TRIP & EVENT PLANNING FORM

Thank you for being a trip leader for the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club! Please complete a separate form for each trip you will lead. Complete the form including all require fields. Only hit the submit button at the bottom of the form when you are sure you have included all information needed.

SELECT TRIP TYPE/CATEGORY

Paddle Trips ($0.00)
Select this Category for paddling trips on the water. This includes day or overnight trips on streams and lakes..
Instructional Events ($0.00)
Select this category if the event is primarily an instructional event. Paddle instructional events on the water or classroom training such as First Aid Classes.
Big River Trips ($0.00)
Select this category for trips on the Mississippi or Missouri rivers.
Social & Fun Events ($0.00)
Select this category if the event is primarily social in nature. Examples are picnics, non-paddling outdoor activities, or social only events.

Leader Name

Leader Email

Leader Phone Number

Leader Mailing Address

Trip/Event Name

Trip/Event Description

Trip Date/Dates

Meeting Time & Location

Additional Information for participants including boat types, required equipment, clothing, food, water, etc.

Paddle Trip Difficulty Level

Basic Level
Trip is suitable for everyone. Class I water.
Intermediate Level
Trip will require ability to control boats and avoid obstacles. Level I - II
Advanced Level
Requires strong advanced paddling skills involving whitewater or big river skills.

Minimum Number of Participants

Maximum Number of Participants

If you have difficulty completing this form or have questions, please contact Marty at 314-276-6268.

Prior to the Club Trip or Activity, the Trip Leader will:

Have prior experience on the river/body of water in question or recruit a boater who has the necessary river experience to lead the trip on the water.
Screen trip participants prior to departure as to their skill level, experience, equipment (to include flotation), roll efficiency, etc. As necessary, pre-screening can be prior to put-in, at which point trip leaders are authorized to exclude those with insufficient skill or inadequate equipment, or for reasons listed below.
Be aware of weather conditions/water levels and make safety judgements accordingly.
Develop an evacuation plan, which could include land route evacuation, available vehicles, and whereabouts of the nearest Emergency Room.
Ensure that the ACA Waiver of Liability is signed by every trip participant. All minors must have a waiver release signed by their parent/guardian PRIOR to the trip or event.
Trip Leaders will recruit adequate support boaters and may use trip assistants/coordinators to track participants or otherwise assist, as desired.
The Trip Leader has the authority to cancel or abort ANY trip at his/her discretion, for ANY reason.
The Trip Leader has the authority to deny ANY person from participating for ANY reason, to include but not limited to questions of temperament, skill, strength, and equipment.
Before putting on the river or other water body, the Trip Leader will gather the entire group for a Safety Talk, which shall include:
Explanation of the nature of the risk involved in the sport and that by signing the liability waiver, participants have waived the right to sue at law.
Description of the water and its conditions, hazards, and rapids.
Survey the group for allergies and potentially limiting medical conditions.
Survey gear and outfitting to assure all participants are equipped for the conditions (including hats/sunscreen if sea kayaking, dry clothes, water, food).
Review river signals (stop, go, right, left, are you o.k.?).
Appoint a lead and sweep boat and explain controlled river descent techniques. Individual participants are responsible to stay between the lead and sweep boats and should have the (a) skill (boat control), and (b) sufficient group awareness to do so.

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Mobile Phone Number

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