Outrigger Canoe
Enjoy paddling in a 6-person outrigger canoe on the Willamette River
Pretend you're in Hawaii
Did you know that you don't have to be a member of a dragon boat team to enjoy paddling in a 6-person outrigger canoe?
It's true. We usually have two canoes available for rental, as long as the steers person is Certified by DragonSports USA.
It's true. We usually have two canoes available for rental, as long as the steers person is Certified by DragonSports USA.
New Teams Welcome
You don't have to be a member of a dragon boat team to create your own OC team.
Year-Round Paddling
Unless we're doing maintenance, both canoes are available all year.
Great Exercise
Two hours of paddling an outrigger up the Willamette will burn a ton of calories.
Amazing Fun
While some teams may be competitive, most are out there every week for the exercise and friendship.
Would you like to paddle with us?
Select a team from the list below, and if they're open to new paddlers, you may contact them directly. Otherwise, click the link below to contact us.
Absolutely no experience is necessary, and you don't have to be on a dragon boat team to enjoy paddling on an outrigger canoe.
Contact DSUSA OutriggersAbsolutely no experience is necessary, and you don't have to be on a dragon boat team to enjoy paddling on an outrigger canoe.
Outrigger Teams
See if one of the teams below is right for you. If their contact info is available, then they're open to new paddlers. Contact them directly.
| OC Team Name | Team Description | Contact Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon/Carrie Crew | Vernon Carrie Lee | vernoncarielee@aol.com | ||
| Amazon Dragons | All-women's team | Darcy Williams | head.coach@amazondragons.org | |
| Pink Phoenix | Breast Cancer Survivors | Eric Gross | ericgross503@gmail.com | |
| Golden Dragons | 55+ | Dennis Gavin | denniswgavin@yahoo.com | |
| Hau'oli Wave Riders | Lynne Chartier | lynnechartier@msn.com | ||
| Rip City Paddlers | Rose Wood | rbratwd@gmail.com | ||
| Synch or Swim (SOS) | Karen Fellner | karen.e.fellner@gmail.com | ||
| Smoke on the Water | Eric Peterson | Dark_Griffin27@hotmail.com | ||
| DragonSprites | Trudi Traister | spritestreasurer1@gmail.com | ||
| Castaways | A truly recreational team, out there just to have a lot of fun. Always open to new paddlers | Sid Smith | 971-678-1495 | sidtsmith@gmail.com |
| Kai Ulu Akea (BCPC) | Jeremy Shattuck | jeremy@bridgecitypaddling.org | ||
| Kapuna | Bill Doubleday | tr3s2000@q.com |
Where and When
Teams meet at the boat ramp just outside McCormick & Schmick's on the waterfront. The canoes are stored at the north end of the marina and are only accessible with a key card (each steers person has one).
Use the link below to check the current OC practice schedule.
Current OC Practice ScheduleUse the link below to check the current OC practice schedule.
Sign up for Steers Training
Interested in becoming a certified steers person for Outrigger?
Sign up below for the first of four steps in becoming a certified outrigger steersperson. This is a VIRTUAL classroom training session for one hour from 5:30-6:30pm on August 8, 2022
Sign up for August 8, 2022 Virtual Steer TrainingDownload OC Training PowerPoint ManualSign up below for the first of four steps in becoming a certified outrigger steersperson. This is a VIRTUAL classroom training session for one hour from 5:30-6:30pm on August 8, 2022
Just a few folks having fun...
