Paddler’s Pathway
Everything you need to know about our program offerings, schedule, and training routes.
Beginner Programs
Learn to Race
The learn to race program provides skill development and race-specific tactical knowledge.
The in-person coaching program has been paused but on-line modules are available in the Resources section of the website.
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Program is currently paused
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Regular Attendance
Basic Fitness level required to paddle for one hour with minimal rest time
Desire to learn, and willingness to try, various roles in an outrigger canoe
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For more details or to express interest, please contact Michele Genge
Competitive Programs
Women’s Competitive
The program provides year-round training for women who wish to train hard in the sport of outrigger canoe racing within a friendly, supportive “ohana”.
Paddlers will have the opportunity to participate in local races and compete for a seat in crews racing in regional, national and international racing events. Paddlers follow a race-specific training program developed by a professional coach, with peer-led and coach supervised practices. Training takes place in a combination of OC6, OC2 and OC1 canoes and paddlers work individually to build their fitness outside of regular training sessions.
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Program dates: Year-round scheduled training (priority to full-time paddlers)
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45 to 6:30, Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00
Cost:Annual Club membership $325, Coaching fees $226, CORA registration $30.
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Completion of learn to race program or other relevant paddling experience
Regular attendance at scheduled training, clinics and self-directed training
Train in OC1 and attend time trials to compete for seats in racing crews
Team-first mentality and willingness to contribute time to support the program with planning and organizing training, racing events and coaching clinics
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For more details or to express interest, please contact Jackie Bell
Men’s Competitive
The program is competitively focused and is open to anyone.
Sessions offer a progressive structure focused on fitness, conditioning and skills, generally leading to a few specific goal events every year. Our members are generally an intermediate to advanced group, but are welcoming to newcomers who want to commit to learning and building fitness.
Race seats are offered to everyone on a selective basis. For club races, criteria for seat selection includes fitness, attendance at practices, performance in practice and club events, and possibly seat selection trials. Our top competitive crew faces additional criteria that includes solo performance at Tuesday Night Paddles or other events, technique and blending, general fit and cohesiveness within the group, and possibly even a solo downwind competition.
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Program dates: TBA
Schedule: Saturday 7:00- 9:30 am, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:30 pm (small boat)
Cost: Annual Club membership $325, CORA membership $30
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Expectations:
New paddlers preferably have a solid athletic base and some paddling experience (or completed Learn to Race program)
Regular attendance at scheduled training, clinics and self-directed training
Train in OC1 and attend time trials to compete for seats in racing crews
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Carl Tessman: ctessmann@outlook.com
Semi-Competitive and Recreational Programs
Daytimers
The Daytimers is a recreational group of paddlers, focused on fitness, fun and improvement. The group is open to men and women and includes a range of individuals of all ages and sporting backgrounds. Regularly scheduled group paddles are led by peers and include skill development and workout elements combined with endurance paddling. While the key focus is recreational, and attendance at all sessions is not mandatory, group members are expected to paddle to the best of their ability and contribute to boat speed and efficiency. Some members of the group participate in local and regional races, however racing is optional.
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Program dates: Year round scheduled group paddles
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30 – 12:30, Saturday 12:30 – 2:30
Cost: Annual Club membership $325 or Seasonal membership $175
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Basic fitness level to paddle for 90 minutes with scheduled rest periods
Physical ability to help launch the canoes and bring them back into the compound
Willingness to help support group functions and special events
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If you have questions or would like to express your interest, please contact Val Johnson
The Other Guys
Our old timers group, or self-appointed “Other Guys” is a semi-competitive group comprised principally of older men with a range of paddling experience. The program is focused on fitness and camaraderie and is welcoming to all genders. While some paddlers have deep paddling experience and may choose to compete for seats in national and international competitions, competing is optional. Group paddles are peer-led and focused on endurance training with specific race drills and priorities adjusted subject to the group’s competitive goals for the season.
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Program dates: Year round scheduled group training
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 to 2:00
Cost: Annual Club membership $325 or seasonal membership $175
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Basic fitness level to paddle for approximately 1.5 hours with rest periods
New paddlers will be welcomed and supported as they “ramp up”
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If you have questions or would like to express your interest, please contact Dean Dogherty
Training Routes
Green line shows our typical OC6 training route
Blue line shows our typical Tuesday small boat races held in the summer at Goose Spit
Join Us
Head to our membership page for more information on joining our club.