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Marian on Lake MI











Members Karen W., Goldie, Maggie and Tina kayaking on Lake MI

Kayaking thru the locks on the Chicago River

Mississippi River Kayaking

Tina kayaking Lover's Key State Park in Southwest Florida
 

Chicago Kayak Club

Membership Benefits

  • Free use of kayaks on all local Chicago kayaking outings

  • Access to our e-mail forum to communicate with
    other kayakers

  • Access to storage for your boat (fee based)

  • Discounts of kayak rentals at Chicago Kayak

  • Discounts on new Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Betsie
    Bay Greenland Paddles at Chicago Kayak Shack

  • Discounts at other local and online retailers

  • Free rescue clinics for Members held in the summer

  • Access to Chicago Sea Kayaking Classes throughout the year thru Chicago Kayak Inc.

  • Opportunities to participate in multi-day kayak trips and classes to various locations

  • Organized volunteer projects benefiting conservation and kids groups

What is going on?
Earth Day Clean UP, April 19th 9am-noon
Mississippi River Trip-May 3
Devil's Lake Skills Clinic May 29-31
Inland Sea Kayak Symposium June
How to Dress for Kayaking Lake Michigan in the Summer?

Hydroskin/Hydrosilk from NRS or quick dry clothing, glasses, hat, shoes that will stay on your feet, and NO COTTON Wearing a smile is kind of nice too!
How to dress for Lake MI in the early Spring and late Fall (cold weather, cold water)

Membership Director
Bob Steffen membership@chicagokayak.org

Member since 2008



 



Equipment Director
Bill Reiner
Equipment@chicagokayak.org

Member since 2006



 



Events Coordinator
Karen "Goldie" Goldman
RSVP@chicagokayak.org
"
Goldie" at the Age of 3 sailing on Lake MI
Member since 2005




 


Safety Chair
Nate Smith
safety@chicagokayak.org
Member since 2007
 


 


Trailer Gal
Cynthia
trailergal@chicagokayak.org
Member since 2001














 

 

 

Marine Forecast

Member News  March 2008
Joe Boyd has been deployed to Iraq.  Here he is, sitting on a throne, some accommodations!  Please wish him a safe tour of duty, and a safe return home....And Joe, don't worry, we will take really good care of your kayak while you are gone!
 

 

This site was last updated 04/28/09