Paddle Antrim - Antrim County Michigan

Paddle Boarding Essentials Class - June 11 - 1 pm
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
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Class will be held at: Arbutus Lake, No 5, Traverse City, MI (http://www.gtrec.org/facility.asp?ait=av&aid=18)
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddle boarding in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about different paddling board features and types. Learn how to make the paddle board go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end up in the water. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit.
Bring:

Paddle Board (whatever you use is ok)
Paddle
Vest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently bouyant, no inflatables)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen’

All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$40/person
REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
– All paddlers must complete a paddling class waiver prior to participation. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally here.
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.
Note: There must be at least 2 students registered to run the class. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
To protect our waters, anytime you change waterways you should ALWAYS Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and gear to prevent the spread of invasive species. Before joining us out on the water, we ask that you Clean, Drain, Dry your boat and gear. To wash your own boat, check out this link . We recently had New Zealand Mud Snails found in our waterways and hope everyone will do their part to protect our lakes/rivers.

Paddling Season Kick-Off With Short's Brewing Company
2022-06-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Elk Rapids Rotary Park, 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629, United States
Complete Waiver
Join Paddle Antrim for a special paddling event to kick-off the paddling season on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail with Short’s Brewing Company!

Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join us for an hour long paddle on Elk River followed by a gathering, 2 minutes up 31, at Short’s Pull Barn.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 pm – Meet at Elk Rapids Rotary Park for a community paddle on Elk River

All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat (SUP, kayak, canoe, etc.. ), paddle and life jacket. As with all Paddle Antrim events, life jackets must be property warn at all times.
All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanies by an adult on the water.

5:45 pm – Launch as a group for a 1 hour slow paddle on the Elk River
6:45 pm – Head to Short’s Pull Barn (211 Industrial Park Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629)

Discount on beverages (all community paddle participants will get their first pint for $1)
Live music by Spencer Hollenbeck
Food trucks – Alley Cats Eats and Sweets and Osorio Tacos

9:00 pm – Event concludes
This event is free and no pre-registration is required.
To protect our waters, anytime you change waterways you should ALWAYS Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and gear to prevent the spread of invasive species. Before joining us out on the water, we ask that you Clean, Drain, Dry your boat and gear. To wash your own boat, check out this link . We recently had New Zealand Mud Snails found in our waterways and hope everyone will do their part to protect our lakes/rivers.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click the button below to complete the waiver digitally.
Complete Waiver

WMCKA Kayak Symposium 2022
2022-05-27 17:00 - 2022-05-29 17:00 | YMCA Camp Pendalouan, 1243 Fruitvale Rd, Montague, MI, 49337, United States
Register today: http://wmcka.org/symposium/registration/

The 31st annual WMCKA Kayak Symposium will take place at the YMCA Camp Pendalouan’s facilities on Big Blue Lake in Montague, MI.
Geared towards the beginning to the intermediate kayaker, the WMCKA Symposium offers 2 1/2 days of jam-packed kayak instruction with a very low student/instructor ratio. Instruction takes place on and in the sheltered water of Big Blue Lake. This lake is usually warm when the symposium takes place.
The Symposium focuses on improving your paddling skills by offering classes on basic and intermediate paddling strokes, safely exiting your kayak, getting back into your kayak, and rolling classes. These classes will help you move through the water more efficiently and increase the distance you can paddle comfortably and help you to be safe in bigger water.
Our certified instructors are passionate about kayaking and come to Symposium with a desire to teach and with our small class sizes they can focus on the student.
The Symposium welcomes the entire family, with a youth program combining many of the same skills classes but tailored to the ability and energy of youth ages 7 to 14. This includes land and water classes, as well as a mix of typical youth events available at Camp Pendalouan.
From ages 7-80+ we can get you paddling safely and confidently.

