About the club The MDCC was founded in 1973 for people who find enjoyment and relaxation in the sports of canoeing and kayaking. The group was also formed to exchange information, to support preservation of our waterways, and to promote SAFE boating. We are affiliated with the American Canoe Association and the American Rivers Conservation Council. Our members have a wide range of boating interests and abilities, from placid cruising to Class V+ whitewater. MDCC activities MDCC offers courses every year on fundamentals of either canoeing or kayaking. There are roll sessions offered every winter and we offer a river rescue course to promote safe boating. The club owns no boats but can advise you on what would best suit your needs. We try to obtain boats for the pool session and the beginner classes. These come from our members and one the local outfitters "River and Trail Outfitters" generously allows us to borrow a few of their boats for the beginners class. Another benefit to being a member of MDCC is that several outfitters give discounts on paddling gear. MDCC on the web A newsletter is sent to members quarterly, containing trip schedules, trip reports, boating news, gear for sale, and other items of interest. We also have a Message Board and an Event Calendar. The board has forums for buying and selling boats and gear. There also General discussion forum for posting trips and general discussion about paddling and related topics. The calendar is for club events and trips. Our scheduled trips range from Class 1-2 family floats to the challenge of Class 5 boating. Our paddling trips can take place in Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. Close to home trips include Antietam Creek, the Potomac River, and the Shenandoah Staircase. The Lower Yough is popular in midsummer, and trips have ranged as far away as the Lehigh River in PA and the New River in West Virginia. Come and join us on the river!