MRWTA Intro to Paddling

Mark your 2026 calendar now for our paddling clinic next June 6th in Ellis Bay and on the Mississippi River near Riverlands!

We will be teaching all levels of paddling skills for kayaking, and beginner skills in canoe for this 3 hour clinic.

Whether you are a novice paddler or a seasoned veteran who wants to make your strokes more efficient or to practice rescue techniques before the SLCK clinic, we are your source for paddling education! Want to get out and learn how to navigate on the big water of the Mississippi River? We have a group for this too! Registration opens February 1st, 2026!

Costs:
General Public $25
MRWTA Current Members $15
MRWTA Current Volunteers are free!
We have a limited number of kayaks to borrow.
(More information during registrations).

You may also like the following events from Mississippi River Water Trail:

• Happening on, 24th January, 12:00 pm, Mississippi Meanderings 2026 in Alton

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in West Alton, Sports events in West Alton.