Paddling
Lincoln Park Boat Club offers three unique options for competitive and recreational athletes, including Kayakers, Outrigger Canoers, and Stand Up Paddleboarders (SUP). Paddlers can train in the calm, protected water in the lagoon, venture into Diversey Harbor to access Lake Michigan out of the Lincoln Park Boat Club, or head to Lathrop to access the sheltered waters of the North Branch of the Chicago River. The club boasts a fleet of stand-up paddleboards, surfskis, sea kayaks, and outrigger canoes for experienced members. Private storage is available.
If you have questions about paddling, or are interested in any of the disciplines listed here, please contact the Paddling Director at paddling@lpboatclub.org and our coaches at coaches@lpboatclub.org.
LPBC Paddling Classes
Stand Up Paddleboard at LPBH
LPBC’s Summer Stand Up Paddleboard program will get you and your friends on the water this summer. Members and non-members can register for two-hour SUP sessions out of the Lincoln Park Boat House, with lake access. All equipment will be provided. Members with fob access can reserve a SUP via LP’s iCrew reservation system. Non-members can sign up for two hour sessions through our RegattaCentral page. Sessions include a brief lesson before you paddle on the lagoon or lake.
No experience is necessary and no membership is required. Must be 18 or older.
Kayaking
First time in a kayak? No problem! These sessions are designed for adult beginners without prior experience. You can also register for group sessions at either location. The calm waters at our Lathrop boathouse provide the perfect location for kayakers taking their first strokes. Paddlers at the Lincoln Park Boat House can practice on the calm waters of the lagoon or venture out to the lake for beautiful views of the Chicago skyline. Beginners will cover basic equipment handling and strokes.
Experienced Kayakers are invited for excursions! Trek out onto the river or lake and experience Chicago from a different vantage point.