Paddle Antrim and Short's Brewing Company invite you to kick of summer in style and support Paddle Antrim's efforts to protect our waterways and develop the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Thanks to a generous matching challenge, all donations made at the event will be matched 1:1 by Short's Brewing Company. As if that wasn't enough, all donors will also receive a $1 pour of any of Short's delicious brews… Read More »
In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. Other skills will include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. Course Covers: boat… Read More »
SUP or Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing paddle sport in the world and for good reason. It’s a ton of fun! Whether you want to paddle SUP for fitness on your local pond, explore meandering rivers, play on the Great Lakes or run whitewater on a paddle board then this is the place to start. Whether you are new to the sport or have been paddling for a while but… Read More »
This class is to give paddlers the fundamentals for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. Students will learn essential safety skills and strokes. You will have the opportunity to learn how to “wet exit” (get out of your kayak safely). You’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. This class is great for beginners but anyone who… Read More »
In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. Other skills will include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. Course Covers: boat… Read More »
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on Ellsworth Lake as part of the Ellsworth Pig Roast Celebration. This hour-long slow paddle will begin at Ellsworth’s River Park (Rushton Rd/Bridge St) at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 7:00 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the… Read More »