New to Outrigger Canoeing or interested in trying out our club?

You can join in one of 2 ways!

  1. Sign Up for one of our Introduction to Outrigger Canoe Workshops! Each session is 3 hours long.

  2. Contact Dale, our Membership Chairperson, or River, our President, to schedule a guest paddle.

The workshop is designed to introduce basic paddling techniques, canoe mechanics, and various roles depending on which seat you are in, such as stoking or steering. Fun for the entire family. Minimum age – 13 years.

Tuition includes the workshop and two practices with the club.

Workshop Pricing

  • General Public $55

  • Sac State Alumni $50

  • Affiliate $45

  • Sac State Students $25

Sign Up for a workshop

Capital Outrigger is the official outrigger canoeing program of the Sacramento State Aquatic Center and a member of the Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association (NCOCA).

FAQs

  • The annual Capital Outrigger membership fee is $50. Because we are operated by the Sac Aquatic Center, you must be a member to paddle with us. SAC membership fees can be found here.

    Bonus: This membership includes access to the weight room and indoor rowing machines. Outrigger Members are entitled to the use of single, tandem, cabo and yak sit on top kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards. You must complete one of the basic classes or take a private lesson to have access to the surf ski’s and touring kayaks.

    Ready to join? Sign up here!

  • Recreational paddle practice is M-W-F from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
    Competitive paddle practice is T-Th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    Note: In October morning practice moves to 9 a.m. and evening practice moves to 5:15 p.m.

  • Bring a paddle to practice. You can borrow paddles from the aquatic center if you don’t own your own. Interested in buying a paddle? Tips are provided on the website resource page.

    Know how to swim. If you don’t know how to swim at least 50 yards, you are required to wear a personal floating device (PFD). Each boat is equipped with PFDs for each passenger.

    Bring water and wear appropriate clothing. Safety is key to enjoying the water.

    Practice is typically 1 1/2 hours, and in that time, weather conditions can change.

    Layering clothing works great as you can quickly heat up or cool down depending on the conditions.

    Water shoes or other slip-resistant footwear is recommended.

    To protect from the sun rays, it is strongly advised to:

    ~wear a hat, UV protection shirt or jacket,

    ~sunglasses and

    ~use sunscreen

    Bring plenty of water or electrolyte mixture.

  • Parking for practices is at the Nimbus Flat Recreation Area located at 1901 Hazel Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95670.

    Parking is $10 per day — we recommend purchasing an Annual Poppy Pass to significantly reduce parking fees.

    Poppy Passes and Golden Bear Passes can be purchased at the state park kiosk as you enter the Nimbus Flats Recreation Area.

    Learn more about California State Parks Passes.

  • Yes!

    Our morning group meets for coffee after practice at Peet’s Coffee on Madison and Hazel. Too tired to paddle, but still want to join in? All are welcome!

    8909 Madison Ave, Unit 400
    Fair Oaks, CA 95628

    We also host periodic get-togethers throughout the year, along with all-member meetings to discuss the direction of the group.