Local Paddling Clubs
Links to local paddling clubs
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Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club Since 1995, members of the Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club have been getting together on rivers, lakes and streams to enjoy the fun of paddling and the beauty of the outdoors. We are based in Binghamton, New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. We love hanging out on the waterways of New York and Pennsylvania, and sometimes we travel in search of new adventures. Our trip calendar has something for everyone, from flat water to whitewater. Come join us for day trips, overnights, monthly meetings, paddling instruction, our summer picnic and our annual potluck awards dinner. Make new friends, learn new skills and see our beautiful region from a whole new angle. |
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Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter |
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Appalachian Mountain Club – New York–North Jersey Chapter |
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Atlantic Sea Kayakers ASK is an informal organization of sea kayaking enthusiasts with paddlers located primarily in NJ, NY, PA, DE & MD. Expertise ranges from those totally new to the sport to those with significant knowledge and skills. We label ourselves as a "group" not a "club" because we do not have officers, meetings, rules or regulations. We paddle lakes, creeks, rivers, bays, ocean and surf - daytime and at night, year round, on daytrips and kayak camping trips with overnighters, long weekends and weeklong expeditions. Our trips are generally organized by a member who serves as a contact person to make the arrangements and coordinate the group, but there is no formal leader, no guide and no backup or support. No certification, credentials, or skills are required. Before going on any trip, you must determine for yourself whether the trip plan is safe for you. |
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Canoe Sailing Committee of ACA The National Sailing Committee of the American Canoe Association promotes sailing instruction, racing and cruising for decked or open canoes. Touring/camping by sail canoe is also popular with the flexibility to either sail or paddle. Canoe sailing dates back to before 1870 and was a cornerstone in the founding of ACA in 1880 at Lake George, NY. Canoe and kayak paddling have expanded greatly since then, but the novelty and challenge of canoe sailing still provides a unique challenge! If you like canoeing and sailing, you will see that a canoe with its narrow lines offers speed, good upwind performance and maneuverability. We can help you buy a sail and rig or make your own rig. Join us at Spruce Run, Clinton, NJ, or Lake Nockamixon, Quakertown, PA! |
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Great Bay Paddlers Members of the Great Bay Paddlers share a common interest in paddling the coastal waters, rivers, creeks, and lakes of New Jersey’s Ocean, Burlington and Atlantic counties. Experience levels are beginner to expert and boats range from Sit-on-Tops to expedition sea kayaks. We plan numerous trips throughout the year, hold informal meetings (usually second Friday of the month), and have occasional social events throughout the year. The meetings feature a guest speaker from 7 – 8 PM followed by a short business session. They are open to non-members and guests. Join us at a meeting or on a paddle and see for yourself what we are all about. |
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Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Club Founded in 1985 by a handful of paddlers to promote the conservation of the Hackensack River and Meadowlands through paddling, the Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Club has now grown to over 400 members - novice to expert - and our activities stretch across several states paddling many of the region's waterways. The Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Club's mission is to encourage canoeing and kayaking with a positive social experience while fostering a spirit of respect and conservation toward our rivers and lakes. |
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Hunterdon County Canoe Club The Hunterdon County Canoe Club assembles for a number of social and easy paddling events each year. Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday at the Hunterdon County Park office on Rt. 31 N between Flemington and Clinton at 7:30 PM. The club is currently reorganizing - check the site periodically for updated information. |
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Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association is a diverse group of sea kayakers with almost 400 members in NJ and surrounding states. We are a web-based group who use our online message board to create trips for paddlers of all levels of experience, taking advantage of the wonderful array of waterways our area has to offer including the ocean, bays, lakes, rivers, and the Pinelands. Trips can be as casual as a member posting their destination for the day and inviting paddlers to join them, or as formal as a multi-day trip requiring pre-registration. JSSKA is committed to promoting safe and enjoyable paddling through education and instruction. Our extensive launch site directory gives information on over 160 places to launch your kayak in New Jersey and nearby states. |
