Thanks to our Chicago Kayak Club members for making this such a huge success, and extra thanks to

Goldie – for registration and bringing Ann Sathers Cinnamon rolls (still warm)

Bill, Felicity, and Dennis for boat check out

Lynn for supplies

Carrie for T-shirt hand out

Geo for moral support and publicity (Channel 5 News was on site)

Sigrid for the “I got trashed at the Skokie Lagoons” buttons

 

Also
Great Lakes Kayaks (Glenna and Steve) and Northwest Passage (Nancy V) for contributing boats and staff to the cause

Erehwon for contributing give aways and staff

 

Also
The following clubs and organizations:

Illinois Paddling Council

Prairie Coast Paddlers

CASKA

Prairie State Canoeists

Openlands

Friends of the River

Forest Preserve District of Cook County 

We found lots of trash, a bumper, a picnic table umbrella, and even an engine block!