Virtual Quiet Adventure Symposium
2022-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
Register Today – https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=QWSY&evid=28907311
The Virtual Quiet Adventures Symposium will have one Virtual event on March 1, 2022 and over 20+ on demand presentations. Registered attendees will have access to all the presentations!
The Virtual event will take place from 7pm – 9:30pm and will include:

Presentation from Jim DuFresne on Wonderous Wilderness: Tramping in New Zealand
Presentation from Cliff Jacobson on Expert Procedures for Canoeing and Camping on Wild, Remote Rivers
Songs About Paddling and All Things Outdoors! from Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson
Verlen Kruger Award

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hoffer at lhoffer@mycsdesign.com.
Check out the full list of fantastic presentations on the QAS website at https://www.quietwatersociety.org/on-demand_presentations.php!

Weather Forecasting For On The Water - 3-Part Webinar Series
2022-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
Register Today!
February 28, March 7 & March 14, 2022 — 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Eastern)
Overview
The rivers and lakes of the Chain of Lakes and Great Lakes region offer a wide variety of paddling and boating opportunities. Regardless of whether your adventure includes a lazy river or the open waters of the Great Lakes, a safe and comfortable outing requires a basic understanding of weather forecasting. By attending the 3-part Weather Forecasting For On The Water webinar series you will gain an understanding of basic weather principles and learn how to use a variety of forecasting resources.
The skills learned during the Weather Forecasting For On The Water series will improve your trip planning and reduce the likelihood that you will be exposed to uncomfortable or hazardous weather conditions. You will also learn where to find and how to interpret forecasts for your favorite paddling or boating spot.
Seminar Topics
February 28

A few basic weather principles.
How to decode the confusing symbols, color shading, and meteorological shorthand on weather forecast maps.
The basics of weather forecasting apps.

March 7

The forces controlling the wind and wind forecasting.
Wave forecasting.
Forecasting precipitation.

March 14

How to use Doppler Weather Radar to assess the development, monitor the evolution, and track the movement of thunderstorms.
How to forecast the potential and nature of severe weather.
The thunderstorm life-cycle and the conditions that lead to their development.
How to recognize the large and small-scale weather patterns that promote thunderstorm development.

Recordings
Don’t worry if you can’t attend one of the live sessions. Each session will be recorded and made available to all registered attendees until June 1, 2022.
About the Speaker
Mark Thornton has been sailing for more than 25 years and currently owns Osprey, a C&C 35. His interest in weather forecasting grew from his experiences cruising and racing on the Great Lakes. Mark is a 2006 graduate of the Penn State University Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting, a two-year program that develops skills in general, tropical, and severe weather forecasting. He is the president of LakeErieWX LLC, a company dedicated to providing marine weather education and forecasting resources for recreational boaters (www.lakeeriewx.com). Mark publishes a marine weather blog and teaches basic forecasting seminars to recreational boaters during the off-season. He has served as the Race Meteorologist for the Bayview Mackinac Race since 2014. Mark is also employed as a Teaching Assistant in the Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting Program at Penn State University.
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2021 Paddle Antrim Festival
2021-09-16 17:30 - 2021-09-18 19:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
Registration opening in June!!
The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles.
We look forward to welcoming paddlers to the Chain of Lakes Water Trail for the 6th Paddle Antrim Festival on September 16-18, 2021. The Festival will look a little different this year and registration will be limited to 150 paddlers at this time. We are working on details and more information will be available in the coming weeks, with registration opening in June.
Thursday September 16th paddlers can check in. Friday paddlers will begin in Ellsworth and paddle up to 15 miles through Central Lake to Bellaire. Saturday participants can paddle up to 27 miles from Bellaire to Elk Rapids.
Your safety and the safety of our staff and volunteers is very important to us. Due to COVID-19, we will be complying with all CDC, State, and local guidelines (e.g. masks and social distancing).

Kayaking Essentials - September 2nd
2021-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 | River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
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All classes will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit.
Bring:

Kayak (whatever you use is ok)
Paddle
Pfd (life jacket)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen

If you do not have a kayak, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$45/person
REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
– Waivers are required. Bring a completed copy, it may be downloaded here.
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.
Note: There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently state unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside with members from outside their household.
Register Now!

Bellaire Community Paddle Brought to you by Short's Brewing Company
2021-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Richardi Park, 100 E Antrim St, Bellaire, MI, 49615, United States
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Intermediate River as a lead up to Bellaire’s Rubber Ducky Festival & Race.
This hour long slow paddle on the Intermediate River will begin at Bellaire’s Richardi Park at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 6:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines.

