Plans for our 2026 Gear Swap area already underway - check back for updates.
Who is invited? This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – anybody who wants to attend is welcome!
Where? At The Bar on Lynndale
2435 W Nordale Dr #1820
Appleton, WI 54914
When? Saturday date in April 2026 to be confirmed in October 2025.
10 AM to 1:30 PM.
What? Sure, we’re a paddle club, but the gear swap has become popular for all sorts of outdoor gear. So, bring your tents, sleeping bags, and other spare outdoor gear and find it a new home.
Is there a fee? No! Save your cash for buying cool stuff!
Is lunch available? Absolutely! The Bar serves great food and refreshments! BUT – NO CARRY-IN FOOD!
Format? Open and casual – bring your boats and gear inside for sale or swap.
Expectations? 2026 will be our 14th annual paddle gear swap to exchange or purchase gear, learn some skills, share some stories and meet other paddlers! We had an outstanding offering of boats and gear in 2025, so spread the word to assure an even better 2026 event.
As an indoor event, we are “weather-proof!”
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are returning to The Bar-Lynndale in Appleton which features a huge indoor sand volleyball court and deck area. In addition, The Bar offers great food and refreshments on site! (No carry-in food!)
CHECK HERE TO CONFIRM DATE IN APRIL 2026
[ Boat and gear preview below! ]
[ Raffle ]
Same format as in the past – boats and assorted outdoor gear to buy and sell, interesting paddle topics/ presentations to listen to and plenty of time to plan this year’s outings with your old (and new) paddle buddies.
Have extra outdoor gear? Need some new stuff? Bring your spare gear, extra boats and wish list! (Not limited to paddle gear – we all enjoy other outdoor sports as well!) We’ll provide a space and (some) tables for the gear you wish to sell – you set the price and make the deal! Limited tables are available – if you have a handy folding table, bring it along!
What can you expect to find at this year’s gear swap? Well, the unique magic of a gear swap is you won’t know for sure unless you show up! But we do know that in addition to all the paddlers participating, the following organizations also plan to participate:
- 2026 List TBD
- plenty of room!
I AM LOOKING FOR…
New feature in 2026! A sampling of boats and gear offered for sale appears below, but are you looking for something special? Let us know and we’ll post it here!
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DONATIONS? As a 510(c)3 organization, NEWP also appreciates donations of boats or gear to sell at the Gear Swap, with proceeds tagged to support the NEWP general fund, the Red River Landing fund, or the Will Joll Scholarship fund. Contact any board member if you wish to donate.
RAFFLE DRAWING! (2026 Drawing TBD)
NEWP, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and is self-funded through volunteer member efforts to conduct classes and lead events, and annual membership dues. This year’s raffle drawing is scheduled for _________ at The Bar on Lynndale in Appleton. (You do not have to be present to win. NEWP, Inc. is licensed to conduct Class A & B raffles in the State of Wisconsin. Raffle ticket sales were offered _____ at the annual meeting, ____ at Canoecopia, March 21 at the Film Festival and at the Gear Swap.)
- 1st Prize: ____
- 2nd Prize: _____
Paddling Presentations
11:00 AM: TBD
Have a great paddling related topic to share at the gear swap?
12:00 PM: TBD
Second topic.
Sampling of Boats and Gear Offered for Sale
One of the thrills of swap meets is not knowing what to expect until you show up! BUT – sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect, so if you are hoping to sell a boat or other paddling equipment let us know, and we will display it below.
EXAMPLE Listing- If you have a boat or other major item (dry suit, paddles, etc.) you plan to sell at the gear swap, please provide an image or two and a description, along with contact information for posting here in the weeks leading up to the event..
For those that cannot participate in our annual swap event, we heartily recommend use of https://www.craigslist.com, https://www.paddling.com/ and Facebook Marketplace for used boat and gear exchange!