Paddling Clubs in Indiana

Paddlesports are inherently risky. You owe it to yourself and loved ones to learn how to paddle properly.
Paddling Clubs are a great way to learn to canoe or kayak, improve your skills, find paddling partners, get help with car shuttles and have fun on the water. Check out the Indiana paddling clubs below.

IndianaRivers.com Use this forum to find fellow paddlers throughout the state or to get shuttle help.

Traditional Paddling Clubs


Hoosier Canoe Club This is by far the biggest and best organized club in the state. It is a very active club that offers many training and paddling opportunities. Several of the members have sent in some trip reports.

Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Mostly racers, they paddle Tues. & Thurs. at 5:30 pm at Shoaff Park - St. Joseph River & Cedar Creek

Viking Canoe Club This is an active club that focuses on whitewater. They are actually located in Louisville, KY.

Online Paddling Clubs


Fort Wayne Paddle Club Designed to connect kayakers in the Fort Wayne area. They also provide an opportunity to learn about local paddling spots and small regional trips.

Paddle Michiana This is the official website of Michiana Canoeguysadgals, a very informal group. No membership is needed - just show up to paddle! Their mission is to meet new people, and encourage folks to enjoy the great natural resources in the Michiana area.

South Bend Paddling Club This is an informal group of individuals, families, and youth from the South Bend area with an interest in paddling activities. They gather for weekly group paddles, mainly on the St. Joseph River, but also to different lakes and rivers in the region. This group is for both the amateur and the competitive paddler.

Other Paddling Resources


Lots of reference information for paddling and much more.

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Everybody needs paddling partners. The logistics can be taxing sometimes, so this site may help. It's Paddler's Database has names of people to paddle with in Indiana (and throughout the country).



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Other Information:
 
www.IndianaOutfitters.com - Indiana's Online Outdoor Recreation Guide