Isle Royale is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a fabulous place to go kayaking.
For those wanting to build your personal kayaking and rescue skills, whether for your own personal fun and safety or to prepare for an instructor certification. For more information, contact Michael Gray at michael@mi-paddleadventure.com or 231-882-5525. This class is offered through Go Rec Outdoor Skills Training.
For those who have passed their Level 3 skills assessment or just want to work on their on-water leadership skills.
The Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium will be July 14 - 18 in Grand Marais, MI. Michael and Lisa are Instructors at this event.
More information to come...
This program is designed for those who would like to gain a strong set of tools for paddling Midwestern waters, whether they be inland lakes or gentle rivers. Using both canoes and kayaks...
For those who have (or aspire to) a leadership role in kayaks or canoes on water.
This 24 hour + course includes the latest ACA course requirements for Level 3 with some additional tools that only 30 plus years of paddling history can provide.
This three day workshop is designed to give people an intensive experience to broaden their on-water kayak skills and make them a safer paddler. We will work on building efficient strokes, kayak maneuvering along with group rescues. Basic kayaking safety...
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This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to give people an intensive one day experience to broaden their on-water kayak skills and make them a safer paddler. We will work on building efficient strokes, kayak maneuvering along with group rescues.
This three 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 Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) and Community Paddlesport Leader (CPL) certification.
This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to prepare Paddlesports Safety Facilitators (PSF) with the ability to manage groups, have background knowledge of paddling safety and environmental hazards, and the ability to effectively maneuver their craft in order to perform and demonstrate competent rescue techniques. This certification allows the facilitator to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge to the beginner paddler in a land-based setting. PSF General, Canoe, and Kayaking modules will be delivered. This is a 4-year, non-renewable certification.
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...
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This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to prepare Paddlesports Safety Facilitators (PSF) with the ability to manage groups, have background knowledge of paddling safety and environmental hazards, and the ability to effectively maneuver their craft in order to perform and demonstrate competent rescue techniques. This certification allows the facilitator to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge to the beginner paddler in a land-based setting. PSF General, Canoe, and Kayaking modules will be delivered. This is a 4-year, non-renewable certification.
Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.
Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will give you the Greatest Kayaking Hits of Sleeping Bear.
Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.
Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will give you the Greatest Kayaking Hits of Sleeping Bear.
We are fortunate in Northern Michigan to have the Big Manistee River as a paddling resource and by taking our favorite stretch nice and slowly, we have time to help you hone your cooking and stove skills along the way.
Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.
7 days including two travel days. Isle Royale is the jewel of Lake Superior. This Sampler trip is appropriate for beginners. This trip is slightly shorter (and less expensive) than our usual trip. It starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.
9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.
7 days including two travel days. Isle Royale is the jewel of Lake Superior. This Sampler trip is appropriate for beginners. This trip is slightly shorter (and less expensive) than our usual trip. It starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.
9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.
9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.
