THE RIDEAU CANOE CLUB
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The Rideau Canoe Club is a non-profit organization serving the community as a sprint canoe kayak club. We are proud to wear the PURPLE AND WHITE when competing at local, divisional, provincial, national and international regattas. Our club is one of the top Sprint Canoe Kayak clubs in Canada having won the overall title at the Canadian Championships 9 times, most recently in 2015, 2018 and 2019. The club offers many services and programs all of which centre around paddling. Whether you want to learn to paddle, paddle for fun or fitness, or train to compete, the club has a program for you.
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Sprint canoe & kayak for ages 9 & up. Year-round training for U14 - Masters. Intro to sprint paddling & summer programs for kids 9 to 14.
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Summer paddling camps for kids. Fitness paddling & lessons for adults. Seniors paddling. Group & private bookings. Canoe, kayak & SUP.
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Dragon boat for all skill levels. Dragon boat festival & summer dragon boat league. Find a team or paddler. Book practice sessions.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEWSLETTER HEADLINES
RCC's New Website is here!
We are so pleased to announce that we have launched a new website. The URL is the same - www.rideaucanoeclub.ca - have a look!
NCC Update: Hog's Back Swing Bridge to Reopen
The NCC would like to advise the public that it will reopen the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge as of Monday, October 5, 2020, at 3 pm.
Racecourse is out, but boats are still in!
We had an amazing crew of innovative volunteers helping Reid with removing the race course last weekend!
Paddling continues as long as the weather cooperates. A reminder that dock duty remains available as follows:
RCC's New Website is here!
We are so pleased to announce that we have launched a new website. The URL is the same - www.rideaucanoeclub.ca - have a look!
NCC Update: Hog's Back Swing Bridge to Reopen
The NCC would like to advise the public that it will reopen the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge as of Monday, October 5, 2020, at 3 pm.
Racecourse is out, but boats are still in!
We had an amazing crew of innovative volunteers helping Reid with removing the race course last weekend!
Paddling continues as long as the weather cooperates. A reminder that dock duty remains available as follows:
- Monday - Friday 4-8pm
- Saturdays 8am-4pm
- Sundays, 9am - 1pm
AGM & Board of Directors
This year's AGM will take place on October 22, 2020. The format will be virtual attendance. More details to follow regarding links and format for participation.
A special thanks to Jennifer Ballentine who who is stepping down from the board (but not going too far!) to take on an active role in the Nationals 2021 planning committee. To replace Jennifer, the board would love to have someone who has an accounting or finance background and/or who has the interest to assist our Treasurer as a member of the Finance Committee.
This year's AGM will take place on October 22, 2020. The format will be virtual attendance. More details to follow regarding links and format for participation.
A special thanks to Jennifer Ballentine who who is stepping down from the board (but not going too far!) to take on an active role in the Nationals 2021 planning committee. To replace Jennifer, the board would love to have someone who has an accounting or finance background and/or who has the interest to assist our Treasurer as a member of the Finance Committee.
2021 Sprint Nationals
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The Rideau Canoe Club is proud to be the host site of the 2021 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships. The event will take place on Mooney's Bay from August 24 - 29, 2021 followed by the Canadian Masters Sprint National Championships on August 30.
Visit the 2021 Sprint Nationals website for more information about this exciting event. |
Club Membership
Join the club and be part of one of the top Sprint Canoe Kayak Clubs in Canada. Members of the Rideau Canoe Club community paddle on some of the best flat water in the country. Add to that our state of the art facility, fantastic coaching and top notch equipment and it is no wonder that the club enjoys tremendous success. Come paddle with us.
Join the club and be part of one of the top Sprint Canoe Kayak Clubs in Canada. Members of the Rideau Canoe Club community paddle on some of the best flat water in the country. Add to that our state of the art facility, fantastic coaching and top notch equipment and it is no wonder that the club enjoys tremendous success. Come paddle with us.
Fundraising
As a community and volunteer supported non-profit organization, fundraising is an important club activity. Fundraising supports the club's operations and infrastructure projects.
The Rideau Canoe Club advocates for an active lifestyle of the people of Ottawa and is a successful sprint paddling club at the local, national, international and Olympic levels.
If you can help by sponsoring the club, making a donation, or providing services, get in touch with us!
As a community and volunteer supported non-profit organization, fundraising is an important club activity. Fundraising supports the club's operations and infrastructure projects.
The Rideau Canoe Club advocates for an active lifestyle of the people of Ottawa and is a successful sprint paddling club at the local, national, international and Olympic levels.
If you can help by sponsoring the club, making a donation, or providing services, get in touch with us!
