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Recreational Kayaking Basics Classes (on the water)

posted May 20th, 2013 in Community, Featured, Milwaukee, News, Paddlesports posted by | 2 Comments

Get ready for a great paddling season and learn important skills and information when you sign up for a Recreational Kayaking Basics Class.  Each class will focus on the basic strokes and safety skills needed to enjoy paddling a recreational kayak on our many calm inland lakes and rivers. By…

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Wisconsin Avenue Bridge Celebration & Riverwalk Artwalk

posted August 30th, 2012 in Community, Fundraiser, Milwaukee, NewsPaddlesports posted by | No Comments

The Wisconsin Avenue Bridge Celebration and the Riverwalk Artwalk is a community event brought to the public by the businesses and organizations that surround the bridge. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public. The daylong celebration will feature live music, live art creation by 50+ local artists, yoga…

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PaddleQuest Adventure Challenge | July 14th

posted June 29th, 2012 in Community, Milwaukee, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

PaddleQuest is coming to Milwaukee on Saturday, July 14th and we’re looking forward to another great day on the Milwaukee River. All paddlers will launch from our dock on the Milwaukee River beginning at 9am. If you’re looking to rent a canoe or kayak, please call our Rental Department at…

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Laacke & Joys featured in Northeastern Group Tour Magazine

posted June 14th, 2012 in Milwaukee, NewsPaddlesports posted by | No Comments

Thanks to our friends at Visit Milwaukee for thinking of Laacke & Joys when it comes to tourism in Milwaukee. Most recently, we had a midwest writer tour our Downtown Store, launch from our dock and paddle the Milwaukee River. Below is a link to the article. If you live…

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Boat Rentals Available – Downtown & Brookfield Stores

posted May 5th, 2012 in Milwaukee, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

Thank you for choosing Laacke & Joys as your local paddlesport shop. We hope you enjoy your experience on the water and look forward to working with you – ensuring a fun and safe adventure. Our rental fleet includes canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards (SUP) and rentals are available by…

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Places to Paddle Workshop – 4/18 & 4/19

posted April 17th, 2012 in Milwaukee, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

Have you got a case of Spring fever? Are you dreaming of the paddling trips you will take this summer? Then come on over and learn about places you can go paddling with Sherri Mertz from SherriKayaks. We will provide tips on how to plan and pack for day trips,…

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Laacke & Joys Dock Party – Celebrating Milwaukee Day 4/14

posted April 12th, 2012 in Community, MilwaukeePaddlesports posted by | No Comments

We’re celebrating Milwaukee Day behind their Downtown Store on the Milwaukee River at 1433 N. Water Street. Come paddle with us at our “Dock Party” as we kick-off the start of spring and summer paddling. Our rental program includes kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards. During Milwaukee Day, we are providing…

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Milwaukee River Marathon to replace Milwaukee Riversplash

posted May 23rd, 2010 in Milwaukee, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

With the official closing of Water Street’s Riversplash Festival in 2009, many were left to wonder if anything would be created in its place. Two years later, the Water Street Association has the answer. On Saturday, June 18 beginning at 9 a.m., the Water Street Association will introduce, Milwaukee River Marathon;…

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