Arkansas Canoe Club

Rendezvous

September 26th- 28th, 2025

2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR (previously ORBI Rentals)

This weekend long event is held every fall, organized and executed by volunteer efforts of Arkansas Canoe Club members for the greater Arkansas boating community. We invite you to participate in any part of a weekend of fun and learning. You do not have to be a member to participate, though who wouldn’t want to join this group of diverse and kooky band of champions of recreation, conservation and education of the paddling sports in Arkansas?

Registration will open TBA

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Pre-registration is encouraged, though not required, to make entrance to the event easy and quick. There is no additional charge to participate in clinics. Some clinics have a cap on the number of participants, some are land based, others will take place on the water, please take note of any gear requirements. Also note times and durations of clinics, and do not sign up for overlapping commitments.

Where to Sleep

Primitive On-Site Camping: ORBI Rentals property is private and ours for the weekend. Set up your camp anywhere within the property bounds. The further away from the pavilion area, the quieter, generally. There is room to spread out and drive your car to your preferred site. There is no electricity available for campsites. Port-a-lets and handwashing stations will be available for the weekend. THERE IS ONLY ONE SHOWER ON SITE. Plan accordingly. Please no RVs or large campers at this site.

Not-So-Primitive Camping: Lake Catherine State Park, 30 minutes away has reservable sites with full hook-ups.

Not Camping: This venue is very near the bustling town of Malvern, and several hotel options are within 5 minutes of the festivities.


Meals:  The River Valley Chapter will serve breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 7am. Meal cost is $8 per person cash.


Cost
$12 per day or $20 for the weekend for each adult covers the cost of the weekend including clinics and events. No cost for minors with signed waiver. Any current member of the American Canoe Association (ACA) will receive a $5 rebate per day. Must show current American Canoe Association membership card at gate to receive rebate.

Other Stuff to Know

We want you to stay at Rendezvous all weekend, but if that's not in the cards there's plenty of fun to be had on Saturday. Adult beverages are welcome. Rude behavior is not. Well behaved four legged family members are welcome too. Please observe all park regulations which essentially amount to not being a jerk.

Rendezvous Schedule

Friday September 26th:

No Special Release

  • 4pm: Check in Begins

  • 6 pm: Paddleboard Boxing

  • 7-8pm: Pizza Party

Saturday September 27th:

Special Release: 7am-7pm

  • 7-9am: Pancake Breakfast - Karen and Dennis Buccella $8

  • 8am: Check in Booth opens

  • 9-12pm- TBA Intro to SUP- Neil Morris

    9-12pm- TBA Intro to Kayaking- Elene Murray

    10-12pm- TBA

    10-12pm- TBA

  • 10-12pm TBA Intro to Whitewater Canoeing- Chris Handley

    1-3pm- TBA Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

    1-3pm- TBA Rowing in Current- Cate Handley

    2-4pm- TBA Kayak Rolling

  • 4-6pm: Rendezvous Roll Off Competition There will be 3 categories to compete in.

  • 8pm- 7am:

    Community campfire

    River side camping

Sunday September 29th:

Special Release TBA 7am-3pm

  • 7am-9am: French Toast Breakfast - Karen and Dennis Buccella $8

  • 10-11am: Family River Safety Jenny Hawthorne

  • 11am-3pm: Family River Float from Remmel Dam to Orbi

  • 2pm:

    Camp Cleanup begins

  • 5pm:

    Gates close