Drop in at Happy Camper Coffee (212 River Street) in Elk Rapids between 8:30 and 10:30 am on April 26th to connect over a cup of coffee and chat about our volunteer opportunities. This event is open to current Paddle Antrim volunteers and those interested becoming a volunteer. We hope to see you there! We are currently working to grow two of our core volunteer programs this year.... Outreach/Event… Read More »
Complete Waiver Paddle Antrim is excited to announce it will kick off the paddling season with Short’s Brewing Company. Elk Rapids Trail Alliance will join us to celebrate Elk Rapids’ recent designation as a Pure Michigan Trail town. Schedule of Events: Meet at Elk Rapids Rotary Park Kayak Launch 4:30-5:00 pm - Drop boats and park - there will be volunteers to help unload boats. 5:00 pm – Brief… Read More »
Register Today Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. Topics covered include: personal and group equipment, on and off water safety and etiquette, safe launching and landing, strokes to maneuver your boat forward, backward, stopping,… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) certification program teaches basic safety and paddling knowledge, as well as simple rescue skills. The training for this certification includes general on water safety and kayaking. With this training, participants will be able to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge beginning paddlers in a land-based setting. This is great training for livery staff,… Read More »
Register Today! Class 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »
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 begins at River Park (6625 Bridge St). Check-in at 6:00 pm and we will launch as a group at 6:15 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. Someone joining with… Read More »
Register Today 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance. 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance. 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held in Central Lake at Thurston Park (7854 E Bradford St, Central Lake, MI 49622) 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… Read More »
DUE TO WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 12:00 PM on JUNE 29, 2023 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 6:00 pm and launch at 6:15 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »
Drop in at M88 Morning Grind (614 E Cayuga St) in Bellaire between 9:00 and 10:00 am on July 13 to connect over a cup of coffee and chat about our volunteer opportunities. This event is open to current and prospective Paddle Antrim volunteers. We hope to see you there!
Register Now 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. We are thrilled to partner with CAKE CISMA on this training. The class will include off-water and on-water instruction. Join us on Monday July 17th from 5:30-7:30 pm… Read More »
The Elk Rapids Garden Club is thrilled to announce that their 2023 Garden Walk will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! This year’s Garden Walk theme is “Keep it Blue: Celebrate Water.” BUY eTICKETS ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../elk-rapids-garden-walk... You will receive the link to our Garden Walk Google Map with all of this year's garden locations right in your eTicket when it arrives to your email.… Read More »