This Community Paddle is brought to you by Short’s Brewing Company

Kayaking Essentials - August 13
2021-08-13 16:00 - 19:00 | River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States

Kayaking Next Steps - August 12th
2021-08-12 09:00 - 17:00 | River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
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This all-day class is for those who may have taken one of our Kayaking Essentials (or another class) and want to continue to work on their skills and learn new skills. We will go over basic stroke techniques including bracing and edging. We will work on rescue techniques including self rescues and t-rescues.
Because a portion of the day will be spent on rescues, a kayak with bulkheads in the bow and stern is necessary. Please contact us if you are in need of a kayak to use for the class prior to registering and we may be able to accommodate.
Bring:

Sea Kayak (one with a bow and stern bulkhead)
Paddle
Vest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently bouyant, no inflatables)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen

Life jackets must be worn at all times when out on the water. Paddlers should dress to be in the water.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$75/person
REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
Waivers are required. Bring a completed copy, it may be downloaded here.
Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.

Note: If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines.
REGISTER NOW!

Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle
2021-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Elk Rapids Rotary Park, 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629, United States
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Elk River as a kick off to Elk Rapids Harbor Days. This hour long slow paddle will begin at Elk Rapid’s Rotary Park at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 6:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently state unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside with members from outside their household.

MI Paddle Stewards Training On-Water Paddle Training on Lake Walloon
2021-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 | MI
Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. Participants are encouraged to either complete the MI Paddle Stewards online training or attend the virtual presentation hosted in the evening on July 27th via Zoom before joining a paddle event.
This event will take place on July 30 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Lake Walloon.
Two additional On-Water Paddle Trainings are being offered:
July 28th | 5:30-7:30 PM | Crooked River Paddle
July 29th | 9 – 11 AM | Torch River Paddle
Participants must bring a kayak/canoe/paddle board for the on-water events. Paddlers must wear life jackets at all times out on the water.
Specific paddle locations will be emailed to participants after registration. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!
REGISTER TODAY!

MI Paddle Stewards Training On-Water Paddle Training on Torch River
2021-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 | MI
Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. Participants are encouraged to either complete the MI Paddle Stewards online training or attend the virtual presentation hosted in the evening on July 27th via Zoom before joining a paddle event.
This event will take place on July 29 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Torch River.
Two additional On-Water Paddle Trainings are being offered:
July 28th | 5:30-7:30 PM | Crooked River Paddle
July 30th | 9 – 11 AM | Walloon Lake Paddle
Participants must bring a kayak/canoe/paddle board for the on-water events. Paddlers must wear life jackets at all times out on the water.
Specific paddle locations will be emailed to participants after registration. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!
REGISTER TODAY!

MI Paddle Stewards On-Water Paddle Training on Crooked River
2021-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 | MI
Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. Participants are encouraged to either complete the MI Paddle Stewards online training or attend the virtual presentation hosted in the evening on July 27th via Zoom before joining a paddle event.
This event will take place on July 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Crooked River.
Two additional On-Water Paddle Trainings are being offered:
July 29th | 9 – 11 AM | Torch River Paddle
July 30th | 9 – 11 AM | Walloon Lake Paddle
Participants must bring a kayak/canoe/paddle board for the on-water events. Paddlers must wear life jackets at all times out on the water.
Specific paddle locations will be emailed to participants after registration. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!
REGISTER TODAY!

MI Paddle Stewards Virtual Classroom Training
2021-07-27 17:30 - 18:30 | MI
Help protect the waters you love by becoming a MI Paddle Steward. During this one-hour online course you will learn the basics of invasive species identification and reporting. Following this course we encourage you to attend on of the on water sessions to put what you learned in the classroom to use out on the water. We are offering three on-water sessions:
July 28th | 5:30-7:30 PM | Crooked River Paddle
July 29th | 9 – 11 AM | Torch River Paddle
July 30th | 9 – 11 AM | Walloon Lake Paddle
Virtual Training Links and specific paddle locations will be emailed to participants after registration. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom (virtually) and out on the water! If you have any questions feel free to contact us at events@paddlenantrim.com or 231-498-2080.
REGISTER TODAY!

