MI Paddle Stewards - Kayak Safety Training - SE MI
Aug. 21, 2025
Kayak Skills Safety Training
Lake St. Clair Metropark
2 sessions offered
(choose one - maximum of 10 for each session)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET
OR
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET
Learn about Kayak Safety -- how to avoid potential dangers, practice self-rescue skills and develop the skills you need to manage minor in-water incidents.
Note: please wear quick-dry clothes for water immersion – no cotton. Bring dry clothes to change into after the course is complete (water immersion will be the last course element).
Participants MUST either bring their own kayak or RENT one from Simple Adventures ($40 cost). Please book your own kayak reservation.
Participants must be 18 or older and will need to meet the 11 ACA Eligibility Criteria for the training.
This is a free event. (kayak rental is NOT included). Parking fee is included in your reservation.
Please bring a water bottle, sack lunch, sun block, and weather appropriate clothing to the event.
Back up date for inclement weather: same times Aug. 28.
Registration for MI Paddle Stewards - Kayak Safety Training - SE MI is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 19, 2025.
There are 5 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact Erica Clites at 313-494-4678 or clitese1@msu.edu.