Beginner's Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of paddling!

Those of us who have been at it for years know it to be a healthy, beautiful, rewarding experience and are happy to have more company on the water. This Guide, put together by a group of dedicated paddlers, has useful tips on what kind of boat to start in, where to find instruction, what equipment to get, whom to paddle with—in fact, just about everything you need to get started.

Click here to view and download the full brochure.