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• Monthly Club Meeting

  • Start
    16 May 2016
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  • End
    16 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    109 sessions
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club

  
  

  General Meetings for the Philadelphia Canoe Club are held at the clubhouse, Colony Castle, 4900 Ridge Avenue, every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 P/M. Meetings are preceded at 6:30 p.m.by refreshments and snacks, on a "potluck" basis--bring something to share. The December meeting is the Annual Holiday Party (BYO beverage and a snack contribution). Meetings are open to the public - come on out, introduce yourself, meet our members, find out what's going on, learn about training courses, trips, and a lot more. We look forward to meeting you soon. 
  

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• Introduction to Flat and Moving Water Kayaking (2 Day Class)

  • Start
    15 Jun 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Jun 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
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    0

  

  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 9:00 a.m. on June 15.

  Sat, June 15: Intro to Recreational Kayaking (ACA Level 1)  (Flat water kayaking basics, safety, etc.) The course will cover equipment, skill building and safety on flat and gentle moving water

  Sun, June 16: Essentials of River Kayaking (ACA Level 2). Covers strokes and techniques needed for maneuvering and controlling  your boat in moving water such as parts of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers and the NJ Pine Barrens, as well as more advanced rescue techniques,...

  The first day will consist of a short classroom session and an introduction to flat water paddling. The second day you will be introduced to moving water river skills. You can register for one or two days but you must attend the first day in order to attend the second date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - June (1 Day Class)

  • When
    22 Jun 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on June 22.

  This one day course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons include basic strokes, maneuvers, assisted and self-rescue, river reading and safety. The course is intended to teach students the essentials of whitewater kayaking. Successful completion of this course will allow students to participate in Philadelphia Canoe Club’s (PCC) Wednesday Night Flat Rock Trips on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - June (1 Day)

  • When
    29 Jun 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    1

  We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on June 29.

  This course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons will include basic strokes, safety and rescue on flat and moving water. Training will be conducted on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date. 
  

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

  
  

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• PCC Open House

  • When
    30 Jun 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club

  
  

  THE PHILADELPHIA CANOE CLUB OPEN HOUSE
  

  The Philadelphia Canoe Club opens its doors to the public for a day of free demonstrations, canoe and kayak rides, used equipment sales, music, food and entertainment. Come and learn about one of the fastest growing sports in the country - paddling!

  When: Saturday June 30th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Where: 4900 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19127

  The Philadelphia Canoe Club's Open House  is free and open to the public. It offers Live Music, Boat Rides, Demos, Equipment Sales, Used Canoe and Kayak sales, Food and a chance to meet other people with an interest in paddling and water sports. 

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  Whether you dream of spending the summer running raging whitewater or on quiet paddles through the woods or wetlands, the annual PCC Open House is an opportunity to learn about events and training, and try out different types of boats. Among the day's highlights:

  • Used Canoe / Kayak and Equipment Sale - great gear at great prices

  • Canoe and Kayak Rides - free and fun for adults AND kids

  • Food - affordable and delicious

  • Music - live music by "Those Guys"

  • Meet the members - find a paddle partner

  • Paddling Demonstrations - entertaining and informative

  • Vendors -  united by blue, USCG Auxiliar, and many others

  • Antique Canoe Display - see 1908 thirty-eight foot War Canoe

  • Membership and Paddling Instruction - membership information and class registration

  To set up a table at this year's open house please CONTACT US

  Volunteers are needed for setup, food prep, grilling, donating baked goods, boat rides, rolling, play boating demos, ticket sales, clean up, etc...

  If you would like to volunteer SIGN UP HERE

  
  

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• Advanced Whitewater Kayaking - Yough

  • When
    06 Jul 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    4

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  This course is designed for the proficient intermediate kayak student. The Youghiogheny (Yough) is rated as a class 3-4 river. A reliable roll is preferred. You will learn creaking moves such as boofs, grines, and using your hands with rocks while learning techniques for running larger drops and navigating and surfing holes.

  
  

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• Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - July (2 Day Class)

  • Start
    13 Jul 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    14 Jul 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on July 13.

  This two-day course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons include basic strokes, maneuvers, assisted and self-rescue, river reading and safety. The course is intended to teach students the essentials of whitewater kayaking. Successful completion of this course will allow students to participate in Philadelphia Canoe Club’s (PCC) Wednesday Night Flat Rock Trips on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Stand Up Paddle Boarding Introduction - July 2019

  • When
    19 Jul 2019
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  This course is designed for the beginner. You will learn balance, strokes and safety on flatwater.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below).

   HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet, no sandals or bare feet. Bring change of clothes and towel, water to drink. 

   COST: Adults: $40 --  Minors $20 (12-18 years old)

  To Register, click the register button to the left or print the following files and mail them to the address indicated on the form:

  SUP 2016 App.pdf         

  aca_waiver__adult_p_0.pdf
  

  aca_waiver__minor_p_0.pdf
  

  If you have any questions please contact the training director at: training@philacanoe.org and Looie Voorhees at LOOIELOOIE1@YAHOO.COM

  
  

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• Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - July (1 Day)

  • When
    20 Jul 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    1

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  We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on July 20.

