Bring Your Own Boat Kayaking Group - 5/23, 6/28, 7/25, & 8/22 - 5:30 pm, Locations TBA
Experience the natural beauty of northern Door County with other local kayakers. We will meet at Bay Shore Outfitters in Sister Bay and caravan to a non-windy location.
This is a FREE event! Rentals are available from Bay Shore Outfitters if needed.
Please RSVP to Tonya at tonya@kayakdoorcounty.com or call Bay Shore at 920-854-7598
Paddlefest - June 8, 2013 11am - 4pm at Sister Bay Beach
Big changes for Paddlefest in 2013! This year our event will be held at Sister Bay Beach, just off of Mill Road. We will have kayak demo equipment on hand from Wilderness Systems, Perception, Current Designs, and Necky. We will have paddleboards to try from BIC and KM Hawaii!
NEW THIS YEAR: Sitting in and fitting kayaks on land will be FREE. If you would like to demo kayaks or paddleboards on the water, there will be a $5 per person fee for unlimited demo paddling. for $10, you can take a 30-minute small group paddleboard lesson. You will spend 5-10 minutes on the land and the next 20 minutes or so on the water, getting your sea-legs and learning the basics of SUP paddling and control.
NEW THIS YEAR: Sitting in and fitting kayaks on land will be FREE. If you would like to demo kayaks or paddleboards on the water, there will be a $5 per person fee for unlimited demo paddling. for $10, you can take a 30-minute small group paddleboard lesson. You will spend 5-10 minutes on the land and the next 20 minutes or so on the water, getting your sea-legs and learning the basics of SUP paddling and control.
Fyr Bal Paddleboard Racing - June 15, 2013 4pm - 6pm at the Ephraim Kayak Center
The newest addition to Ephraim's Fyr Bal festival is our paddleboard race. Here's how it works:
- The race is in a time trial-type format. You can paddle our short 1/4-mile long course at any time between 4pm & 6pm. One or two paddlers may go at the same time. Race against your friends and the clock! Can you beat our staff's best times?
- The person in each age group that posts the fastest time in the course of the day wins.
- We will provide all of the equipment. Everyone will use the same paddle, paddleboard, and PFD.
- Cost is $2 per lap or $5 for 3 laps.
Paddle with LOLE! July 9, 2013 - 5:30pm
Participants will be led through a series of yoga and stretching exercises on land before jumping on the boards and learning the techniques of using a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board. Once you're comfortable with the SUP Boards, you will then take a paddle along the beautiful shoreline of Sturgeon Bay!
Enjoy healthy drinks, snacks, and free give aways from Lole and more!
Space is limited! Please call our Sturgeon Bay Store at 920-818-0431 to reserve your spot!
Enjoy healthy drinks, snacks, and free give aways from Lole and more!
Space is limited! Please call our Sturgeon Bay Store at 920-818-0431 to reserve your spot!
Used Boat Sale Day - September 2, 2013 9am-5pm
Looking for a quality used kayak? Be at our Sister Bay store on September 2 to see what used kayaks we have for sale! All boats from our rental and demo fleets will be on sale, plus manufacturers demo boats that our reps bring out for the day!
Run Wild - October 5, 2013 - Potawatomi State Park
Join the Friends of Potawatomi SP for their annual fall 5-K/10-K through the scenic and challenging road of Pot Park. If you've got little ones, they can even participate in the 1/3 mile Smokey Bear Fun Run! Registration and information are available through www.runwild.org.
Funds raised through this event directly benefit the friends of Potawatomi State Park, and their park improvement efforts.
Funds raised through this event directly benefit the friends of Potawatomi State Park, and their park improvement efforts.
Ongoing Events
Sturgeon Bay Walking Group - Wednesdays at 6pm
Enjoy
an hour long walk in beautiful Sturgeon Bay with friends every Wednesday at
6:00 pm. Sturgeon Bay's historic
waterfront and the city that surrounds a ship building community is a beautiful
setting for a walk. This is a something the whole family will enjoy. All are welcome!
Contact Ashley at (920) 818-0431 with any questions.
Dogs (on a leash) are always welcome!
Dogs (on a leash) are always welcome!
Sister Bay Walking Group - Wednesdays at 9am
Our newest walking group meets every Wednesday at 9am at our Sister Bay Store (2457 S. Bay Shore Dr.) This hour long walk is an opportunity to meet new people, have fun, and stay strong all year for the summer activities you love! You will experience a “walkers high” where you feel stronger and healthier with every step you take! All fitness levels (and four-legged friends) are welcome. Contact Tonya at 920-854-7598 with questions!
