Past Events
2018
Remebering Frank Havens
Four-time Olympian, Frank Havens (1923-2018) the WCC Gold Medalist from 1952, died July 22, 2018, just days before his 94 birthday. More...
A Paddling Trifecta
In one weekend in September, 2018, WCC captured medals in three parts of world: Hawaii, Ireland, and Canada. Elsewhere WCCers challenged the local teams in outrigger and standard canoe. But at the Pan American Championship in Halifax, Ian Ross and Ann Armstrong carried on a century-old WCC tradition—sprint canoeing. More...
Rigging the OC-6 Canoes
Pailolo 2018: Recounting the WCC Women’s Epic Race in Hawaii
4,700 miles away from home. Towering 10 foot waves. No back-up crew or support boat; only 6 paddles and tired muscles to cover 26 miles of open ocean. This has the makings of a great adventure story—and is exactly what happened to the WCC women’s outrigger racing team. Their trip to Hawaii for the Pailolo Challenge this year is one they’ll never forget. More...
WCC Juniors compete in the 2018 ACA Sprint National Championships
A two-part series by Liz Pennisi
WCC Middle States Regatta
Middle States Regatta has morphed through the ages. New events, different competitors help long-time traditions keep up with the times. More...
2018 Sunset Dinner Fundraiser
A good time was had by all who attended the island-themed event to raise much-needed funds for boathouse restoration. More...
The General Clinton Regatta
Spring is here, which means WCC made the annual pilgrimage to Oneonta, NY to race on the Susquehanna River in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.
This year, WCC sent nine teams, including a junior’s team, for a total of 59 competitors, varying in age and coming from every discipline of paddling in the club. More...
Check out WCC's Holiday video from 2018!
WCC's boathouse restoration project made front-page news.
The April 2017 edition of The Northwest Current, a community newspaper, includes an article that gave important exposure to local efforts.
Boathouse Rehabilitation Committee Chairman Chris Brown helped provide perspective, noting the Club's commitment to preserving our historic landmark building, continuing our community events and outreach and promoting paddle sports on the Potomac for recreational users and athletes.
