Paddling the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania since 1995. Besides providing canoe and kayak recreational opportunities for our members—including organized trips, outings, programs and other services such as a lending library — the Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club hopes to expand its offerings of safety education and paddling instruction. We also want to provide opportunities for interested members to address local and national issues that may seriously impact our environment or our paddling rights. We continue to be a friendly group of paddlers of all ages—both individuals and families—dedicated to the sociable and responsible enjoyment of our waterways. We welcome new members, and we hope to see you on the water! We meet at the Central United Methodist Church in Endicott, New York

The mission of the Bachelors Barge Club is to provide its membership with the opportunity, programs,facilities, and equipment to foster an interest in the sport of amateur rowing, whether on a recreational or competitive level. Founded in 1853 the club has managed to change with the times and reigns today as the oldest continuously operated rowing club in the United States. Its early story is one of men and boats although at Bachelors today female rowers outnumber the men. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Benscreek Canoe and Kayak Club is a group of paddlers from The Alleghenies region of Pennsylvania (near Johnstown) established in 1970. We all share a common interest in the outdoors and boating in particular. Our purpose is simply to promote the enjoyment, challenge, safety, and camaraderie of kayaking and canoeing. The club is also quite involved with issues such as stream access, whitewater / conservation dam releases, and the remediation of environmental threats. The Benscreek Canoe and Kayak Club hosts several events each year including kayak roll classes, the Stonycreek Rendezvous, Kiski-Conemaugh Canoe Sojourn, and much more! Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Bucks County Dragon Boat Association (BCDBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to promote the sport of Dragon Boating in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. There is much more to this sport than just a great day on the water. Dragon boat racing is about teamwork, camaraderie, excitement, competition, family and community. Our favorite thing about dragon boating is seeing someone try it for the very first time. They get off the boat with a huge smile and can't wait to get back on the boat again. We call it "getting bit by the dragon." Teammates have become our family. Langhorne, Pennsylvania

The Butler Outdoor Club promotes outdoor education and provides year-round outdoor activities in Western Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas. These activities are geared for all levels and are designed to provide recreation and foster a better understanding and responsible use of the outdoors. Our activities include hiking, backpacking, biking, birding, canoeing, kayaking, xc-skiing, snow-shoeing, camping, and trail maintenance. Butler, Pennsylvania

The Canoe Club of Centre County is all about being on the water in central Pennsylvania. It's about enjoying a relaxing trip on a lazy stream while watching the local wildlife. It's about taking a thrilling trip down swift streams strewn with rocks and ledges. It's about spending an afternoon with like-minded paddlers to share skills and knowledge about the scenic world of the myriad streams, rivers and lakes in Central PA. Being a member of the Canoe Club of Centre County allows you to share your love of paddling, explore new waterways and try new techniques – all while in the presence of other paddlers.

The Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg is a voluntary, not-for-profit association of novice through experienced paddlers ages 8 and up, from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area that has been paddling as a club since 1976. Our 400 plus members organize and schedule river trips, of all levels of classifications, throughout the year along with various other events including a annual weekend camping trip at the Youghiogheny river in Ohiopyle, in Western Pennsylvania. The club schedules canoe and kayak safety and skill training courses to all skill levels of members throughout the year. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The Crescent Boat Club was formed in 1867. Men back from the Civil War merged two rowing clubs, the Pickwick and Iona clubs, and after receiving a declaration from the City of Philadelphia, built the boathouse along the bank of the Schuylkill River. Membership is open and voluntary for men and women interested in rowing, and in upholding the ideals of good sportsmanship, civic fellowship and hospitality of the club and its members. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DVKF club is comprised of a group of people from Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey who enjoy fishing from kayaks in a variety of environments such as lakes, rivers, bays, and the ocean. Our club began in August 2005 when 3 current members decided to provide a way for kayak fisherman in our area to connect. We began with 7 members and have grown to 30. The club meets a few times a year to exchange fishing techniques, stories, and places to fish. Red Hill, Pennsylvania

