End of Summer Update
Greetings Vikings! Jedi Dave here with the End of Summer Update. We have had an amazing summer with Viking trips to the Nolichucky, Pigeon, and Ocoee rivers to name a few. Club gear has been moving in and out all summer with trips to Utah, The Carolinas, Georgia,...
Downstream with the Viking Canoe Club
A Mission of Paddling, Preservation, and Passion Over the gently rolling waves of wild rivers and the tranquil surface of pristine scenic waterways, the Viking Canoe Club charts a unique course. Uniting paddling enthusiasts from metro Louisville and beyond, the club...
A Post From Dave
Hey Y'all! It's Jedi Dave back with another update for upcoming events. Earlier this year I talked about water temps and staying safe in the cold, swift water rescue classes. Today I'm talking about being good river stewards. The first step to being a good river...
Vikings Pre-Spring Clinic on Elkhorn Creek April 7-9
Vikings Canoe Club Spring Clinic on the Elkhorn! This event will have riverside primitive camping available Friday and Saturday nights. Choose your category of boater skills. $10 will be donated to AW for each person attending for maintenance etc., at AW Acers. The club will provide box lunches during Saturday afternoon lessons riverside. Shuttle provided on both Saturday and Sunday.
Jess Cup 2023
Let’s gooooooooooooooo!
Upcoming Events
Hey Vikings and fellow paddlers! Jedi Dave here with a quick update on coming events, spring paddling, and where you can find Vikings in the wild. With 2023 already underway, I want to go ahead and start talking about some of our favorite spring events. First things...
Calendar
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About us
The Viking Canoe Club’s purpose is to promote and encourage the recreational navigation of wild and scenic rivers by canoe, kayak and other self-powered craft; promote conservation of wild and scenic rivers by practicing conservation as a club, by cooperating with local and national conservation organizations, and by communicating the club’s concerns to governmental authorities and to the public; develop paddling skills through instruction, training and participation in canoeing and kayak events, and promote appreciation for the beauty of our wild and scenic river resources and for the recreational value of wilderness cruising, camping , canoe racing and whitewater sports.
Affiliate Member
American Whitewater’s mission is to protect and restore whitewater rivers and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States, and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve the goals within its mission.


Meetings
The Viking Canoe Club meets each month in Louisville. The meetings are every first Tuesday of the Month, except January. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. *Check our Facebook Page for the location. Sometimes these meetings will be on the water at the Falls of the Ohio in the summer.https://bestvpncanada.ca/