Rocky Mountain Canoe Club

Category: Club News

  • Canoe rescue techniques practice February 17

    Club event: Canoe rescue techniques practice Date: February 17, 2019, 10:30 – 11:30 am (during Meyer Pool open canoe practice 10 am – 1 pm) Location: Meyer Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140 Organizer: Lynne Carpenter: lynnecarpenter@gmail.com Cost: Meyer Pool fee ($10), ACA waiver fee ($5) if not a member of American Canoe Association (please bring ACA…

  • 15th Almost Annual Joint Spring Paddle — the South Platte Trip is Back!

    The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club, Poudre Paddlers Club, Flatwater Frogs, Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club, and High Country River Rafters will be back on the South Platte to celebrate the 2019 padding season.  Our traditional put-in at Riverside Park in Evans, Colorado has reopened following restoration of severe damage from the September 2013 floods. Join…

  • Planning and Permit Party Jan. 12, 1:30-4:30

    This is a opportunity for members, family and guests to learn about the club’s 2019 trips, classes and special activities, or to suggest trips you would like to see offered. Participants are also encouraged to put their name next to trips they are interested in to help the club determine the most popular activities and…

  • Meyer Pool Practice Jan 20: Canoe Braces and Rolls

    Club event: Canoe brace and roll practice Date: January 20, 2019, 10:30 – 11:30 am (during Meyer Pool open canoe practice 10 am – 1 pm) Location: Meyer Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140 Organizer: Jeff Oxenford joxenford@comcast.net Cost: Meyer Pool fee ($10), ACA waiver fee ($5) if not a member of American Canoe…

  • Stream Access and Other Western Water Issues

    Mark Your Calendar:  Join us for a casual presentation and discussion on stream access issues with Professor Mark Squillace, University of Colorado School of Law. See the Events Calendar for details Professor Mark Squillace, University of Colorado School of Law Thursday, January 17, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Boulder, Colorado (tbd, but probably the University of…

  • Pool sessions starting Jan 6

    Drop-in pool sessions begin January 6 at the George J Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr. in Arvada, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a time when people can bring their canoes, touring kayaks, or stand up paddle boards and practice new or old skills in a warm, safe environment. The cost is $10…

  • 2019 Planning and Permit Party

    Saturday, January 12 from 1:30 – 4:40 pm — if you love canoeing be sure to put this meeting on your calendar. This is the time RMCC members, family and guests come together to learn about possible canoe trips and classes and help determine the club’s 2019 event calendar. Trip coordinators are recruited and dates selected.…

  • 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Preview

    On November 17th, 31 members and member-to-be closed out the RMCC year with the Annual Meeting and Potluck.  We shared paddling stories, photos, and good food. We elected 2019 officers and recruited a new Quartermaster. We also discussed some trips, instruction and new ideas for 2019. See the 2018 RMCC Report to the Members including a…

  • Annual Meeting and Potluck – Saturday, November 17

      RMCC Annual Meeting and Potluck is this Saturday, 6:15 – 9:30pm Where: Directions to Greenway Park Clubhouse, 2018 rev. 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 Agenda: Come at 6:00 if you want to help set up tables and chairs Come at 6:15 or later with potluck dinner items and serving utensils Dinner starts at 6:30…

  • Seeking Quartermaster and other Officer Candidates or Co-leads

    RMCC needs a new Quartermaster — Doug Hurcomb has served in that capacity longer than Bill Ashworth served as president!  Will someone step up to take on the position?  Store and loan-out the minimal RMCC equipment (see photo)?  and contribute to the club in the officers’ circle?  The Quartermaster is responsible for maintaining and storing…