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