The North Idaho Kayaking group and the Coeur d’Alene Canoe and Kayak Club are putting on a North Idaho paddle sports information and equipment exchange event at Fireside Park in Spirit Lake, Idaho, on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find deals on a range of paddling gear and talk with veteran kayakers ready to showcase the equipment and field any gear-related questions.
Anyone interested in kayaking, paddleboarding, or canoeing will also find valuable information from several paddling professionals. Resources will include life jacket fitting assistance, nautical safety regulation and best practices info from the Coast Guard; information on correct paddle craft cleaning methods to prevent invasive species from affecting our waterways, from Invasive Species of Idaho; and advice on where to paddle in Idaho from Idaho Parks & Recreation.
