Paddling Clubs in Indiana
Paddlesports are inherently risky.
You owe it to yourself and loved ones to learn how to paddle properly.
Paddling Clubs are a great way to learn to canoe or kayak, improve your skills,
find paddling partners, get help with car shuttles and have fun on the water.
Check out the Indiana paddling clubs below.
Traditional Paddling Clubs
| Hoosier
Canoe & Kayak Club |
This is by far the biggest
and best organized club in the state. It is a very active club that offers
many training and paddling opportunities. Several of the members have
sent in some trip reports. |
| Fort
Wayne Canoe & Kayak |
Mostly racers, they paddle
Tues. & Thurs. at 5:30 pm at Shoaff Park - St. Joseph River & Cedar Creek |
| IYAK - Indiana Kayakers |
Primarily a recreational group, IYAK plans trips all over Indiana, and even a few out of state. |
| Indy Yaks Kayak Fishing Association |
This is Central Indiana's premier kayak fishing association. The group was formed with one thing in mind..."fish, and fish often, from a kayak or similar vessel". |
| Viking
Canoe Club |
This is an active club that
focuses on whitewater. They are actually located in Louisville, KY. |
Online Paddling Clubs
| Cincy Paddlers |
Based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. They plan a lot of trips and have a large member base. |
| Fort
Wayne Paddle Club |
Designed to connect kayakers
in the Fort Wayne area. They also provide an opportunity to learn about
local paddling spots and small regional trips. |
| Michiana Outdoors |
Michiana Outdoors Recreation Enthusiasts is a very informal group.
No membership is needed - just show up to paddle! Their
mission is to meet new people, and encourage folks to enjoy
the great natural resources in the Michiana area. |
| South
Bend Paddling Club |
This is an informal group
of individuals, families, and youth from the South Bend area with an interest
in paddling activities. They gather for weekly group paddles, mainly on
the St. Joseph River, but also to different lakes and rivers in the region.
This group is for both the amateur and the competitive paddler. |
Other Paddling Resources
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Lots of reference
information for paddling and much more. |
