OUTRIGGERS RAISE YOUR PADDLES, THE WATERS ARE CALLING

On Saturday at 8am the Whitsunday branch of the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association is hosting a 4week beginner ‘Come & Try’ challenge. Anyone who is an aspiring paddler of any level or a current member is invited to join them at the Shingley Beach for the challenge and Members Sign-On Day. The event is open to everyone 14 and above who is wanting to try out their racing skills and have a friendly competition or just to try out something new. Whatever your level is, this is your chance to get your arms moving and paddle in paradise on the wonderfully blue Whitsunday waters.
As this event is for all levels, do not worry if you don’t know how to hold a paddle or turnover a tipped canoe, Club Outriggers will be happy to teach you before you head out onto the water. You and your team will be supported the entire way through your wet and wild day.
After all the fun on the water at around 10:30am, Club Outriggers Whitsunday will also be providing a free breakfast barbeque to fill you up after your morning on the water. Where you can socialise with your fellow new outriggers and discuss techniques and plan your next morning on the waves.
For your health and safety please bring a hat, sunscreen, sun protective shirt, sunglasses, and your own water bottle for hydration. For your enjoyment and comfort, Outriggers Whitsunday recommend wearing leggings or long boardshorts, no bikini bottoms or budgie smugglers, practical swimwear is highly encouraged, and a smile to truly enjoy your time on the waves.
If you made a New Years resolution to get fit or try something new this year, then why not pick up a paddle and challenge yourself with a fun new activity like outriggers canoeing? Canoeing is great exercise that helps strengthen your muscles and core, it also can improve your posture and joint flexibility. And there is nothing more stress relieving than a warm ocean breeze or the sound of the waves as you also build up your endurance while having a great time. The beginners challenge runs for 4weeks so you have plenty of time to practice and improve your techniques.
The Club Outriggers Whitsunday hopes to see you down there at the beach Saturday morning, making new friends and reaping the benefits of your time making waves. Their motto is: Why do we paddle? For the challenge! We live on the edge and when the world turns upside-down, we come up smiling.
For and enrolment form to participate in the event please call either Kim at 0428 173 651 or Glen at 0407 465 550. Both of them will be happy to help get you signed up and sorted before your amazing day in the water with them this Saturday at 8am.
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WHAT: Outrigger canoe beginner's event
WHERE: Shingley Beach, Shingley Drive, Cannonvale.
WHEN: Saturday 11th at 8am

Photo Sourced: Outrigger Whitsunday Facebook, 2011 Open Women’s Sprint Crew racing with their 6 women team.
Photo Sourced: Outrigger Whitsunday Facebook, 2024 Club Outrigger members enjoy the view after a morning of paddling.
Photo Sourced: Outrigger Whitsunday Facebook, local team cheers after finishing their race.