What we’re about
For kayakers in and around the Fox Valley area .
If you are looking to get out and meet others that share your passion for kayaking and canoeing, join Fox Valley Kayakers. Together we can explore the Fox Valley area waterways. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter how much experience you have.
We encourage you to be aware of your ability when signing up for a paddle. You are responsible for your safety. You are encourage to wear a PFD and possibly a helmet.
Stewardship of our waterways is important. Do not liter, respect landowners property and clean up liter when possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, call or email the leadership team. We are happy to meet new people that share our passion. Our goal is to bring kayakers and canoers together to socialize, educate and have fun.
We welcome you to join the Fox Valley Kayakers. If you chose to do so, we request a photo and your name so that our event host can identify you. This will assist the event host and other participants when you attend the event.
- Martin
**Labels below can be used to describe your paddling level**
Beginner = paddles under 10 miles, no obstacles anticipated, current favorable, water temperatures favorable
Intermediate = paddles 10+ miles, possible obstacles or stronger currents. Water temps may be low if early season date.
Advanced = paddles 10+ miles, &/or challenging currents or conditions (weather, water temps, etc.). May also include multiple day trips with camping.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Early Season Kayak RescuesPike Lake Unit Kettle Moraine State Forest, Hartford, WI$80.00
Cost - $80 Register/pay/more info via the Silent Wake page
In partnership with the Pike Lake State Park, join us – as we provide our Kayak Rescue session.
This is intended for people who wish to experience rescues in cooler waters. Participants MUST wear either a full wetsuit or drysuit for this class – NO EXCEPTIONS. The water temp will be below 60 degrees – you will experience multiple wet exits and may spend 3-5 minutes in the water during each rescue attempt. If needing a wetsuit – seek out a local Scuba Dive shop which will rent out 3 to 4 mm thickness suits (don’t rent anything thicker).
The Kayak Rescue session is designed for the more seasoned paddler. Kayak rescues are an exciting way to go outside your comfort level and understand a valuable survival tool. With the element of additional layers (wetsuit or drysuit) this adds an additional aspects to paddling – working/understanding your survival gear. Understand why these not only extend your paddle season – but increases your survivability, should you fall into cold/cooler water.
This is a 4 hour session intended for those who wish to understand how to get yourself or others back into the kayak, while on the water. Prerequisite for this class is basic knowledge about your kayak (or previous student of either the Kickstart or the Essentials classes), and a wet-exit ability.
- Early Season Kayak RescuesMauthe Lake Recreation, Campbellsport, WI$80.00
Cost - $80 Register/pay/more info via the Silent Wake page
In partnership with the Pike Lake State Park, join us – as we provide our Kayak Rescue session.
This is intended for people who wish to experience rescues in cooler waters. Participants MUST wear either a full wetsuit or drysuit for this class – NO EXCEPTIONS. The water temp will be below 60 degrees – you will experience multiple wet exits and may spend 3-5 minutes in the water during each rescue attempt. If needing a wetsuit – seek out a local Scuba Dive shop which will rent out 3 to 4 mm thickness suits (don’t rent anything thicker).
The Kayak Rescue session is designed for the more seasoned paddler. Kayak rescues are an exciting way to go outside your comfort level and understand a valuable survival tool. With the element of additional layers (wetsuit or drysuit) this adds an additional aspects to paddling – working/understanding your survival gear. Understand why these not only extend your paddle season – but increases your survivability, should you fall into cold/cooler water.
This is a 4 hour session intended for those who wish to understand how to get yourself or others back into the kayak, while on the water. Prerequisite for this class is basic knowledge about your kayak (or previous student of either the Kickstart or the Essentials classes), and a wet-exit ability.
- Kayak and camp on the MKE riverWaubedonia Park, Fredonia, WI$125.00
Cost – $125 per person. Must RSVP before May 8th via the Silent Wake webpage.
Join us as we do a couple of awesome experiences in one weekend. We will be tent camping at Waubedonia Park on both Friday and Saturday nights, and paddling on both Saturday and Sunday on the Milwaukee river. These segments of the river have woodlands, farm fields, small homesteads, scattered small islands, and wildlife along the way. There are a few riffles in some spots to liven up the gentile flow of the current. This is normally a very quiet segment of the Milwaukee river and perfect for one to bond with nature. There is no motor boat traffic on this stretch.
Skills needed for this trip – previous kayaking required for this trip because of the total distance.
Items required – Tent/sleeping pad/sleeping bag/camp chair. Appropriate paddle clothing for the water and air temps/rain gear. Snacks/food/water you wish to consume beyond the meals we will provide. You may bring your own kayak/pfd/paddle or reserve this gear with us upon registration. If bringing your own kayak, please note this is not a fiberglass friendly river. This is an alcohol free trip.
Total milage paddled – 25 miles
Limited spaces available – maximum participants of 8. Detailed trip information will be provided upon registration.If water conditions are unsafe for this trip (current too fast/too high) – payments will be fully refunded.
