THE VILLAGES CANOE
AND KAYAK CLUB

A paddling club for residents of
The Villages, Florida

ABOUT US:

We are a club of canoe and kayak paddlers for residents of The Villages. Read our by-laws and Member's Guide. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month (starting in May 2009) at the Colony Cottage Regional Recreation Center at 2:15. We have a club paddle on the 4th Tuesday.  Our new member enrollment period will be open from May 16, 2010 until we reach our maximum membership limit of 400. 


LOGGING IN: You must log in to participate in the website or join a trip. You must be a member of the club to have an active User Name and password. Just click on the 'Login' button to the left.  Your user ID is your first name and first initial of your last name plus your Village ID—no spaces and no capitals.  For example, if you were John Doe, with Village ID of 123456, your login would be "johnd123456."  Your password is your Village ID, or 123456, in this example.   If you cannot log in, send an email to Joanne Wendel at membership@vckc.net

YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS:   Please log in and go to your profile and confirm that your email address and other information is current.  If it is not, you will not receive club notices.


 The Villages Canoe and Kayak Club News More News 

Yaktoberfest October 19, 2010

Bob O'Neal   Friday, September 03, 2010

Annual Yaktoberfest at the Kiwanis Park in Weirsdale. Picnic and boating; Kayak Rescue Skills Training; boats provided by Aardvark for tryout of various kayaks. Fun, swimming and fun. Join us for a fun day at the water.   (Read Story) - Login Req'd

Ocklawaha, Ray's to Gore's, Sept 28, 2010

Bob O'Neal   Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Ocklawaha is one of the most scenic and serene rivers in Central Florida. The current will be with you and there is little development, so you should see abundant wildlife.   (Read Story) - Login Req'd

Hidden Coast Paddling Festival Sept 2010

Mickey Jensen   Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Hidden Coast Paddling Festival was initiated because so many avid paddlers will claim that this area is some of the very best paddling in the world- yes - the world!   (Read Story) - Login Req'd

Trip Schedule August 2010 to May 2011

Bob O'Neal   Saturday, August 07, 2010

VCKC club trips planned from August 2010 to May 2011. Note that Jan,Feb,March2011 two trips per month are planned to accommodate seasonal demand.   (Read Story) - Login Req'd

Paddle Florida 2010-2011

Mickey Jensen   Thursday, August 05, 2010

Paddle Florida has several events planned for the upcoming fall and winter season. Check them out for camping and paddling fun!   (Read Story) - Login Req'd