paddling club.

[Skillkilla]

hey everybody !
Thinking of putting together a new paddling club, any ideas? this season i wanna make sure theres always a trip to go on. mountain buzz was kinda hit and miss last season- too much txtn and a lot of cancelations. i figure if you go thru the trouble to join a club than you'll probably be the first person loading up the gear when its time to roll. im open to suggestions and recommendations. lets make 2012 a great season. Steve

[Smurfwarrior]

Are you talking about a legit sanctioned/legal club?

[Skillkilla]

yep. gotta be official ! honestly, wasnt aware of any other way to do it. is there even such a thing as a illegal kayaking club ??

[Skillkilla]

oh and im not being sarcastic. im clueless.

[Smurfwarrior]

I'm the president of the Utah Whitewater Club. To create a club, as a non-profit 501 3C, you've got to incorporate and create bylaws and all that. Its not the easiest thing to do, but if you have enough specific interest in a club, and you have the time and energy to put forward the effort, it does have its advantages. If you're just looking to have a group of people who paddle together frequently, just create a facebook group and use that to organize. A paddling club, affiliated with the American Canoe Assoc as a 'Paddle America Club' gives you the ability to host events and get insurance through the ACA which is almost always requested by government entities when you apply for a permit for such an event. Do your buddies like the idea of dues? Creating a club requires that you feed the beast and charging dues and other fees is needed to stay afloat.

I'd suggest you look hard for a club in your area that is already established and try to fix that one. Its what I did and its working out good. If there isn't a club in your area, and you can muster a big group of people wanting to be actively involved (and about 7 who would fill slots in the club leadership) then go for it.

[WindInTheWillows]

I assume you're seeking kayakers here....?

[KSC]

Will people in playboats be allowed in your club?

[mcfarlandandrew]

I share not to make fun but because I could easily star in this vid....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Dkl...ayer_embedded#

[FatmanZ]

What about the Denver whitewater club, err COLORADO WHITEWATER out of Denver?

Colorado Whitewater - Home

[Skillkilla]

4 messages , lets see. 1. yes kayakers acourse and whitewater canoes. 2. ksc dont get me wrong, nothin against playboaters ur always welcome. 3. river reading at its worst. im screamin paddle ! the whole time im watchin it. freakin hilarious. 4.colorado whitewater is a great organization, dont know any members of it though?? r u ? do alotta trips ?