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Want to hit the water, but not afraid to admit you need some help? Here are some of the best places for water lovers of all levels throughout west Michigan.

Kayak for free at Riverside Park on Market Ave. on Saturday, June 22!

“This incident emphasizes the importance of wearing life jackets while boating,” said Lt. Skip Hagy, a DNR regional law supervisor. “Once again, the Great Lakes have proved they are nothing to underestimate, especially on days with high seas.”

The state Senate didn't even want to discuss the idea, so they sent a resolution strongly opposing the waterways commission proposal for registration fees.

A $10 fee is being proposed for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.

Over the weekend emergency crews responded to reports of a flipped kayak on the Grand River downtown Grand Rapids. WZZM-13 reports that shortly after 5p.m. on Sunday, crews found a kayaker standing in water under the Bridge Street bridge, hanging on to a pillar.

We've all caught fish before, right? Blue Gill, Sunfish, Pike, Bass, Salmon, Lake Trout, etc. What's the biggest fish you ever caught? Me? I caught a 38 pound King fish in the Gulf several years ago, but nothing like this guy.

Hundreds of kayakers, standup paddle boarders and surfskiers will take part in the inaugural Paddle Relay Around Lower Michigan. The event is a relay-style water tour of Michigan's coastline.

This is such a cute video. You must check it out.

31-year-old Matt Frymire was attempting to kayak from Milwaukee to Grand Haven. His attempt fell short. Frymire called for help on Monday morning and was rescued by the United States Coast Guard.

If you've rented a canoe or kayak in Michigan this year, that canoe or kayak was inspected by a government employee.  It's Michigan law.  A bill sent to Governor Rick Snyder this week would eliminate the need for inspections of rental canoes and kayaks. Are fewer government inspections such as these a good idea?  Or will they have too negative of an effect on consumer safety?