SuperDuperMoon Paddle

Empire Public Beach Empire, MI, United States

Join us July 3rd for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~  July 3rd brings the first […]

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Paddle under the Sturgeon Moon

Join us JULY 31st for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~  August 1st brings the Sturgeon […]

A Once in a Blue Moon Paddle

A Once in a Blue Moon type of Magic. The Skrocki Family is taking this once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to BREATHE together on the water under this month's 2nd full moon. But you still have the opportunity August 30th to indulge in an extra special night of connection and community on the water; a Full Moon Paddle […]

Big, Honkin’ Labor Day Sale

Sleeping Bear Surf 10228 W Front St, Empire, MI, United States

Welp, where did summer go?! The season is coming to a close which means it is time for our annual Near-End of Season Sale! We have heaps of delicious product with big ol' slashed price tags to encourage their forever homes to come through this weekend! AND not only are brand spankin' new swim, apparel, […]

Friday on the Wall: A Tradition

Empire Public Beach Empire, MI, United States

Nearly every single Friday night for the last, golly, 15 plus years (?) we've upheld a wholesome tradition of gathering, nurturing and expanding community next to the lake at the Empire Public Beach. Join us this Friday at ~7pm onward tailgate style on the wall, to kick off September & our Labor Day Sale weekend, […]

Debunking Sharks at Sleeping Bear Surf

Sleeping Bear Surf 10228 W Front St, Empire, MI, United States

Join us for an enlightening, impromptu evening of awareness and action; from Sharks to our Inland Seas, at Sleeping Bear Surf. Too often in surf lessons I ask "what dangers or hazards can you identify here in the Great Lakes?". Often times, the answer includes something like "Well, we don't have Sharks. Rocks?".  There is […]

Lakeshore Cleanup!

Platte Point Beach 44.730616, -86.155296

Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup at the Platte River Mouth amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, at  as we work together to protect our Great Lakes from plastic pollution in celebration of Earth Month! Every year 22+ million pounds of plastic pollution enters our Great  Lakes, with an […]

Paddle with Pride

Empire Public Beach Empire, MI, United States

With a big, huge sad face Paddle with Pride on June 17th has been cancelled.  Please stay on the lookout for a rescheduled event in the near future!   Paddle with Pride is a connection-centric community event brought to life with our partners at Up North Pride. What to Bring: ~ Any non-motorized watercraft ~ […]

Beryl Days: Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Bear Surf

Sleeping Bear Surf 10228 W Front St, Empire, MI, United States

Sleeping Bear Surf was established from, and survives upon, a foundation of joy. Our mama, Beryl, yearned to share the magic of her backyard, and the unparalleled joy of playing in waves, with all who walked through her door. Her contagious laughter has carried Sleeping Bear Surf through two decades, fostering a mission of human […]

July Full Moon Paddle!

Join us Saturday, July 2oth for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama, Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~  This Moon is called […]

August Full Moon Paddle

Join us Monday, August 19th for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama, Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~  The Sturgeon Moon is […]

Paddle with Purpose: A Platte River Cleanup

Platte River Picnic Area 5038 Platte River Trail, Honor, MI, United States

Introducing our Paddle with Purpose series - a paddle and pickup on the water! We started our season pickin' up the Platte, and we're ending the season with a pickup on the Platte! Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup on the Platte River amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, […]