Berrien Paddlers’ June Paddle Plans
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Lake
Macatawa Voyage of Discovery
When: Saturday, June 2, 9am
– 6pm
Where: 1854 Ottawa Beach
Road, Holland, Michigan
Description: Meet at the DNR launch site up the street from 1854 Ottawa Beach
Road, Holland, at 9:00 AM. We'll launch on Lake Macatawa and explore. After the
paddle we'll stop at the world famous - among Perch lovers - Ottawa Beach Inn
for one of their fantastic fish dinners. Bring along your bathing suit, extra
clothing, water and snacks. Dress for the weather! An RSVP to
admin@berrienpaddlers.com would be nice!
Sunset
Paddle
When: Saturday, June 2, 8pm
– 11pm
Where: Biggby's Coffee, 111
Main Street, 49085
Description: Details passed along at Biggby’s.
St
Joseph River Paddle
When: Wednesday, June 6,
6pm – 9pm
Where: Biggby's Coffee, 111
Main Street, St Joseph, 49085
Description: Dress for the weather. Bring extra clothing in a dry bag. Come
with a spirit of adventure!
Paw
Paw Lake Voyage of Discovery
When: Thursday, June 14,
6pm – 9pm
Where: 5613 Paw Paw Lake
Road, Coloma, MI 49038
Description: Meet at The Bend Bar, a cute Coloma watering hole. We'll launch
through the fire lane, explore Paw Paw Lake, and return to The Bend for a
snack. Bring extra clothing in a dry bag, water, snacks, boat lights, and a
flashlight or headlamp. An RSVP to admin@berrienpaddlers.com would be nice.
Sweet
Water SUP Race Jean Klock Park
When: Saturday, Jun 16,
2012
Where: Jean Klock Park,
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Description: Come on out and be a safety kayaker at the Sweet Water Classic SUP
Race. After the race party with the SUPers, try out the SUPs, chill with those
crazy surfers. Details TBA.
St
Joseph River Paddle
When: Wednesday, June 20,
6pm – 9pm
Where: Biggby's Coffee, 111
Main Street, St Joseph, 49085
Description: Dress for the weather. Bring extra clothing in a dry bag. Come
with a spirit of adventure!
Chain
O'lakes Indiana State Park Camping Trip
When: Sunday and Monday. Jun 24 – 25, 2012
Where: Chain O’Lakes State
Park, Albion, Indiana
Description: Chain O'Lakes State Park, Indiana Overnight Kayak-Camp Sunday,
June 24th to Monday, June 25th Paddle from Miller Lake boat launch to Canoe
Camp at east end of River Lake. Reserved 2 campsites: 12 people max but only 4
tents total allowed Costs: Admission $5/day/vehicle IN, $7/day/vehicle
out-of-state, $5/boat (annual), Suggest we meet Sunday afternoon and paddle to campground/set
up camp. Monday morning (after weekend crowds have left) paddle chain of lakes.
Maybe lunch on Long Lake before returning to cars. Good for 1st-time
kayak-campers or experienced folk. Not interested in kayak camping? Regular
campsites are still available in the park, or join us for a day paddle Sun or
Mon. Interested? RSVP to Sandi at scollin4@gmail.com
Evening
Paddle on the Galien River
When: Thursday, June 28,
6pm – 9pm
Where: DNR Launch Site, Red
Arrow Highway, South of Union Pier, MI
Description: Dress for the weather. Bring extra clothing in a dry bag. Come
with a spirit of adventure!
