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Listed in alphabetical order.
 
 
Blue Mountain Outfitters
We are a Paddlesports Business. We specialize in canoe, kayak, and
stand-up paddleboard (SUP) retail sales, livery services and repair services. We also design, manufacture, and sell our own line of canoe and kayak trailers.  We are located in Marysville, PA, just north of Harrisburg, and offer a complete online store.


Calleva
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Calleva’s mission is to get people of all ages outdoors, promoting personal growth, group cooperation & environmental stewardship through educational & challenging experiences on the river, trail & farm. 1-301-216-1248, office@calleva.org



 

Canoe Kayak and Paddle Co. LLC

We teach paddling and Certify Instructors in Paddlesports, Coastal/River Kayak/ Canoe. We teach, train and Assess ACA L1- L4 paddling skills, Trip Leader skills and folks that just want to paddle better & safer. We lead paddling trips with instruction. WE  donate 10% of our profits to Potomac Riverkeeper, WVA River Coalition and CBF. Discount for ACA certification for CCA members. Call Mike at 703 264 8911.

 


Downriver Canoe Company
Downriver Canoe Company

Located in the stunning Shenandoah Valley, a short distance from Washington DC, the South Fork of the Shenandoah is a flowing mountain river long recognized as one of the premier canoeing rivers in the East.  somebody@downriver.com


Fletcher's Cove Boathouse

4940 Canal Rd NW,
Washington, D.C. 20007

(202) 244-0461
dcboatinginfo@boatingin.com



Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-9642
dcboatinginfo@boatingin.com

 

 

Maximum Whitewater Performance

Maximum Whitewater Performance features world class paddling gear by David Hearn including: lightweight custom composite boats, custom kayak and canoe paddles, plus Rapidstyle paddle jackets, float vests; Wild-Water helmets; Snapdragon sprayskirts; paddlebags; books, outfitting and repair materials. David Hearn offers individual and group coached sessions in racing or river play for canoe and kayak paddlers of all ages.  Located in Bethesda, Maryland.

 

 

Nantahala Outdoor Center 

Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation's largest outdoor recreation company. Over a half million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 80 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC's world-renowned Paddling School, travel to 12 foreign countries with NOC's Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC's resort amenities such as its four restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. A privately-held, employee-owned company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina and 22 Olympians and Olympic coaches have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the "Nation's Premiere Paddling School," "The Best Place to Learn" by Outside, and as "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic ADVENTURE.

 


 

River and Trail Outfitters

River & Trail offers guided whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, cycling & hiking trips in the historic, Harpers Ferry area. River trips & lessons take place in Maryland, Virginia, & West Virginia on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and Antietam Creek.


 
 

R.E.I.

In 1938, mountain climbers Lloyd and Mary Anderson joined with 23 fellow Northwest climbers to found Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). The group formed a consumer cooperative to supply themselves with high-quality ice axes and other climbing gear. During the past six decades, REI has grown into a renowned international supplier of specialty outdoor gear, currently serving more than 1.8 million active members through 60 retail stores in the U.S. and by direct sales via the Internet, telephone and mail.


 

Shenandoah River Outfitters 

Scenic self-guided trips on the legendary Shenandoah River. Choose your method of exploring the beauty and fun of the Shenandoah River. Experience the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in our fully equipped River log cabins and mountain cottage. Tent camping with hot showers. A picnic table, charcoal grill and fire pit at each site. Camping under the trees & Stars. Pet Friendly! Kayaks and canoes for sale. Contact canoes@shenandoahriver.com


 

Sweet Composites

We are distributors of FRP materials and supplies. We mainly serve the light-marine industry, primarily canoe and kayak manufacturers as well as boat repair shops, but we have customers in model aircraft, autobody work, and several other specialty composites markets. Our products are used for mold making, boat building, and repair work of all kinds. We handle a wide variety of fabrics in fiberglass (E-glass), S-glass, Kevlar® (aramid), graphite (carbon fiber), and polyester, all in quantities from one yard to full rolls. We carry epoxy resins, pigments, metal flake and many other fillers and additives. Types of seam tape include woven fiberglass, aramid, and polyester in several widths as well as bias tapes in fiberglass and aramid. Other products include mold releases and mold-prep products, Minicel® foam, neoprene materials and glue, shock cord, as well as basic tools, respirators, and other safety gear.