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Kayak and Canoe Club of New York We are one of the largest whitewater clubs in the East, and despite our name, serve New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut as well as New York, where we formed in 1959. KCCNY features a whitewater paddling program with novice, intermediate, or expert trips planned for each weekend of the paddling season, though the dedicated paddle year round! We paddle whitewater rivers from Canada to the Carolinas, with most trips within a three-hour drive of New York City. KCCNY offers instructional opportunities for everyone from beginner through advanced paddlers. The winter pool sessions are an excellent time for boaters to begin learning or sharpening up their Eskimo roll and strokes and are open to all kayakers. |
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Keystone Canoe Club The Keystone Canoe Club of Berks County, PA promotes safety and education in paddling sports: flatwater kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater, wilderness treks, slalom and downriver racing. We offer many paddling and biking trips for club members, roll sessions, paddling workshops, and paddling picnics. We organize the Schuylkill River Regatta, a 13-mile downriver race in May. Most meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, at Muhlenberg Township Recreation Building near Reading, PA. |
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Lehigh Valley Canoe Club The Lehigh Valley Canoe Club is one of the largest and most active paddling clubs in the United States. We offer training, trips, socials and opportunities to improve and enhance our local rivers. The best place to get up-to-date news about the Club is at our site. The News, Calendar and Message Board keep you informed about club programs, scheduled trips and member chat. The LVCC holds regular monthly programs to teach, entertain and act on club business. Meetings are usually at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month and are currently held at the Red Cross Building on Avenue A near the Lehigh Valley Airport in Bethlehem, PA. |
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Lehigh Valley Whitewater |
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Mohawk Canoe Club Mohawk Canoe Club, founded in 1903, is among the largest and oldest paddling clubs in the region. The club is noted for its extensive year-round trip schedule and has something for all levels and interests – canoe and kayak, local and out-of-state; day and multi-day; quite water and WW. There is a decades long tradition of river training that continues and is open to everyone. We have fun with our Awards program that encourages paddlers to broaden their paddling ambitions. Good Fellowship is our long-standing motto. |
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National Canoe Safety Patrol, Inc. The National Canoe Safety Patrol (NCSP) was founded more that 30 years ago to promote river safety by education and hands on assistance. In addition to receiving swift water rescue (SWR) training at the start of each season, the members patrol the Upper Delaware River National Park using these skills to assist other paddlers. NCSP provides for safety on the Delaware and the Lehigh River Sojourns and presents river safety and SWR courses to several organizations. |
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National Canoe Safety Patrol – Lower Delaware Chapter The NCSPLDC, National Canoe Safety Patrol Lower Delaware Chapter is a service organization that focuses on enhancing the safety of paddlers. Its primary service area is the Delaware River from Port Jervis to Yardley with emphasis given to the Delaware River Water Gap National Park area and special events. Members receive training in paddling skills, CPR, First Aid and River Rescue. |
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Outdoor Club of South Jersey The Outdoor Club of South Jersey was founded in 1967 and sponsors over 100 paddle trips year round, mostly in the Pine Barrens and sometimes DE, MD, PA, and VA. The Club offers individuals a chance to have safe fun on the water including kayak and canoe training for members at no charge four times a year. Besides canoeing and kayaking, the Club offers backpacking, bicycling, camping, hiking, and cross country skiing activities. |
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Paddling Bares Canoe Club Year round canoeing and camping. Warm weather skinny-dipping and an occasional hike. We avoid built up and crowded rivers in favor of those with at least some illusion of wilderness. All skill levels welcome, informal instruction available, no alcohol. |
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Philadelphia Canoe Club The PCC has been in existence since 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. The PCC monthly meeting is held on the third Monday of each month (except January) at 7:30 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! The PCC clubhouse is located on the bank of the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek and Schuylkill River, within the Fairmount Park System of Philadelphia. Our driveway entrance is at the traffic light on Ridge Ave. by the bus stop just south of the Manayunk Main Street movie theater. |
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Sierra Club – New Jersey Chapter |
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