Name: Paddle Boarding Essentials Class – June 21
Start: 2023-06-21T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2023-06-21T20:00:00-04:00

July 2022
July 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Kayaking Next Steps – July 28

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

Register Today 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… Read More »

$75
July 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kayaking Essentials Class – Traverse City – July 30

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 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… Read More »

$45
August 2022
August 4, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle

Elk Rapids Rotary Park 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

Complete Waiver 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 as a group at 6:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts… Read More »
August 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MI Paddle Steward Training – Walloon Lake

Register Today 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. All classes will include off-water and on-water instruction. This event will take place on Friday, August 5 from 10 am - 12 pm on Walloon Lake at Jones… Read More »
August 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Paddle Boarding Essentials Class – August 9 – 5 pm

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 »

$40
August 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kids Kayaking Class – August 18 – 2 PM

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

Register Today 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. Thanks to our friends at West Michigan Coastal Kayaking Association (WMCKA), students… Read More »

$30
August 18, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Bellaire Community Paddle Brought to you by Short’s Brewing Company

Richardi Park 100 E Antrim St, Bellaire, MI, United States

Complete Waiver 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… Read More »
September 2022
September 15, 2022 @ 8:00 am - September 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

Paddle Antrim Festival

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… Read More »
April 2023
April 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bellaire Community Paddle With Short’s Brewing Company

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

Complete Waiver 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 6:00 pm to check in and we will launch promptly as a group at 6:15 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage… Read More »
April 26, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Volunteer Coffee Hour at Happy Camper Coffee

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 »
May 2023
May 31, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Paddling Season Kick-Off With Short’s Brewing Company

Elk Rapids Rotary Park 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

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 »
June 2023
June 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Level 1 Intro to Kayaking

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

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 »
June 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Kayaking Class – June 10 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

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

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 »

$30
June 10, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kayaking Essentials Class – June 10 | 2:30 – 5:30 PM

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

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 »

$45
June 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Training – June 12 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM

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

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 »

$45
June 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kayaking Essentials Class – June 12 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

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

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 »

$45
June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Kayaking Class – June 13 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

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

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 »

$30
June 13, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids Kayaking Class – June 13 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM

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

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 »

$30
June 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ellsworth Community Paddle

River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 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 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 »
June 21, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Paddle Boarding Essentials Class – June 21

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 »

$35