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.

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 …

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 m …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

First, the 20's and 30's tag is a mindset not an age requirement to join this group. We are a diverse group and ALL are welcome here !! However, we use the 20's and 30's because that's what the majority of our group and the events that we do around the area. The DC, MD & VA Hiking Group is all about meeting life long friends, getting to know new people, keeping in touch with old friends, having fun, and engaging in new activities while learning about ourselves. We are genuine and we hope people …

Most the kayak fishermen I meet are paddling solo. I'd like to start a club to kayak fish between Baltimore to the Annapolis/ Bay Bridge area, possiblely other locations or rivers and lakes. Maybe we could take an annual trip to the Atlantic Ocean and land some monsters!

Welcome to the online home of NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club. More than anything Meetup is about "meeting people." We require potential members submit a clear photo of *themselves* with their application, because we'd like to be able to recognize them! Please keep reading if this does not offend your sensibilities. We are a club for the active and experienced out-doors people. On some trips we welcome the inexperienced. However, we are not a club for inactive members. We ask that members attend a c …

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. …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

Second Half Rally is a FUN meetup group for experienced life veterans who like active recreation and sharing good times together. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods, discovering cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and HAVE FUN, especially outdoors where everyt …

Are you ready to get fit, make new friends, and be out on the water amidst our nation's spectacular monuments?  This club is for you. SUP is a sport growing in popularity across the world.  I wanted to start a SUP group after returning from HIHO 2012, an amazing 8-day SUP competition in the Virgin Islands. This group is for newbies who want to try SUP or pros who just want to paddle board in a group - all skill levels are welcome!  We'll be paddling primarily on the Potomac in Georgetown.  Check …

We are stand up paddle boarders interested in paddling and exploring Annapolis and surrounding areas on our SUPs. We meet once or twice a week depending on weather.

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

This is a group for anyone interested in Standup Paddleboarding and staying fit while having fun. Looking forward to paddling all the waterways around Northern Va, DC, and the Eatern Shore with everyone who shares the stoke!

Mantra Fit is a holistic approach to fitness with programs on land and water. I created Mantra Fit with a mission to help people create a body and life that they love. I'm an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and PaddleFit certified instructor. I love exercising outdoors and like to keep my workouts fun and fresh. At my bootcamp on land, we meet at Severna Park Community Center and exercise indoors and out, depending on the weather. EVERYONE goes at their own pace and pushes just a little harder ev …

Let's end the week right with a relaxing paddle on the Potomac. The group will meet at 6pm at the Columbia Island Marina right off of the George Washington Parkway near the Pentagon. We'll aim to be on the water by 6:15pm sharp. All paddlers welcome to join! The only rule is that everyone must wear their PFD while on the water. $2 donation per event is requested in order to pay for the meet up group site.