BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Uncommon Adventures - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Uncommon Adventures REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260424T174253 CREATED:20251001T181619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134146Z UID:4771-1778716800-1779062399@mi-paddleadventure.com SUMMARY:Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:We’ve refined this program that has been popular for more than 10 years as a great way for people to explore kayaking or to refine current skills. Enjoy a weekend spent at our home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. This long weekend retreat will give you enough time to explore a number of our better local paddling opportunities. Each trip is a bit different and built around your interests and goals with built in flexibility. \nWe can mix and match some open water paddling instruction along the bluffs and dunes with some river paddling if that is what you are after. Eagles\, Osprey\, mink\, trout and bass are all resident members of the local wildlife population that we get to share our trips with. We can also see incredible dune faces\, cruising fish and possibly even some shipwrecks that can be seen from our kayaks on calm days. \nKayaking is one way to interact with water. There are a lot of different disciplines…whitewater\, simple small lake and river recreational kayaking\, sea kayaking\, surf kayaking\, Olympic slalom\, Greenland style traditional; hard to know what direction to go you have a better idea of what kind of kayaking you develop an interest in. You yourself probably won’t know until you get some time on the water. It’s a llfesport that can evolve as you do. We urge you not to invest too much in any sort of kayaking gear until you get some instructional time and you have a better sense of what style of paddling and venue you have available to you. You’ll make better purchase decisions. In addition to the beautiful scenery\, this program will introduce all styles and the commonalities between them\, but we do use primarily touring/sea kayaks in our programs. \n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nArrive after dinner between 7-8 PM. We’ll get acquainted\, settled and provide an orientation for the rest of the weekend. \nDay 2\nGet fitted for kayaks and gear and head to our inland lake training site for some hands-on skills. Learn forward\, back\, turning and sideways strokes as well as what to do when you capsize. Dinner BBQ here at Casa de Kayak followed by kayak videos\, tall tales and good night’s sleep. \nDay 3\nDepending on weather\, we’ll head north for a longer paddle to enjoy some dune and island views\, maybe a shipwreck and a swim. We’ll gather for dinner at a local restaurant/pub after we get off the water. Whether we’re in soggy sandals or wetsuits\, we’ll be welcome for some great food and drink after a good day of paddling. \nDay 4\nAfter a fine brunch\, we’ll gear up for a sweet little river trip through the backyard to give you a little moving water experience and balance out a weekend of grand vistas. We’ll turn you loose for home or other adventures at about 2 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates for 2026\n\nMay 14 – May 17 ONLY CAMPING AVAILABLE – Bedrooms are full!\nMay 21 – May 24\n\n \nWhat’s Included:\n\nACA Qualified Instructors\nQuality on and off-water instruction\nKayak\, sprayskirts\, paddle\, and PFD (unless you choose to bring your own\nRustic river home accommodations or camping site (depending on registration)\nThree breakfasts\nTwo dinners (Plan to eat out at a local establishment one night)\n\n\nWhat’s Not Included and What You Should Bring:\n\nTransportation to the site\nFarmer John/Jane style wetsuit: for May/June/September/October\, can be rented from us for a flat rate of $20. Drysuit if you have one.\nSynthetic or wool long underwear: polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc….anything but cotton\, both tops and bottoms\, can be worn under shorts too for a very comfortable if not very stylish ensemble.\nFleece jacket\nPaddling jacket or rain parka.\nNeoprene boots: We try to discourage sandals because they can get tangled in footrests….and that’s bad if you’re upside down.\nSunscreen\nSunhat\nReusable water bottle — please DO NOT bring single use plastic water bottles. \nLunch supplies (refrigerator available)\nSnacks\nAlcohol or preferred adult beverages\nOne dinner at a local establishment\nGuide Gratuity (Suggested 10%+ of course cost)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/sleeping-bear-sampler-remix-learn-to-kayak-boot-camp-2/ LOCATION:Uncommon Adventures\, Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd\, Benzonia\, MI\, 49616\, United States CATEGORIES:Great Lakes,Kayak Instruction,Lodge Based ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3130.