BIPOC Paddle – Downtown

Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)? Are you interested in beginner-friendly guided kayak trips and spending time in nature? Join other BIPOC individuals on one or all of the paddles in this series. We hope you’ll experience a sense of connection with nature among fellow BIPOC outdoor enthusiasts as we kayak along the beautiful Allegheny River.

Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, where we’ll introduce ourselves and cover the basics of kayaking. Once everyone is equipped with a boat, paddle, and life jacket, we’ll paddle out to explore the Allegheny River together at a relaxed pace. Kids are welcome to join this event; children ages 3 and up can join in a tandem kayak.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to ensure that the trip gets underway on time. Dress for the weather (Venture Outdoors trips proceed rain or shine!) and bring water. By reserving a ticket, you acknowledge that you are physically able to undertake the activity described above.

Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the event.

This is one of many Pittsburgh First Catch Program events held around the western PA region. The Pittsburgh First Catch Program is a program developed to connect Pittsburgh residents to outdoor fishing and kayaking experiences. Make sure to check out all the amazing FREE programs through this project!

This project is supported by the R3 Education Grant Program, administered by Venture Outdoors and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, through a grant awarded by the R.K. Mellon Foundation.