Here is your free in-depth guide for all things kayaking, promoted by the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. This is part of our Get Out and Get Healthy campaign, encouraging free outdoor fun in Michigan. This resource page includes helpful tips such as how to select the right kayak or which kayaking associations to join.
Introduction Video
This video will show you low cost ways to get paddling on Michigan’s lakes and rivers.
How to Start Kayaking
Selecting a Kayak
Beginner Tips
Where to Kayak
Platte River
Manistee River
Join a Kayaking Club or Association
Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail
https://www.facebook.com/bangorsouthhavenheritagewatertrail/
Belle Isle Paddle Beach
https://www.facebook.com/Belle-Isle-Paddle-Beach-1998283863726759/
Clinton River MI Paddle Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1877472705871106/
Detroit River Sports
https://www.facebook.com/DetroitRiverSports/
Detroit Kayak and Paddle boarding
https://www.facebook.com/Detroit-kayak-Paddle-boarding-1723607854550769/
Flint River Watershed Coalition
Flint River Paddlers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/347024692359067/
Grand Rapids Paddle Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/259914634505301/
Great Lakes Paddlers
https://www.greatlakespaddlers.com
Kayaking Community (Michigan)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154332908317132/
Kayak Corral
http://www.kayakcorral.com/clubs_instruction.htm
Kayakers of Eastern Michigan University
https://www.facebook.com/Kayak.EMU/
Kalamazoo and Kayak Clubs
https://www.facebook.com/KCKCPaddlers
Lansing Oar & Paddle Club
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lansing-Oar-Paddle-Club/115639168465955
Mackinaw Canoe Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131880850253606/
Michigan Association of Paddlesports Providers
Michigan Paddle Sports
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MichiganPaddleSports/
Michigan Kayaking / Canoeing
https://www.facebook.com/MidMichiganKayakingInfo/
Michigan River Rats
https://www.facebook.com/groups/323473158104958/
Northern Michigan Paddling Club
Pluck’n’Paddle – Bay City
https://www.facebook.com/groups/859147474438572/
South East Michigan Kayaking
https://www.facebook.com/groups/159625453088/
Southwest Michigan Kayak Club
https://www.facebook.com/South-West-Michigan-Kayak-Club-1024074831105538/
Traverse Area Paddle Club
https://www.traverseareapaddleclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=813410&module_id=53410
West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association
West Michigan Kayakers