  This course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons will include basic strokes, safety and rescue on flat and moving water. Training will be conducted on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date. 
  

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

  
  

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• Basic Knot Tying Class

  • When
    27 Jul 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  This is a basic knot tying class. The course will cover tying the bowline, square knot, clove hitch, trucker’s hitch and several more if time allows. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 9 a.m. on July 27. Rope will be supplied.

  
  

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• Introduction to Flat and Moving Water Kayaking - July (2 Day Class)

  • Start
    27 Jul 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    28 Jul 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 9:00 a.m. on July 27.

  Sat, July 27: Intro to Recreational Kayaking (ACA Level 1)  (Flat water kayaking basics, safety, etc.) The course will cover equipment, skill building and safety on flat and gentle moving water

  Sun, July 28: Essentials of River Kayaking (ACA Level 2). Covers strokes and techniques needed for maneuvering and controlling  your boat in moving water such as parts of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers and the NJ Pine Barrens, as well as more advanced rescue techniques,...

  The first day will consist of a short classroom session and an introduction to flat water paddling. The second day you will be introduced to moving water river skills. You can register for one or two days but you must attend the first day in order to attend the second date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Intermediate White Water Kayak Lehigh River (2 Day)

  • Start
    27 Jul 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    28 Jul 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Lehigh River
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This course is designed for the experienced novice who wishes to improve their skills on more challenging water. Typically this class is held on the Nescopeck, Brodhead, or Lehigh rivers, all of which are class II/III. Please bring lunch, snacks and water.

  Novice training or an introduction to whitewater class are a pre-requisite for this class. 

  
  

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• Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - August (1 Day Class)

  • When
    03 Aug 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on August 3.

  This one day course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons include basic strokes, maneuvers, assisted and self-rescue, river reading and safety. The course is intended to teach students the essentials of whitewater kayaking. Successful completion of this course will allow students to participate in Philadelphia Canoe Club’s (PCC) Wednesday Night Flat Rock Trips on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Stand Up Paddle Boarding Introduction - August 2019

  • When
    10 Aug 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  This course is designed for the beginner. You will learn balance, strokes and safety on flatwater.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below).

   HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet, no sandals or bare feet. Bring change of clothes and towel, water to drink. 

   COST: Adults: $40 --  Minors $20 (12-18 years old)

  To Register, click the register button to the left or print the following files and mail them to the address indicated on the form:

  SUP 2016 App.pdf         

  aca_waiver__adult_p_0.pdf
  

  aca_waiver__minor_p_0.pdf
  

  If you have any questions please contact the training director at: training@philacanoe.org and Looie Voorhees at LOOIELOOIE1@YAHOO.COM

  
  

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• Whitewater Kayak Lehigh River - River Play

  • When
    17 Aug 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Lehigh River
  • Spaces left
    16

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  This course is designed for the experience novice who wishes to improve their playing skills on the river. Typically this class is held on the Lehigh River (Class II/III) and covers river play skills such as surfing, catching eddies, looking for fun features, and enjoying the river on a summer day.

  Students must have taken novice training or an introductory white water kayak class.  Students must be willing to swim or know how to roll.

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• Introduction to Flat and Moving Water Kayaking (2 Day Class)

  • Start
    17 Aug 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This class is designed for the beginner. We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 9:00 a.m. on August 17.

  Sat, August 17: Intro to Recreational Kayaking (ACA Level 1)  (Flat water kayaking basics, safety, etc.) The course will cover equipment, skill building and safety on flat and gentle moving water

  Sun, August 18: Essentials of River Kayaking (ACA Level 2). Covers strokes and techniques needed for maneuvering and controlling  your boat in moving water such as parts of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers and the NJ Pine Barrens, as well as more advanced rescue techniques,...

  The first day will consist of a short classroom session and an introduction to flat water paddling. The second day you will be introduced to moving water river skills. You can register for one or two days but you must attend the first day in order to attend the second date.

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

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• Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - August (1 Day)

  • When
    24 Aug 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  We will meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 8:30 a.m. on August 24.

  This course is designed for students with little or no formal kayak training. Lessons will include basic strokes, safety and rescue on flat and moving water. Training will be conducted on the Schuylkill River. Reservations and payment must be received 5 days in advance of the course date. 
  

  CLASS LOCATION: Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (directions below)

  HOW TO DRESS: Be prepared to be wet all day. Clothing suggestion: Quick Drying Shorts and Shirt, Swimsuit, windbreaker or rainjacket, closed water shoes or sneakers (no sandals or barefeet). 

  THINGS TO BRING: Lunch. We will eat at the clubhouse. Our kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Change of clothes, towel, noseplugs (may make you more comfortable), strap to secure glasses, sunblock, snacks and drinking water in unbreakable bottle. You may use the shower at the conclusion of the day.

  
  

  
  

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• Membership Application Fee

  • When
    01 Jan 2050

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  Membership Application Fee

  Please pay this fee after you have completed the application form and have obtained the required signatures.

  If you need a membership application form please contact our membership chair Tom Barret

  
  

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