River Safety & Rescue (L3 RSR) Class
All, This year we have been able to get over 30 members into River Safety and Rescue (RSR) courses, a Cold Water specific RSR, and a Swiftwater Rescue course. I am really happy to start seeing a steady flow of …
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Western NC Conservancy May Acquire Oconaluftee Dam
Mainspring Conservation Trust is considering leading the effort to acquire and remove the Ela Dam on the Oconaluftee River, according to a report in the Smoky Mountain News. The hydroelectric dam suffered an inadvertent sediment spill Oct. 3, 2021, that …
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CKC Jordan Lake Clean-Up Opportunity
The Carolina Kayak Club will be hosting a trash clean up at Jordan Lake on September 24th. They will be leaving from the Robeson Creek Ramp and paddling approximately 1.5 miles to the clean-up site and would be happy to …
Safety Class Reminder
Fellow Members, Just another friendly reminder about a few upcoming Safety and Rescue classes; August 6th: ACA Level 3 River Safety and Rescue, Registration Open August 20-21st: ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue, Registration Open October 22-23: Cold Water Safety Class, …
NC Seeking Input on Deep River State Trail
The State of North Carolina is seeking input on the Deep River State Trail Master Planning Process. The Deep River flows from Guilford County to its confluence with the Haw River. Learn more and give feedback at: https://trails.nc.gov/blog/2022/06/10/deep-river-state-trail-planning-process
Reminder: Upcoming Safety Classes
UPCOMING SAFETY AND RESCUE CLASSES; Another reminder to get online and sign up for a class this year. May 22nd, Sunday: L3 River Safety and Rescue Part 1 of 3 (Wading and Swimming) (Registration open) June 4th, Saturday: L3 River …
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Safety and Rescue/Swiftwater Rescue Courses
Awesome members of the Carolina Canoe Club, Just a reminder that we currently have multiple Safety and Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue courses on the calendar. If you have not taken a course since the dinosaurs roamed or have not had …
L4 SWR ICW(Instructor Certification)
I have set up an ACA L4 SWR ICW for a few of our current L3 instructors to gain their upgrade and expand our club’s safety and rescue instruction capabilities. The class is on April 23rd to 26th for the …
Update – 2022 Budget – President Message
The 2022 budget has been approved by the members. Thanks to all who voted! ******************* Here it is — your chance to vote on the 2022 budget. Voting page link Thank you to everyone who shared thoughts, comments or concerns. …