The Loyalhanna is a class II creek and at the end of the clinic, you learn how to run Kingston Dam.

Annual Loyalhanna Clinic is Sat 3-29 or Sun 3-30. Meeting by 8:30am. Depending on the temperature. Could possibly go to the following weekend if it is too cold. Preferred date is Sunday 3-30.

This a clinic that has been going on for 30+ years suitable for whitewater canoes, kayaks with a wet exit out of roll classes or with previous kayak experience. It is also for kayakers who need a remedial course in the basics forgotten. It is also for good kayakers who are willing to safety boat and sheppard beginners down the river.

We meet at Kingston Dam in the Water Authority parking lot intersection of Rt 30 and Rt 217 just east of Latrobe.

Drysuits, dry tops, wet suits plenty of breathable underwear, booties for taking a swim in cold water. Experienced boats bring extra gear.

Bring a lunch for on the river, ziplock, drybag, ziplock sandwich bags. Something to drink. After clinic we will go to a great reasonable Mexican restaurant just up Rt 30 who can accommodate a big crowd.

What will you learn, How to plan a river trip, safety Experienced boaters bring your throw ropes, first aid kits. How to start learning a torso stroke, How to ferry, how to boat scout and learn how to read water, This is a class not a bomb down the river, It usually takes 6-7hours. How to run a shuttle, set safety cars. How to use peripheral vision and only look where you are going. Plus much more,

Any questions or concerns text or call 724 331 9566 jeff@rockymountaingarage.com

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Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Explore Long Lake

Long Lake is the lowest of the Portage Lakes and includes the Portage Path Wildlife area, a hang out for eagles, herons, hawks and numerous migratory birds. The Tuscawarus River flows into Long Lake, taking a break before flowing through flood gates on the lake and heading south to Barberton and Canal Fulton. Long Lake is also fed by a spillway from East Reservoir on the the Portage Lakes. Among the many areas to explore are the marsh in the Wildlife area, the channel to the spillway and some areas where mink and otters have been spotted. The plan is to meet at 10 a.m. at the DNR boat ramp on Cove Boulevard off off Manchester Road, launching by 10:30. Water will be cold. Dry wear is advised and a PFD is a must. I have a few sea kayaks available for use. Contact me early if you want to use one. I live at the end of Cove Blvd., so everyone is welcome to hang out by the lake at my house after the paddle.

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Slipping In To Spring
Mar
23
2:00 AM02:00

Slipping In To Spring

The plan is to paddle Slippery Rock on Saturday and Sunday. A lot will depend on what the levels are and who decides to participate. Every effort will be made to include the lower section so newer paddlers can join us. It will be cold so proper gear is important. Be sure to register now so you get email updates on the plans. This will not be planned on Facebook. Time TBD. Jacki

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Kayaking Wilderness First Aid - Campaign Pay It Forward 2025
Mar
8
to Mar 9

Kayaking Wilderness First Aid - Campaign Pay It Forward 2025

Campaign Pay It Forward is holding a Kayaking Wilderness First Aid Course

https://campaignpayitforward.enrollware.com/enroll?id=11013703

Note: Camping is available pay in cash $10 per person per night. Bathrooms will be open in the lodge but no showers.

We have the first-ever in the nation kayaking wilderness first aid geared toward kayakers that do not usually backpack.  The course is taught by a certified WFR and also a long-time paddler.  The course covers common injuries related to paddling and how to treat them until advanced medical personnel arrives.

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can distinguish between a good outcome and a bad one and maybe even save a life. We immerse participants through lectures and hands-on scenarios. If you want to “talk” about Wilderness First Aid, this class is not for you.  All scout wilderness first aid courses are taught by currently registered adult scout leaders with years of experience and are currently active duty emergency medical providers themselves!

 

The Wilderness First Aid course is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. All scouting organizations approve our Wilderness First Aid course with a unique American Red Cross QR code that you can verify on the Red Cross website. 

 

Wilderness First Aid course is 16 hours long (two days). It focuses on the basic skills of Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.  We go into depth about stabilization and treatment for backcountry injuries.

 

Cancelation Policy

A student can cancel class enrollment 15 days before the start of the class without penalty; if a cancellation occurs after this, the following amounts are deducted from the original payment:
10% from 8 to 14 days before class starts;
25% from 3 to 7 days before class starts;
50% from 1 to 2 days before class starts;
100% from 0 to 0 days before class starts or 1 day after class starts

Any questions or concerns please email us at Clevelandkeelhaulers@gmail.com

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Lakewood High School Pool Sessions
Mar
1
3:00 PM15:00

Lakewood High School Pool Sessions

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 pm. All participants must be completely out of the building by 5:15PM. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean inside and out. Please note that helmets are required. Pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Cost is $7 if you pre-register and $9 exact change at the door. Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you.

https://lakewoodrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Feb
23
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Lakewood High School Pool Sessions
Feb
22
3:00 PM15:00

Lakewood High School Pool Sessions

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 pm. All participants must be completely out of the building by 5:15PM. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean inside and out. Please note that helmets are required. Pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Cost is $7 if you pre-register and $9 exact change at the door. Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you.

https://lakewoodrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session
Feb
16
7:00 PM19:00

Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session

Equipment and Logistics:
All incoming Kayaks must be very clean. Please remove airbags or anything that my hold debris when cleaning the boat. We reserve the right to turn away dirty kayaks. The club has some equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear. You must ask in advance using the note option when registering.
Enter via the maintenance area. Pool is limited to 12 kayaks in the pool at a time. Cost is $12 per person. Family is welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool.
Register with this link:
https://www.keelhauler.com/roll-sessions/#Falls

Need Help:
The club will have a presence at every session and will be more than happy to work with any paddler who requests help. The Keel Haulers Club has a roll instructor that will work with students. You must request this in advance using the note option when registering. If you take advantage of this service, we request you become an active paid club member, if you are not already.

