Become a Member
The Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club's recreational membership allows members the use of outrigger canoes for up to six people (OC1, OC2, OC4, OC6), stand-up paddleboards and other club equipment during drop-in sessions and scheduled practices for their group or team. Members must first partake in an orientation session to use any of the Club's small boats (OC1, OC2, SUP). Junior members must be accompanied with an adult to paddle in either an OC-4 or OC-6, they are not allowed to use the stand-up paddleboards and other club equipment during drop-in sessions and scheduled practices for their group or team. Our club is operated by volunteers. It is important that all members do the following:
1. Know to care and respect all club equipment.
2. Help out by volunteering.
3. Treat all members with respect.
Members also have the opportunity to participate in recreational practices, training and conditioning classes, club events and social activities throughout the year.
Membership Dues are from Jan - Dec:
Individual membership is $150.00
Junior membership is $10.00
Youth restrictions; only access are to the OC- 6’s and OC-4’s. The sponsoring adult must be in the boat. Youths cannot be
dropped off and non-sponsoring members are asked not to take them out.
To renew NOPC’s membership click here: http://nanaimooceanpaddlingclub.rampregistrations.com/
To renew CORA’s membership click here: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/
Drop-In Fee: $20.00 with signed waiver (only available for the OC-6's & OC-4's) are for individuals who have outrigger experience. Click here for NOPC waiver
Individuals who would like to try out and are interested in joining our club. Their first paddle is free and must submit a signed waiver. This only applies to the OC-4's and OC-6's, Click here for NOPC waiver OC-1, OC-2 and SUP are not allowed.
Members who have out of town guests and their guests would like to paddle , they are welcome to paddle at no charge in either the OC-6 or OC-4 ( OC-1, OC-2, SUP are not allowed) but must submit a signed waiver. Click here for NOPC waiver