Body, boat and blade” is the normative phase often used in the kayaking world. And the blade makes all the difference when facing the wind and waves or enduring the pace of a longer trip.

We are pleased to offer the Bending Branches and Aqua Bound to our paddles options. These paddles are made by a family just across the Lake in Wisconsin and are time tested. We also special order high performance paddles and have access to several manufacturers.

For other accessories, we have had a lot of fun finding those different things that are handy and interesting for the paddler…..and the inventory grows. We are counting on you to provide feedback of interesting and helpful stuff.

Of course we are proud of our excellent line of Stohlquist PFD’s, including specialty designs for women and fishermen. It is a long time family operation that has combined with Aqua Lung to make an extended line of paddling pfd’s, splash jackets, dry suits and apparel. Further for paddling apparel and gloves we are NRS dealers offering the full range of paddling accessories.


 Sherpa Adventure Gear
As with most of the items we carry, there is reason and meaning behind them. When I first met Tashi and then Tsedo (pronounced  Su DOH) , his daughter, I was taken by their candor and mission. Certainly they have developed a very good line of clothing that is well tested in the coldest and windiest regions in the world on the icy paths of the Himalaya mountains. Tested by people who make their living wearing the clothing in their dangerous, daily work, the products are wonderful.

Not only are these Sherpa workers paid fairly, but funds provided to benefit  the Sherpa children, Tashi’s heritage has not been forgotten. We are very pleased to be one of the very few shops in Michigan to carry their line of layered clothing.

This is a great example of modern technology blending with traditional customers in the combinations of wool, modern wicking materials and bamboo to provide excellent protection from the wind and weather.

Other Stuff and Special Ordering
We think being a shopkeeper and running a small shop should be fun. It is. We carry funky and fun stuff. It is fun to find and fun to sell to our customers.  We hope you agree that we have such things. Ez Towels. Tropical Bird LED flashlights .Pogies. Colorful EMO Hammocks make a great gift or just a handy personal item. Even metal racks for your trailer to haul kayaks that we designed with the help of customers and have trade marked as Kayak Kaboose ©.  And there are other things that you won’t probably run into many other places. We do lots of special ordering so if you need something give us a call and we will find it for you.

We have some attractive and performance- oriented Kayak-Kayak embroidered T-shirts at attractive prices.