Squamish Paddling Club

Epic weekend out on the water! So grateful that Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative and Pemberton Canoe could join and offer extra canoes!

Thank you to Brendan, Jason, Corey, and Alain for coaching 🤙

Big thanks to everyone else who also helped out throughout the weekend! We’re looking to possibly do another session in September if you missed this one

As always thank you to our supporters who helped us get our new Kai Wa’a // Kai Bartlett canoe in the water this summer
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
Woodfibre LNG
Squamish Community Foundation (SCF)
And the many personal donations that were made

Great couple nights out with the Squamish Nation and Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative sharing another style of canoe. Lots of people on the water…and sometimes in the water 😅

Beginner and advanced kayak rescue courses getting out over the weekend dialling in their skills

Outrigger Canoe Clinics in Squamish – August 8-9

Link in the bio and on our website to register

Whether you've never paddled before, are looking to improve your technique, or want the opportunity to experience a downwind run in windy conditions, we have a clinic for you.

The Squamish Paddling Club is hosting two outrigger clinics per day on August 8-9, designed for paddlers of all experience levels.

If you haven't paddled in Squamish before, you're in for a treat. Our location offers a unique variety of conditions - from protected flat water that is perfect for learning and refining skills, to the exciting challenge of paddling into Howe Sound where wind and ocean conditions can create incredible downwind opportunities.

We're excited to welcome guest coaches: Jason and Corey from Victoria, and Brendan coming back again from Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative

What you'll learn:
Proper stroke technique
Improved paddling efficiency and boat handling
Confidence in a variety of water conditions
Opportunities to paddle OC6 ultralight canoes
A selection of OC1 and OC2 canoes may be available to demo by special request

Cost:
$20 per clinic
$60 for the full weekend for club members

Equipment Available:
Paddles and PFDs (life jackets) are available to borrow if needed

Whether you're brand new to outrigger paddling or a seasoned paddler looking to develop your skills, we'd love to have you join us for a fun weekend on the water.

Register now and come paddle with us in beautiful Squamish.

Special thanks to Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) Sea To Sky Sports Physio and all the community donations that helped expand what we can offer

Get in touch if you’d like to try paddling in an outrigger canoe! We offer one free trial and a very affordable membership afterwards which will give you access to kayak and SUP programs as well.

Great night out with Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative working on loading the blade and getting the whole crew in sync!
Kai Wa’a // Kai Bartlett TAI Paddles Global Palafamala Custom Paddles Puakea Designs FAI Va'a Hana Hou Paddlesports

OC6 Community Clinic – Presented with the Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative

Join us for an evening of OC6 skills, technique, and safety as part of the Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative.
Volunteers are welcome to meet at 4:30 PM to help unload the trailer, rig the boats, and get everything ready for the evening. The clinic will officially begin at 5:00 PM with a land-based review of OC6 steering fundamentals, including steering theory, blade selection, reading conditions, and crew communication.

Once on the water, we'll focus on developing a stronger, more efficient stroke by working on catch, paddle pressure, and timing to build boat speed. We'll spend most of the evening in the sheltered waters of Blind Channel, with the option of venturing farther out toward the end of the session if conditions are favourable.

We'll finish the clinic with a huli drill, covering how to safely right our ultralight OC6, re-enter the canoe, and work together as a crew during a capsize. These are essential skills that every paddler should be comfortable with.

We'll have three OC6 canoes available, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to paddle and practice. Priority will be given to SPC members first.

Cost: By donation ($20–30 recommended). Donations can be sent by e-transfer to [email protected] and help support Outriggerzone Community Paddling Initiative future paddling programs and equipment.

Please come dressed to paddle and swim. You'll be getting in the water during the huli drills and we can put on more neoprene before tipping. Bring a towel and a change of dry clothes for after the clinic.

Whether you're new to OC6 or looking to refine your technique, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills, build confidence, and spend an evening on the water with the Squamish paddling community.

Join us for a Squamish Paddling Club social at Cliffside Cider this Sunday, July 12 from 4 onwards. Kick back with your crew, meet some new faces, and enjoy. Bring a friend (or a few) and come hang out!