Have you ever tried outrigging canoeing?

Question

Both of my sons did it for a while and loved it. It is starting to take off in Australia. I live in a small community in Queensland and we have an Outrigging Club.

Answer 1

Australia has a strong outrigger community, from what I've seen online.  I'm in California, and race OC 6 outrigger with a local team.  We have women on our team ranging in age from 19 to 64, and all are very competitive.  It's a great abdominal workout, and it's a wonderful way to make life long friends.    In addition to racing and practicing regularly, we have social events, parties and beach days where everyone brings their families.  It's a laid back community of people, full of the Hawaiian spirit of aloha.  :)

Look online for your local club's website, and see if you can find their practice calendar.  Our season just ended here, but I'm sure yours is very different.  Call or email them from the website, and ask about joining.   With our club, it doesn't cost anything to try it for a few weeks - I'd be willing to bet it's the same near you too.

Go for it!

Answer 2

nope never been canoeing