Hello and welcome to the West Michigan Kayaking and Canoe Club!

Our group mainly paddles rivers.

There are many great people in this Club and we all have a blast with each other on the river and at the evening campfires.

The organizers have carefully planned each trip. We consider the skill level needed, length of trip, weather and water conditions. Please note, you are responsible for yourself. We require PFD's to be worn properly on all rivers.

Just a little information on how WMKC operates on a typical outing. We meet at the put-in site at the designated meetup time announced on the website.

When you arrive, (probably earlier than the time stated ) you should begin preparing your kayak and equipment for the trip. As soon as practical move your vehicle out of the way and in position to leave for the pull-out location. Please give others a hand as they arrive.

Larger trips require more time before we put in Please be patient and enjoy the social time meeting new and old river friends.

We spot cars with the group after unloading and before paddling. There will be reminders when you arrive. Volunteer drivers return everyone to the put in.

We have a quick safety talk and a group photo taken and then it'll be paddles in. Someone is always at the put-in helping you launch safely.

Please save any party time and smoking for after the event. Imbibing on the river puts us all at risk and makes the event host very uncomfortable. Please be aware of this.

For our weekend events, when the paddle is over, we return to our campsite and many will later meet at the campfire. Saturdays 6:33 pm is a potluck. (all other meals are on your own)

Again, welcome to the West Michigan Kayaking/Canoe Club
Kristina Begley, Organizer 616.916.0133
and the Organizer Team

West Michigan Kayaking and Canoe Club

Events

February 2026