Paddling Resources

• Midwest Performance Paddlers Regional paddler's group dedicated to performance paddling
• Wisconsin Canoe Racing Association
• Minnesota DNR - Department of Natural Resources, water maps and boating regulations

Kayaking Events/Races (Lake Superior and Lake Michigan)

• Inland Sea Symposium (Washburn, WI) Hosted by the Inland sea Society, this is a classy 4 day sea kayak symposium with lots to offer including 3 & 12 mile kayakraces coureses, speakers, demos and on site camping.
• Two Harbors Kayak Festival (Two Harbors, MN) The grandaddy of lake Superior kayaking races and so much more; this is a true kayaking festival with classes, demonstrations, on site camping & much more. Featured events are the 5 & 18 mile kayak with tandem sprints & races for kids as well.
• Chicago Shoreline Marathon - The only world-class race to paddle Lake Michigan and the shores of Chicago, IL.

Surf Ski Sites

• International Surf Ski Site Based in South Africa, does an excellent job of keeping paddlers apprised of the world of surf ski paddling
• Wave Chaser/California Race Circuit West coast group of open water racers
• US Surf Ski Championship Official site of North America's premiere open water race

Surf Board Sites

•  Lake Superior Surf Club , Duluth MN

Surf Kite Sites

•  Lakes Area Kiting and Windsurfing Advisory (LAKAWA)

Local Businesses

• The Ski Hut, Duluth, MN -Retailer of outdoor gear
• W-Trek Outfitters, Duluth, MN - Retailer of outdoor gear
• Superior Coastal Sports, Grand Marais, MN - Outfitter & retailer
• Living Adventure Bayfield, WI - Outfitter and educators
• Positive Energy Outdoor (ed)Ventures (for Youth), Duluth, MN - Outfitter & educators
• Spring Creek Outfitters Inc, Mountain Iron MN - Recreational canoes and kayaks, specializing in discounted factory seconds.

Regional Environmental Stewardship Groups

• Inland Sea Society
• Great Lakes Aqautic Habitat Network
• St. Louis River Action Committee
• Minnesotans for Responsible Recreation

Weather and Surf Conditions

• New Lake Superior Weather Conditions - NOAA Site
• Marine Forecast for Duluth, MN NOAA site
• Lake Superior Surface Water Temperatures

Web Cams

• Lake Superior Marine Museum - View of the twin light houses towards the Lake from the aerial lift bridge.
• Duluth Overview view of the Duluth Harbor from the WDIO-TV news tower