Join the Fun – Paddle Northwestern Wisconsin’s most beautiful chain of lakes in Barnes, Wisconsin. Whether you decide to enter the Vatten Paddlar Canoe, Kayak or SUP Races to win or just to enjoy an adventure with dozens of other canoe and kayak enthusiasts, your day on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes will be amazing. The crystal clear waters of this chain of lakes and the hospitality of our community is a combination that’s pretty hard to beat. Join us for this northern Wisconsin adventure.

Vatten Paddlar includes multiple distance and boat options.  Recreational paddlers and families may prefer the 5-mile distance for stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), kayaks, and canoes.  Racers and folks out for more of a challenge enjoy the 10-mile distance for kayaks and canoes.