Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 2 kayak launches within 16 miles of Eau Claire. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of Eau Claire we list 2 kayak launches: Haymarket Plaza Kayak Launch and Cannery Park Canoe & Kayak launch.
Yes: in Wisconsin, as everywhere in the US, each paddler needs an approved life jacket on board.
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Eau Claire, WI.