CANOEING, RAFTING or KAYAKING

Ohio offers beautiful areas to canoe, raft or kayak.  From rippling streams to calm lakes, Ohio has opportunities for the recreational paddler or the serious enthusiast. 

Time to explore our rivers, streams and lakes. What a wonderful way to enjoy an afternoon, a weekend or an entire vacation. Kayaking or canoeing is probably the best way to explore the beauty and wildlife of Northern Ohio.

Take a moment and explore the following listings and see what all Ohio has to offer.

Kayaking 101 OR Self-Rescue Class
Date: July 26, 2018

Location: Breakaway Excursions
4690 East Prospect Street, Mantua, OH 44255
440.773.2465 | breakawayexcursions.com

Choose a beginner kayaking class to improve paddling skills and/or a self-rescue class in case you capsize.

$25 per class.

4th Annual Middle Bass Island Poker Kayak Day
Saturday August 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Middle Bass Island; cost – $20. Kayakers will start and finish at the Middle Bass Island State Park beach/camping area.
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The paddle around the island will include three stops (the State Park Marina, and the Middle Bass Island East Point/Peterson Woods Preserve, and Kuehnle State Wildlife Area.) A welcome packet at the start of the event, will include a description of the course and information about the stops.

Stops will be staffed with volunteers for safety and for the distribution of poker cards and snacks. A cookout including hotdogs, chips, and water will be provided while 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be determined.

Proceeds from the event will benefit signage for the Put-in-Bay Township Park District's newest preserves on Middle Bass Island. (Rain Date August 5th)

Ohio River Paddlefest
Date: August 4, 2018
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Paddle and Dine Excursion
Saturday, August 11, 2018, 4 pm – 9 pm
$75 per person if you are renting one of our kayaks​
$45 per person if you have your own kayak

Skill Level: Beginner and up 
A beautiful afternoon paddle on the scenic Cuyahoga River in either your own kayak or one of our rental kayaks. Maybe you'll see a Great Blue Heron snagging it's dinner from the river or maybe you'll see a beaver working on his den.  Regardless though, this trip will be amazing. You'll paddle with people who love nature and the outdoors. You'll laugh; you'll float; you'll unwind and you'll just be. After our kayak trip we will all enjoy a riverside dinner followed by a social hour and bonfire.

Breakaway Excursions
4690 East Prospect Street, Mantua, Ohio 44255 
(440) 773-2465

https://www.breakawayexcursions.com/paddle-and-dine

Summer Solstice Paddle
Saturday, August 17, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Breakaway Excursions
4690 East Prospect Street, Mantua, Ohio 44255 
(440) 773-2465 | website

Come out and paddle with us down the Cuyahoga River during the fading hours of daylight. Follow it up with a social hour and riverside bonfire. Many cultures celebrate the summer solstice. Let's create our own traditions with this unique paddling opportunity. ​

Please bring your own kayaks if you have them. Otherwise, you can rent one of ours. ​

Includes s'mores and banana boats.

Cost:
$40 per person if you are renting a kayak
$15 per person if you have your own kayak