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  • July 2021

  • Wed 28

    MI Paddle Stewards On-Water Paddle Training on Crooked River

    July 28, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    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… Read More »

  • Thu 29

    MI Paddle Stewards Training On-Water Paddle Training on Torch River

    July 29, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    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… Read More »

  • Fri 30

    MI Paddle Stewards Training On-Water Paddle Training on Lake Walloon

    July 30, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    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… Read More »

  • August 2021

  • Thu 5

    Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle

    August 5, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Elk Rapids Rotary Park 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, 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… Read More »

  • Thu 12

    Kayaking Next Steps – August 12th

    August 12, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    REGISTER NOW! 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
  • Fri 13

    Kayaking Essentials – August 13

    August 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Register Now! 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… Read More »

    $45
  • Tue 17

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

    August 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Richardi Park 100 E Antrim St, Bellaire, MI, 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… Read More »

  • September 2021

  • Thu 2

    Kayaking Essentials – September 2nd

    September 2, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Register Now! 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… Read More »

    $45
  • Thu 16

    2021 Paddle Antrim Festival

    September 16, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - September 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, 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… Read More »

  • February 2022

  • Mon 28

    Weather Forecasting For On The Water – 3-Part Webinar Series

    February 28, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    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… Read More »

    $60
  • March 2022

  • Tue 1

    Virtual Quiet Adventure Symposium

    March 1, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    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… Read More »

    $10
  • May 2022

  • Fri 27

    WMCKA Kayak Symposium 2022

    May 27, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - May 29, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
    YMCA Camp Pendalouan 1243 Fruitvale Rd, Montague, MI, 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… Read More »

  • June 2022

  • Thu 2

    Paddling Season Kick-Off With Short’s Brewing Company

    June 2, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Elk Rapids Rotary Park 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, 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… Read More »

  • Sat 11

    Paddle Boarding Essentials Class – June 11 – 1 pm

    June 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 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
  • Sat 11

    Kayaking Essentials Class – June 11 – 1 PM

    June 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Register Today 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… Read More »

    $45
  • Tue 14

    Kids Kayaking Class – June 14 – 12 PM

    June 14, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 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
  • Tue 14

    Kids Kayaking Class – June 14 – 2:30 PM

    June 14, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 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
  • Wed 15

    Kayaking Essentials Class – June 15 – 1 PM

    June 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Register Today 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… Read More »

    $45
  • Wed 15

    Paddle Boarding Essentials Class – June 15 – 5 pm

    June 15, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 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
  • Wed 15

    Kayaking Essentials Class – June 15 – 5 PM

    June 15, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Register Today 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… Read More »

    $45
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