Welcome to the Canberra Outrigger Canoe Club...

Outrigger canoe racing is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, attracting a high calibre of athletes from a variety of other water sports. It is a challenging sport which encourages teamwork, fitness and fun.

Originating in the Pacific rim some 30,000 years ago, it played an integral role in ancient cultures. It became a competitive sport in 1917 with the first known race being held in the Hawaiian Islands.

In Australia the first club was formed in 1978 on the Gold Coast. Since then the sport has spread Australia wide with clubs in most states, including the ACT.

The Canberra Outrigger Canoe Club was founded in 2000, becoming the first lake based Australian Club. It has grown to become a competitive sporting team which successfully races in interstate outrigger events.

Outrigger canoeing is a fantastic way to keep fit without the need for a gym.

Important Links
Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Assocations AOCRA - www.aocra.com.au

Cross training
Canberra Outriggers also participate in a number of cross training activities including: swimming, mountain biking and road cycling and have participated in events such as:
     the Cole Classic swim www.coleclassic.com
     the Hartley Cycle Challenge www.hartley.org.au
     the Multiple Sclerosis Sydney to Wollongong cycle challenge www.msaustralia.org.au/gongride/