7/5/24, 2:00 AM
Event
4th Of July tailgate potluck and fireworks
Details
Watching the fireworks from the Spokane River in my kayak has been my goal. Last year, I found a sand bar just off downtown. Seven of us paddled toward downtown and enjoyed the fireworks while sitting on folding chairs in the river.
This year, Kelly Clark suggested a tailgate potluck. We will meet at the McKinstry/UW Spokane Center parking lot at 6:30 pm for food and fun.
Bring food to share and your own drinks. Iโll provide the plates, napkins, and plastic silverware.
Bring a lawn game, like cornhole or bocce ball, if you have one. There is plenty of grass.
If you choose the paddle only, arrive by 8 pm so we can launch by 8:30 pm and paddle toward downtown to the spot to watch the fireworks. Bring a folding chair you can strap onto your kayak for the fireworks plus a snack and beverage.
We will be paddling in the dark back to McKinstry, so BRING A HEADLAMP OR NAVIGATION LIGHTS FOR YOUR YAK. Bring a light jacket.
There wonโt be any open bathrooms on site so plan accordingly.
Required Type of Boat: Recreational and up. Kayak or Canoe Equipment: Paddle, whistle and PFD. The PFD must be worn at all times when on the water.
Signed SCKC waiver: https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/spokane-canoe--kayak-club-waiver
Each paddler is responsible for choosing outings they can handle comfortably and assumes full responsibility for their participation.
Please arrive early enough to launch at the start time. We are happy to help unload and load your boats.
Good items to bring for paddling: a light weight jacket, emergency contact info, headlamp, water shoes, change of clothes (in case you get wet), cap/sunhat, sunglasses with retainer, drinking water and snacks.
Membership is $20/year. Please pay ahead of time to avoid extra work for our volunteer coordinators. https://www.meetup.com/spokane-canoe-and-kayak-club/
Looking forward to sharing the joy of paddling with you. See you on the water.
Event Coordinator
Dale Fruin
Location
The McKinstry building
850 E Spokane Falls Blvd ยท Spokane, WA
We will be behind the building.