Resource Links
Canoe Retailers
- Hoigaards Hoigaards is a great outdoor retailer in the Metro, sponsor of the Hoigaards Canoe Derby at Lake Calhoun, and contributor to RCBC.
- Midwest Mountaineering Midwest Mountaineering is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit their annual free April Canoe Event for the latest in boats and gear. Hear about watersports from the experts.
- Piragis Northwoods Company, Ely, MN A jewel in the crown of the Northwoods for canoe gear, rental, trip advice. MN's top Wenonah canoe dealer and friend of RCBC.
- Pygmy Boats Pygmy boats is the largest and oldest manufacturer of precision precut wood boat kits in North America. Be sure to scroll down to see the featured video of rolling a kayak!
Club Forms
- Liability Waiver 2016 Liability Waiver
- Medical Form
- RCBC Handbook
Events
- 2017 MCA Far North Symposium Discover how and where to paddle in the Far North, in the tree-less regions mostly in northern Canada.
- 2017 Midwest Mountaineering Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis, MN - Free exhibits and presentations about outdoor adventures including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding. Learn how, where, and what you need.
Manufacture
- Wenonah Canoes Located in Winona, MN, an independent company that has become an award-winning designer and manufacturer of canoes and kayaks for all levels of paddler.
Paddling Organizations
- American Canoe Association Paddlesports: Canoe - Kayak - SUP - Raft - Rescue...and FUN!
- Kalamazoo Canoe and Kayak Club Our #1 rivals in youth paddling 🙂
- Minnesota Canoe Association The Minnesota Canoe Association is a group of adults and kids who love paddling in all forms. From canoeing to kayaking, racing to ambling, flatwater to whitewater, if you paddle in or around Minnesota, MCA is a great resource.
- United States Canoe Association USCA is the governing body for marathon canoe racing; RCBC is an affiliate member.
- USA Canoe/Kayak (USAC/K) National governing body for Olympic and International competition, principally for sprint and slalom racing.
Paddling Videos
- Rambo's Locker Great videos OC-1 and Surfski racing.
Paddling Websites
- Canoeing.com A comprehensive guide to canoeing and paddlesports for trip planning or shopping for gear.
Park & Rec
Races
- BSA White River Canoe Race A 3-day, 120-mile youth relay race in Arkansas.
- Hoigaard's Paddling Derby 10 weeks of races for experienced racers and recreational paddlers with divisions for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
- Snake River Canoe Race First race of the year, part of the Mora Classic Series
Sports Medicine
- HealthPartners Speciality Center – Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Dr. Heather Cichanowski is an avid paddler and sports medicine physician with HealthPartners Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. She can help you with any muscle or joint pain and get you back out there on the water.
- New Heights Performance Physical Therapy Recommended physical therapists for athletes. Find source that causes injury and corrects it.
- Shoulder Exercises brought to you by HealthPartners Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Shoulder exercises - great conditioning for paddlers
- Spine and Sports Chiropractic Recommended chiropractor for athletes.
Water Craft Rentals
- Three Rivers Park District Canoe, kayak, paddleboard rental rates and locations in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
- University of Minnesota Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Adventure rentals are open to students, staff, faculty and the public. Pick-up and Returns Monday-Friday between 12pm and 6pm. To reserve equipment call (612) 625-8790.
Youth Boating
- Urban Boatworks A youth learning work environment in a boat-building facility.