Suncoast Paddling Club – home of competitive and recreational paddling in the qathet Regional District.
Outrigger canoeing has grown from its roots in Polynesia to become a very popular paddling sport, with numerous sporting and social clubs located around the world. The Suncoast Paddling Club was formed in 2001, thousands (and thousands) of kilometers have been logged since, both locally and internationally. We are proud to be members of the Canadian Outrigger Racing Association (CORA), https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/ Our club is a mix of competitive and fun & fitness paddlers who are passionate about getting out on the water. We love to challenge ourselves while having fun and a shared fitness activity. We are a vibrant group that has scheduled outings several times a week and compete in races around Vancouver Island, the Vancouver lower mainland and have competed in World Championships. Our canoes are located at Powell Lake, we have four OC6 (six person canoes) as well as an OC2 and an OC1. During the summer season we keep one of the OC6s on the ocean for those seafaring outings. We are a community minded organization. Our goal is to have people enjoy the water, the spirit of competition and camaraderie that surrounds outrigger paddling and to use outrigger paddling as a non-stressful means of staying fit. Whether you are just learning about the sport or are an athlete looking for a new challenge, our club can accommodate you. |
