Moonlight Paddle at Long Point State Park
Starting again in June 2010
Moonlight paddles are so relaxing. The setting sun and the rising moon on beautiful Chautauqua Lake is a gift that we should participate in. The lake usually calms down about 7:30 p.m. but there may be some chop on the water.
We will launch from the beach house area at Long Point State Park at 7:30 p.m. The Park is located in Bemus Point, NY.
If you need a kayak or canoe the fee is $25; there is no additional park fee charged after 6 p.m. Please call the store at 763-2266 to make a reservation. If you have your own gear there is no fee, just bring a snack to share after the paddle. Relax and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow paddlers.
Don't forget to bring a light for your kayak. We have them at the store if you need one.
In the event that the park is closed for the season, we may choose another location. Contact the store for details.
The Outlet of Chautauqua Lake
Our most popular trip!
This paddle trip will start again on May 19 2010.
As you begin your paddle, imagine the paddleboats that cruised this historic waterway in the 1800's. You can still see pilings where some of these classic boats docked. Imagine the majestic "City of Jamestown" carrying hundreds of Victorian-clad passengers to Celoron, Greenhurst, Chautauqua, and Mayville.
Now, the Outlet is quieter. Blue herons and other waterfowl call it home. Frogs jump between lily pads, and turtles bask on logs. Serenity has replaced the bustle of earlier times.
We paddle every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. All paddlers with their own boats are welcome to join us for no fee. If you need a kayak or canoe, the fee is $25.
Sunset Paddle on Lake Erie
Leaving Barcelona Harbor, we head west toward the great cliffs on Lake Erie. The Lake can be as smooth as glass or a little challenging. We paddle every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. and paddle till dark. It can be a relaxing or exhilarating trip. Make it anything you want it to be. The sunsets are no better anywhere else on earth. All paddlers with their own boats are welcome to join us for no fee. If you need a kayak or canoe, the fee is $25.
Conewango Creek
Once an important waterway to transport timber to Pittsburgh, this lazy little creek now carries only paddlers and fishermen. A graceful dragonfly might hitch a ride on the bow of your kayak. Crazy little water bugs zip about helter-skelter as you paddle by. With luck, a bald eagle shows you how she catches lunch. Call to schedule a day and time. A minimum of 4 paddlers is required. $50/person.
Early Morning Rowing
The lake is like glass at 7:30 a.m. It is the perfect time to try your hands at the oars. If you have never been in a rowing shell, this is the time to learn. In our stable Alden shells, we will whet your appetite and give you the basics of the sport. We launch from Lowe Park in Lakewood and we will be on the water for about 1 1/2 hours. $25/person.
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