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The purpose of the GCA is to have fun and promote
safety while paddling.
GCA is a member-operated paddling club with over 800 family and corporate memberships
comprising more than 2000 indivduals. Canoeists and Kayakers of all ages and paddling abilities are equally welcome.
Some of our mutual interests include whitewater river running, creeking and playboating, river and lake touring, seakayaking,
paddle campouts and competition and racing activities. We espouse conservation, environmental and river access
issues as well as boating safety and skills development. Group paddling, training and social activities of all
kinds are conducted throughout the year thanks to the volunteer efforts of our many members and friends. Membership
is NOT limited to Georgia residents.
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2008 Training Clinics Posted!
Click on 'Training' link at left for details.
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Summer Roll Practice Begins
GCA Summer Roll Practice is held at Stone Mountain Park at 6:00 p.m. (or earlier) on Wednesday from May through
October. Roll Practice is free, but you have to pay to enter the park - current vehicle entry fee is $8 per session or $35
for an annual pass, which is recommended if you plan to attend multiple sessions.
DIRECTIONS: Enter the park from Stone Mountain Freeway (East Entrance); take the first left; continue about
a mile until you cross the dam; take the first right into the parking lot. The boat ramp is on the right. The boat ramp has
a lot of power boats putting in and taking out, so use the ramp to load and unload only and park away from the ramp. Once
in the water, stay clear of the ramp for the same reason. Please note that swimming is prohibited at this location. If you’re
in the water spotting for someone, be prepared to explain to park officials that you are not “swimming.” Roll
practice is an informal arrangement that requires volunteers. If you can help with kayak, canoe or C-1 rolling, your assistance
would be appreciated.
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GCA STORE NOW ONLINE
The GCA Store makes GCA-Logo Merchandise available through the services of PayPal..
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Try GCA Membership For Free!
For a limited time, prospective new members
may try GCA for a 3-month period free of charge. Includes 3 months of the club newsletter, The Eddy Line.
To join up, complete the Membership Application and please note that there are TWO separate documents that must be completed, the application page and the waiver page.
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2008 GCA Executive Committee
President ...............................................Tom Bishop
Vice President
.......................................Jamie Higgins
Secretary ...............................................Bill Fox
Treasurer
...............................................Ed Schultz
Member Services Chair .........................Kate Wilkerson
Recreation Chair ...................................Joe Webb
Resource Development Chair
...............William Gatling
River Protection Chair ..........................Haynes Johnson & John Holley
Training
Chair ......................................Gina Johnson
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Background: Beached kayaks and beach camping on a misty Saturday.
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