Kayaking Essentials July 26
2021-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
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All classes will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)
GPS: 45° 9.82800, -85° 14.44860
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit.
Bring:

Kayak (whatever you use is ok)
Paddle
Vest-Style PFD (life jacket – must be inherently bouyant, no inflatables)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen

If you do not have a kayak, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$45/person
REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
– Waivers are required. Bring a completed copy, it may be downloaded here.
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.
Note: There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently state unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside with members from outside their household.
Register Now!

St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area Community Paddle
2021-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site, 9400 6 mile lake Rd, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice for an amazing evening paddle through the St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area. This hour long slow paddle will begin at St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site (9400 6 Mile Lake Rod) at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 6:45 pm.
The St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area is a 255 acre preserve co-owned and co-managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and the Little Traverse Conservancy . Learn more here.
As with all Paddle Antrim community paddles, we encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft (kayak, canoe, or paddleboard), paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. Individuals who have been in contact with a person who had COVID-19, has a fever over 100.4 or has felt unwell in the last two days (fever/chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, aches, headache, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea) should not attend.

Kids Kayaking Class July 22nd
2021-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
Register Now!
Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.

All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1
Ages: 7-13
$30/person for two hours

There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. Class includes instruction and all necessary equipment. Limited partial scholarships are available, please contact us prior to registration for more information. If unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. Participant’s parent/adult is welcome to participate/assist with onshore activities.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Kids will always be wearing life jackets while on the water.
– Kids must be comfortable in the water with a life jacket on.
– Parent/guardian must complete a waiver. Please bring a completed copy of the waiver. It may be downloaded at (link)
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements (Link)

What to Bring
– Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
– Fleece and raincoat (if it is cool)
– Water shoes, preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
– Dry clothes to change into
– Water bottle
– Sunscreen
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. Individuals shall not attend if: they have been in contact with a person who had COVID-19, have a fever over 100 or has felt unwell in the last two days (fever/chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, aches, headache, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea).

Kayaking Essentials July 9th 5:00pm-8:00pm
2021-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
CLASS IS FULL – Please check out July 26th class as an alternative
All classes will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit.
Bring:
Kayak (whatever you use is ok)
Paddle
Pfd (life jacket)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen
If you do not have a kayak, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$45/person
REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
– Waivers are required. Bring a completed copy, it may be downloaded here.
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.
Note: There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently state unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside with members from outside their household.
CLASS IS FULL

Central Lake Community Paddle
2021-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Thurston Park, 7854 E Bradford St,, Central Lake, 49622
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle out of Central Lake. This hour-long slow paddle will meet at Central Lake’s Thurston Park, near the pavilion at 6:30 pm and launch at 6:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently state unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside with members from outside their household.

Kayaking Essentials June 30th
2021-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States

Kids Kayaking Class June 24th 2:30
2021-06-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
Register Now!
Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.

All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1
Ages: 7-13
$30/person for two hours

There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. Class includes instruction and all necessary equipment. Limited partial scholarships are available, please contact us prior to registration for more information. If unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. Participant’s parent/adult is welcome to participate/assist with onshore activities.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Kids will always be wearing life jackets while on the water.
– Kids must be comfortable in the water with a life jacket on.
– Parent/guardian must complete a waiver. Please bring a completed copy of the waiver. It may be downloaded at (link)
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements (Link)

What to Bring
– Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
– Fleece and raincoat (if it is cool)
– Water shoes, preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
– Dry clothes to change into
– Water bottle
– Sunscreen
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. Individuals shall not attend if: they have been in contact with a person who had COVID-19, have a fever over 100 or has felt unwell in the last two days (fever/chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, aches, headache, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea).
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Kids Kayaking Class June 24th -12:00
2021-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States

