Paddle the new Lake Erie Island Water Trail around Kelleys Island while raising money for the Lake Erie Water Keepers Association. Lake Erie islands are beautiful but the Lake can be rough so the route is dependent on the weather.

At each stop around the island, paddlers will draw from a deck a cards and we will tally card hands for prizes. There will be two start times, one for paddling the entire trail and one for recreational paddling.

There will be 5 stops around Kelleys Island that are perfect for the veteran or beginning kayaker! In addition there will be 2 additional stops, which are optional, around the island that add a challenge to the this poker run! Click here for more details on possible routes and stops!

Packet Pick Up/Saturday Launch: Come to brewery on Friday evening and receive packet for Saturday
1st Boat Launch – 9:00 am Entire Island Route (7 stops)
2nd Boat Launch – 11:00 am Recreational Route (5 stops)

Awards & Prizes 2:00 pm at Brewery
50/50 at 3:00 pm

Kayak rental is available through Island AdvenTours

Ferry service is located in Marblehead, OH via the Kelleys Island Ferry. On event day, there will be boats leaving Marblehead every hour from 7:00 am-8:00 pm and on the half hour from 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

Once on the Island, bikes and golf carts rentals are available at various locations.

Don’t want to paddle but would like to help out? Awesome! Volunteers are needed to hand out cards at each of the stops, help with registration and awards, and much more!

Proceeds from this event will be donated to Lake Erie Waterkeepers!