SACRAMENTO STATE AQUATIC CENTER · LAKE NATOMA
Experience outrigger canoeing in the heart of Sacramento
Six paddlers, one canoe, and the calm water of Lake Natoma.
Come find your seat with ʻOhana Kai.
Aloha, and welcome to Capital Outrigger!
Capital Outrigger is the outrigger canoe program of the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma. We offer programs for novice, recreational, and competitive paddlers.
Outrigger canoeing is a fun and easily accessible sport for adults of all abilities.
LEARN TO PADDLE
Try a six-person outrigger canoe
A 3-hour workshop through the Sacramento State Aquatic Center covers paddling technique, how the canoe works, and the different seats. It includes two practices with the club. Minimum age 13.
Next workshop: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Learn more
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About Us
Founded as ʻOhana Kai, “Family of the Sea,” we promote outrigger canoeing in the spirit of Aloha. Learn more.
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Programs
Recreation & Conditioning for fitness and technique, and a Competitive group for paddlers who want to race. Both practice on Lake Natoma at Nimbus Flat. Learn more.
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Getting Started
Never paddled before? Start with a guest paddle or a Learn to Paddle workshop. Learn more.
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Schedule & Calendar
Practice times, club meetings, upcoming races, and workshop dates, all in one place. Learn more.
Join us!
Every step to become a member, and the full cost, is on one page.