We invite you to join us.

Our mission is to bring together fellow paddlers of all skill levels and to explore the waterways of the Housatonic Valley and surrounding areas in an environmentally friendly manner, while enjoying the camaraderie of those with similar interests.

As an active member of our club, you will have the opportunity to participate in the following:

• Learning together
• Safety courses
• Becoming a steward of the environment
• Promoting a "leave no trace" philosophy
• Volunteer programs

Who We Are 

We're the folks you see navigating kayaks, canoes and other human-powered craft through these waterways.

Some of us have years of experience and others are just starting out. Some are in peak physical condition and others have a healthy respect for the river and hope to contribute to its stewardship.

Our club formed in 2001 at New Milford Paddle Days when a group of paddling enthusiasts signed a mailing list. Since then we've continued to grow into a network of recreational, whitewater, canoeing and sea kayaking paddlers of all ages.

Click here for our printable tri-fold brochure.

Membership is Free!
It costs nothing to join, and there are no monthly dues! All you need is an interest in paddling. Whether you're a beginner, novice or advanced paddler, there's plenty of room for you.

Paddlers at all HVPC events are required to fill out and sign a Release of Liability form.

Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month June through December, at 7:00 PM in room 209 of the Brookfield Community Center. See our Meeting Schedule for additional information.

Events Calendar
We maintain an up-to-date calendar of scheduled paddle trips and other club-related activities in the HousatonicValleyPaddlePlus group on Yahoo!®. You will need a Yahoo!® userid and password to access the calendar. Our current year's schedule is determined during our April meeting.

Service Projects
In addition to our paddle trips (see link above) our members have also participated in the following community projects.

• Brookfield/HVPC Yoga Space Event. Benefits of yoga and paddling (Great Swamp)
• Worked with Friends of Lake Lillinonah cleanup
• Worked with Candlewood Lake Authority cleanup (several members)
• Several cleanups of Still River with EMS and Peg Daley
• HVPC members volunteer to help out local businesses on water safety / rescuers on a paddling demo day on Candlewood Lake (Lynn Demming Park)
• HVPC representation at Friends of Lake Linninonah presentation at Wisconier
• HVPC booth at Collinsville Canoe and Kayak
• HVPC booth at Eastern Mountain Sports
• The Lovers Leap State Park and Bridgeport Furniture Factory Cleanup along the Housatonic River / Still River outlet
• Cleanup at Lynn Deming Park – New Milford

Club Information: Contact Sandra Cox at 203-263-3281