About CASKA

CASKA kayaking in the Apostle Island, WI

Who We Are:

For over twenty years, CASKA has promoted sea kayaking in the Chicago area. CASKA welcomes paddlers of all experience levels and we believe in safe paddling practices.

Mission Statement:

To encourage and promote safe paddling on our local (Illinois) waterways, including both rivers and Lake Michigan; to interface with local government agencies in regards to environmental and access issues; and to provide networking opportunities for our paddling community.

2008 Officers:   CASKA Board Member Tom Heineman on his circumnavigation of Lake Michigan

Chairman: Thomas Bamonte
Vice President: Paul Doughty
Secretary: Emily Kornak
Treasurer: Gary Mechanic

2008 Board of Directors

Bill Burton
Jim DesJardins
Tim Flentye
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin
Alec Bloyd-Peshkin 
Thomas Heineman
Bill Pomerantz
Tim Philosophos
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