Newcastle Outrigger Canoe Club

Category Archives: Beginners Outrigging

WEA Outrigger Course

Posted on May 3, 2011 by jeremy

Info for new paddlers

If you are thinking of coming paddling or want to find out more about outrigging this is where to start. For an absolute novice please start here, the essential info for new paddlers.

If you would like to know what to wear and bring when you come paddling, these are the guidelines.

A general guide to outrigging you can print: PDF 1 : PDF 2

For session info see 'where and when'

To speak with the club coach call Steve on 0408 59 43 40 or email. Other contacts are listed here club contacts

If you need a life jacket then read this.

Newcastle Outrigger photos on Flickr

Ready to JOIN our club?

View the steps required for registration with AOCRA and NOCC, click here to join.

Maritime regulations for outriggers

There are some important rules that the maritime authority has for outrigger canoeing such as the requirements for lighting after sunset, the carriage of spare paddle, bailers, flares or phones etc. Read more... here.

Maritime Outrigger Rules Summary

Offshore:
OC1/2/4/6 – Life jackets, Flares/phone
OC1/2 – leg rope (suggest+ spare paddle)
OC4/6 – 2 bailers, tow rope, spare paddle

Harbour:
OC1/2/4/6 – Life jackets, + flares/phone & lights @ night
OC1/2 –
OC4/6 - 2 bailers, tow rope, spare paddle

Sponsor Us or Advertise Here

If you would like to sponsor a canoe, or event please contact: jeremy for details.

You might like to download our promotional package outline which has some suggestions here.

The most basic sponsorship we offer is a website link for $150/yr.

Mailing List

We use the Google Groups mailing list for important announcements, invitations to paddling events and club notices. You are welcome to join as a 'friend of the club' even if you are not a current member.

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