RMCC Members: We hope you have noticed a couple of changes on the website and posts regarding cancellation of individual scheduled trips and trainings. But we also wanted to make the club’s position more explicit: We are supporting the pleas (and state requirements) for social distancing and hoping that it will help keep ourselves and…

In consultation with the other participating clubs, the RMCC officers have decided to cancel the March 28 event. It may be rescheduled at a later date. Bill Ashworth, RMCC Membership chair and co-event leader

RMCC has already held two outstanding pool classes and is offering 4 other free or low cost training opportunities through May 11th. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and spaces are limited so be sure to sign up for one or more of the following classes as soon as possible. (A big…

May 9 – May 10 This is a full day flatwater  and a half day moving water (river) class on May 9 and 10, respectively.   Details are below. The cost is $40 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on May 9) to be paid before the class. Students…

In addition to the open pool sessions this winter, we are offering FREE workshops to tune-up some specific skills. ·         Pool Availability:  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ·         Workshop Schedule:  10:30 am – 11:30 am ·         George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada 80005, 303-467-7140 ·         Cost is $10.50 per person for the pool fee.  The Workshop is Free. Join…

If you read the recent post Requirements and Recommendations for SAFELY Paddling with RMCC, you know that paddling with the club REQUIRES that you use specific safety equipment for various venue and weather conditions on RMCC trips.  The club already has firepans, a bug tent, and portable toilets to lend – see the Club Equipment…

We will be holding the Classroom Session of Beginning River Safety & Rescue on April 9, 2020, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. The class is FREE to Rocky Mountain Canoe Club Members. You MUST RSVP to me dhinde1@msn.com AND be confirmed.  Class size is limited. Thursday, April 9, 2020          6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Agenda: Getting to the…

Conversation on the Colorado Water Plan and Other Colorado Water Development/Management Issues Friday, February 14, 2020;  6:00 – 8:30pm, conversation starts at 6:30. RSVP is required for this event. See the events calendar listing for details. ***************************************** 16th Almost-Annual Joint Club Paddle, South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner, CO Saturday, March 28,…

As RMCC members, we have opportunities to combine our paddling passion with service projects.  The following are three specific projects/events that we have identified and some general ideas as well.  If you are interested in any of them, please let me know (Kathryn at gvmutz@gmail.com) and I will follow-up with you with additional planning.  If…

RMCC events should be fun and safe.  To that end, we sponsor a lot of different trips, catering to different skill levels, interests, and availability.  Volunteer trip coordinators provide an opportunity for paddling as a group for both ease of logistics and safety in numbers (not to mention camaraderie!), and can help paddlers to stretch…