9th Island OCC

Programs

Paddling for every age, every level

Who We Paddle With

We offer a variety of programs for paddlers of all ages — youth/keiki, men/kane, women/wahine — and of all levels of fitness and experience, from first-time paddlers to experienced racers.

Keiki

Youth

Young paddlers learning the sport from the water up.

Kane

Men

Men’s crews training together through the season.

Wahine

Women

Women’s crews training together through the season.

Hui

All Levels

First-time paddlers and experienced racers alike — everyone starts in the canoe.

Competition

Where We Race

We compete at:

Havasu Heat Race Lake Havasu
Select SCORA-sanctioned races Throughout Southern California
Another Dam Race Parker, Arizona
In the Canoe

What You’ll Learn

Our program offers the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport of Outrigger Canoe Paddling. We encourage our team/hui to learn the history, terminology, technique, and canoe/wa’a care. Our hui will learn the different phases of the outrigger stroke, power application, and proper body positioning while blending and synchronizing as a team.

Come Paddle With Us

First-timers are welcome — you can paddle with the club up to three times before joining.

How to Join See the Calendar