COLUMBIA CANOE CLUB

The Columbia Canoe Club is a canoe and kayak club dedicated to the advancement of paddlesport. The Club is located at Mansfield Hollow State Park in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. It is a not-for-profit organization with the following mission:

• To teach canoeing and kayaking skills to all interested
• To provide recreation through canoeing and kayaking
• To teach good sportsmanship
• To provide family activities in canoeing and kayaking
• To promote recreational paddling
• To prepare paddlers for advanced racing competition
• To conduct educational and informational programs
• To provide opportunities for canoe and kayak racing

Benefits of membership

• Instruction in basic paddling technique
• Water safety instruction
• Participation in club sponsored events
• Use of boats contingent on proficiency
• Affiliation with the American Canoe Association (ACA)
• Club newsletter
• Subscription to Paddler Magazine
• Educational opportunities
• Camaraderie
• Better health and greater happiness

Membership requirements-

• Follow the rules of the club and state park department
• Take prescribed safety precautions
• Be in good health in order to take part in activities
• Pay yearly dues as determined
• Help maintain the clubhouse and club boats and equipment
• Assist with at least one club event or activity yearly
• Assist with fund raising when possible
• Be cooperative with coaches, club officers, and fellow members.
• Wear a lifejacket

How to join:

To join Columbia Canoe Club you must be sponsored by a current member. You will be the responsibility of that member for your first year or probationary period. Members must fill out the membership application and sign the accompanying waivers. Members also must volunteer at one club sponsored event yearly.

This membership is for those who want to be associated with the club. Associate members have access to the club site, but may not use club boats. Members will receive ACA membership, can take part in club activities, and will receive Paddler Magazine.

Full membership. Member has full use of the club site and all other privileges.

Full membership. Member has full use of the club site and all other privileges.

Full membership. Members have full use of the club site and all other privileges. Two people, same household.

Full membership. Two adults and their children under 18 years of age living in the same household.

Membership runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. Membership can be accepted at any time. Contact Sue Audette, Club Chairperson, 41 Pine Woods Lane, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. Phone: 860-456-4906.

Our members are required to assist in one of our activities as part of their membership, and follow the rules as described.

In July of 1997, we unveiled our new clubhouse. It is a 30' x 40' prefabricated building which was constructed in less than four months time. The clubhouse proudly houses our boating fleet, a dressing room, and storage. We thank all the people who helped to make it a reality. A special thanks to the paddling clubs who generously  donated to this endeavor. 

Last updated April 15, 2009

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