Keiki (Youth) Info

  • New paddlers are always welcome into our keiki and junior programs. New paddlers are taught all of the techniques and skills needed to race outrigger canoes.  
  • Outrigger canoe paddling builds teamwork, trust, discipline, and sportsmanship while having loads of fun on the water.  We offer a fun and competitive paddling program for boys and girls age 9-19
  • Focus is on having fun while learning the fundamentals of paddling as a team on and off the water. 
  • All paddlers must learn to blend together and must support and encourage their crew mates. A canoe runs best when all paddlers are focused as a team and pulling in perfect unison.
  • Build life-long friendships.

New paddlers and paddlers’ friends

  • Must be able to swim
  • New paddlers and friends are always welcome.  A parent will need to sign their waiver form prior to participating.  Waivers can be found here

Practice location

  • 1901 Bayside Drive, CDM (shared space with the OC Sheriff and Coast Guard facility)

Practices

  • Wednesday: 3pm
  • Saturday 10:30am
  • Paddlers should come prepared to paddle to every practice. 
  • Whenever practice is canceled, you will be notified by the coaches.

What to wear

  • Wear clothing that can get wet.  No cotton shorts.
  • Please put on sunscreen, bring water, towel and warm clothes to change in after.

SCORA Races

  • We will put as many teams on the water as possible and will mix and match with other Clubs if needed.  
  • Keiki’s 14 and under (that do not turn 15 before December 31) are qualified for the “mini-iron” races which are approximately 2-3 miles.  
  • Juniors 15-19 will be racing the “short course” races which are approximately 4-5 miles.
  • Sprint race is 200-500m in length.
  • The “mini-iron” races for the 2021 race season are
    • Crystal Pier        San Diego        May
    • Kahanamoku Classic    Marina Del Ray        June
    • Iron Championships    San Diego        June
  • Sprint race
    • Noah Kalama     Long Beach            July

Dues$100/ paddler: this includes all practices additional fee for races.