We are a full service flatwater Kayak club from the central North Carolina area dedicated to providing members with the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular paddling destinations available in the region. We are also dedicated to promoting the sport and increasing skills and safety.
The March edition of the CKC newsletter is now available. CKC members can click here to read it (nonmembers have to wait a month, c'mon, join and read it while it's hot!).
Upcoming Events:
Monthly Meeting - April 5 7:00 p.m.
At the April meeting, David Schoonmaker and Jay Smith will talk about the Watertribe adventure races. "The purpose of Watertribe is to encourage the development of boats, equipment, skills, and human athletic performance for safe and efficient coastal cruising using minimal impact human and wind powered watercraft based on kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats." David and Jay will recap their experiences in the 100 mile 2009 North Carolina Challenge and David will share the story of his 300 mile 2010 Everglades Challenge. In addition, they will discuss training, nutrition, packing and other relevant topics. Even if you've never considered an adventure race, come on out and learn what it takes to participate in one, or maybe just pick up some tips to help on your next kayaking trip.
Monthly meetings are held at the Business Networking Center (next to the Dairy Queen) in Cary and are open to the public. Come join us at:
649 Walnut Street Cary, NC 27511 919.342.5251 Lat/long 35.77581673137403, -78.76765966415405
Hint: Look for the flashing lights on the car parked next to the BNC!
CKC Kayaking Symposium May 7-9, 2010
Start the paddling season tuning up your skills and developing new ones! Our first CKC Kayaking Symposium will be a weekend of on-water clinics, demonstrations, and general camaraderie for paddlers of all abilities, and with kayaks in all shapes and sizes.
Held on Jordan Lake, our event will offer a fun, supportive learning environment. Whether you're just getting started or you have been on the water for years, the CKC Symposium will start the year off with a big splash! We're still busy finishing up the details. For more information, click here.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Pool Practice Show-N-Go - Wednesday Nights
Looking to relieve a little mid-week stress or just hang out at the pool? The Chapel Hill community center, at 120 S. Estes Drive, opens their pool from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights to kayakers and their clean kayaks (don't forget those muddy foot pegs!). This is a 1/2 Olympic size pool, sometimes it's empty, sometimes very full and mostly whitewater kayaks. The cost is a modest $3 for Chapel Hill residents, $6 for non-residents.
Pool Practice Show-N-Go - Friday Nights
The City of Raleigh offers kayak pool sessions on Friday evenings, November through March. These pool sessions in the Optimist Pool at 5902 Whittier Drive are for both seasoned paddlers, working on aspects of their roll and people who would like to try out the sport. Roll instruction is not provided. Paddlers ages 12-15 years old are welcome when accompanied by adults. Participants younger than 12 may attend with the appropriate equipment, parental supervision, and with pre-approval by the Adventure Program managers. Cost is $5 for Raleigh residents, $6 nonresidents.
