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Discover history & boating at Red Dragon Canoe Club at the historic Shipman Mansion. Join us for social events, paddling, and sailing on the Delaware.

Connect, enjoy, and be part of our vibrant community! Hope to see you at the Red Dragon Canoe Club! The Red Dragon Canoe Club is a family-friendly sailing/paddling club located on 6 beautiful acres along the Delaware River. It offers paddling trips, sailing opportunities and lots of fun for the whole family. The Shipman Mansion, located at RDCC, is a circa 1869 Second Empire Victorian Mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion is currently being restored by The Shipman Mansion Foundation and is available as a rental venue. The Mansion houses a number of antique racing canoes and other historical artifacts and is open for tours on the first weekend of the month, April – November, on Saturday and Sunday 1-4. More information about The Shipman Mansion can be found at www.shipmanmansion.org. RDCC, as one of the oldest boating clubs on the Delaware River, was founded in 1883 by Woodward Norgrave. The origin of the name is not documented, but the red dragon is a well-known Welsh emblem and Welsh connections are prominent in eastern Pennsylvania. The Club occupied two locations while in Pennsylvania, the latter being in Wissinoming where pilings for the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge now stands. As the name implies, the original focus of the Club was primarily on canoeing, hunting and fishing. The members traveled as far afield to Canada on hunting, and fishing expeditions. They had many adventures on these trips, including one where they ran afoul of an Indian tribe and were held hostage. Eventually, interest in canoeing waned, and members turned to small sailboats, with frequent large and colorful regattas on the Delaware River. There is a documented case of a member bringing a catboat to the Club as early as 1903. Today, the Club offers a number of sailboats that may be used by members. Efforts are being made to boost its sailing program and the Club is interested in attracting new members to its social and boating activities. If you are interested, please see the membership information under www.reddragoncanoe.org.

10/29/2026

The RDCC Fall Fun Fest was lots of fun for all. We decorated pumpkins, built scarecrows, had a treasure hunt geared towards adults and one for kids.

The kids battled pirates, located the Red Dragon’s eggs and returned them to the dragon before the pirates could locate them.

The weather was cold but we stayed warm with soup, chili and hot apple c***r and tons of fall treats.

Thanks to Erin for hosting, everyone that attended and everyone that helped prepare for and clean up after the event.

Looking forward to making this an annual tradition. Looking forward to more scarecrow and pumpkin creators.

More fall fun scheduled!
Halloween Party (For RDCC Members & Their Guests) on Saturday, October 31.(Still time to RSVP)
Annual Lobster Dinner for RDCC Members & Their Guests November 7 (Sure to sell out…RSVP ASAP)

This free event was open to RDCC members. Want to join the fun?
Join now, pay your dues for 2027 and enjoy the club during November and December 2026 at no charge.
Visit www.reddragoncanoeclub.org or email [email protected] or send a message through Facebook messenger.

10/25/2026

Check out this forecast for the Hunter's Moon Campfire for All RDCC Members & Their Guests! Hope to see YOU at the waterfront!

10/22/2026

A reminder about Saturday’s ALL INVITED Trunk or Treat All ghosts, goblins, & monsters invited! ! 🎃

If you’re bringing your car, decorating your trunk, and handing out treats, please let Jen know. She’s also happy to help if you need a hand getting ready!

Not decorating a car but want to come out and help? We’d love to have a few extra members around to chat with visitors and point them toward our memberships table. It’s a great chance to introduce people to the Red Dragon Canoe Club!

And don’t forget, Sunday night is the Hunter's Moon Campfire for All RDCC Members & Their Guests. 🔥🌕

10/18/2026

Last weekend members in their sailboats tied up for coffee on the river and RDCC paddlers joined in the fun. A perfect reminder that boating season may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the river, the club, and good company.

Not a member yet? We’d love to welcome you!

Join us in November or December by paying your 2027 dues, and you can enjoy the rest of 2026 at no additional cost! Come enjoy the club through the holidays, meet fellow members, make new friends, and get to know us before the busy social season and boating season begins.

Want to arrange a private tour of the Shipman Mansion and the Red Dragon Canoe Club property and facilities? Need info on membership?
•Send a message through Facebook.
•Email [email protected]
•Visit the website www.reddragoncanoeclub.org

Thanks to Sarah for the photo!

10/17/2026

What does it take to send astronauts back to the Moon?
Those who attended our recent
Free Lecture: Behind the Scenes of Artemis II at the Historic Shipman Mansion got an inside look from Mark Cavanaugh, who joined us from Houston. Attendees learned about his career journey, the work that goes on behind the scenes of a space mission, the design of the launch vehicle and capsule, the astronauts' experience, and some of the scientific experiments planned for the mission.
With photos and video clips the lecture offered a fascinating “behind the scenes” look at the Artemis program from someone directly involved in the effort.
Thank you to Mark for sharing his expertise and to everyone who attended.
Thank you to Norma & Sue for the photos from this almost “full house” event! 🚀

10/12/2026

The NEW MEMBER SOCIAL was a a lot of fun!
Thanks to Jennifer for hosting a great night of good conversation, yummy snacks, and a scavenger hunt that had everyone exploring the history of Shipman Mansion and learning about the Red Dragon Canoe Club.

Congratulations to Trish and Paul, our scavenger hunt winners, and to Sarah, who took home the door prize!

Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such an enjoyable evening. It was a great opportunity to connect, explore, and enjoy time together at the RDCC.

10/11/2026

You must agree…this is the perfect venue for a great Free Lecture: Behind the Scenes of Artemis II on October 14.
Trunk or Treat All ghosts, goblins, & monsters invited! October 24.
And an AWESOME Halloween Party (For RDCC Members & Their Guests) October 31

Lecture & Trunk or Treat open to all! Halloween Party is members only.
RSVP ASAP.

The club will be full of fun next weekend for the Member only SOLD OUT RDCC Fall Fun Fest !

Check back for pics of all the fun.

WHAT 😳 you have not yet joined the RDCC as a member? Join us! Check out the website www.reddragoncanoeclub.org for membership info! (Or message any questions through Facebook or email [email protected])

10/09/2026

Hope to see you at the NEW MEMBER SOCIAL tonight! This is just FUN…meet people, learn more about the club and the Shipman Mansion. Oh…and FoOD. Here are images from last year.

Address

221 Edgewater Avenue
Edgewater Park, NJ
08010

Telephone

(609) 387-9847

Website

http://www.reddragoncanoeclub.org/

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