Paddle with ChiYak
ChiYak hosts paddles across the greater Chicagoland area. Weekly Thursday paddles, plus additional paddling opportunities through our partners.
Weekly Thursday paddles
Every Thursday at 6pm. We launch July 16th from Bridgeport Art Center, with new locations rotating week to week. Kayak rentals available through Wateriders for $40.
Partner paddles
Throughout the season we’ll also run special paddles with our partner organizations. These get announced exclusively through the list, so you’ll know before anyone else.
Get on the list
Sign up once and we’ll send paddle details, locations, and waivers ahead of every event.
Lead a paddle
Looking for group leader volunteers to help guide our weekly paddles. If you’re experienced on the water and want to help build this community, reach out.