Join Outward Bound and other OEF and OIF veterans for a sea kayaking adventure on Lake Superior.  For more information on the veterans program at Outward Bound, please click here.

Course Area - Located on the southern shores of Lake Superior, this national park has windswept beaches, sea caves and cliffs, and a rich history. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources.  Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas.

Course Description - Traveling by sea kayak is a close encounter with the elements of water and wind. As the wind moves across Lake Superior unobstructed, it often creates emerald green waves of water that provide an exhilarating paddling experience. Beginner kayakers are definitely welcome, and intermediate students will have the opportunity to hone their skills further. You will learn the art of paddling a sea kayak in varied weather, landing the craft in a variety of conditions, and navigation and rescue techniques. Your instructors will share the secrets of balancing your boat, handling it safely in the elements, and traveling as a group.  You will develop your paddling skills and come to know your group while traveling from island to island and camping just inland from sandy-beached bays or rocky shoreline. You will get map and compass instruction for taking on the more challenging open water crossings where fog, waves, and weather can make sea kayaking much more than just paddling. You will cook meals over our cook-stoves, as campfires are generally avoided in order to minimize impact on the shoreline ecosystem. The Apostles host a wide variety of craggy and smooth shorelines dotted by the occasional antique lighthouse and fringed by thick forests.