Learn to Paddle Program

Interested in trying outrigging?

Five Islands Outrigger Canoe Club offers a structured Learn to Paddle Program delivered in and around Wollongong Harbour by an AOCRA qualified coach and our club volunteers. If you are lucky, you may even get to paddle with a few dolphins!

The 4-hour program is delivered over two structured coaching sessions and covers the following topics:

Cultural background of outrigging

Equipment

The stroke

Seating role and responsibilities

Safety

Preparing canoes

Call and terminology

Training drills Huli safety drill

The cost of the program is $50; however, this will be deducted from your annual club membership fee if you decide to continue with outrigging and join our club. On completion of the Learn to Paddle Program you will have a further 3 free training sessions at our Saturday 8:00am social session before you will be required to sign up for AOCRA ($70) and pay FIOCC full membership ($300) or social membership ($115) to continue paddling. We recommend you come in a rashie or T-shirt, gym pants or board shorts, cap/hat and that you bring a water bottle. We will provide a paddle and life jacket for you.

Please contact our club Secretary for more information or to register for the next available program.

FIOCC offers a one-hour free junior Learn to Paddle Program on Tuesday afternoons at Wollongong Harbour. Please contact the Secretary 5islandsoutriggerclub@gmail.com for further information.

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