We are a Social non-competitive Outdoors Club. We go camping, hiking, backpacking, cycling, kayaking. We also get together and eat together. We love socializing and talking about our favorite outdoor activities. We will go camping for the weekend and go backpacking, cycling or kayaking. In the winter time we go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Erie, Pennsylvania

Fairmount Rowing Association was founded in 1877. The facility, #2 Boathouse Row, is on the National Register of Historic Places. In recent years they have mostly been known as the premiere club for Masters rowing in the mid-Atlantic region. Fairmount also boasts a small but excellent Juniors program, and even a few Elites. The club holds a number of popular annual social events, and hosts the Quaker City Masters Regatta. Fairmount is also home to the rowing programs of La Salle University and Episcopal Academy. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Keystone Canoe Club was organized in 1973 in an effort to promote the sports of canoeing and kayaking. We address the needs of paddlers, with an emphasis on enjoying the water safely and protecting the environment. Whether your interest is recreational kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater, or racing, we have members with similar interests. Reading, Pennsylvania

Lancaster Canoe Club began in the 1970's before the kayak gained the popularity is has today. Currently, although there are still a few who paddle canoes, the majority of the members paddle kayaks; from recreational, to touring, to white water. The club holds regular meetings and has many scheduled throughout the year. Trips are organized suiting varying skill levels for both the touring and moving water paddlers. We are a group that enjoys the outdoors, nature, and being with other like minded people. And, always our first priority is safety. If you think you may be interested in what we do, please contact us or stop in and join us at a meeting to learn more. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Lehigh Valley Kayak & Canoe Club is one of the largest and most active paddling clubs in the United States. We offer training, trips, socials and opportunities to improve and enhance our local rivers. The LVKCC is first and foremost about paddling. Beginners are encouraged to take our winter pool classes or sign up for a weekend paddling intensive course through the Northeast PA Paddling School. Once you have learned the basics, we gear up to continue your training on the water with a series of increasingly challenging trips. And when you’ve gained experience, you’ll be able to pick from the dozens of scheduled and pick-up trips that the LVKCC coordinates each year. Soon, you will be leading trips yourself. Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Located on historic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Malta Boat Club has been dedicated to the sport of rowing since 1860. Throughout its history, Malta has enjoyed success at every level of national and world competition, and recently represented on the US National Under 23 and Senior Team. Malta currently hosts many active rowers who participate in Schuylkill Navy and Philadelphia rowing events through racing, volunteerism, officiating, and coaching. Malta prides itself in being an active member of the Schuylkill Navy and the Philadelphia rowing community. 2010 was a banner year for the club, marking its 150th year of rowing excellence.

Established in 1871, the Pennsylvania Athletic Club Rowing Association was established to stimulate and foster interest in the sport of rowing among amateurs as individuals and in clubs, Colleges, Schools, and Industries. To educate all persons particularly children in the sport of rowing. To promote interest through competition and the holding of regattas. To promote successful competitions by American rowers in International events including but not limited to the Olympics, the World Championships and the Pan American Games. To use every reasonable endeavor for the advancement and upbuilding of amateur rowing in accordance with the best traditions of sportsmanship. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Your membership in PACK is important to support events such as clinics, PACK Championship, youth clinics, web site, and other activities including the PACK series championship.

