River paddling education and community

Whitewater in the Upper Midwest?

Ya, you betcha! Fantastic rivers for all skill levels exist throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.

And Rapids Riders is here to get you safely kayaking or canoeing in no time!

Educational Opportunies

  • Winter Pool Sessions

    Work on your roll and skills at your own pace at a pool sessions. Informal instruction is available based on volunteer attendance.

    Sessions are on Sundays, 6-8 PM at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. See Events Page for dates and details.

  • CanoeU

    Our annual collection of ACA-sanctioned canoe and kayak courses has been taught for over three decades!

    Check out our flagship event to kick-start your river paddling journey!

  • Rolling and Skills Clinics

    Rolling is a key step to upping your paddling game - that’s why we strive to offer several clinics per year.

    We occasionally offer skill-building and river safety clinics in addition to CanoeU.

    Check our Events page or contact us for more Info.

Rivers

Get flow volume and other info about our favorite regional rivers