Belle Isle Tour

Duration:
3.5 hours including check-in, gear distribution, safety talk, and boat loading

Experience Level:
The Belle Isle Tour covers a 7 mile route and is for experienced paddlers only! This is Detroit River Sports most difficult paddle, we suggest packing a water bottle and snacks (ex: fresh fruit, snack bar, etc.) to bring along this tour.

Arrival Time: See tour schedule.

Overview:
On this tour we depart from Detroit River Sports and head down river towards Belle Isle. We visit the Goat Yard, learn about this history of the Manoogian Mansion, and then cross the river to enter Belle Isle near the Detroit Yacht Club. From there we paddle along the island and stop for a dip, eventually making it around into Blue Heron Lagoon where you’ll learn about the conservation efforts being made to protect the wildlife of the Detroit River before paddling back upriver to Detroit River Sports.

Weight Limit:

250lbs - Single Kayak
550lbs - Tandem Kayak

Requirements:
Children under the age of 12 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult. All participants must wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on a Detroit River Sports Tour (we provide them, don’t worry!), this is for your safety and the safety of our staff.