RESOURCE LINKS
*NEW* Puakea Designs : creates some of the fastest, well-built outrigger canoes in the market. This includes OC-1s and unlimited OC-6's. Additionally, they sell and design outrigger paddles.
Canoe Race World. New website founded by Kevin Olson. It is a treasure trove of information on marathon canoe paddling including interviews, product reviews, technique evaluations, and race strategies.
CANOE ASSOCIATIONS
American Canoe Association was founded in 1880 by a group of avid canoeists the ACA is dedicated to promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. We accomplish this mission by providing a variety of worthwhile programs and public services in such areas as: event sponsorship, safety education, instructor certification, waterway conservation, paddler's rights and protection, and public information campaigns.
Atlantic Division is the local arm of the American Canoe Association.
USCA Marathon canoe racing’s US National governing body.
LOCAL
Hackensack Riverkeeper is the leading environmental organization working on Hackensack River issues. We have worked in cooperation with them in a number of regional events over the years.
Ocean County Parks & Recreation sponsors a number of paddling programs and special events including the Canoe and Kayak Classic in June and the Toms River Race in October, each year.
Ridgefield Park has been an extremely gracious supporter of our club over the years.
River Barge Park Info
Sebago Canoe Club is located in Canarsie Brooklyn.
Tides 4 Fishing Site includes current tide, weather & water temperature.
2020 Government tide table for Hackensack River at Ridgefield Park.
2021 Government tide table for the Hackensack River at Ridgefield Park.
SAFETY
Cold Water Safety Links compiled by Linda
Action Donation Services Knot instruction from an auto donation service that works with several charities. We do not endorse them as a charitable activity. Use your own judgment.
Animated knots A wonderful site to learn how to use and tie a wide variety of knots.
I Will Knot A page dedicated to knot instruction.
Crest Capital an alternate site for written knot tying instructions.
Scouts boating information: Lots of boating info. Link courtesy Lucas and Sam
National Weather Service River Forecast Centers
National Weather Service Northeast River Forecast Center
National Weather Service - Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center
Paddle Me guidebooks home page. 175 flat water kayak and canoe destinations to paddle in California. They target the most common audience in the paddling community: paddlers interested in day or weekend trips, as well as paddlers who are interested in paddling extended paddling excursions at remoter destinations.
USGS Real Time Stream Conditions links to real time stream flow, level, and sometimes temperatures of streams in the US.
NOAA
National River Network Analysis long term forecast.
GEAR WEBSITES
Campmor Outdoor Stores.
Eastern Mountain Sports Outdoor Stores
Ramsey Outdoor Stores has sponsored Paddle Days at Ramapo Reservation for a number of years.
Canoe Race World. New website founded by Kevin Olson. It is a treasure trove of information on marathon canoe paddling including interviews, product reviews, technique evaluations, and race strategies.
CANOE ASSOCIATIONS
American Canoe Association was founded in 1880 by a group of avid canoeists the ACA is dedicated to promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. We accomplish this mission by providing a variety of worthwhile programs and public services in such areas as: event sponsorship, safety education, instructor certification, waterway conservation, paddler's rights and protection, and public information campaigns.
Atlantic Division is the local arm of the American Canoe Association.
USCA Marathon canoe racing’s US National governing body.
LOCAL
Hackensack Riverkeeper is the leading environmental organization working on Hackensack River issues. We have worked in cooperation with them in a number of regional events over the years.
Ocean County Parks & Recreation sponsors a number of paddling programs and special events including the Canoe and Kayak Classic in June and the Toms River Race in October, each year.
Ridgefield Park has been an extremely gracious supporter of our club over the years.
River Barge Park Info
Sebago Canoe Club is located in Canarsie Brooklyn.
Tides 4 Fishing Site includes current tide, weather & water temperature.
2020 Government tide table for Hackensack River at Ridgefield Park.
2021 Government tide table for the Hackensack River at Ridgefield Park.
SAFETY
Cold Water Safety Links compiled by Linda
Action Donation Services Knot instruction from an auto donation service that works with several charities. We do not endorse them as a charitable activity. Use your own judgment.
Animated knots A wonderful site to learn how to use and tie a wide variety of knots.
I Will Knot A page dedicated to knot instruction.
Crest Capital an alternate site for written knot tying instructions.
Scouts boating information: Lots of boating info. Link courtesy Lucas and Sam
National Weather Service River Forecast Centers
National Weather Service Northeast River Forecast Center
National Weather Service - Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center
Paddle Me guidebooks home page. 175 flat water kayak and canoe destinations to paddle in California. They target the most common audience in the paddling community: paddlers interested in day or weekend trips, as well as paddlers who are interested in paddling extended paddling excursions at remoter destinations.
USGS Real Time Stream Conditions links to real time stream flow, level, and sometimes temperatures of streams in the US.
NOAA
National River Network Analysis long term forecast.
GEAR WEBSITES
Campmor Outdoor Stores.
Eastern Mountain Sports Outdoor Stores
Ramsey Outdoor Stores has sponsored Paddle Days at Ramapo Reservation for a number of years.