Membership Dues for 2012 are now available. 2011 dues expired on December 31, 2011. Early pay discount is available to all new and returning members until March 1 of this year. Membership dues are good for a Calendar year regardless of which month dues were paid.

OC1/OC2 Canoe storage fees are also due. Storage spots are for the OC1s, OC2s, and surf skis are available only to club members in good standing. Membership dues must be paid prior to paying storage fees. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Mahalo,

OOCC Treasurer

We are recruiting on a continual basis athletic individuals who enjoy water sports, camaraderie and competition.

CURRENT TRYOUTS PADDLE DATES:

TRY-OUTS for the Novice Race Team will be on the following dates:

Where: across from the boat launch at Oceanside Harbor

Time: 11:00 - 11:15; please give time for morning crews to return from practice.

Attire: quick dry aerobic clothing, board shorts, or cotton. Flip flops or water shoes recommended. Also bring a towel and sweatshirt to change into, as you may get a bit wet.

Try-outs for the novice racing season are currently open. Our the Rec or Race Development programs also offers early conditioning for the upcoming season!

For questions on tryouts, send email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday Paddle Update:

As the 2012 racing season approaches, paddlers who have regularly attended Saturday paddles have noticed some changes. These changes are designed to help OOCC's competitive edge coming into the race season. There are two main purposes behind the changes that have been noticed: Recruitment & Retention.

As a result of these changes, the following schedule is now in place (subject to change).

Program Levels

Novice/Beginning Level - Saturday 9:00 AM (sign-in at 8:30a)

• This is for all members who have paddled less than one year and/or have not completed a novice race season. Members in this group can move into Rec Paddle or Race Development as warranted.

Race Development - Saturday 9:00 AM (sign-in at 8:30a)

• Open to all members who have are interested in racing Novice Division.
• Open to members who want a structured workout similar to race practice.
• Paddlers should expect to run specific drills focusing on technique, strength & endurance and teamwork.
• Degree of Effort:  60% - 80%; Distance: 6 – 10 miles; Duration: 1 – 2 hours

Recreational Paddle - Sunday 9:00 AM (sign-in at 8:30a)

• Open to all members who have completed a novice program or have paddled at least one year and can contribute to a crew for eight to twelve miles at a vigorous pace.
• Degree of Effort:  60% - 100%; Distance:  6 – 10 miles; Duration: 2 hours on average.

A big THANK YOU goes out to all those who helped repair our iakos.

Restoring these vital parts of the canoe takes time, patience and attention to detail. Getting our iakos to shine and durable could not have been done without the help of our dedicated member volunteers. Volunteers also took time to repair our club paddles.

Be sure to recognize Ruthie W for her dedication and generosity to making sure our equipment is in top shape.

In preparation for another success race season, OOCC is focused on making sure all of our equipment is thoroughly checked, repaired or replaced and in excellent working condition.