The popularity of the modern sport of SUP has its origin in the Hawaiian Islands. In the early 1960s, the Beach Boys of Waikiki would stand on their long boards, and paddle out with outrigger paddles to take pictures of the tourists learning to surf. This is where the term "Beach Boy Surfing", another name for Stand Up Paddle Surfing, originates. The sport benefits athletes with a strong 'core' workout. SUP'ing is popular at warm coastal climates and resorts, and is gaining in popularity as cele …

Would you like to meet some positive people who love an active life, enjoy socializing, travelling, the ocean and paddling? You can be part of building a global community with the desire to give something back to the sports you love! This World Recreational Outriggers and Paddlers Meetup was created to connect the world paddle community and to create a global network of paddlers who would like to connect for paddling, training, travelling, socializing and anything else that helps us get out on t …

Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing and Paddling Club is an organization conducting races coordinated by volunteers for world class and weekend athletes in any open water, human powered craft. We sponsor races for kayaks, surf skis, rowing shells, rowboats, canoes, dragon boats, stand up paddle boards and pedal boats throughout Puget Sound. There are more than a dozen different racing classes for all levels of competition, from recreational paddlers to Olympic athletes. Nonmembers are welcome to part …

Meet other Sea Kayakers. Get together for weeknight social paddles a few times a month. Discuss gear/plan day/overnight trips. Previous experience/lessons not needed for some of the day paddles, recommended or required for some of the trips. Trips will be geared for intermediate to adv paddlers. Beginner trips may be added. I'll schedule some basic safety meetups to go over things like strokes, bracing, rescues, chart reading and some of the many local resources on about a monthly basis, and w …

The purpose of this new meetup group is to bring together outdoor enthusiasts who would like to explore the greater Vancouver area by canoe. I have enjoyed many areas in and around Vancouver and I'd love to explore those places with other people, and also find new places. To participate you must have or arrange access to a canoe and you'll have to get yourself and the canoe to areas we will explore.  The paddlers are each responsible for their own canoe and equipment. Beginners should take a bas …

Nanaimo Paddlers are a friendly and informal group of paddlers who enjoy recreational paddling activities on British Columbia's super natural West Coast! Our Club includes people from all age groups and skill levels. We paddle every Wednesday, most weekends year round (weather permitting) and enjoy longer trips to many interesting destinations. This Meetup website is for our current members only. Meetup enables our members to easily communicate with each other and helps us to coordinate our many …

We are a club dedicated to getting outdoors. This club was started to fill a void here in the Victoria area for a club that allowed for a variety of events. The events are run by coordinators, and often allow for carpooling from a major transit stop. We will be running hiking, kayaking, cycling, paddling, backpacking, mountaineering, and almost any other kind of outdoor event you wish to suggest. Our events will come with a rating system, so that you will know what you're getting into. There wil …

This is a group for local paddlers and visitors to Sechelt that want a buddy system for kayaking and canoeing around Sechelt Inlet.

The Eh Team is a group of paddlers (50+) dedicated to having fun, paddling hard and with a top ranked coach, racing to win. We are a member of the False Creek Racing Canoe Club and practice Wednesday and Friday morning by the False Creek Community Centre on Grandville Island, Vancouver. We compete against dragon boat teams of all ages and we welcome new and experienced paddlers. Get in shape; kick some butt. After practice enjoy coffee and conversation at the market.

I'm seeing more SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarders) every week around Kitsap County. Let's get some groups together to explore new waterways, learn and socialize. This will also be a great opportunity for members to swap and try out other gear.

