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Pride Paddle

June 8, 2024 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm

*Registration is open! Visit THIS LINK to sign up. Space is limited!

Get outside and celebrate Pride! Kayak the Galien River with COL and Harbor Country Pride in celebration of Pride Week. After exploring the marsh, participants will be invited back to Ghost Isle Brewery to enjoy discounted food & drinks with a front-row view of the beautiful Galien River. Come dressed in your best pride gear!

Pride Paddle: 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET at the New Buffalo Boat Launch (across from the beach), 201 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Ghost Isle Social Hour: 4pm - 5pm ET at Ghost Isle Brewery, 17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Registration:

Registration is required. Registration will open on May 8th at 11am ET with limited space. This is not an instructional event; participants must be 18 or older and have previous kayaking experience. COL will have a limited number of kayaks available for participants to use at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the cost to attend?
-We are excited to bring the kayaking portion of this program to the community free of charge! Participants will be responsible for covering their vehicle parking fees at the City Boat Launch and their bills at Ghost Isle Brewery.

Can I bring my own kayak?
-Yes. Participants may bring their own paddling equipment (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, etc.). Motorized watercrafts are not permitted for this program. There is a spot on the registration form to indicate that you are bringing your own equipment.

When should I arrive?
-Please arrive promptly at 1:30pm. Before departing, all participants must fill out waivers, get gear, and listen to our short safety talk. The sooner we're all ready to go, the sooner we can hit the water!

How long will we be kayaking?
-We will kayak from 2pm until approximately 3:30pm. We will head to Ghost Isle Brewery immediately after kayaking and stay until about 5pm.

Email our Education & Outreach Coordinator Grace at gball@chikamingopenlands.org with questions.