Pennsylvania Dragon Boat Club (PDBC) is an 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building a community around the sport of dragon boat. Since 2015, we've been building PDBC from the ground up. We taught ourselves how to coach and paddle. We raised enough funds to purchase two dragon boats, two outrigger canoes, and dozens of paddles and PFDs. We've competed in dozens of dragon boat races across the East Coast against some of the best teams in the country. We are thrilled to exist. Now that we're here, we don't take anything for granted. We believe that if you do things the right way, good things will happen. We believe that if you create good habits, you'll create great results. We believe that anybody can become a great athlete with hard work and consistent effort. We believe that team culture isn't just one important part of building a team; it's everything. We welcome new members with open arms. We all started with PDBC as our first taste of dragon boat. We'd love for you to do the same. Try it out for a good workout, but you might just love the community too. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association is the oldest, strongest, and most decorated dragon boat team in the United States. Our members form core of the United States Dragon Boat Federation's Team USA, and have repeatedly won the right to represent the United States in regattas all over the world. After starting as a men's team in 1983, the modern team is made up of men, women, and youth paddlers ranging from 13 to 65 years of age. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you have a passion for fitness and competition, we want you in our boats. Yes, YOU! Experience not required. Philadelphia Flying Phoenix, one of Philly's premier world class dragon boat clubs, is currently recruiting athletically oriented competitive women dedicated to serious training and winning for our premier crew. We are also recruiting women breast cancer survivors for our competitive breast cancer survivor crew called Against the Wind. If you are an experienced paddler, a beginner paddler from a community/corporate/charity team who wants to take it up a notch, or an athlete with no dragon boat experience, we want you to come to a practice and check us out! We will start training you right away. Get out on the water with Philadelphia Flying Phoenix. Discover the fun and excitement of dragon boating and find the sport (and team) for you! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club house is the first and oldest structure on historic Boat House Row. Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club is the oldest women’s rowing club, owned and operated by women, since 1938. The principal purposes of this organization are to promote, stimulate, and support among women an interest in amateur rowing and other forms of athletics which are supplementary to this support. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Aloha! The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club has been paddling in local and regional waterways since 1995. Our canoes are among the first outriggers ever on the East Coast. Our team consists novices to experienced paddlers. While our skills vary, we all share a passion and a respect for this unique water sport. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In the summer of 2001, then Philadelphia Police Commissioner Timoney formed the Philadelphia Police Boat Team in order to compete in the World Dragon Boat Championship, which was being hosted in Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River. Since then, the Philadelphia Police Boat Team has been competing nationwide and internationally in both Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe races, promoting camaraderie amongst not only law enforcement officers and Firefighters but also within the boating community. Our members come from all walks of life who are Firefighters, Police Officers, Federal Probation Officers, and Special Agents from State and Federal law enforcement agencies. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dragon Boat. Paddling. Breast Cancer. These words are the foundation for what helped us form our organization. Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel is a support group open to all Breast Cancer Survivors. We want to provide a place where Breast Cancer Survivors of all ages and physical abilities can gather to discuss and act to improve their overall sense of well-being. We do this through physical activity, communication, support, friendship, and giving back to our community. Although the physical benefits of dragon boat paddling are an important part of our organization, we all find the support, social and additional activities of the group just as fulfilling. We embrace all members no matter what activities you choose to participate in and encourage suggestions from all members. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A competitive but welcoming dragon boat team, we paddle three times a week out of the Three Rivers Rowing facility in Millvale. When we are not in the dragon boat, you might find us in our outrigger canoes, improving our strength and endurance, or just enjoying river life. The Pittsburgh Paddlefish Dragon Boat Team has been paddling the Allegheny River since 2003. Affiliated with Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA), we work out year-round, on the water for as long as we can, or at our complete indoor facilities with paddling and rowing ergs, weights and core. The team is open to adult men and women who enjoy being on the water, the pursuit physical fitness, and would like to try the sport of dragon boating. A little wet, a little sweat, and a lot of fun! Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Relentless is proud to have brought the sport of dragon boating to the Bucks County region. The association has grown to be an organization with numerous teams including women, mixed (men and women) and youth. One of the contributions to our success has been the special relationship formed with our advisors from the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association (PDBA). New Hope, Pennsylvania