We DANCE! No experience necessary! Have an opinion or suggestion for a big night out? All dance and music styles are welcome! Our members / organizers are INVITED and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to organize an event or at least post information about events so someone else can host! Our members / organizers post a thank you on their review of any events attended! If an event is child-appropriate, that information will be posted. Please indicate if you allow other organizers to copy and post your event but …

Are you a Pickleball player looking to enjoy a little friendly competition? Join the Tacoma Pickleball Club and enjoy this exhilarating sport with other enthusiasts! Players should expect to engage in friendly competition and be able to sustain a light rally with minimal effort. This meetup is NOT for you if: 1. You're wondering which brand of pickles to bring. 2. You think this is a drinking game. 3. You're a raving pickle enthusiast looking for a kindred spirit. If you love Pickleball and want …

This a group dedicated to exploring Vancouver Island by sea kayaking and hiking. This is a non-club with no insurance and minimal overhead. Bring your own kayak, hiking boots, common sense, responsibility for your own safety, enthusiasm and contribute your own unique skills, talents, adventure stories and favourite pot luck dishes. Members signing up for trips are expected to be able to paddle 10 - 15 km per day at a pace of 3 nautical miles per hour and have adequate kayaking equipment and clot …

This group is for lesbian women who love the outdoors; our activities take advantage of the scenic dikes, trails and forests in Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. From walking our dogs, hiking, cycling and geocaching to paintball, swimming & more, this group is for like-minded women to socialize and play in the great outdoors. See you outside! Before joining please ensure you will abide by the following: For everyone's safety & consideration: 1. Please keep a clear, current photo of …

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. -- Walt Disney ************************* Hello and welcome to Bellingham’s Fun & Fitness Friends! This meetup is about getting fit and having fun in a friendly group atmosphere while taking advantage of where we live. Whether you participate in triathlons or are just starting your first fitness program, this group is designed to give you opportunities to shake up your routine, meet new people, add accountability to your established or n …

Calling all Seattle singles who want to meet others with similar health and fitness goals. This Meetup group will schedule fun group active events such as hiking, frisbee, biking, yoga, Stand Up Paddling, and kayaking. I would like to coordinate other fun games such as capture the flag, an "Amazing Race-Seattle event" and the like. If you are single and like to be outdoors and exercise, why not do it with other singles? I have also built a Facebook page called Seattle Interact which will post th …

I STARTED THIS GROUP BECAUSE POLE WALKING is G-R-E-A-T! I know about health and fitness! I had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games in rowing, but my biggest achievement was putting my body back together after a devastating car accident. Not only that I'm a workshop facilitator; I love empowering people to take action for their own results...especially health and fitness. I tried pole walking in the summer of 2009 to strengthen my arms and shoulders so that I could carry the Winter Ol …

Whether you're single or in a relationship, connect with other great women (who identify as lesbian, gay, or queer) who want to explore Seattle and make friends! From happy hours, coffee shops and bakeries, good eats, adventurous fun on hiking trails, biking, and paddling the local waters, to movie nights, singles mixers and dancing. Our members are of various ages (20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s). Join with an open mind, respect for diversity, a kind spirit, and a willingness to explore! If you'd like …

Hike, bike, paddle and climb the globe one trail at a time starting close to home and moving on from there. Adventure for everyone. Members post events for other members, easy events and hard events, you pick. Everyone is welcome, no one gets left behind. Not sure where to start? Start with our monthly pub nights. Please be aware, our organizers are not professional guides, we do not have event fees or membership fees. Events are free but you should be familiar with the activity before you att …

This is a group that gets together 2 to 3 times a month to go kayaking from the Northwest Outdoor Center off Lake Union. This is a great way for people to get together and get out there and enjoy the sport of kayaking along with getting a good work out. Also, how fun would it be to hit the Red Door for drinks after an evening kayak or hit a great place for breakfast after a weekend morning paddle?

Are you new to the Bowser, Deep Bay, or the Oceanside area of Vancouver Island - Or are you are looking to get out with other ladies to socialize and /or expand your interests or your social circle? It's fun to do things as a group! This group is intended for LADIES of all ages/all walks of life! :) Let's make a Meet Up Group !!  “Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood.  We could have fun doing a variety of activities - having  coffee/wine, hiking, walking, bowling, com …

Join like minded people from greater Vancouver who are experienced in sea kayaking and looking to get out on the water and meet other kayakers.  This group is aimed primarily at people interested in day tripping around greater Vancouver with most trips departing from a rental location.

Seattle SAKE is a national and international dragon boat organization that promotes the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of dragon boating to the community at-large. We practice out of Leschi Marina on Lake Washington. With over 270 members and eight teams, there is a team and practice schedule right for you! New Members welcomed. No experience necessary!