NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club

Welcome to the online home of NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club.

More than anything Meetup is about "meeting people." We require potential members submit a clear photo of *themselves* with their application, because we'd like to be able to recognize them! Please keep reading if this does not offend your sensibilities.

We are a club for the active and experienced out-doors people. On some trips we welcome the inexperienced. However, we are not a club for inactive members. We ask that members attend a couple of events a year in order to stay on the list.

Our core mission statement: We are a group of people who enjoy taking their time getting from Point A to Point B so that nature may be enjoyed without too much hurry, allowing time to soak up the sights and sounds. Let's get out, enjoy, and have a good time. This is really what it's all about.

For safety and security reasons we require members to post a CLEAR photo showing their face with their profile. In the case of a missing hiker or paddler this should be self-explanatory! Photos will also be taken during group events and posted and tagged here on our website. We are a camera-friendly crowd. If you are not, this club is probably not for you.

Along with the standard disclaimer-type stuff below we want to remind people that the whole reason we do this is for fun, the pleasure of being outdoors and the pleasure of good company. So please, if you have ever been described as a party pooper, pain in the neck, or other unpleasant p-word pass us by. Life is too short to put up with nonsense.

DISCLAIMER: during any group event, everyone is responsible for themselves. The organizer and assistant organizers ARE NOT responsible for the safety of the participants. We will try our best to prevent accidents, but are not responsible or liable if something happens to you. By joining the group, you acknowledge this. All members must read, understand, and ABIDE by the following Statements:

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  • 2 days ago · 7:30 PM

    (Almost) Full Moon Paddle

    4 Active People | 5.00 5.002 | 3 Photos

    Please join us for an evening paddle on the Occoquan Reservoir. The almost-full moon will rise at 8:01 pm. We will put in at Bull Run Marina at 7:45 pm. We will paddle... Learn more

  • 4 days ago · 4:00 PM

    Wednesday After Work Paddle

    3 Active People | 5.00 5.002

    Rather than spend the happy hour in a dark bar (not a bad idea, though) I will be spending it on the water getting some exercise. Please join me for a brisk-paced... Learn more

  • May 18 · 9:00 AM

    WILDERNESS FIRST AID

    4 Active People | 5.00 5.001

    Please consider joining us for a weekend-long class in Wilderness First Aid. Anyone who likes to be outdoors as much as we do should consider taking this course. Yes,... Learn more

  • May 17 · 3:45 PM

    Friday Afternoon Fountainhead Paddle

    4 Active People | 5.00 5.002

    Please join me for a quick-paced afternoon paddle Friday May 17. Plan to be on the water for a total of 2.5 hours or less. Meet at 3:45 pm and shove off by 4:00, so we... Learn more

  • May 10 · 6:00 PM

    ADULT CPR/AED

    4 Active People | 5.00 5.002

    Please consider joining James and me for a 4 hour CPR course. This course is through The Center for Wilderness Safety (CWS), a non-profit organization dedicated to... Learn more
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NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/8/c/global_52563212.jpeg
Springfield, VA 22153
Founded Sep 1, 2011
20110901
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