Thinking About Kayaking?
Don't know how to get started? Which boat to buy? How to learn withuot embarassment? What if it tips over? Do I have to roll the kayak?
We were all beginners once and we'd be happy to help you with the basics. Before you even buy a boat, why not stop in at our monthly meeting (see the Paddlers Calendar) for some friendly advice from experienced paddlers. Whether you're interested in calm afternoons on one of Michigan's beautiful lakes and rivers or two weeks in the wilderness, we can help - we've been there.
Links
Personal & Informational Sites
Clubs
Environmental/Recreational Organizations
Manufacturers
Maps & GPS Resources
- TerraServer - USGS topographical maps and aerial photos online
- Google Earth - free desktop application download
- GPS Visualizer is a free, easy-to-use online utility that creates maps and profiles from GPS data (tracks and waypoints, including GPX files), street addresses, or simple coordinates.
- TravelByGPS - hundreds of free GPS maps and tour guides for on- and off road sightseeing.
- MapMan - the fast way to create maps for your Garmin GPS
- Free GPS Software - an up-to-date list
- Compare GPS Sat Nav systems article about GPS software on SatelliteNavigation.com
On-Line Catalogs
Outfitters
- Dive & Glide
707 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
Phone: 989-892-5771
Email: diveandglide@att.net
www.DiveAndGlideInc.com
- Kayak Corral, 8075 Warner Rd, Saline, MI, 800-893-0007
- East Coast Paddlers members get a 15% discount!
- Paddle Brave Campground &
Canoe Livery, Roscommon, MI on the south branch of the Ausable
River - available for shuttle as well as rentals.
- Piragis Northwoods Company, Ely, Minnesota
- Pine River Paddlesports Center
- Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers
- Atlantic Kayak Tours Expert Center -
a commercial outfitter in Saugerties, NY, but this section has lots of good information on kayaking technique.
Other Informational Sites