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Adventures":MAILTO:email END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260424T174253 CREATED:20260205T154514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134358Z UID:7206-1779321600-1779667199@mi-paddleadventure.com SUMMARY:Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:We’ve refined this program that has been popular for more than 10 years as a great way for people to explore kayaking or to refine current skills. Enjoy a weekend spent at our home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. This long weekend retreat will give you enough time to explore a number of our better local paddling opportunities. Each trip is a bit different and built around your interests and goals with built in flexibility. \nWe can mix and match some open water paddling instruction along the bluffs and dunes with some river paddling if that is what you are after. Eagles\, Osprey\, mink\, trout and bass are all resident members of the local wildlife population that we get to share our trips with. We can also see incredible dune faces\, cruising fish and possibly even some shipwrecks that can be seen from our kayaks on calm days. \nKayaking is one way to interact with water. There are a lot of different disciplines…whitewater\, simple small lake and river recreational kayaking\, sea kayaking\, surf kayaking\, Olympic slalom\, Greenland style traditional; hard to know what direction to go you have a better idea of what kind of kayaking you develop an interest in. You yourself probably won’t know until you get some time on the water. It’s a llfesport that can evolve as you do. We urge you not to invest too much in any sort of kayaking gear until you get some instructional time and you have a better sense of what style of paddling and venue you have available to you. You’ll make better purchase decisions. In addition to the beautiful scenery\, this program will introduce all styles and the commonalities between them\, but we do use primarily touring/sea kayaks in our programs. \n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nArrive after dinner between 7-8 PM. We’ll get acquainted\, settled and provide an orientation for the rest of the weekend. \nDay 2\nGet fitted for kayaks and gear and head to our inland lake training site for some hands-on skills. Learn forward\, back\, turning and sideways strokes as well as what to do when you capsize. Dinner BBQ here at Casa de Kayak followed by kayak videos\, tall tales and good night’s sleep. \nDay 3\nDepending on weather\, we’ll head north for a longer paddle to enjoy some dune and island views\, maybe a shipwreck and a swim. We’ll gather for dinner at a local restaurant/pub after we get off the water. Whether we’re in soggy sandals or wetsuits\, we’ll be welcome for some great food and drink after a good day of paddling. \nDay 4\nAfter a fine brunch\, we’ll gear up for a sweet little river trip through the backyard to give you a little moving water experience and balance out a weekend of grand vistas. We’ll turn you loose for home or other adventures at about 2 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates for 2026\n\nMay 14 – May 17 Only Camping Available – bedrooms are full! \nMay 21 – May 24\n\n \nWhat’s Included:\n\nACA Qualified Instructors\nQuality on and off-water instruction\nKayak\, sprayskirts\, paddle\, and PFD (unless you choose to bring your own\nRustic river home accommodations or camping site (depending on registration)\nThree breakfasts\nTwo dinners (Plan to eat out at a local establishment one night)\n\n\nWhat’s Not Included and What You Should Bring:\n\nTransportation to the site\nFarmer John/Jane style wetsuit: for May/June/September/October\, can be rented from us for a flat rate of $20. Drysuit if you have one.\nSynthetic or wool long underwear: polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc….anything but cotton\, both tops and bottoms\, can be worn under shorts too for a very comfortable if not very stylish ensemble.\nFleece jacket\nPaddling jacket or rain parka.\nNeoprene boots: We try to discourage sandals because they can get tangled in footrests….and that’s bad if you’re upside down.