BIPOC Paddle

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.

If price is a barrier to your participation, email alyssa@ventureoutdoors.org.

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.

Age Regulations for Kayaking

• Age 3 (or 35 lbs) to 12 – Must be in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian, and parent or guardian must sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form for each child.
• Age 13-15 – May be in a solo kayak, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the water. Must also have parent or guardian sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form.
• Age 16-17 – May be in a solo kayak on water alone, but parent or guardian must sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form.