Become a Member

The Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club's recreational membership allows members the use of outrigger canoes for up to six people (OC1, OC2, OC4, OC6), stand-up paddleboards and other club equipment during drop-in sessions and scheduled practices for their group or team. Members must first partake in an orientation session to use any of the Club's small boats (OC1, OC2, SUP).  Junior members must be accompanied with an adult to paddle in either an OC-4 or OC-6, they are not allowed to use the stand-up paddleboards and other club equipment during drop-in sessions and scheduled practices for their group or team. Our club is operated by volunteers.  It is important that all members do the following:

Know to care and respect all club equipment.

Help out by volunteering.

Treat all members with respect.

Members also have the opportunity to participate in recreational practices, training and conditioning classes, club events and social activities throughout the year.  

Membership Dues are from Jan - Dec: pay by cheque or e-transfer to Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club to treasurer@nanaimooceanpaddlingclub.ca

Please fill out the waiver, then email it in pdf, jpeg, or png format by email to membership@nanaimooceanpaddlingclub.ca

Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club Waiver

Individual membership - $150.00

Junior membership - $10.00


Drop-In Fee: $20.00 with signed waiver (only available for the OC-6's & OC-4's) are for individuals who have outrigger experience.  

Members who have out of town guests  and their guest would like to have to paddle , they are welcome to paddle at no charge in either the OC-6 or OC-4 ( OC-1, OC-2, SUP are not allowed) but must submit a signed waiver.  

Invdivduals who would like to try out and are interested in joining our club. Their first paddle is free must submit signed waiver. This only applies to the OC-4's and OC-6's,

OC-1, OC-2 and SUP are not allowed

Note on Insurance

For insurance purposes, all members of Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club must  become members of CORA (Canadian Outrigger Racing Association) $30 for adults and $10 for juniors under the age of 19 years.






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