We are all about whitewater. Whether that be kayaking, rafting, canoeing, stand up paddling or surfing. This is the place to get lessons as well as find people to paddle/play with. We will have various levels of instruction, plus social paddles, events and trips. During the winter months we will be doing indoor pool practice through our sponsor Valley Mill Kayak School. Look for beginner lessons to start in the spring, once conditions on the river permit us to get out there, usually in May. For …

GoPink!DC is the premiere and only dragon boat team in Washington, DC whose members are exclusively breast cancer survivors and female supporters. The diagnosis of breast cancer -- either personally or of a loved one -- is our common bond. Paddling together in a twenty-person dragon boat has created a treasured sisterhood for our team, offering fitness, friendship, and fun. Our members are all ages and come from all walks of life including career women, moms, and retirees. We are proud members o …

Hello and welcome to the Lez Go Kayaking meetup group. This meetup group is a kayaking group exclusively for lesbians that was formed in October 2011. Lez Go Kayaking meetup group is for lesbian women who like to get out on flatwater; rivers, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay, and paddle at their leisure. We are a non-competitive social group with the goal of having fun on the water. After paddling, we often go to lunch together. Outings are scheduled by the organizer for a Saturday or Sunday launch. …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group.  Our group focuses on camaraderie and safety while having good times out on the trail and leading an active liefestyle!   We enjoy Mother Natures diversity as well as our own! So get your rear in gear and join us for a hike and see you out on the trail soon!   Why We Hike -  To …

This group is dedicated to everyone interested in stand up paddle boarding in DC area.

Potomac River Gauge (Little Falls) Unlike other kayak groups that have members from Leesberg to Baltimore, the purpose of this group is to bring together whitewater kayakers that live in or very near District of Columbia proper, so every member is accessible and potentially a great person to buddy up with. The goal isn't to get a lot of members, just the right ones. See a map that plots where our members live The mailing list (dckayakers-list@meetup.com) and message board can be used by any …

Learn to Sail and explore the world! If you already know how to sail, we will be offering opportunities to expand your skills on larger boats both here on the Potomac as well as on the Chesapeake. Stay tuned as the weather warms we will be updating this site to offer both sailing as well canoeing & kayaking adventures. Our school is owned and operated by sailors.

Welcome to the online home of Northern Virginia Kayak and Outdoors. Our group is closed to new members at this time as we are sorting out the active from the inactive members. If you know someone who already participates in our group  and you would like to join, please send the organizer an email and we will see if we can add you. We are not a group for lurkers, posers, and photo collectors, and unapologetic about it.   Our core mission statement: We are a group of people who enjoy taking their …