Solo Outrigger Canoe (OC1)
OC1
An OC1 is an excellent cross training canoe as it can provide immediate feedback on how the paddler is paddling. This Outrigger Canoe has 1 person in it, giving it the name of an OC1. It’s also a great way to learn technique on your own time and allow for some experimentation, compared to being in a crew boat such as a Dragon Boat or an OC6 (6 person outrigger canoe) where every paddler has to do the exact same thing to blend.
Having the freedom to paddle around beautiful False Creek on the water is a unique experience day or night that many people do not get the chance to see, and a great form of fun exercise as well!
Our OC1 fleet includes 9 C-Lions and 5 Allwave Mitos , and 1 Teva Nui (V1).
Using FCRCC OC1s
Members with Small Boat Access or All Boat Access have unlimited access to our solo outrigger canoes (OC1).
Beginners will need to successfully complete an OC1 Introduction course prior to being granted access.
Experienced paddlers will need to successfully demonstrate a huli recovery and have a shed orientation.
FCRCC uses an online canoe booking system to reserve canoes. This ensures that paddlers actually have a canoe when they arrive at the club.
Outrigger Canoe (OC1) Clinics and Programs
FCRCC offers a variety of high quality OC1 and V1 courses from Introduction to High Performance racing programs.
The courses below are customized for novice to experienced paddlers.
Check back often to see what’s being offered, new programs and clinics will be added throughout the year or get on our mailing list and have it delivered to your inbox.
Some of the OC1 Courses and Clinics offered at FCRCC
OC1 Introduction
OUTRIGGER CANOE (OC1) INTRODUCTION This course is for new paddlers 18 years or older with no or very little solo outrigger experience...
OC1 Foundations
This course is intended for paddlers who have recently completed the OC1 Intro course, or have OC1 experience but want to refine the basics and dive into specifics to improve their stroke.
Saturday Mentorship Drop-In Sessions
Returning in 2027! Stay tuned for details.
If you would like to learn something specific that is not offered, or are interested in a private group coached session please contact our Programs Coordinator.
We are more than happy to hear from you!