NEWS
Vermilion Updates
The Vermilion river has been closed for some time, check out the Vermilion River page for the latest updates and news including what CWA is doing to try to help get the river back open.
Events
Next Monthly Meeting
Aurelio's Pizza in Addison
3/7/2012 [more info]
NEXT SOCIAL TRIP
Open Pool - Vernon Hills HS - Special SuperBowl
2/5/2012 [more info]
Welcome Chicagoland Whitewater Kayakers and Canoeists!
Why should you join Chicago Whitewater Association? Because CWA is the place for Greater Chicago whitewater boaters to hook-up for great times both on and off the river. CWA has pool sessions in the Fall and Winter to help teach beginners the basics of our exciting sport. We then have several beginner trips in the Spring in Illinois and Wisconsin to help these students learn their river skills.
CWA is also the place that newcomers to the area contact to learn about Midwest paddling opportunites. We search the smallest creeks and streams for Illinois Whitewater. But, we do enjoy paddling outside of the Midwest. You can make new friends to kayak or canoe those distant rivers or to socialize with in Chicago.
Join CWA, an organization of paddlers, kayakers as well as canoe enthusiasts, who love the fun and excitement of fast running rivers and are dedicated to the upkeep and preservation of America's beautiful river systems.
Classes & Trips
Pool Sessions Going now!
Pool sessions run in the winter and fall - check out the classes page to get full details!
Sessions currently running:
- Harper College - Palatine
- Latoff YMCA - Des Plaines
- Conant - Schaumburg
- Oak Park YMCA - Oak park
Quick Links
- Want easy access to river levels? Visit www.chicagowhitewater.org/cwa/usgs to get a reading of the most popular runs in the area. Call or email club members if you want to paddle - never go out alone!
- CWA T-shirts
- IL Boat Registration
- CWA Renewal
- Dam Safety Learn more about dams...