Membership JOIN US! You're floating down a beautiful tree lined river with your paddling buddies, chatting quietly and looking for eagle nests. The roar of the rapids, just around the next bend, is getting louder. You catch the eddy before the first drop, as the adrenaline starts to build... Sound fun? Want to see how it ends? Join the CWA, an organization of paddlers who love the fun and excitement of fast running rivers and are dedicated to the upkeep and preservation of America's beautiful river system. Find new friends to paddle local and distant whitewater rivers; online, at our socials, meetings, and at CWA events both on and off the river. Learn to paddle safely and responsibly at our Fall and Winter pool classes offered at locations in and around the Chicago area. Join us after class for a game of kayak polo, or use the time to fine-tune new moves. Consult the Gradient, our monthly newsletter that keeps members up to date with news, trip reports, learning and paddling opportunities. Find out what you've been missing. --> Join now! <--

CWA History This is your life ... CWA by Marge Cline (1979) History of the CWA by Erik Sprenne (1989) Join the club, buy some cwa gear!