Take a boating safety class offered by the U.S.
Have self rescue skills if paddling in waves or away from shore. Only use a sea kayak with bulkheads/floatation in bow and stern. Wear bright colors so others can see you between waves or in foggy conditions.Ĭarry a bright light, a whistle, and flares to signal your position. Paddlers, planners, and access site owners from the four states bordering the lake are working together to develop what will be the longest continuous loop of freshwater sea kayaking in the world. The Lake Michigan Water Trail currently covers more than 75 miles along the south shore of Lake Michigan, following the entire Indiana coast from Chicago, Illinois to New Buffalo, Michigan. Along the trail, paddlers will experience the diverse ecosystems and land use of Northwest Indiana, including white sand beaches, towering dunes, forested bluffs, industrial hubs, bustling ports, and breathtaking sunsets over the Chicago skyline. Indiana Dunes is a premier paddling destination with a continuous water trail along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Listings are ordered from west (Chicago, IL) to east (New Buffalo, MI). And don’t forget to wear your lifejacket! Before you decide where to launch, please see information on the safety page.
