Links to Paddling Groups or Information

Paddling Networks

  • WI Paddle - A web-based community of paddlers compiling information on events, resources and destinations.
  • Fox Valley Yakkers - A "meetup" group for paddlers seeking small or large group paddling opportunities in the Northeast Wisconsin area.

Paddling Organizations

  • American Canoe Association (ACA) - ACA Serves the Nation's Paddlers by Helping Ensure Safe, Enjoyable, and Quality Recreation Opportunities on America's Waterways
  • American Rivers - American Rivers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of North America's rivers.
  • American Whitewater - The mission of American Whitewater is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.
  • United States Canoe and Kayak Team - Our MISSION is to build and sustain competitive excellence in canoe/kayak racing.

River Gauges

Other Wisconsin Paddling Clubs

  • Badger State Boating Society - A group of passionate paddlers in the greater Milwaukee area who particularly enjoy and promote Wisconsin whitewater paddling.
  • MadCity Paddlers - The MadCity Paddlers, with a home base of Madison, Wisconsin, is a club devoted to pursuing paddlesports of every sort. Members organize a wide variety of club trips for flatwater canoeing and canoe touring, sea kayaking, and whitewater paddling in open and closed boats.
  • NE Wisconsin Sea Kayakers - NE Wisconsin Sea kayakers is a website maintained by the Lakeshore Sea Kayakers, who are an informal group of coastal kayakers, with events and paddles in the Two Rivers, Wisconsin area.
  • Pure Water Paddlers - Pure Water Paddlers is a group of canoe and kayak enthusiasts around the West Central Wisconsin area.  Most of our paddling takes place within a reasonable distance of Eau Claire, WI and Chippewa Falls, WI.  Our goal is to provide a wide variety of paddling experiences for paddlers of all skill levels.
  • Rapids Riders - Rapids Riders seeks to promote the responsible enjoyment of whitewater canoeing and kayaking through volunteer instruction in technique and safety, combined with trips and informational activities.
  • Wausau Area Canoe and Kayak Organizaton - Our goal is to set the standard in quality paddle sport educational activities for individuals, families, and business while exemplifying community goodwill, diversity, and service through our network of volunteers, sponsors, participants, and citizens.

Outfitters and Paddling Shops

  • Precision Sports (NEWP Sponsor)
    Canoes and kayaks; paddle sports gear near Oshkosh, WI. Also offers SCUBA lessons and test paddle nights with ACA certified coastal sea kayak instructor.
  • Bay Shore Outfitters (NEWP Sponsor)
     Bay Shore Outdoor Store, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay and on Hwy 42 in Sister Bay, is a full service outdoor apparel and kayak store that also offers tours and lessons in various Door County locations.
  • Team Leadership Center/ Kayaking Adventures Door County (NEWP Sponsor)
     Coastal sea kayaking tours, workshops and trips with full outfitting and guide service. TLC also offers Coastal Sea Kayaking Instruction by ACA Certified Instructors.
  • Superior Kayaks (NEWP Sponsor)
     Traditional Kayaks, Paddles and Gear.  Superior Kayaks located in Whitelaw, Wisconsin offers skin on frame kayak building workshops, traditional Greenland paddles in 100% Carbon Fiber or Hollow Core laminated wood, tuiliks, harpoons, throwing boards and custom mahogany Greenland kayaks.
  • Zeller's Ski & Sports
    Located on the water in Green Bay, Zeller's offers a wide selection of sea kayaks and equipment in the Fox Valley. With a knowledgeable staff and free on-water demos of all their kayaks, Zeller's also supports NEWP by offering a discount to our members.
  • Outdoor Outlet
    Your one stop gear shop in Appleton, WI. O2gearshop.com offers the highest quality outdoor gear at the best possible price. From O2's part-time employees to our management team, all of the o2gearshop.com team share an enthusiasm for outdoor sports and are always ready to answer questions or offer advice based on their personal experience with outdoor gear.
  • Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort - Whitewater resort/outfitter located on the Wolf River in Northern Wisconsin. Bear Paw offers excellent whitewater instruction as well as a gear shop. Bear Paw offers a generous discount off retail price to NEWP members who mention their club membership prior to purchase.
  • Fox of the River Voyageur Canoe LLC
    Based in Neshkoro, WI, voyageur canoe trips for groups with an emphasis on traditional period history.
  • Rutabaga Paddlesports - Located in Monona, WI, Rutabaga sells stuff that makes it easy for people to enjoy paddling.  Their motto is "We don't sell boats, we sell time on the water."  They host Canoecopia, the world's largest paddlesport exposition each March and the Door County Sea Kayak Symposium in Rowley's Bay (Door County) each July.
  • Wild Rivers Adventure Company and Expedition Associates - Premier Trek mountain bike and Hurrican kayak rental company located in Florence County with 265 lakes, 165 miles of river and over 70 miles of mountain bike trails to explore.
  • EOS Expedition Outdoor Supply - Camping, hiking, kayaking, surfing and more outdoor gear - located on the mouth of the Sheboygan River near Lake Michigan.
  • Divepoint SCUBA Center & Adventure Center - Divepoint provides kayak rentals, lessons, and sales. Based in Stevens Point, WI, Divepont classes and workshops are held on local lakes and expeditions are offered in both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
  • Door County Water Tours - Door County Water Trails info, Kayak pictures, launching, landing, camping, inns, accommodations, destinations, tips, scenery, weather, driving directions and more.