Catawba Riverkeeper
Paddling Club

RECREATION
Join Catawba Riverkeeper's Paddling Club!
Join us in building an on-the-water community dedicated to connecting people with their local waterways through recreation, education, and stewardship. Whether you're an experienced paddler or just getting started, the Catawba Riverkeeper Paddling Club offers a welcoming way to explore the river while caring for it.
Paddling Club Mission Statement
The Catawba Riverkeeper Paddling Club exists to connect people to the river through paddling experiences that build skills, foster community, and inspire lifelong stewardship of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.
Membership Benefits
- Access to Kayak Club events and experiences
- Invitations to pop-up paddles
- Early access to select programs
- Opportunities for skill development
- Connection to a community of paddlers
- Direct involvement in Catawba Riverkeeper’s mission
Paddling Club Events
Quarterly Engagement Model:
- 1 Educational Event
- 2 On-Water Paddling Experiences
- 1 Social/Community Event
Additional Opportunities:
- Pop-up paddles based on water levels, weather, and seasonal conditions
- Special trips highlighting unique locations and river stories
Paddling Club Membership Fees
Base Requirement:
- Active Catawba Riverkeeper Membership - $60/year
Kayak Club Add-On:
- $30/year
Want to Join?
Paddling Club Info Meeting | Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 PM
Come to Confluence to learn more about our new program and see if it's a good fit for you! This inaugural gathering will follow our first Eco-Tour of the season and flow right into an evening of live music at Confluence—making it the perfect day to learn, paddle, and celebrate the river together.
Paddling Club Interest Form
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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is working towards clean, plentiful water now and for generations to come.




