CanoeSport Outfitters-Iowa

08/09/2026

3 kayaking classes, 1 canoe class, and 1 sunset tour and this weekend's a wrap!!

08/06/2026

Paddling News - https://mailchi.mp/canoesportoutfitters.com/late-summer-news-8360400 There are still plenty of paddling classes and tours left in the 33 remaining days of 'summer!'

08/05/2026

Surprise! We're open today! The rain cancelled our river trip so we're back in the store for all your paddling needs!

08/04/2026

Don't forget tonight is Demo and Skill Night at Lake Ahquabi Boat Rental and Concession 6pm-8pm! Come hang out, talk boats, and bring some food to share!

08/03/2026

We've got a big weekend of paddling lined up!
Spots are still available:
* Saturday: Bare Necessities 9-11am
* Saturday: Canoeing Fundamentals I 12-4pm
* Saturday: Sunset Tour 7:30-9pm
* Sunday: Kayaking Fundamentals I 9-1pm
https://www.canoesportoutfitters.com/kayak-instruction

07/31/2026

We are over booked and understaffed this week! Our retail store will be closed but both rental locations will be open and operating as usual. Staff will be at both rental locations if you want to discuss boats, give one a try, or talk about paddling!

07/30/2026

The ferry maneuver is one of the most important skills any paddler can develop on moving water — and one of the least understood. Our latest article breaks down both the front ferry and back ferry in detail, covering the physics, the step-by-step technique for canoes and kayaks, and the most common mistakes that send paddlers downstream when they didn't plan to go there. Whether you're brand new to rivers or looking to sharpen your technique, this one's worth a read.

07/29/2026

3 Full Moon tours, 85! people on the water, one epic night!

07/22/2026

We have a small EBay store we're posting old (but new) or used retail items in. Check it out and buy today or stop by the store for a purchase and save the shipping!

Shop eBay for great deals from canoesport26!

07/22/2026

What you don’t see in the picture is the view of Lake Panorama and all the paddling these kayaks get to do! We special delivered these Eddyline Kayaks Caribbean 10s to a customer and they won’t wait shoreside for very long!!