Why paddle outrigger?
Our members enjoy being involved in such a safe and low impact physical activity. Outrigger canoeing promotes healthy hearts, strong bodies and minds, improved bone density, weight loss and fitness. It also provides the fun and exhilaration of being on the water which is synonymous with our active, tropical lifestyle.
How can I start?
Hekili Cairns Outrigger Canoe Club provides coaching, development, training and mentoring to all ages and fitness levels. Our youngest member is 11 and our oldest (or most mature, as we describe our golden masters division) is 64!
       
Our FREE beginner sessions with accredited coaches take place every Monday afternoon next to the Yorkeys Knob Boat Club boat ramp. So c'mon - give it a go! The worst thing that can happen is you will get wet and have a lot of fun!
Training sessions
Beginners
FREE introductory sessions every Monday, 5.15pm
      
Women
Tuesday & Thursday, 5.15am (interval & technique); Saturday 6am (distance)
      
Men
Tuesday & Thursday, 5.15pm; Sunday 6am







Outrigger canoeing has been around for about 30,000 years. Once it was used for migration and transportation purposes by our Polynesian ancestors; today the sport of outrigging represents the ultimate in physical challenge and recreational pleasure.

Respect for the ocean and its elements as well as for our fellow paddlers (crew members and competitors) is what sets outrigging aside from all other sports. Preserving the spirit, or mana, of outrigging is very important to members of the Hekili Cairns Outrigger Canoe Club.