What we’re about
Hello Paddlers!
DON'T FORGET TO SIGNUP ON THE PAGE WE ARE MERGING WITH SO YOU CAN STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST EVENTS!! (This page will close in 2025)
https://4142298.xyz/kayaking-houston/
This group has been inactive for a while now and it is time to make a change. I have been given the opportunity to become the organizer of this group and try to bring it back to an active level of participation and that is now the plan.
Please allow me the opportunity to introduce myself. I am Kenny Sharpless, a former host on this site and currently the organizer of Kayaking Houston, both on Meetup and Facebook. I've received ACA training as an instructor, trip leader, Swiftwater rescue, and advanced level river kayak as well as being a USCA canoe instructor.
The plan moving forward is to simultaneously post events on both Kayaking Houston and Kayaking in Houston to begin the process of merging both groups into one.
Be on the lookout for upcoming paddles as we will begin posting them here very soon.
I look forward to paddling with you very soon.
Welcome to Kayaking Houston powered by AmeriKen Outdoors! We’re a friendly and welcoming group of paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts who, although Houston-based, enjoy getting outdoors to explore various destinations in the greater Houston area, San Marcos, Galveston, and other nearby destinations in this great state of ours and beyond. We’re fortunate to live in an area where we have many paddling, hiking and biking locations to choose from! We paddle lakes, bayous, rivers, and coastal areas - No two paddles, locations, or destinations are ever the same as our waterways are constantly changing, so every paddle is a new and existing adventure. We hike and bike many popular as well as little known, hidden gems.
All of our Event Hosts & Trip Leaders are ACA trained, and we strictly adhere to the safety rules & guidelines set out by the American Canoe Association (ACA), a National Organization. We are fortunate to have ACA Certified Trip Leaders and Instructors in our midst who share their knowledge & expertise with the group, as well as offer private lessons & paddling clinics throughout the year to those who want to advance and increase their skills and knowledge. Several of our instructors are also USCA certified canoe instructors, adding to the opportunities afforded us in our paddling endeavors.
Our paddling events range from beginning paddles to more advanced paddles (L2 +) and we also host social events, camping trips and other outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking, so there’s always something available for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner and just getting started or someone who has been paddling for years, AmeriKen Outdoors is the group for you and we’d love for you to join us!
If you are new to paddling and/or would like to join a beginner event or have questions about kayaking, please message the Site Organizer to get started. We’re here to help and look forward to meeting you!
Warmest Regards and Safe Paddling,
The Kayaking Houston Leadership Team & AmeriKen...Kenny, Racheal, Chad, Rena, Darlene, Brian, Matt, Julie, Mike, Nic, Marisol and Tristan