Outrigger

From its beginnings as an ancient voyaging craft to becoming a modern day racing canoe, the Hawaiian canoe, known as an outrigger, is gaining widespread popularity. The healthful, social and environmentally friendly aspects of outrigger canoe paddling have drawn many people to the Lotus Sports Club.

A relatively new sport in Canada, outrigger canoeing started in 1988 in Vancouver and has grown to include numerous clubs across the country. Outrigger canoe races are held worldwide in celebration of the sport.

Paddlers range from a young age to that of a senior. Whether it’s the thrill of being competitive or the chance to paddle with the seals and to ride the waves, the sport of outrigger paddling is growing in British Columbia.