Louisville Area Canoe & Kayak Group

Meet other local Paddlers to plan trips and meetups, talk about local rivers, creeks, and kayak gear.

We are mostly beginner and intermediate paddlers, but all levels and ages welcome!

Trips we have gone on so far have been leisurely paddles on calm waters exploring lakes, creeks and slow moving rivers.

There is no membership fee, nor is there a charge to attend events. Donations are welcome, but never expected.

If you do not own a boat, we do have members kind enough to loan out kayaks on occasion. The best thing to do is just ask around or keep an eye out for anyone offering up a boat for use.

Although we are based in Louisville, we welcome members from all nearby locations, including a loyal following of active members from Southern Indiana.

Also - we will occasionally schedule informal, social meetups to get to know each other better, ask questions and gather ideas for future trips. Everyone is, of course, welcome (and encouraged) to attend.

You may also want to join our Facebook page to keep up with events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277011732380615/

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Meetup
After Work Wednesday Eve paddle.
- Wed May 30
  6:30 PM
- RSVP 1 day
  left
- 2 attending
- 1 comment
launch fee:

$5.00 per kayak or canoe
Harrods Creek Boat Harbor

5701 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY (map)
Meet as HCBH Its the launch by Captains Quarters. Be on time and bring 5 bucks for the launch fee. We will be hitting the Ohio river. The water is at a normal level... Learn more

Hosted by: Nate Ginn (Assistant Organizer)

Thursday Evening Workout Paddles

Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park: Louisville, Kentucky, Louisville, Ke (map)

This is not intended to be a group paddle where everyone keeps the same pace or even starts at the same time. The goal is to paddle hard and maybe cross paths with... Learn more

Hosted by: Greg Miller (Organizer)

This Meetup repeats every week on Thursday until September 27, 2012

Thursday Evening Workout Paddles	1 attending	Thu Jun 7, 5:30 PM
Thursday Evening Workout Paddles	1 attending	Thu Jun 14, 5:30 PM
Thursday Evening Workout Paddles	1 attending	Thu Jun 21, 5:30 PM

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Meetup
Adventure Day Paddle at Shaker Village
- Sat Jun 02
  10:00 AM
- RSVP 4 days
  left
- 50 attending
- 29 comments
Shaker Landing

Shaker Ferry Rd, Harrodsburg, KY (map)
Shaker Village has welcomed us back for our 2nd annual paddle up the Dix River. Adventure Day is a day of free hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. Our group has been... Learn more

Hosted by: Jean, and Bob Roth
Meetup
Kentucky Lake Kayak camping
- Fri Jun 08
  6:00 PM
- → RSVP
- 4 attending
- 2 comments
Quest Outdoors

4340 Summit Plaza, Louisville, KY (map)
There will be A+ kick butt camping, cliff jumping, waves, clear water, good fishing, and over all great sunsets...... This will be a fast boat trip, and experienced... Learn more

Hosted by: Nate Ginn (Assistant Organizer)
Meetup
2012 Paddlefest
- Sat Jun 23
  9:00 AM
- → RSVP
- 18 attending
- 8 comments
Coney Island Park

6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH (map)
8.2 Mile Float Trip » registration » $25.00 (through 5/3 at 11:59 PM EDT) » $30.00 (5/3 at 11:59 PM EST through 6/15 at 11:59 PM EST » $12.00 ages 14 and under (... Learn more
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Recent Meetups

13 hours ago, 33 Members attended
Mayor's Hike, Bike, and Paddle- May 28th, 2012
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Your friends at KPA are asking for some experienced paddlers (aka- those who have participated in the Ironman Kayay Safety and Buckhead Border Challenge) to help with... Learn more
Saturday at 9:00 AM, 25 Members attended
Beargrass Creek Spring Clean-up
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

“
Great people doing good work. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday morning.

—Trent Winlock

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Special thanks go out to Sarah Wolff (Olmsted Conservancy, BCA, etc.), Tessa Edelen (BCA, KWA, etc ...

—David M. Wimsatt
Saturday at 8:30 AM, 5 Members attended
Kentucky Lake 2/3 day trip
They uploaded 14 photos

This will be a two day trip with the option of a third day for people that want to stay longer. We'll head to Land Between The Lakes, and paddle and camp on Kentucky... Learn more
May 20 at 9:00 AM, 17 Members attended
Mammoth Cave National Park: Dennison Ferry to Green (Mammoth) River Ferry
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 17 photos

We will meet at the Green River Ferry parking lot @ 10EST/9CST and shuttle to Dennison Ferry to put in. Paddle Shuttle: To reach the take-out from the visitor center,... Learn more
May 20 at 7:00 AM, 4 Members attended
Fishing Tournament Series (Canoe or Kayak only)
S.M.A.C.K. Canoe / Kayak Fishing Series -Tournaments will be held on the following dates: May 20 McDougal Lake (Hodgenville) June 3 Nolin Lake (Iberia Boat Ramp) June... Learn more

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New Member

Rich Kern joined
1 hour ago

"Newbie looking to get into kayaking. Been a few times an really enjoyed it."
New Rating

David Hudson attended Mayor's Hike, Bike, and Paddle- May 28th, 2012
2 hours ago

"It was warm but I think a good time was had by all. Thanks to the Mayor's office for supporting local paddlers."

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New comment

DC Goodman commented on Adventure Day Paddle at Shaker Village
6 hours ago

"Hey Willie I purchased a rack (e-bay) for the Neon, if it arrives by fri. I'll like to drive( gas). Where do you live/want to meet? Happy(?) memorial day! guessing you were navy? Thank you for serving. I am honored."

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doug denny commented on Mayor's Hike, Bike, and Paddle- May 28th, 2012
12 hours ago

"Ended up in wrong parking lot but I am here see y'all on the river"

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Neil Blumberg joined
12 hours ago

"My wife Robin and I are grandparents raising our 3 year old grandchild Michael. We need lots of activities for him and this looks like a great opportunity. I grew up in a sea side town on a river in South Africa, so I love any water based activity."
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J.B. Schreur commented on Mayor's Hike, Bike, and Paddle- May 28th, 2012
13 hours ago

"will we be able to drop of kayaks later then 7:30 am? I won't be able to make it until about 9:00 am"

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Nate Ginn commented on Kentucky Lake Kayak camping
20 hours ago

"That's Jim, or me......"

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Mike Randolph commented on Kentucky Lake Kayak camping
20 hours ago

"Someone with rolling skills needs to come and teach me how to roll my long boat. Pretty please :)"

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Nate Ginn commented on a photo
Yesterday at 9:09 PM

"Thats not freaking creepy at all....."
New Discussion

Greg Miller started Kentucky Lake - Memorial Day Weekend 2012
Yesterday at 8:16 PM

"We put in at Fenton campground (right at the bridge over KY Lake in the middle of the park) and paddle South from there. The wind was pretty tough, and made it almost impossible for our canoer to make progress, so a tow was in order...."

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Louisville, KY 40202

Founded Mar 3, 2009

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