Outrigger canoeing session for beginners

This event is for beginners who want to try their hand at outrigger canoeing. Our sessions accommodate adults only.

Our club organises 3 training sessions a week but every now and then we organise a social paddling session (this event) for newbies who want to join us for some fun and paddle with us to learn the ways of outrigger canoeing.

We are based at Swan Yacht Club in East Fremantle, along the beautiful Swan river and train during the week in the evening from 5:45pm to 7:30pm (1 hour paddling time). First half hour is introduction to paddling technique and prepping the canoe.

We train in our six seat outrigger canoe (OC6). You will be joined by our regular club members. Each canoe will have 4 experienced paddlers and 2 newbies, so no real pressure.

If it's your first time with us you will be asked to confirm that you can swim 400m and tread water for 5 minutes and also fill in a disclaimer.

What to bring on the day:

It is water sport so be prepared to get a few splashes from other people in the canoe. Wear something comfortable, sports-type clothes. Bring a plastic water bottle to take in the canoe and thongs which you could leave at the beach while paddling. Judge the weather for how many layers you need, after 10 minutes or so of paddling you will get a break to have a drink and de-layer.

There are showers etc available at the club, for anyone who needs to get changed.