Racing Program (information below applies only to a non-Covid environment):

Coached workouts are held to develop and promote paddle sport athletic competition at all levels. These workouts are held up to three times per week for each of the men’s and women’s programs during the pre-race and racing season (March through September). Workouts are typically 2 hours in length or longer and are led by the head coach or the division coaches. In addition, separate coached workouts for first-year racing paddlers or novice paddlers are conducted by the novice coaches for the first part of the racing season (March through July). Novice paddlers “graduate” to the division workouts by the end of July each year. Coached workouts for youth are held as demand warrants. Instruction programs are designed to introduce, inform, and train paddlers of all skill levels in all aspects and areas of canoeing. Typically, the youth program is active from May to July of each year.

Program Dues:

  • $300 per member for the year
  • Dues cover: Club membership, which includes use of canoes, paddles, and racing equipment.
  • Practice Times:
    • Men Racers: Tuesday, Thursday evenings: 5:00p-~7:30p; Sunday morning: 8:00a-~11:00a
    • Women Racers: Monday, Wednesday evenings: 5:00p-~7:30p; Saturday morning: 8:00a-~11:00a
    • Race Season practices start: March (in a non-Covid environment)

Race Fees

These are in addition to membership fees, and are dependent on which races you choose to participate in. Iron/Sprint Fees are TBD; 9-man race fees are ~TBD/race (for Dana and PaoPao), and TBD for Catalina.
Off Season/Race Development
Outside of racing season, OOCC has continuing education and practice sessions geared towards maintaining endurance and technique refinement. Focus is also switched to OC-1 water time. Race Development practice is currently held on Saturday @ 9:00 a.m.

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Head Coach – Eric Holmberg: headcoach@oceansideoutrigger.org

Men’s Coach – Phil Diehl: ooccmenscoach@oceansideoutrigger.org

Women’s Coach – Mindy Clark: ooccwomenscoach@oceansideoutrigger.org

Novice Coach – Tim Dunegan: ooccnovicecoach@oceansideoutrigger.org