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsor for this great opportunity Falls Outdoor Company https://www.facebook.com/fallsoutdoorcompany

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Feb
16
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Feb
9
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session
Feb
2
7:00 PM19:00

Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session

Equipment and Logistics:
All incoming Kayaks must be very clean. Please remove airbags or anything that my hold debris when cleaning the boat. We reserve the right to turn away dirty kayaks. The club has some equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear. You must ask in advance using the note option when registering.
Enter via the maintenance area. Pool is limited to 12 kayaks in the pool at a time. Cost is $12 per person. Family is welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool.
Register with this link:
https://www.keelhauler.com/roll-sessions/#Falls

Need Help:
The club will have a presence at every session and will be more than happy to work with any paddler who requests help. The Keel Haulers Club has a roll instructor that will work with students. You must request this in advance using the note option when registering. If you take advantage of this service, we request you become an active paid club member, if you are not already.

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsor for this great opportunity Falls Outdoor Company https://www.facebook.com/fallsoutdoorcompany

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Feb
2
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Lakewood High School Pool Sessions
Feb
1
3:00 PM15:00

Lakewood High School Pool Sessions

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 pm. All participants must be completely out of the building by 5:15PM. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean inside and out. Please note that helmets are required. Pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Cost is $7 if you pre-register and $9 exact change at the door. Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you.

https://lakewoodrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Jan
26
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session
Jan
19
7:00 PM19:00

Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session

Equipment and Logistics:
All incoming Kayaks must be very clean. Please remove airbags or anything that my hold debris when cleaning the boat. We reserve the right to turn away dirty kayaks. The club has some equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear. You must ask in advance using the note option when registering.
Enter via the maintenance area. Pool is limited to 12 kayaks in the pool at a time. Cost is $12 per person. Family is welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool.
Register with this link:
https://www.keelhauler.com/roll-sessions/#Falls

Need Help:
The club will have a presence at every session and will be more than happy to work with any paddler who requests help. The Keel Haulers Club has a roll instructor that will work with students. You must request this in advance using the note option when registering. If you take advantage of this service, we request you become an active paid club member, if you are not already.

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsor for this great opportunity Falls Outdoor Company https://www.facebook.com/fallsoutdoorcompany

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Jan
19
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Jan
12
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session
Jan
5
7:00 PM19:00

Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session

Equipment and Logistics:
All incoming Kayaks must be very clean. Please remove airbags or anything that my hold debris when cleaning the boat. We reserve the right to turn away dirty kayaks. The club has some equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear. You must ask in advance using the note option when registering.
Enter via the maintenance area. Pool is limited to 12 kayaks in the pool at a time. Cost is $12 per person. Family is welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool.
Register with this link:
https://www.keelhauler.com/roll-sessions/#Falls

Need Help:
The club will have a presence at every session and will be more than happy to work with any paddler who requests help. The Keel Haulers Club has a roll instructor that will work with students. You must request this in advance using the note option when registering. If you take advantage of this service, we request you become an active paid club member, if you are not already.

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsor for this great opportunity Falls Outdoor Company https://www.facebook.com/fallsoutdoorcompany

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Xavier University Pool Sessions
Jan
5
6:00 PM18:00

Xavier University Pool Sessions

  • Xavier University O'Conner Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$15/person per roll session
You need to be a Keel Hauler Member ($20 per year) to participate. https://www.keelhauler.com/membership-application

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Sundays in January and February

THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/570979805354115/570979822020780/?active_tab=about

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Lakewood High School Pool Sessions
Jan
4
3:00 PM15:00

Lakewood High School Pool Sessions

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 pm. All participants must be completely out of the building by 5:15PM. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean inside and out. Please note that helmets are required. Pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Cost is $7 if you pre-register and $9 exact change at the door. Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you.

https://lakewoodrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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Lakewood High School Pool Sessions
Dec
21
3:00 PM15:00

Lakewood High School Pool Sessions

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 pm. All participants must be completely out of the building by 5:15PM. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean inside and out. Please note that helmets are required. Pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Cost is $7 if you pre-register and $9 exact change at the door. Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you.

https://lakewoodrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00

Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Pool Session

Equipment and Logistics:
All incoming Kayaks must be very clean. Please remove airbags or anything that my hold debris when cleaning the boat. We reserve the right to turn away dirty kayaks. The club has some equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear. You must ask in advance using the note option when registering.
Enter via the maintenance area. Pool is limited to 12 kayaks in the pool at a time. Cost is $12 per person. Family is welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool.
Register with this link:
https://www.keelhauler.com/roll-sessions/#Falls

Need Help:
The club will have a presence at every session and will be more than happy to work with any paddler who requests help. The Keel Haulers Club has a roll instructor that will work with students. You must request this in advance using the note option when registering. If you take advantage of this service, we request you become an active paid club member, if you are not already.

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsor for this great opportunity Falls Outdoor Company https://www.facebook.com/fallsoutdoorcompany

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