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  • June 2024
  • Wed 26
    Adults participate in a kayaking class on open water
    June 26, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Kayaking Essentials Class – June 26 | 2:30 – 5:30 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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.… Read More »

    $50
  • Thu 27
    June 27, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – June 27 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • Thu 27
    June 27, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – June 27 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • Thu 27
    June 27, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Central Lake Community Paddle

    Thurston Park 7854 E Bradford St,, Central Lake

    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 6:30 pm and launch at 6:45 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for our  slow paddles. Community paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are… Read More »

  • Sat 29
    June 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Level 1 Intro to Kayaking Class – June 29 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »

    $90
  • July 2024
  • Tue 23
    Adult kayakers performing rescues during a kayaking class
    July 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Kayaking Next Steps/Rescues – July 23 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $80
  • Wed 24
    July 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – July 24 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • Wed 24
    July 24, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – July 24 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • Wed 24
    July 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Native Plant Identification Community Paddle – St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area

    St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site 9400 6 mile lake Rd, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice for an amazing evening paddle with Paddle Antrim and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC) through the St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area. The paddle will begin at St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site (9400 Six Mile Lake Road) at 6:00 pm to check in. At 6:15 pm GTRLC will give remarks and we will launch as… Read More »

  • Sat 27
    July 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – July 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • Sat 27
    Adults participate in a kayaking class on open water
    July 27, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Kayaking Essentials Class – July 27 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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.… Read More »

    $50
  • Wed 31
    Adults participate in a kayaking class on open water
    July 31, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Kayaking Essentials Class – July 31 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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.… Read More »

    $50
  • Wed 31
    July 31, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Kids Kayaking Class – July 31 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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

    Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) 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… Read More »

    $35
  • August 2024
  • Thu 1
    August 1, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle

    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  as a group at 6:45 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join… Read More »

  • Fri 9
    August 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Friday Night Live Traverse City

    We look forward to hosting a Paddle Antrim booth at the August 9 Friday Night Live in Traverse City!  Who: Fun for all ages What: Friday Night Live is a perennial local favorite – a block party celebrating community and camaraderie to wind down the summer season. This FREE event features live music, nonprofit organizations providing interactive games, food and beverage vendors, and a variety of entertainment. Where: Downton Traverse City on… Read More »

  • Wed 14
    August 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - August 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Community Paddlesport Leader Training

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

    Register Today Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) This two day workshop is designed to give leaders who engage with the broader paddling community training to provide safe, fun, paddling experiences at the entry level, that are not craft specific. Targeted applications could include community outreach programs, local clubs, parks, scouting programs, etc. In this course, you will be trained and assessed for Community… Read More »

    $250
  • Thu 15
    August 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Bellaire Community Paddle Sponsored by Short’s Brewing Company

    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 community paddle is sponsored by Short’s Brewing Company. This hour long slow paddle on the Intermediate River  will begin at Bellaire’s Richardi Park (100 E. Antrim St, Bellaire) at 6:30 pm to check in and we will launch… Read More »

  • September 2024
  • Thu 12
    September 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - September 14, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

    Paddle Antrim Festival 2024

    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 »

  • Thu 12
    September 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Paddle Antrim Festival Kick-Off Party

    Start the Paddle Antrim Festival off right at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St) on Thursday night. This event is open to paddlers and the entire community. Join us for a relaxing evening with  paddlers and community members. The Village of Ellsworth and the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce are bringing great live music and a local food truck. A Perfect way to kick off the weekend right!  … Read More »

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Paddle Antrim Festival Final Bash

    Whether you’re paddling, spectating, or simply looking for a great way to spend a September Saturday, we’re excited to invite you to join us to celebrate with our Top Sponsor Short’s Brewing at their Pull Barn in Elk Rapids for the Paddle Antrim Festival Final Bash! After two days of paddling, we’ll be welcoming participants, families, and friends for food from Osorio Tacos y Salsa, beverages, fun outdoor games, and… Read More »

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