Any KCCNY members can coordinate.
Feb 2026
Playboating Clinic 2/14 - Passaic
Playboating clinic at the pool session. Learn edge control, stalls, and other skills in a controlled environment that should translate to greater skills on the river. Taught by the Mongaup's best, John 'NJ Boofer'.
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Fine Tune Your Roll 2/14 - Passaic
Fine tune your roll taught by ACA certified instructor Jason Albert. This clinic is designed for individuals who understand the mechanics of the roll but may struggle with consistency.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Passaic, Feb 14
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Passaic Boys and Girls Club.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Pool Session - Passaic, Feb 21
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Passaic Boys and Girls Club.
Coordinator: Tania van Bergen .
Coordinator: Tania van Bergen .
Playboating Clinic 2/22-Summit
Playboating clinic at the pool session. Learn edge control, stalls, and other skills in a controlled environment that should translate to greater skills on the river. Taught by the Mongaup's best, John 'NJ Boofer'.
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Pool Session - Summit, Feb 22
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Beginner Whitewater Clinic 2/28 & 3/01 - Passaic & Summit
Beginner Whitewater Clinic. Taught by ACA certified instructor, Jason Albert, this clinic is aimed at folks who are interested in learning about whitewater.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Passaic, Feb 28
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Passaic Boys and Girls Club.
Coordinator: Tania van Bergen .
Coordinator: Tania van Bergen .
Mar 2026
Playboating Clinic 3/1-Summit
Playboating clinic at the pool session. Learn edge control, stalls, and other skills in a controlled environment that should translate to greater skills on the river. Taught by the Mongaup's best, John 'NJ Boofer'.
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Coordinator: John Scelba .
Pool Session - Summit, Mar 01
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Winter Warm Up Week (Paddling Trip to North GA/Western NC, Class II/III with III+ Options for Advanced Paddlers)
Join us for a week of paddling down South, in preparation for the 2026 paddling season! We're planning this trip for March time frame, doing [...]
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Fine Tune Your Roll 3/15 - Summit
Fine tune your roll taught by ACA certified instructor Jason Albert. This clinic is designed for individuals who understand the mechanics of the roll but may struggle with consistency.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Summit, Mar 15
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Tohickon (Class III)
The Tohickon is the first northeast release of the year and the traditional start of the paddling season for many. A great step up river with drops not normally found on a class 3 river, but every river is cold in the northeast in March.
Coordinator: Peter Nolan .
Coordinator: Peter Nolan .
Learn to Roll 3/29 - Summit
Learn to roll clinic. Taught by ACA certified instructor, Jason Albert.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Summit, Mar 29
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Apr 2026
Fine Tune Your Roll 4/05 - Summit
Fine tune your roll taught by ACA certified instructor Jason Albert. This clinic is designed for individuals who understand the mechanics of the roll but may struggle with consistency.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Summit, Apr 05
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Learn to Roll 4/12- Summit
Learn to roll clinic. Taught by ACA certified instructor, Jason Albert.
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Coordinator: Jason Albert .
Pool Session - Summit, Apr 12
2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the Connection.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
May 2026
Kayak Beach Day
Atlantic Ocean park and play !
Some demo kayaks will be available, but please bring your own gear. Helmets and PFD are required. Conditions update will be available starting 2 days prior
Coordinator: J.R. Ford .
Coordinator: J.R. Ford .
Jun 2026
Lehigh River Upper Section
The Lehigh…. Our classic class 2. Good beginner run with plenty of play to entertain the more experienced. Where would you rather be on a [...]
Coordinator: David Delesky .
Coordinator: David Delesky .
Lehigh River Upper Section
The Lehigh…. Our classic class 2. Good beginner run with plenty of play to entertain the more experienced. Where would you rather be on a [...]
Coordinator: Peter Nolan .
Coordinator: Peter Nolan .
Lehigh River Upper Section
The Lehigh…. Our classic class 2. Good beginner run with plenty of play to entertain the more experienced. Where would you rather be on a [...]
Coordinator: David Delesky .
Coordinator: David Delesky .
Jul 2026
Lehigh with camping
Normal release - Great for beginners but still plenty of fun for better paddlers. Camping at Hickory Run Group campsites.
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
Coordinator: Erik Werner .
KCCNY Board Meeting
Bi-monthly Online Zoom board meetings open to all members. Join us! Meetings are normally the second Monday of odd single-digit months. Agenda for meeting and [...]
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Alaska or Yukon Monthlong trip
I’m again planning another northern wilderness trip(Alaska and Yukon Territories) with a small group of safety minded paddlers.
Coordinator: Curt Gellerman .
Coordinator: Curt Gellerman .
Salmon River, Pulaski NY
Spend the weekend boating in the North Country. The Salmon river starts off mellow and finishes strong with a couple of back-to-back-to-back Class II+ rapids. [...]
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Sep 2026
KCCNY Board Meeting
Bi-monthly Online Zoom board meetings open to all members. Join us!Meetings are normally the second Monday of odd single-digit months.Agenda for meeting and zoom link [...]
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Coordinator: Andrea Dover .
Oct 2026
Lehigh 'Mega'
Usually several days of big waves and avoidable big holes. Lots of thrill without much risk, fall colors. Glamping at Hickory Run Group campsites - fan favorites as they essentially have no back, so you can pitch your tent as far back in the Pennsyltucky woods as you dare and not be kept up by rambunctious fellow campers.
Coordinator: Tom Hart .
Coordinator: Tom Hart .


