Sea Kayaking

On very large bodies of water it is very important to use sea kayaks or touring kayaks so that you have the flotation chambers that will keep the boat afloat should it become necessary. Sea kayaks are decked boats with storage compartments that are also used as air chambers for flotation and in which the paddler wears a spay skirt to keep out water. You can go into and are much safer in big waters in a sea kayak than in a recreational kayak or a canoe. Therefore, all of our trips on the Great Lakes utilize sea kayaks.

From day trips along the Pictured National Lakeshore to multi-day expeditions Paddling Michigan is your source to great paddling opportunities in these areas. Our guides are all ACA Coastal Sea Kayak Instructors and are experienced in making your trip a fun filled and safe expedition that you’ll be rounding up your friends to come back again.  Some great sea kayaking trips we offer are: Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, Presque Isle to Marquette, Big Bay, Huron Islands, Isle Royale, and the Soo Locks and St. Mary’s River. We can handle groups up to 30 in size with both tandem and single kayaks.  You may also rent sea kayaks if your have received training from an ACA authorized instructor on general information, paddle strokes, rescues, and wet exits. We offer this training if you need it.