Southern Illinois Canoe & Kayak

Team SICK:

This section is dedicated to trips far and near. In addition to roll clinics and pool sessions, we try to average 2+ major trips each semester. We’ll help beginners on the Nantahala one trip and be at the Tallulah the next… something for all levels of paddlers!

Previous trips include: Chattooga III & IV, Ocoee, Tallulah, Cheoah, French Broad, Tellico, Big South Fork, Nolichucky, Wilson Creek, Little River, Santeetlah Creek, Snowbird Creek ... 

St. Francis River— Farmington,  MO

This is our home river run. Fun rapids, rocky, technical. Only up when it rains.

Little Grassy Creek— Carbondale, IL

“the” wave in southern Illinois. Fun surfing wave for advanced and beginners alike. Lots-o-rain required.

Nantahala River— Bryson City, NC

Our favorite beginner run. Long, cold, and classic. Beware of rafters on major holidays.

Middle Ocoee— Ducktown, TN

Quintessential southeast. Big water, big fun, and we’ll forgive you if you put in after Grumpy’s (only the 1st time!)

Scotts Creek– Makanda, IL