\nSunscreen\nSunhat\nReusable water bottle — please DO NOT bring single use plastic water bottles. \nLunch supplies (refrigerator available)\nSnacks\nAlcohol or preferred adult beverages\nOne dinner at a local establishment\nGuide Gratuity (Suggested 10%+ of course cost)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/sleeping-bear-sampler-remix-learn-to-kayak-boot-camp-2-2/ LOCATION:Uncommon Adventures\, Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd\, Benzonia\, MI\, 49616\, United States CATEGORIES:Great Lakes,Kayak Instruction,Lodge Based ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3130.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Adventures":MAILTO:email END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260424T174253 CREATED:20240203T201245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T163122Z UID:4170-1782950400-1783295999@mi-paddleadventure.com SUMMARY:Mackinac Straits Lighthouse Trip DESCRIPTION:Driving North over the Mackinac bridge always offers up an amazing view as our eyes are drawn to the East to Mackinac\, Round and Bois Blanc islands and the flow of boat traffic. It is a busy waterway of sail-craft\, thousand-foot freighters and ferries trailed by huge roostertails spouting from their jetdrives. If you look to the West a few miles toward the open waters of Lake Michigan\, there is a largish\, forested island looming just two miles off the south shore of the Upper Peninsula that features a picturesque lighthouse. For decades I have traveled past St. Helena island on the way to other places often wondering what it would be like to paddle out there and explore. This secret spot that you may have never heard of lies just four hours travel from most all of Michigan. Want to check it out with us? \nNow we can paddle out there\, land\, explore the island and stay in that unique restored lighthouse thanks to the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association and the Nature Conservancy! You get to see what it would be like to be a Great Lakes Lighthouse Keeper for a couple of nights within view of the Mackinac Bridge while getting out there under your own power. Packing will be simple as food and lodging are provided at the lighthouse and we’ll all pitch in together on keeper duties while exploring this unique setting. You’ll need both the skills and a touring kayak capable of making the two-mile crossing (rentals available for $100)\, a willingness to pitch in and an adventurous spirit. \nFacilities: Despite not having running water and only solar electricity\, the lighthouse has nicely maintained outhouses\, on-demand hot water showers and even Wifi. Pillows and blankets are provided on nice beds\, but a sleeping bag or flat sheets are helpful. NOTE: there is no alcohol allowed here. \n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nMeet up at Gros Cap launch site for the 9 am gathering/packing session to head across to St Helena\, parking at the launch site. Although we’ll have some volunteer duties\, most time will be spent exploring on water and land. \nDay 2-3\nHelping out with shoreline and trail maintenance\, some lighthouse projects paired with time on our own to explore the island\, on land and/or by water\, and its features. \nDay 4\nAfter breakfast\, we’ll pack for the crossing back over to our waiting cars and have you back on the road to other adventures by noon. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dates for 2026\nJuly 2-5 \n \nWhat’s Included:\n\nACA Qualified Instructors\nQuality on and off-water instruction\nSmall shared rooms in the light house…two rooms for couples with double beds and other shared rooms with singles.\nThree breakfasts\, all lunches and three dinners\n\nWhat’s Not Included\n\nTransportation to the site\nSnacks and soft drinks\nGuide Gratuity (Suggested 10% of trip cost)\nPersonal Items: Be sure to review the packing list. It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/mackinac-straits-lighthouse-trip/ LOCATION:Gros Cap Launch CATEGORIES:Great Lakes,Lodge Based,Multi-day Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0985.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Adventures":MAILTO:email END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260424T174253 CREATED:20241110T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T210308Z UID:4545-1794009600-1794700799@mi-paddleadventure.com SUMMARY:Ocean Skills Week (Tybee Island) with Optional Skills Assessments DESCRIPTION:Whether your aim to is to notch your L3 or L4 skills assessment\, get more experience in conditions with people who really have your back or just want to get out and enjoy some spring paddling in bumpy water\, this trip is for you! Based out of a comfortable house base with great family meals right near the beach\, we will be able to take maximum advantage of whatever the elements throw our way. \nBecause this program is focused