Paddle Stewardship Training
2021-06-22 09:00 - 2021-06-23 12:00 | MI
Your local conservation partners at CAKE CISMA, Kalkaska Conservation District, and Paddle Antrim are excited to announce a Paddle Stewardship training focused on invasive plants! We will discuss why invasive plants are an issue for Northwest Michigan, how to identify them, report them, and finally how to make sure you are keeping our waterways beautiful for the next paddlers. Our training will consist of:
-June 22 | 9 – 10:30 AM | online training via Zoom (link to follow)
-June 23 | 9 – 11 AM | a follow up on-the-water event at the Torch River DNR Access Site (Bring your paddle craft and life jacket!)
We are looking forward to sharing information and getting you all out on the water. After the training, we encourage all participants to help us identify and report invasive plants on the Manistee River. We will have a sign-up available to identify the section you want to paddle our trainings and report the invasive plants you find. This effort will help our teams in the conservation of Northern Michigan’s waterways! Please reach out to staff from any of the partner organizations with questions before the events!
Participants will be expected to bring their own kayak/canoe/paddleboard as well as paddle and life jacket. Life jackets must be worn at all times while out o the water. A Recreation Passport/day use fee is necessary for the on water event.
Sign up ends June 16th.

Registration is free. Register online at: https://forms.gle/zhRZXUtgZyPtEbeA9

Ellsworth Community Paddle
2021-06-19 13:30 - 15:00 | River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing paddle on Ellsworth Lake as part of the Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast. This slow paddle will begin at River Park (6625 Bridge St). Meet at 1:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 1:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and a pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines.

Kayaking Essentials June 12th
2021-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States
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All classes will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit.
Bring:

Kayak (whatever you use is ok)
Paddle
Pfd (life jacket)
Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
Dry clothes to change into
Water bottle
Sunscreen

If you do not have a kayak, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate.
All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 14 and up
$45/person
REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.
– Waivers are required. Bring a completed copy, it may be downloaded here.
– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.
Note: There must be at least 2 students registered at least 10 days in advance to run the class. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines.
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Kayaking Essentials - June 10th
2021-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49279, United States

Grass River Natural Area Community Paddle
2021-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Willow Day Park, White Birch Lane, Bellaire, MI, 49615, United States
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an extra special community paddle. We are co-hosting this paddle with Grass River Natural Area to explore this special place. Grass River’s naturalist will be there to share the natural history of the river. This slow paddle is scheduled for 2 hours. We will begin at Willow Day Park at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 6:45 pm.
Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. This paddle will last approximately two hours on the water, is free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.
DIRECTIONS TO WILLOW DAY PARK: From Bellaire, drive south on M-88 just over 2 miles to Brake Rd. Turn right on Brake Rd and drive about one mile to White Birch Lane. Turn right on White Birch Lane (it does say private road but please continue) and Willow Day Park is almost immediately on the left.
All paddlers must fill out a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently recommends unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside when around members outside their household.

Water Trail Launch Community Paddle
2021-05-26 14:30 - 15:30 | River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
To celebrate the opening of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail, we invite you to join us for a community paddle on Ellsworth Lake. Please bring your paddle board, kayak or canoe. This slow paddle will begin at River Park (6625 Bridge St). Meet at 2:30 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 2:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian out on the water.
All paddlers must fill out a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Click here to review and sign the waiver.
Paddle Antrim is taking precautions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC/State/local guidelines. CDC guidelines currently recommends unvaccinated individuals should wear masks when outside when around members outside their household.

Quiet Adventure Virtual Symposium
2021-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
The 26th Annual Quiet Adventures Virtual Symposium will come to attendees over five evenings in February. Each evening offers two parallel sessions with new speakers every 30-minutes. The first two presentations begin at 7:00pm and the final two speakers begin at 9:00pm.
The 2021 event starts on Tuesday, February 16 and will continue on Thursday, February 18. Presentations will come to you the following week on February 23 and 25. Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm brings the Grand Finale, concluding with a concert by Jerry Vandiver.
Paddle Antrim Executive Director Deana Jerdee will present at 7:30 pm on February 25 about The Chain of Lakes Water Trail. The recorded sessions will be available to registered attendees if they aren’t able to make it at the scheduled time.
Click here to be directed to the QAS website where you can view the agenda and register to attend for only $10!
