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RESCHEDULED: IWEA/IWWSG Kayaking Social
5/2/2026
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST


Location: Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Drive, North Aurora, IL 60542



Registration has been Closed for this event.
Event Description

IWEA/IWWSG Kayaking Social
Saturday, May 2
9:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Bus leaves promptly at 10 a.m., no late arrivals)
Aurora Athletic Club (550 Clearwater Drive, North Aurora, IL 60542)

Join IWEA and Industrial Water, Waste, & Sewage Group (IWWSG) for a downriver social boating excursion on the Fox River! Our journey starts in Batavia, passes through Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, and stops for lunch near the dam in North Aurora.

General information:

  • The shuttle will depart from Aurora Athletic Club (550 Clearwater Drive) promptly at 10 a.m.
  • Check in and take shuttle transportation upriver. Paddle downriver and end back at Aurora Athletic Club.
  • Duration: 
    • Total: 3 - 4 hours
    • Paddling: 2 - 3 hours
  • Rental from Howling Wolfe includes: boat (single/tandem kayak or canoe), paddle, personal flotation device, and shuttle transportation.
  • This is a self-guided trip.
  • The entire trip is downstream. The river current is slow to moderate depending on weather and river stage. Map available at: https://howlingwolfe.com/maps/


Lunch:
The group will stop at the North Aurora Dam for lunch. Buy lunch at one of the following restaurants or bring your own:


Requirements:

  • All attendees must watch safety videos (about 16 minutes altogether), complete a short online quiz and submit certificate. Click here for instructions on how to complete these steps.
  • No alcohol.
  • All attendees must wear personal flotation device (provided with rental).
  • All attendees must be 18+ or with a parent or guardian.

Cost is $69 per person to rent. You may alternately bring your own boat and shuttle it yourself. Stage your boat at 1644 S River St, Batavia, IL 60510, prior to 9:40 a.m. Those bringing their own boat still must register (free of charge) and follow all safety rules.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22
Cancellation deadline: Tuesday, April 28 (no refunds after the cancellation deadline)

Hosted by IWEA's Students & Young Professionals and Sustainability Committees
Members and Guests: $69




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