Moonlight Kayaking
Join Silent Wake for our annual Full Moon Paddle Series, where paddling under moonlight turns into an unforgettable adventure. We pick calm, low-traffic locations so you can fully focus on the experience. While prior paddling experience is recommended, paddlers of intermediate skills are welcome — this is about enjoying nature, refining your skills, and connecting with the night. *Silent Wake is not responsible for cloud cover during these scheduled events*
Why Under the Full Moon?
A new perspective — The same waterways you’ve paddled by day feel entirely different in moonlight.
Sensory awareness — Without typical daytime distractions, you’ll notice subtle sounds, star reflections, and water movement.
Skill building in calm conditions — It’s a controlled setting to practice light navigation, quiet paddling, group cohesion, and night safety.
Shared experience — There’s a quiet magic to paddling with others under the moon that builds camaraderie.
Length of time: at least 2 hours on water
Dates: Listed below
Time: Arrive 15 min before sunset (varies per date)
Limited group size of 8. The moonlight paddles spaces do fill up quickly, book early to ensure your place.
Details: Upon arrival, we will provide the kayak/gear/white lights to you and get you fitted for them. If providing your own kayak and gear (same price if you provide your own gear), please have all items offloaded and ready to go prior to launch time. We will provide an on-shore safety briefing prior to launch. All kayaks will have a white light on at all times while on the water. The group will paddle together as a unit – do not paddle beyond the lead safety boater.
Should there be a need for a weather makeup date/cancellation , we shall advise you that morning of the paddle date.
Who Should Join
Paddlers with some prior experience (you should feel comfortable controlling your kayak)
Those seeking a relaxed pace — we paddle together as a group
People wanting to expand their paddling repertoire and try something different
Intermediate paddlers who want to polish night-safety skills, paddling in low light, or navigation
Registration for any of our sessions is easier than ever. After clicking the 'Book Adventure' button, look for your preferred date/time from our booking software.
Cost- $45 per outing/per person
June 28 – Random Lake (launch 8pm)
June 29 – Mayville Millpond (launch 8pm)*Strawberry Moon
July 28 – Villa Grove Milwaukee River (launch 8pm)
July 29 – Mauthe Lake S.P. (launch 8pm) *Buck Moon
Aug 27– Little Cedar Lake (launch 7pm) *Sturgeon Moon
Aug 28 – Pike Lake S.P. (launch 7pm) **Partial Lunar Eclipse
Sept 26 – Long Lake S.P. (launch 6:30pm) *Harvest Moon
Sept 27 – Sheboygan River (launch 6:30pm)
Want to do ALL these paddles? Here is a special discount price of $300. Limited availability.
Instructional how-to video showing the steps for booking.