Registration closed:
Paddle Sports
Float the Big Miss
Registration is Closed

LOCATION & SCHEDULE
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Cape Girardeau Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 290-5218
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME. Have you ever wondered if you can canoe or kayak on the Mississippi River? You can and this is an opportunity to float from Trail of Tears State Park to Red Star Access on North America’s largest river. Float, enjoy your lunch on a sandbar, and learn from expert guides. Navigating the river calls for skill and strength. This program is for experienced paddlers only, with a minimum of one year experience in paddling rivers such as the Current, Missouri, or Black. Participants MUST attend the Friday evening safety briefing covering navigation, river hazards, flows, and other important information. The float is a total of 13 rivers miles, the experience is entirely dependent on weather and river stages. Generally, the river flows at 5mph. Personal flotation devices (PFDs or lifejackets) are required. Plan to bring your lunch, snacks, sufficient water, sunscreen, and water shoes (no flip flops) and appropriate clothing for a river float during the heat of August. Your gear should be light enough to be carried in your boat. A support boat will be present at all times. The Safety briefing is Friday, Aug 23 6:00-7:30pm at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | 2289 County Park Dr Cape Girardeau MO 63701 The Float is Saturday, Aug 24 7:30am to 2:30pm. Meet at Red Star Access at 7:30am to shuttle to Trail of Tears State Park. Individuals bringing their own boats can drop boats off at Trail of Tears SP between 6:45-7:10am and then drive to Red Star Access to leave their vehicles and catch the shuttle. Ages 16 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult within the same boat. The department can provide access to a limited number of kayaks and PFDs. Laci Prucinsky
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Friday, August 23, 2024.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 16 years old by 8/23/2024.