The Schuylkill Dragons, founded in 2001, is the oldest continuously active women's dragon boating team in Philadelphia. The team includes paddlers of all levels ranging from beginners to those experienced in international competitions. This team of women, ranging in age from 20s to 70s, continues to shatter society’s preconceived notion of aging and to create great role models for women of all ages. The team provides challenging, well-organized, coached workouts. Some members focus on local, regional, national or international competitions while other are involved to keep fit. The Schuylkill Dragons (SDs) is a women’s dragon boat team whose members are committed to supporting each other in building healthy bodies and spirits, promoting team spirit and a willingness to work together, learning to compete at their best, and introducing this fun sport to others. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Schuylkill Navy began in 1858 with nine clubs and approximately 300 members. In 1983, its 125th year, it boasted a membership or ten clubs and more than 1200 participating rowers. The ten clubs (with dates of joining) are the University (1858). Undine (1858), Bachelors (1859-70, 1882-date), Malta (1865), Crescent (1868), Vesper (1870-71, 1819-date), college (1875), Fairmount (1916), Penn Athletic (1925), and Philadelphia Girls (1961). At least 23 other clubs have belonged to the Navy at various times. The Schuylkill Navy and its member clubs still host many races. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Steel City Dragons organization is a Pittsburgh-area Dragon Boat Team. We formed in 2002 and had our first full competitive season in 2003 followed by 2004-2008 seasons filled with awards, medals, and growth of new teams. Many more activities are in the works for the coming years, including lots of racing at all levels and plenty of casual fun. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC) has been in existence since 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. All of the club trips, training, and events are open to the public, and do not require membership. The club promotes paddling, and paddlesports in the Philadelphia area, training new paddlers, and leading trips all over the US, year round. Come out and paddle with us! We'd love to have you along! The PCC clubhouse is located on the bank of the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek and Schuylkill River, within the Fairmount Park System of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Three Rivers Paddling Club is a regional club headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania consisting of over 400 (mostly whitewater) paddlers from Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, the Maryland panhandle, and beyond. Our goals: Organization of river trips and other social outdoor recreation for the enjoyment of the membership and their families; Promotion of safety and improvement of skills through organized instruction; Promotion of river conservation and recreational access; Exchange of information relevant to paddlers. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Three Rivers Rowing Association offers rowing, kayaking, and dragon boating to individuals, schools and organizations. Experienced and novice rowers and paddlers are all welcome. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Undine Barge Club was organized on May 9, 1856, for “healthful exercise” and “relaxation from business.” Named after the spirit of babbling brooks from the Legend of Undine, the Club constructed its first boat house, a fifty feet long by eight feet wide shed situated a few hundred yards east of the present boat house. A four-oared barge was purchased, christened the Fawn, and first rowed on June 19, 1856. Undine enjoys a rich heritage, evident from numerous trophies and photographs displayed throughout the boat house and its upriver club house, Castle Ringstetten. From the early days through the present, this fine old boat house has been the home of many outstanding men and women, as well as great champions through its dedication to "healthful exercise." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University Barge Club of Philadelphia (also known as UBC) is an amateur rowing club located at #7 in the historic Boathouse Row of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark. The Club's founding, in 1854, is considered the "dawn of organized athletics in the University of Pennsylvania." UBC is a founder, and the most senior member, of the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States, the Schuylkill Navy. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The mission of Vesper Boat Club is to perpetuate its legacy of developing highly skilled and competitive rowers at all levels by providing its diverse community of members with premier rowing programs and first-class facilities and equipment. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WBC is a club where rowers of diverse backgrounds in the sport and a wide range of abilities inspire each other through sportsmanship and friendship. The club welcomes newcomers to rowing, and encourages all to join in the excitement and traditions of the sport. WBC offers Learn-to-Row and Learn-to-Scull rowing programs to enable all to gain confidence and proficiency in a low-key learning environment. Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Enjoy celebrating the beauty and history of wooden canoes. Learn restoration and building techniques, or just enjoy paddling with friends. We bring members together to share the wooden canoe experience. We meet monthly to work on canoe construction during the winter, then to embark on canoe excursions when the weather warms up. Our chapter is based primarily in Eastern through Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania