Training
New York Outrigger is a volunteer-driven, non-profit educational organization striving to provide to all the safe environment, instruction, equipment and teamwork needed to enjoy the sport of outrigger canoeing. Our goal is to promote the sport of outrigger canoeing in New York City with integrity, goodwill and competitive team spirit while bringing community pride to the waters of our island city. We provide a variety of opportunities for people to get out on the water.
Our goal is to teach you how to be a safe competent paddler. New York Outrigger recognizes that club members want to participate at a variety of recreational and competitive levels. We participate in several East Coast outrigger canoe races, partake in community events including beach clean-ups, youth programs and public introductory clinics.
OC-6 Paddling season
April - October
Tuesday 6:00AM - 7:15AM and 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Thursday 6:00AM - 7:15AM and 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00PM
Solo Paddling
The club’s OC-1s and OC-2 are available at all times for individual training.
Winter Training
November - March
Just because it’s the off season doesn’t mean we don’t remain physically active. We follow a swimming regimen designed for paddlers to maintain our physical conditioning through the winter and allow us to be in top shape for the new season.
Please click here for more information.
Novice sessions
April - October
Saturday 10:30AM - 11:45AM, 11:15AM - 12:30PM, 12:00PM - 1:15PM
It’s pretty hard to find something free in the City, but that is exactly what the New York Outrigger Canoe Club (NYO) offers: free novice lessons for the community! Our mission is to educate New Yorkers on the Polynesian paddling sport as well as to promote the spirit of aloha by bringing the community together to enjoy New York’s waterways from a different perspective - on the water.
Please click here for more information.
Races
NYO members train for many races during the year. Races are held throughout the season. Sprint races are typically held over 500 – 3000 meters. Iron distance races typically are held between 9 –18 miles, while change-out races can be as long as 40 miles. Interested paddlers need to pick teams early in the year with assigned captains so they can practice together on a consistent basis. NYO is currently in search for a coach.