on a maximum of 8 paddlers with at least 2 and probably 3 well-qualified instructors (including some locals like Dale Williams and Kathryn Lapolla)\, you’ll get extremely personal coaching. Whether you’d like to really strengthen your bracing or your rescues in conditions or work on navigating tides and currents or all of the above\, we’ll build the week around your own development goals. With a small group and multiple instructors\, we can offer multiple options. If you’d prefer to fly into Savannah\, we can set you up with a fun rental boat like an NDK Sportive\, Sport\, or Romany\, or a P&H Delphin or Virgo for the week. \nPrice includes lodging\, coaching and most meals…we’ll have a couple of meals out at local restaurants for fun and to support local businesses. \n\nItinerary\nDay 1\nArrival day: Check in after 3pm and get settled and oriented \nDays 2 – 7\nBracing\, surfing\, rescues in conditions\, tide and current practice\, basic navigation\, high speed heron ID\, oyster avoidance and the finer points of low country cuisine can and will be part of the menu in any measure that best suits your needs. \nDay 8\nCheck-out and head home\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates for 2026\nNovember 7 – 14 \nWhat’s included?\nPrice includes lodging\, coaching and most meals… we’ll have a couple of meals out at local restaurants for fun and to support local businesses.\n NOTE: If you have a non-paddling spouse/partner/friend you’d like to bring along\, we have a Non-Paddler option that includes lodging and food. The house is in a good location to enjoy the local area and beaches! \nWhat’s Not Included and What You Should Bring\n\nTransportation to the site\n14’+ sea kayak with floatation fore and aft\, paddle\, pump\, sprayskirt\, towbelt\, compass (orienteering style)\, basic repair supplies. Let us know if you need to borrow an appropriate kayak and gear\, we have lots of different loaners available.\nFarmer John/Jane style wetsuit: for May/June/September/October/November. Can be rented from us for a flat rate of $25. Drysuit if you have one.\nSynthetic or wool long underwear: polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc….anything but cotton\, both tops and bottoms\, can be worn under shorts too for a very comfortable if not very stylish ensemble.\nFleece jacket\nPaddling jacket or rain parka.\nNeoprene boots: We try to discourage sandals because they can get tangled in footrests….and that’s bad if you’re upside down.\nSunscreen\nSunhat\nReusable water bottle — please DO NOT bring single use plastic water bottles. \nSnacks\nAlcohol or preferred adult beverages\nTwo dinners at a local establishment\nGuide Gratuity (Suggested 10+% of trip cost)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call. \nReservations are held with a $500 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $500 deposit (assuming you book 30+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 30 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \nWhat registration option should I choose?\n\nJoining by yourself? Choose Single Occupancy\nJoining as a couple or with a friend? Choose Double Occupancy\nJoining by yourself but willing to share a room? Choose Double Occupancy but realize we will adjust the price to single occupancy if we can’t find you a roommate.\n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy\nShopping for someone else? Buy a Gift Card! URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/ocean-skills-week-tybee-island-with-optional-skills-assessments/ LOCATION:Tybee Island\, Tybee Island\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Kayak Instruction,Lodge Based,Southeastern US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1506.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Adventures":MAILTO:email END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270305 DTSTAMP:20260424T174253 CREATED:20260331T164940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T110127Z UID:7328-1803772800-1804204799@mi-paddleadventure.com SUMMARY:Tasmania: Three Capes Lodge-Based Private Trip DESCRIPTION:Where on earth can you go kayaking with whales and seals and then go hiking with Kangaroos\, Wallabies and Wombats? Tasmania\, of course! This southernmost island state of Australia has an amazing topography and stunning coastline of rocky promontories broken up by sand beaches. It is truly one of most breathtaking coastlines we have ever seen with relatively warm seas and amazingly pleasant temperate weather.  Combine this with a rich local food and wine culture and an outdoor focused population you really have a recipe for a great adventure. \nWe are joining forces with Southern Sea Ventures to bring this private trip for Uncommon Adventures.  