Summer Kick-Off Party

Short's Production Facility 211 Industrial Park, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

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 »

Coastal Kayaking Immersion

DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

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 »

$150

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

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 »

$90

Intro to Kayaking

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

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 »

$90

Coastal Kayaking Immersion

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

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 »

$150

Ellsworth Pig Roast Community Paddle

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

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 »

Free

Central Lake Community Paddle

Bradford St Boat Launch, Central Lake 7854 Bradford St, Central Lake, MI, United States

Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing morning paddle out of Central Lake. This hour-long slow paddle will begin at Central Lake's Bradford St Boat Launch (just south of the Thurston Park Campground) at 8:30 am to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 9:00 am. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the… Read More »

Free

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

SUP or Stand Up Paddle boarding 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… Read More »

$90

Kayak Rescues – Self, Assisted and THAT Situation We Had

DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

Join us for an informative, energizing and very experiential learning session as we explore and discover the best solutions to when (not if) we end up in the water, out of our boats. This course is geared for ALL levels of paddlers. Course Covers: 30 Second Kayak Rescue, Hand of God, Cowboy, Paddle Float, Scoop, Cleopatra's Needle and You Tell Me. This course is geared to ALL level of paddlers.… Read More »

$90

Coastal Kayaking Immersion

DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

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 »

$150

Intro to Kayaking

Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

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 »

$90

Next Steps for Kayaking Class

Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

Student to instructor ratio: 5:1 maximum — $90/person This class is non-refundable. This is the next step for paddlers who have taken the Introduction to Kayaking or paddled for a while and are comfortable exiting your boat. The class focuses on boat control, safety and building confidence. Skills include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. Course Covers: boat control – edging/stability, capsize prevention – bracing, moving sideways – draws &… Read More »

$90

Kids Intro to Kayaking 7/25/18

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Kids Intro to Kayaking Class 7-25-18 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 strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught… Read More »

$40

Jordan River Clean Sweep

Join the Antrim Conservation District, Paddle Antrim and other partners for a day of boating and river cleaning! We'll meet at Graves Crossing launch at 9:30am and pick up trash along the river in canoes and end at Webster Bridge Rd around 1:00pm. Canoes and lunch will be provided! Please RSVP to Antrim C.D.'s Huron Pines AmeriCorps member & Stewardship Coordinator, Brian Talsma, at (231) 753-8312 or btalsma.acd@gmail,com Information for… Read More »

Free

Elk Rapids Sunset Paddle

Dam Beach Dam Rd, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing sunset paddle on Grand Traverse Bay as part of Elk Rapids Harbor Days. This hour long slow paddle will begin at Elk Rapid’s Dam Beach at 7:00 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 7:30 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us… Read More »

Free