Only paddling trips or other activities that appear on the MCC Cruise Schedule (see "Cruise Schedule" link from main page) are scheduled or hosted by the MCC. In particular, unscheduled "pick-up" trips that may appear on this message board are the responsibility of the individual making the post and shall not be the responsibility of the MCC and/or the operators of the message board.
The MCC and/or the operators of the message board do not verify the veracity of any poster, their paddling ability, or their knowledge of river safety. It is the individual paddler's responsibility to know who you are planning to boat with .. don't blindly go with anyone who posts on the message board.
Canoeing or kayaking (paddling) can be physically demanding and/or dangerous. Canoeists and kayakers (paddlers) take personal responsibility for their personal safety. By participating in trips or other activities sponsored or scheduled by the Monocacy Canoe Club, you acknowledge an assumption of the risk involved in paddling, which could involve risk of serious injury or death.