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Local Clubs in the MidWest
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Iowa Whitewater Coalition
Des Moines
Whitewater paddlers and friends from diverse groups across Iowa have organized into a strong non-profit group, the Iowa Whitewater Coalition, to advocate for paddlesport activities in Iowa.
IL
Chicago Whitewater Assn
Chicago
An organization of paddlers, kayakers as well as canoe enthusiasts, who love the fun and excitement of fast running rivers and are dedicated to the upkeep and preservation of America's beautiful river systems.
Team SICK
Carbondale
The Southern Illinois Canoe & Kayak's mission, when not on the river, is to promote interest and active participation in the sport of whitewater canoeing and kayaking.
IN
Hoosier Canoe Club
Indianapolis
A common adventure organization for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy paddlesports, camping, wildlife and friendship.
Ohio Valley Paddlers
Evansville
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to having fun...by touring, kayaking, rafting, and canoeing rivers, creeks, and waterways in the U.S. and throughout the world. We promote safe paddling and teach proper skills and techniques with classes and club trips. Our membership is open to everyone, from beginner to veteran paddler.
KY
Bardstown Boaters
Bardstown
A whitewater paddling and water conservation group.
Bluegrass Wildwater Assoc
Lexington
A non-profit whitewater organization based in Lexington, KY
Elkhorn Paddlers
Lexington
A "laid back" club in Kentucky avoids the pitfalls of over organization and concentrates on fun. We are a relatively new group in the sport of organized canoeing and kayaking. And we're still learning and growing.
Viking Canoe Club
Louisville
Louisville, KY area paddling club
LA
Sabine Whitewater Club
Lake Charles
The Sabine Whitewater Club is an American Whitewater Affiliate Club and an American Canoe Association Paddle America Club. The SWC promotes Education, Recreation, and Conservation. Membership is open to paddlers from Texas and Louisiana.
MI
RSC Kayak Club, Univ of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Raw Strength and Courage Kayaking was created to bring together local paddlers for the benefit of everyone involved and the community as a whole. We strive to spread the word about the great sport of kayaking and encourage beginners to participate. Safety of all paddlers is our foremost concern. We are a club sport at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and no prior experience is necessary to get involved.
MN
Boat Busters Anonymous
Stillwater
Club of scruffy and anonymous northwoods boaters
Minnesota Canoe Association
Minneapolis
The Minnesota Canoe Association is comprised of adults and kids who love paddling in all forms. From canoeing to kayaking, racing to ambling, flatwater to whitewater, if you paddle in or around Minnesota, you've found your home.
SCSU Outdoor Endeavors
Saint Cloud
Outdoor Endeavors offers a wide variety of outdoor trips and clinics/workshops to help you discover your outdoor skills.
MO
Missouri Whitewater Association
St. Louis
We Paddle Whitewater
Ozark Mountain Paddlers
Springfield
Ozark Mountain Paddlers is an organization that promotes canoeing, kayaking, float trips, safety, conservation, education, and other outdoor activities.
Ozark Wilderness Waterways
Kansas City
Ozark streams - preserve, protect, & paddle!
MS
Mississippi Outdoor Club
Clinton
A recreational organization of paddlers, hikers, backpackers, climbers, cyclists, and snow skiers and boarders across the state of Mississippi and adjacent states.
OH
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
Columbus
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a volunteer-based, participatory organization created to provide opportunities and education for outdoor recreation and activities and thereby aid in acquisition of a greater knowledge and appreciation of the out-of-doors and to develop self-reliant, community minded citizens.
Keel Haulers Canoe Club
Cleveland
Paddling in OH, PA, WV, and wherever there's water!
Outdoor Adventure Club
Dayton
A Dayton, Ohio based club whose primary focus is whitewater kayaking.
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TX
Houston Canoe Club
Houston
The Houston Canoe Club's members are interested in all types of paddlesport from canoeing to kayaking, quietwater, whitewater, touring and racing.
WI
Hoofers Outing Club
Madison
The Hoofer Outing Club includes whitewater and sea kayaking besides canoeing and several other outdoor activities.
Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers
Neenah
The goal of the NEW Paddlers is to encourage and advance paddlesport education and safety in the communities that we serve.
Sierra Club/John Muir Chapter
Madison
Wisconsin Sierra Club River Touring Section, for people interested in canoeing and kayaking of all types.
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