Although they normally try to book 10-12 people in tandems\, this trip for us is designed for 6-8 people primarily focused on single kayaks (tandems available on request).  We are also cherry picking the sweet spot of the season away from the summer crowds. This trip is based out of a nice private lodge with guides providing meals along the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n5-Day Itinerary\n(1 travel days included)\nDay 1\nArrival Day…make your own way to the group hotel in central Hobart \nDay 2\nMeet your kayak guide for the transfer to the Tasman Peninsula. The adventure begins with a short paddle to Port Arthur historic site\, where we experience a unique view from the water. Continuing our paddles south\, we pass dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches before finishing at Safety Cove. Transfer to our private lodge\, home for the next three nights. \nDay 3\nToday’s paddle is towards Cape Hauy\, one of the highlights of the Three Capes Track. If the weather allows\, we’ll paddle to the base of the Candle Stick\, a mecca for rock climbers from around the world. Located nearby is a seal haul-out where we can pause while Australian fur seals play around us. Returning to the shelter of the bay\, we explore hidden coves before heading back to the lodge. \nDay 4\nToday we explore Lime Bay Coastal Reserve\, taking in pretty lagoons\, eucalypt woodlands and convict history. On our northwards paddle\, we pass delicate sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches\, spotting stingrays and sea eagles along the way. Transfer back to the lodge for a last-night celebration dinner. \nDay 5\nThis morning\, we launch the kayaks from the shelter of Pirates Bay and experience true ocean kayaking as we paddle south past the Tasman Arch and Blowhole. Towering sea cliffs\, deep sea caves and abundant marine life are highlights of today’s paddle. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dates for 2027\n\nFebruary 28 – March 4\, 2027\n\nWhat’s Included\n\nOne night’s accommodation in Hobart on the first night (Double Occupancy)\nThree nights lodge-based accommodation on the Tasman Peninsula (Double Occupancy)\nAll meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 5-with an emphasis on fresh and local produce\nWorld class kayak guides\nAll kayak and safety equipment\nComplimentary selection of local wine\, beer\, cider\, and soft drinks each evening\nAll transportation between Hobart city and the Tasman Peninsula.\nLogistical assistance\n\nWhat’s Not Included\n\nGuide gratuity (5-10% suggested)\nTransportation to and from Hobart\nMeals in Hobart (except breakfast at the hotel on Day 2)\nSingle room supplements\nPost trip lodging and activities\nItems of a personal nature\nTravel Insurance (Very highly recommended – we recommend you look at World Nomads\, Allianz\, Travel Guard – and make sure it covers adventure sports)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\nNOTE: If a booking date shows on the calendar below\, there is space available but always feel free to call or email with specific questions. If the trip is full and you’d like to be waitlisted\, give us a call. \nReservations are held with a $1000 deposit. The price below reflects the full amount\, including service fees; However\, your initial payment will be a $1000 deposit (assuming you book 90+ days prior to the course). \nThe remaining amount due will be automatically charged to your credit card 90 days before the trip. \nNOTE: You must choose the date of the trip you want before clicking on BOOK NOW. Be sure you are on the right month! You may need to choose the fare you want and then zero out the fare that the system initially chooses. Let us know if you have any difficulty. \nWhat registration option should I choose?\n\nJoining by yourself? Choose Single Occupancy\nJoining as a couple or with a friend? Choose Double Occupancy\nJoining by yourself but willing to share a room? Choose Double Occupancy but realize we will adjust the price to single occupancy if we can’t find you a roommate.\n\nView our Refund / Cancellation Policy\nShopping for someone else? Buy a Gift Card! URL:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/trip/tasmania/ LOCATION:Hobart\, Tasmania\, Australia CATEGORIES:Bucket List Trips,Lodge Based,Pinnacle Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mi-paddleadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1020-Medium.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Adventures":MAILTO:email END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR