Northeast Ohio Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking Fundamentals

Local Groups

Trumbull Canoe Trails- Local Warren Based club for Kayakers and Canoers.

Mahoning River Consortium- Political action group leading the way for the restoration and development of the Mahoning River.

41 Degree North Kayakers- Cleveland based Kayak Club offers trips, classes, sales, and more. Well worth checking out

Bradstreet Sea Kayakers- Another Cleveland based group. Paddles on Lake Erie.

KeelHaulers Canoe Club- Lots of clinics and classes

Three Rivers Rowing
Pittsburgh Kayak, Canoe and Dragon Boats

Lake Arthur Sailing Club
-Moraine state park.

Venture Outdoors
- Located on the Point in Pittsburgh, Large outdoor group has several classes and trips. Paddle around downtown and see the sights!

Rentals

Crescent Bay Boat Rental- Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park.

Kayak Pittsburgh
-Paddle the Point

Mill Creek- Boathouses on Lake Glacier and Lake Newport will rent paddleboats, canoes and Kayaks

Where to Go?

Ohio Water Trail Maps- Muskingum, Kokosing, Miami and More.

Little Beaver Creek- Site with Put-in Maps

Lake Arthur- Moraine state bark. Windsurfing is popular.

McConnell’s Mill State Park Nice, But Dangerous Area On Slippery Rock Creek.

Mill Creek- Lake Newport and Lake Glacier Boating Regs

Mohican- The Clear Fork of the Mohican River.

Ohio River Reviews- From Paddling.net PA also.

OhioPyle- Large Whitewater area on the Yough River- Rapids Map

Pymatuning- Small HP fishing boats and lots of sail and kayaks.


Paddling Sports for Kids

Resources

Essential Gear: Sleeping Bags

Essential Gear: Water and Hydration

American Whitewater- Safety Code and Accident Archive, Regional River guides, and News.

NessMucking- Wierd name, informative site

On Kayaks

Sea Kayaking dot net.

Sea Kayaking Primer

Buying a Kayak

Kwik Tek Airhead Performance Travel Inflatable Kayaks Kwik Tek Airhead Performance Travel Inflatable Kayaks

Airhead inflatable kayaks are excellent for camping, vacationing, exploring remote areas and cruising yachts. Perfect for the paddling enthusiast that doesn’t want to drive around with a kayak on their rooftop, these travel kayaks fit easily into the trunk of your car, duffel bag or suitcase. Whenever you feel the itch to paddle, your boat can always be with you! Imported. Features and functions: Sit-on-top Designed for lakes and moderate white water Low drag, superior tracking with 4 bottom fins 3 air chambers completely enclosed by rugged 840-denier nylon with UV and water-resistant coatings Durable tri-laminate reinforcements on the bottom for a lifetime of use Neoprene elbow guards for comfort 3 Boston valves with nylon coversStainless steel and nylon hardware will not corrode 6 D-rings at bow and stern for securing gear Stretch net in bow Grab handles for easy put-ins and pull-outs Threaded drain plug Lightweight, compact and portable Inflatable seats with adjustable support backrest and mesh pocket Highly visible orange for safety


Ocean Kayak Frenzy? Kayak Ocean Kayak Frenzy? Kayak

Compact and fun — forgiving in adventure — stable waves or calm waters. Small tank well with bungee and Sit-on-top molded-in seat. Molded for optional 6″ hatch with cat bag (center). Measurements: 9′ L x 31″ W. Weight: 43 lbs. Maximum load: 325 lbs. Uses 4 large scupper stoppers (sold separately). Made in USA. Ocean Kayak Scupper Stoppers sold separately and can be found through item search at item number 38-612-963-12


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