Let's Get On The Water!

Paddle KC is an active, friendly, inclusive paddling club for kayakers, paddleboarders and canoeists living in the Kansas City area of Missouri and Kansas. Paddle KC is ALL about showing up and paddling together to enjoy experiences, build paddling and safety skills, share time outdoors in a wide variety of locations, and grow connections. We host over 150 events a year (170 in 2021!). If you live in the Kansas City area, or can join us several times a year at events, join Paddle KC and meet us on the water. 

We manage our busy calendar on the Meetup platform, and group signup is required at www.meetup.com/paddlekc. Once signed up, you'll see our full group calendar and receive invitations to all scheduled events as well as occasional special non-posted events. Events are added regularly, including many last-minute invitations during warmer months.

Our main website at www.paddlekc.com has additional information and resources, and we share good information on our facebook page (@paddlekc).

Sample Paddle KC Paddling Club Activities

• Kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing. Sometimes planned in advance, sometimes last-minute invitations. Some casual social paddles, some endurance paddles or races of 20-50-some miles, and some whitewater events.
• Day, weekend, or longer paddling trips to state parks, national parks, or interesting destinations.
• Kayak camping trips on rivers and larger lakes with islands. 
• Skills enhancement clinics for new and experienced paddlers.
• Winter pool sessions for skills and safety training. 
• Occasional social events like happy hours, game nights and visits to local attractions.
• Unique trips and local activities created just for our group of paddling friends. If you are the adventurous sort, you'll love this group!
• Annual and recurring events include Kayaking Games Day, Sunrise and Sunset Paddles, Full Moon Paddles, Dog Paddles, Fireworks On The Water, Missouri River and Kansas River day and multi-day trips, Ozark River Trips, Ozarks Fall Float, and New Years Day Paddlers Clinic and Float. 

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