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About CCA

The Canoe Cruisers Association of Greater Washington, DC, founded in 1956, has over 200 members from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We are a kayak and canoe club whose main purpose is to unite persons interested in paddling the Potomac River Basin and adjacent watersheds.

The CCA promotes:

• Kayaking and Canoeing Skills and Safety Instruction
• River and Lakes Conservation
• Canoe and Kayak Competitive Racing

Through a core of dedicated volunteers we do the following:

• Promote water safety and improvement of paddling skills through formal instruction
• Wide range of paddling classes for beginner and novice paddlers
• Clinics to help experienced paddlers advance their skills
• River safety and rescue classes for the paddling community
• Conservation, river access, river cleanup, and forest conservation programs
• Promote paddling as a competitive sport through the sponsorship of races, competitive events, and training
• Support of the U.S. Olympic Whitewater Team
• Promote activities that help disadvantaged children experience the joys of paddling
• Picnics, swap meets and socials
• Bimonthly newsletter, the 'Cruiser' and the annual handbook, the 'Roster'
• Comprehensive web site with many resources
• Discounts at participating retailers

Take a look around and see all the kayaking and canoe stuff we have to offer. Whether you are new to the sport or have been paddling for years, we think our club can offer you something that you will want to join us.

SYOTR (See You on The River),
CCA Chairman

Getting to know the CCA

Meetings
Please come to one of our meetings, they cover a wide variety of paddling related topics. It's a good place to meet other paddlers.

Trips
Join a trip coordinated by one of our members. Most paddling trips are within 200 miles of Washington, DC. Most other activities are scheduled in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Additional Points of Contact
See the Calendar, Trip Schedule, Bulletin Board, Meetings pages for upcoming meetings, trips and other activities. Contact our officers and committee chairs on the Contacts page.

Joining the CCA

If after looking around our web site, you think Canoe Cruisers is for you, become a member by completing and sending in the membership form. Annual dues are $25.00 per year with the newsletter delivered to your home or $15.00 with the on-line newsletter. We are a non-profit group fully qualified to accept tax-deductible contributions. Soon after you join, you will receive your first bimonthly newsletter, the "Cruiser" and our club handbook, the "Roster".

New Membership Discount

If you are a new member, and purchased a new boat from a participating retailer within the past 12 months, you can save $10 on your CCA membership. Just enclose a copy of your dated sales receipt along with your membership form and check. It's as simple as that!

Volunteering for the CCA

Volunteer to help with a club project you are interested in. It's a great way to make new friends.