On March 16, 1969, 15 people gathered at Bob Benner’s house in Jamestown.
Bob recalls, “For the purpose of getting people together who like to paddle.” During that meeting the Carolina Canoe Club (CCC) was born, with Bob as president, Sheila Masseey as secretary-treasurer and Tony Comer as cruise chairman. Some of the CCC’s first trips were on the Fisher, Mayo, Dan, and New Rivers. The CCC has grown dramatically over the past 35+ years. We currently have more than 700 individuals and families as members. While the majority live in North Carolina, a sizable number are from contiguous states.The CCC has become increasingly active in the area of river conservation and in promoting the development of whitewater facilities.The CCC strives to carry out the objectives set forth by its founders, including the teaching and upholding of the highest standards of river safety, skill, and courtesy. While the primary interest of individual members has become increasingly diverse, the Club attempts to meet the needs of all its members and provide an organization by which we can all best fulfill our common interest - love of paddling.