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Carolina Canoe Club |
On March 16, 1969, 15 people gathered at Bob Benner’s house in Jamestown. Bob recalls, “For the purpose of getting people together who like to paddle.” During that meeting the Carolina Canoe Club (CCC) was born, with Bob as president, Sheila Masseey as secretary-treasurer and Tony Comer as cruise chairman. Some of the CCC’s first trips were on the Fisher, Mayo, Dan, and New Rivers.
The CCC has grown dramatically over the past 35+ years. We currently have more than 700 individuals and families as members. While the majority live in North Carolina, a sizable number are from contiguous states. Many others have retained their memberships despite having moved to far away states (and even foreign countries), presumably to keep up with the sport in the Tarheel state. The map of the "lower 48" at the bottom of this page will give you an idea of where almost all of our members live. There are a couple from as far away as England and Australia.
Many paddling retailers and outfitters offer discounts to CCC members. Details can be found in "Discount Details for CCC members" in the "Members Only" section of the CCC web site.
We are alway looking for new club members and paddling partners. Fill out a membership form today! Membership dues are paid annually with the year beginning the month you join. They are the same for an individual or family. ("Family" is all persons residing in the same household.) Dues are $15 for no mailing (online only access to The Paddler) or $20 for First Class mailing.
River trips are the life-blood of the Carolina Canoe Club. They are scheduled for practically every weekend, year-round and run whether there is rain, snow or sunshine. (However, they do not run if there is a lack of water!) The Club also organizes extended weekend trips at Easter and Labor Day, as well as a 10-day paddling/camping experience, "Week of Rivers," at 4th of July. Most trips are for Novice and Intermediate skill levels. The schedule of river trips is published in the Cruise Schedule section of The Paddler, the Club newsletter. Participation in a river trip is strictly voluntary and at the paddlers own risk. Before committing to any trip, each CCC member should assess his/her own skills in terms of the difficulty of the river and conditions at that time.
The Club has significantly increased its role in education. Instruction is offered for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.There also are weekly rolling sessions. The CCC also conducts rescue and safety classes including Basic Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue. In addition, the Club offers ACA Instructor and Swiftwater Rescue Instructor classes on an "as needed" basis.
The CCC has become increasingly active in the area of river conservation and in promoting the development of whitewater facilities. If we don't, who will?
Club news, the cruise schedule and trip reports are communicated through the bi-monthly newsletter, The Paddler (click here to view a sample issue.) Other communication vehicles include the CCC web site and the CCC E-Mail List. Club meetings are held quarterly. (Three of these are held in conjunctions with the Easter, "Week of Rivers", and Labor Day weekend paddling trips).
The CCC strives to carry out the objectives set forth by its founders, including the teaching and upholding of the highest standards of river safety, skill, and courtesy. While the primary interest of individual members has become increasingly diverse, the Club attempts to meet the needs of all its members and provide an organization by which we can all best fulfill our common interest - love of paddling.
Membership applications and renewals should be mailed to:
| Carolina Canoe Club Inc. c/o Chris Grindstaff P.O. Box 80293 Raleigh, NC 27623
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For all other correspondence via snail mail, write to:
| Carolina Canoe Club Inc. P.O. Box 12932 Raleigh, NC 27605
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Do not send packets of promotional materials to the Carolina Canoe Club by U.S. mail. Printed materials will not be distributed and it will be a waste of your money. Please send any information to be distributed to club members to the CCC president in a plain text e-mail (attachements can not be forwarded).
For e-mail correspondence see the Officers page.
You can view the Club by-laws at bylaws.pdf.
