Water Trail Champions

Water Trail Champions are supporters of Paddle Antrim and the Chain of Lakes Water Trail who sponsor a sign at a water trail access site. These funds are vital to maintain the water trail and support Paddle Antrim’s mission to protect the waterways and improve access for paddle sports. Annual sponsorships range from $250-$1,000. Our Water Trail Champions are recognized with their name or logo printed on an access site sign. Availability is limited, Paddle Antrim asks that you consider a three-year commitment as a Water Trail Champion.

Access Sites –

• Recognition on Kiosk. Donation of $500/year, no more than two names per sign panel. Guaranteed sole name on sign for $1,000/year.
• Recognition on Wayfinding Sign. Donation of $500/year, sole name on sign panel.

Emergency Access Sites –

• Wayfinding Signage Recognition. Donation of $250, sole name on sign panel.

Become a Water Trail Champion

Kiosk Recognition Examples

Wayfinding Recognition Examples

We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their support as Water Trail Champions: Bellaire Downtown Development Authority Cellar 152 Charlevoix County Community Foundation Chris and Merrie Corbett Daniel and Heather Beem DTE Energy Foundation Eberhart and Stevens Families Elk Rapids Marina Frey Foundation Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Little Traverse Conservancy Mindy Theis Pearl’s New Orlean’s Kitchen Shanty Creek Resorts Short’s Brewing Company