Upcoming floats Upcoming floats for 2010: TBA Suggested Items to Bring: Warm, but lightweight clothing, drinking water, lunch and snacks, sun and rain/snow protection, plus personal sanitation and safety gear as needed. Bring a change of clothing for emergency use. If you plan to camp overnight, bring lightweight camping gear and extra food. You will have to carry your camping gear in your boat for part of the float. Required: Signed ARC wavier form. Please download from web and complete beforehand. Forms will be available at the event if needed.

   

Float trips are a great way to get people on the river, whatever their experience and skill level, including children accompanied by a responsible adult. We can provide boats (kayak or canoe), and equipment for participants who do not have a boat, and recommend going on a couple of floats before purchasing their own  Our organization tries to sponsor a group float at least once a month; however, you can communicate with other paddlers through FACEBOOK as well, and form your own get-togethers.  Each participant must sign a Waiver and wear a lifejacket.  Waivers for minors (under age 18 at time of registration) must be signed by the parent and/or legal guardian.  Boats must be unloaded and vehicles shuttled before launching, so please arrive on time and willing to help.  Day floats generally last 4-6 hours and with lunch (BYO) on a sandbar mixed in, while evening floats are 2-3 hours. Some floats are organized for overnight camping for those who wish to participate.  If you would like to help organize a float, or volunteer during a float please contact us! For information on mini-floats contact Wally Seibel at wallyseibel@aol.com or 316-684-0730 Don't have a boat?  Some of our members have a limited number of kayaks or canoes for loan.  These boats are not for rent, for we are a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation and the primary purpose of our mini-floats is to promote awareness and appreciation for the river. We do however accept and appreciate voluntary tax deductible donations- $10 or $15 suggested. A donation of $15 or more makes you an ARC member and puts you on the mailing list for our bimonthly newsletter Other rental options in the Wichita area that we know of include: Wichita State, McConnell AFB (military only, 759-4435), and Brooks canoes and kayaks.