Welcome!Competitive and Recreational Outrigger Canoe Paddling in the Comox Valley
Polynesian in origin, outrigger canoes were key to the settlement of the South Pacific islands as these large crafts were made for crossing open waters. Wind and waves bring the boat to life and the outrigger, attached to the left side of the canoe, is for stability. Outrigger canoe racing is the official team sport of Hawaii and Tahiti, and a growing paddlesport in Canada, particularly on the west coast where seaside communities provide a bounty of paddling conditions. (excerpt from the article on our club in the Comox Valley Collective magazine - read more) Our club is competitively-focused but welcoming of all paddlers. We have men's, women's and mixed teams practicing several times per week, as well as a recreational group for those who want to paddle for fitness and fun. Our compound is conveniently located at the Courtenay Airpark Marina boat launch and has four OC6 (6 person) canoes and several OC2's and OC1's (one and two person canoes) for club member use. If you want to try outrigger canoe paddling, your first practice is on us. Simply send us a note though our contact page and we will set you up with one of our experienced members for an introduction. |
Updates2024 AGM & Call for Nominations
The Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club AGM will take place by Zoom at 7:00 pm on Thu Nov 21, 2024. You can find the AGM Notice here and our Team Cowboy site. All board positions are open for nominations and election each year. This year we will have 3 vacancies: Vice President, Treasurer, and Membership. Nominations for all positions are welcome till November 3, 2024. Follow the link below to our blog or see here for details. LEARN TO RACE - March 17 to June 30
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