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The Apalachee Canoe & Kayak Club is for anyone interested in canoeing and kayaking in the North Florida Panhandle. The club was organized in the 1970s by local canoeists who got together to enjoy the many paddling opportunities in the North Florida panhandle. We hold monthly meetings with related programs and discussions on past and future paddling events. This club has a deep bench of experience and knowledge. If you are new to paddling and are looking for advice - the ACKC has you covered. Suppose you are experienced and are just looking for peeps to paddle with - we gotcha. All skill levels are welcome.

Some of our favorite local rivers are listed here. Sopchoppy, Chipola, Upper Ochlockonee, Upper St. Marks, Aucilla River, Wacissa River, Omussee Creek - Alabama, Econfina Creek (Bay Co.), Econfina River (Taylor Co.). There are many other seldom-used creeks and streams to the East and West of Tallahassee, and the coastal waters of the Big Bend provide lots of paddling opportunities.

NOTE: The ACKC insurance waiver must be filled out by anyone wishing to participate in a club event (irrespective of club membership status). Children (17 years or younger) on any sponsored ACKC trips must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian and have a waiver submitted for them by their parent or legal guardian.

Here is the link to the online insurance waiver: https://tinyurl.com/ACKCWaiver

This waiver covers the individual for all club activities for the current year 2024 as a dues-paying member. If you have yet to pay dues for the current year, then the coverage only serves the individual for two (2) club events as a "Club Guest.

If you want to join the ACKC, membership dues are $20.00 for the year. You may pay member dues online here: ACKC Annual Dues.