The club was originally known as the “Ventura Olympic Canoe Club” and had many National titles in the late 1970s and 80s. After a dormant period, the club is being rebuilt as the Ventura Canoe & Kayak Club.
Club membership can be for anyone 12 years old and up! Competition age brackets are set at under 18, under 16, and under 14 divisions for youth. Adults may compete in the Senior (or open) category, as well as master’s divisions. Masters age groups begin at age 30, with different divisions spread out over 15 year intervals. We offer free Introduction to Sprint Canoe & Kayak classes by appointment – come join us!
The Ventura Canoe & Kayak Club will produce world class paddlers that have a life-long love for the sport, providing a community that focuses on helping all paddlers reach their highest potential.
For some sprint paddlers in America, the only regatta they will attend all year will be the US Nationals. There may be a club putting
We’re offering a special class over six consecutive Saturdays for youth 12 to 18 years old to learn some sprint paddling skills. The class will
The club has continued to gain resources — but unfortunately, not paddlers. Interest in paddling by beginners during the cold winter months, coupled with a
Our annual report is now ready for viewing! Thank you to the following supporters for the year, giving the club both cash contributions and gifts
