Links
Regional Paddling Clubs
- East Coast Paddlers— Kayakers in the Bay City, Midland and Saginaw area of Mid-Michigan.
- Grand Rapids Area Sport Paddlers
- Great Lakes Paddlers
- Great Lakes Sea Kayak Club
- Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association — Toronto, Ont.
- Inland Sea Kayakers — Minnesota
- Lansing Oar and Paddle Club
- MCRA: Michigan Canoe Racing Assoc.
- Toledo River Gang
- Western Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association
Organizations
- American Canoe Association (ACA)
- American Canoe Association – Michigan ACA
- Baidarka Mailing List
- British Canoe Union, North America
- QAANNAT KATTUFFIAT, the Greenland Kayaking Association
Sleeping Bears Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (NPS site)
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau
- Unofficial Sleeping Bear Dunes Home Page
Local Businesses Supporting Paddling
Most local businesses that sell boats and equipment hold a spring or early season boat demos where people can paddle different boats and often buy them and/or equipment on sale. Not all businesses have set dates at this time so check the May newsletter and web site (non-CCPAC events) for more dates. You can also contact the businesses to get more details. There are also some early season in-store sales.
CCPAC does not specifically endorse any businesses listed here.
The businesses are listed in alphabetical order.
- Backcountry Outfitters, 227 Front St, Traverse City, 49684, 231-946-1339
- Betsie Bay Kayak, Frankfort, MI (www.bbkayak.com)
- Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, Beulah, MI
- Earth's Edge, Grand Haven, MI
- EMS: Eastern Mountain Sports, Traverse City, MI
- McLain Cycle & Fitness, Traverse City & Cadillac
- Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers — Michigan Canoe Liveries
- Rendezvous Outfitters LLC, Rockford, MI
- Sailsport Marine, Traverse City, MI
- Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, Empire, MI
Publications
- American Whitewater
- Flow Gauges
- Rivers Database
- Michigan Rivers (whitewater only)
- Canoe & Kayak Magazine
- Kayak Reviews
- Kayaking FAQ's
- Kayak Online
- Paddling.net
- Paddling.com — Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting Info.
- Paddlewise Articles
- Sea Kayaker Magazine
- Sea Kayaking Frequently Asked Questions
- Seapaddler.co.uk — Articles on technique, coaching and destinations.
- See Kayak — Links
- Sit-on-topKayaking.com
- The Kayak Forum — Sponsored by Guillemot Kayaks
- Ultimate Directory of Kayaking Links
- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place
Destination/Paddling Resorts
CCPAC does not specifically endorse any resorts listed here.
They businesses are listed in alphabetical order.
If they support paddling, are based within Michigan, and ask for a link, we will post it. Feel free to use the CCPAC forum to discuss your experiences.
- Chippeny Creek Lodge — North of Rapid River (UP)
- Coolwater Campground — Pine River near Wellston
Regional Environmental Organizations
Many CCPAC members are actively involved in environmental issues. Below is a list of regional organizations.
- Benzie Audubon Club
- Boardman River Project
- eTeach
- Grand Traverse Audubon Club
- Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative
- Grand Traverse Conservation District
- Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
- Grass River Natural Area
- Inland Sea Society
- Inland Seas Education Association
- Leelanau Conservancy
- Michigan Land Use Institute
- Sierra Club (Traverse Group)
Regional Sports Clubs
- Cherry Capital Cycling Club — Bike Club of Traverse City, MI.
- Grand Traverse Hiking Club
Travel
- Google Directory => Recreation => Travel
- Michigan Public Access Sites
- Paddling In Michigan (paddling.net)
- Uncommon Adventures — Beulah, Michigan