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… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »