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Tom's TopKayaker Shop Purchases Support TopKayaker.Net   Kayak Clubs & Water Quality Voluteer Organizations Don't be surprised or offended if established kayak clubs don't allow sit-on-tops. See our article: Finding, Starting, & Enjoying A Sit-on-top Friendly Kayak Club, Off-Season & On CLUBS WE KNOW TO BE "SIT-ON-TOP FRIENDLY" ARE IN BLUE: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Kayak Clubs & Water Quality Organizations Listed Alphabetically By State: 00A - C 000 D - F 000 G - M 000 N - Z 000WORLD INDEX Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. New Hampshire Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs   Ledyard Canoe Club (603) 643-6709 Merrimack Valley Paddlers PO Box 334, Merrimack, NH 03054 (603) 432-6870 Monadnack Sea Kayak Club 1005 School St., Dunbarton, NH 03045 Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. New Jersey Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Raritan Riverkeeper NY/NJ Baykeeper Keasbey, New Jersey Phone: 732-442-6313 New York/New Jersey Baykeeper Highlands, New Jersey Phone: 732-291-0176 Hackensack Riverkeeper Hackensack, New Jersey Phone: 201-968-0808 Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey Chapter We offer sea kayak instruction from level 1 through 4, and whitewater kayak instruction from class 1 through 3 Our low-cost instruction workshops are offered in New York, New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area. Canoe & Kayak FAQ Page / Chapter Paddling Calendar Yahoo! South Jersey Canoe and Kayak Club http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sjcanoeandkayak ANorAK 618 Burke Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 Seabright Paddle Association c/o Debbie Reeves, 200 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highland, NJ 07716 South Jersey Sea Kayaker's Assoc. 123 Heathercroft, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Assoc. (JSSKA) www.jsska.org   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. New Mexico Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs   Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico PO Box 3835, Albuquerque, NM 87112   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. New York Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Upper St- Lawrence Riverkeeper Save the River! New York Phone: 315-686-2010 Peconic Baykeeper Riverhead, New York Phone: 631-727-7346 Lake George Waterkeeper Fund for Lake George Bolton Landing, New York Phone: 518-644-KEEP (5337) Hudson Riverkeeper Garrison, New York Phone: 845-424-4149 Erie Canalkeeper Brockport, New York Phone: 585-637-4068     Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club By joining our organization, you will be contributing to our program dedicated to environmental restoration through recreation and education. Hudson River Paddlers Guild The mission of the guild is to promote and support the practice of recreational watersports, in particular kayaking; to encourage training, technique, competition, and safety programs for the community of paddlers who seek ways to improve their skills and knowledge; to provide a forum for human-powered boaters, not-for-profit organizations and commercial entities that share the Hudson River to promote safety and communication for all; to improve and protect safe public access to rivers and to promote care for the aquatic environment of all rivers, in particular the Hudson River, for recreation and enjoyment. Kayak Fishing Association of New York ("KFA-NY") is a group of kayak anglers looking to promote kayak fishing in a safe and fun environment. We primarily target striped bass and blue fish in the north and south shores of Long Island. When feasible we have on-the-water meetings during which various techniques are discussed; then we launch and fish an area together with a local member serving as a Trip Captain. For the six months starting November, we meet indoors. KFA-NY is accepting applications for membership. Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey Chapter We offer sea kayak instruction from level 1 through 4, and whitewater kayak instruction from class 1 through 3 Our low-cost instruction workshops are offered in New York, New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area. Canoe & Kayak FAQ Page / Chapter Paddling Calendar North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak NACK, Inc. 37 Jeremy Circle, Nesconset, NY 11767 or call us at 631-580-0719 American Canoe Association Paddle America Club. Founded in 2005 by certified kayak instructors with a strong focus on safety and training. We are based on Long Island, NY and serve paddlers of diverse ages, skills and interests in the North Atlantic Region of the US with training, adventure and fellowship. Bayside Kayak Club Touring the Long Island Sound and South Bay year-round. Weekend trips to Upstate lakes. For more info contact Rick zappaseat38@netzero.com The Central New York Kayak Club http://www.cnykayakclub.com We are a group of recreational flat water paddlers who enjoy kayaking on local waters, fresh air and good camaraderie. When waters are open, we take weekly trips, usually on Sunday afternoons, to areas like Lake Ontario, Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes, the Seneca River and Fish Creek. All levels of paddlers participate. Membership in the Central New York Kayak Club is free, for now. Being a member means you will receive regular email messages with the weekly trips, directions, upcoming activities, etc. info@cnykayakclub.com Adirondack Mountain Club Genesee Valley Chapter, 47 Thorpe Crescent, Rochester, NY 14616 Adirondack Mountain Club RR 3 Box 3055, Lake George, NY 12845-9522 Finger Lakes-Ontario Watershed Paddlers' Club 43 Whelehan Drive, Rochester, NY 14616 www.flowpaddlers.org FLOW Paddlers Club 4300 Canandaigua Road, Walworth, NY 14568 Huntington Kayak Klub 51 Central Parkway, Huntington, NY 11743-4308 Ka-Na-Wa-Ke Canoe Club Peter Falanga, 2171 County Route 45, Fulton, New York 13069 http://www.tier.net/kanawake Metropolitan Assoc. of Sea Kayakers 195 Prince St. Basement, New York, NY 10012 Metropolitan Canoe and Kayak Club P.O. Box 021868, Brooklyn, NY 11202-0040 Sebago Canoe Club Paerdegat Basin, Foot of Ave. N., Brooklyn, NY 11236 Touring Kayak Club 205 Beach St., City Island, Bronx, NY 10464 The Yonkers Paddle and Rowing Club in Yonkers New York welcomes sit on top kayakers-We have a boat house on the Hudson river a few miles north of NYC. http://www.yprc.org\   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. North Carolina Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Upper Neuse Riverkeeper Neuse River Foundation Raleigh, North Carolina Phone: 919-856-1180 Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Pamlico-Tar River Foundation Washington, North Carolina Phone: 252-946-7211 New Riverkeeper New River Foundation, Inc- Jacksonville, North Carolina Phone: 910-937-0877 Lower Neuse Riverkeeper Neuse River Foundation New Bern, North Carolina Phone: 252-637-1970 French Broad Riverkeeper Asheville, North Carolina Phone: 828-252-8474 Cape Fear Coastkeeper North Carolina Coastal Federation-Field Office Wilmington, North Carolina Phone: 910-790-3275 Cape Fear Riverkeeper Cape Fear Riverwatch Wilmington, North Carolina Phone: 910-762-5606 Catawba Riverkeeper Catawba River Foundation, Inc Charlotte, North Carolina Phone: 704-373-1916 Cape Hatteras Coastkeeper Manteo, North Carolina Phone: 252-473-1607 Cape Lookout Coastkeeper North Carolina Coastal Federation Newport, North Carolina Phone: 252-393-8185 High Rock Lake Canoe Kayak Club High Rock Lake, NC Cape Fear Paddlers Association Wilmington NC Formed to promote kayaking and canoeing in the waters within the Cape Fear Region. The intent is to help our members and guests enjoy, protect, and improve these areas through our involvement. www.capefearpaddlers.org The Dan River Sit on Top Club SOT kayaking club 336-593-BOAT(2628) 866-DRC-BOAT Contact: David Hoskins info@danrivercompany.com http://www.danrivercompany.com Crystal Coast Canoe and Kayak Club Gladly accepts sit on tops and canoes. Located in eastern North Carolina along the coast. http://www.ccckc.org/default.htm Carolina Canoe Club PO Box 12932, Raleigh, NC 27605 The SeaYakers - NO SIT-ON-TOPS ALLOWED Charlotte, NC The Mudflat Rangers Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary A paddling group for all seakayakers in the area! Nantahala Racing Club PO Box 134, Almond NC 28702 Phone: 828-488-2176, ext. 108, Fax: 828-488-0301, E-Mail: rhino@main.nc.us http://www.NRCRhinos.com   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Ohio Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Clinton Streamkeeper Sabina, Ohio Phone: 937-584-2843 Trumbull Canoe Trails is the area's kayak/canoe club for the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio -- Sharon/New Castle, Pa. area. Great club for paddlers of all ages and skill levels with trips throughout Ohio and PA. Our activities include: River running, picnics, camping & parties. For membership, write-- Trumbull Canoe Trails P.O. Box 1682 Warren, Ohio 44482 Or check our website www.trumbullcanoetrails.org for details. Southern Ohio Paddlers Club Just a way to meet other kayakers We have a Yahoo Group (same name) and a "real" website at: http://www.SouthOhioPaddlers.org Most of us live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. We have about 45-50 members as of Summer 2006 Greater Cincinnati Paddlers Cincypaddlers Cincinnati, OH Keel Haulers Canoe Club We have a large contingent of Sea Kayakers including sit-on-tops. Contact John Kobak: keelhauler@yahoo.com Website: http://www.keelhauler.org  Bradstreet Sea Kayakers 318 Breezewood, Bay Village, OH, 44140 (440) 617-9879 Columbus Outdoor Pursuits PO Box 14384, Columbus, OH 43214 (614) 447-1006 Dayton Canoe Club 1020 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH 45405 (937) 222-9392    Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Oklahoma Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Grand Riverkeeper LEAD Agency, Inc. Vinita, Oklahoma Phone: 918-256-5269 Flatwater Paddlers Oklahoma Our group has a very active membership base of 86 paddlers spread over three states and membership is open to anyone who agrees to occasionally leave the sofa behind and paddle on the lovely waterways our planet has to offer.   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Oregon Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Willamette Riverkeeper Portland, Oregon Phone: 503-223-6418 Tualatin Riverkeepers Sherwood, Oregon Phone: 503-590-5813 Cascade Canoe Club c/o Horst Lueck, 260 E 2nd Ave #6 Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 687-5796 Lower Columbia Canoe Club Portland, OR Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club PO Box 692, Portland, OR 97207 Oregon Ocean Paddling Society (OOPS) P.O. Box 69641, Portland, OR 97201 Southern Oregon Paddlers P.O. Box 2111, Bandon, OR 97411 BUNSAW 112 West 18th Place, Eugene, OR 97402 Portland Sea Kayakers based in Portland with members all over the Pacific Northwest Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club PO Box 1062, Corvallis, OR 97339   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Pennsylvania Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Yough Riverkeeper Mountain Watershed Association Melcroft, Pennsylvania Phone: 724-455-4200 3 Rivers Riverkeeper Friends of the Riverfront Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: 412-488-0212 Upper Susquehanna Riverkeeper Tioga Watershed Reclamation Project, Inc- Mansfield, Pennsylvania Phone: 570-662-3624 Monongahela Riverkeeper Monongahela River Society Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Phone: 724-627-6166 Delaware Riverkeeper Delaware Riverkeeper Network Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania Phone: 215-369-1188 Allegheny Riverkeeper American Littoral Society, 48 Center Avenue, West View Lakeside Kayak Club of Eastern Montgomery County and Bucks County, PA We welcome new members for camaraderie, to share kayaking experience, ask questions, get answers and in general just have a good time enjoying the sport with others. Three Rivers Paddling Club Pittsburgh, PA Three Rivers Rowing http://www.threeriversrowing.org/ We have been traditionaly sit on top for the past 10 years but have only recently developed our programs. We now offer tours, youth programs and lessons on Sit-on-top kayaks (ocean kayaks) Ben Ledewitz, Paddling Programs Director 412 231 8772 Pittsburgh Council AYH 6300 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 AnorAK 5926 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19128   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Rhode Island Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Narragansett Baykeeper Save the Bay Providence, Rhode Island Phone: 401-272-3540 RICKA Rhode Island Canoe/Kayak Association http://www.ricka.org/ We are a friendly group of paddlers- a nonprofit club. A sit on top of 15' or longer is welcome on our sea kayak trips. What is more important is attention to our trip levels before joining the paddle. Also, all kayakers should know and have practiced rescues recently. These two items are most important. Absolute beginners should be encouraged to attend classes at local kayak shops before joining us on RICKA paddles. All participatants are responsible for there own safety. RICKA trip leaders only coordinate trips. We sometimes have practice sessions as well.   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. South Carolina Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Waccamaw Riverkeeper Conway, South Carolina Phone: 843-349-4007 Pee Dee Paddlers 402 N. Main Street, Mullins, SC 29574 peedeepaddlers@yahoo.com The Berkeley County Blueways We have 23 self-guided trails with over 175 miles of paddling on our lakes, rivers, and creeks. Links to paddle maps. Low Country Paddlers We are a diverse group of paddlers of all ages and skill levels from novice to expert. We get together once a month (year round) as a club and paddle one of the many scenic rivers, creeks, lakes and swamps in and around the lowcountry area. We also do what is called a "Show-N-Go" in which, on any given day, a club member will set up a trip for a group of anyone who is interested in joining in on the paddle for the day and will just show up and go. As a club (in whole), we are a caring entity, in that we share our values and concerns regarding nature and the environment around us. In all, we have fun and enjoy what we do! So come and join us on a paddle and see for yourself what we are all about. SandLapper Sea Yackers 525 Longbranch Road, Gilbert, SC 29054 NO SIT-ON-TOPS Palmetto Paddlers Inc. PO Box 984, Columbia, SC 29202-0984 http://www.palmettopaddlers.org/   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Tennessee Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Tennessee Riverkeeper Broadened Horizons Riverkeeper Project Sale Creek, Tennessee Phone: 423-332-0748 Paddle Adventures *Plus NASHVILLE KAYAKER GROUP - open to kayakers and canoeists East Tennessee Whitewater Club PO Box 5774, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Tennessee Valley Canoe Club PO Box 11125, Chattanooga, TN 37401   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Texas Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Galveston Baykeeper Galveston Bay Conservation and Preservation Association Seabrook, Texas Phone: 281-326-3343 North shore Paddlers a very casual group of paddlers here in the North Austin for paddling enthusiasts of all walks, with any non-motorized boat that floats and needs to be paddled (we don't discriminate against Hobie's!) - we have monthly outings and anyone can come - no dues. P.A.C.K (Paddling Anglers in Canoes and Kayaks) PACK's objectives are to: promote camaraderie and fun; support safe legal fishing from a kayak or canoe, and advocate environmentally sound use of marine resources. club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Houston Area Red Cross at Kirby and SW Freeway. www.packtx.org Alamo City Riverman P.O. Box 171194 San Antonio, Texas 78217 contact Houston Canoe Club P.O. Box 925516, Houston, TX 77292-5516 http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org Texas Sea Touring Kayak Club P.O. Box 27281, Houston, TX 77227   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Utah Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Great Salt Lakekeeper Great Salt Lake Audubon Salt Lake City, Utah Phone: 801-485-2550 Colorado Riverkeeper Living Rivers Moab, Utah Phone: 435-259-1063 Utah Whitewater Club PO Box 520183, Salt Lake City, UT 84152-0183   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Vermont Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Lake Champlain Lakekeeper Conservation Law Foundation Montpelier, Vermont Phone: 802-223-5992 Vermont Paddlers Club 11 Discovery Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Champlain Kayak Club 89 Caroline St., Burlington, VT 05401   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Virginia Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper Eastville, Virginia Phone: 757-678-6182 James Riverkeeper James River Association Mechanicsville, Virginia Phone: 804-733-6820 Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Sedley, Virginia Phone: 757.562.5173 Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association 1230 Lake Point Drive. Chesapeake, VA 23320 2008 President - Chad Hoover (757) 348-2232 knotrightfishing@yahoo.com Additional info at www.tkaa.org Association of North Atlantic Kayakers 34 East Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669 Blue Ridge Voyageurs Reston, VA Coastal Canoeists 505 Winterberry Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (540) 371-3631 Richmond Whitewater Club Smith River Valley Canoe Club 15 Cleveland Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Washington Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Puget Soundkeeper Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Seattle, Washington Phone: 206-297-7002 North Sound Baykeeper Bellingham, Washington Phone: 360-733-8307 Columbia Riverkeeper Bingen, Washington Phone: 509-493-2808 Commencement Baykeeper Citizens for a Healthy Bay Tacoma, Washington Phone: 253-383-2429   League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Paddle Trails Canoe Club Seattle Canoe & Kayak Club 5900 W Green Lake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club Washington Recreational River Runners 330 SW 43rd Street, Renton, WA 98055 Baidarka Historical Society P.O. Box 5454, Bellingham, WA 98227 Eddyline Paddling Club 630 Ershig Rd., Bow, WA 98232 Eddyline Paddling Club 3037 46th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116-3312 Lesbian and Gay Sea Kayakers 1122 E. Pike #896, Seattle, WA 98122-3934 Mountaineers 300 3rd Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 North Sound Sea Kayaking Association (NSSKA) P.O. Box 1523, Everett, WA 98206 Olympic Kayak Club 22293 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Port Orchard Paddle Club 2398 Jefferson Ave. SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Puget Sound Paddle Club P.O. Box 111892, Tacoma, WA 98411-1892 Seattle Sea Kayaking Club 13906 123rd Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034-2247 Washington Kayak Club PO Box 24264, Seattle, WA 98124 Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts (WAKE) P.O. Box 1952, Bellingham, WA 98227 Yakima Kayak Club P.O. Box 11147, Yakima, WA 98909   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. West Virginia Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs West Virginia Headwaters Waterkeeper West Virginia Phone: 304-924-5802 Mason-Dixon Canoe Cruisers 19319 Betty's Ave, Boonsboro, MD 21713 West Virginia Wildwater Association PO Box 8413, Charleston, WV 25303   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Wisconsin Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs Milwaukee Riverkeeper Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers Milwaukee, Wisconsin Phone: 414-771-8368 Lake Superior Waterkeeper Ashland, Wisconsin Phone: 866-296-LAKE (5253) The Prairie State Canoeists Don't let the name fool you, it's about 50/50 canoe/yak's. Maybe more yak's. They are over 400 members strong and registered non-profit group committed to safe and enjoyable paddling. Serving Northeastern Illinois, NW ndiana and Wisconsin, trips can be found yeararound, weekend, midweek and even evenings during a full moon! Yearly membership $15 for the whole family. Classes minimal $. Trips free!!!Just call or email and show up at put in. Check out the web site. Pure Water Paddlers Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, WI http://www.purewaterpaddlers.com Badger State Boating Society Madison, WI Green Bay Paddlers United 3415 Commerce Court, Appleton, WI 54911 Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corp. Wausau, WI Mad City Paddlers 1710 Yahara Place, Madison, WI 53703 Peninsula Paddlers 822 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 email: rcross@sturbay.k12.wi.us RASKA 4805 S. Lakeshore Drive, Racine, WI 53403-4127    Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info. Wyoming Water Quality Organizations Kayak Clubs   Jackson Hole Kayak Club PO Box 9201, Jackson, WY 83002   Don't see you club here or need to update information? Email us with info.