Want to Join Us?

Our club has tryouts at limited times during the year, and for a very limited number of youth athletes ages 11 – 18.  We focus on recruiting youth over adults as most adults will find it difficult to pick up sprint canoe and kayak, and are also reluctant to race.  We are a racing club, please keep this in mind.

Ideal candidates are ones that want a challenging, unique sport, live in the Ventura area, and want to excel and learn new things.  We select club members based on this criteria.

Please be sure to read the Beginning Paddler FAQs before committing to a recruiting class. 

• Classes are USUALLY in June and August – watch this space for announcements or sign up on our waiting list.
• Classes are run from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Monday through Friday. (We have a club workout prior to the class.)
• We provide all equipment including personal floatation devices for beginners.  If joining the club, one will need to buy a personal floatation device, get a membership in the American Canoe Association, and after their first year, plan to get your own paddle.
• All paddlers MUST be able to swim at least 100 yards without aid. Our boats are not stable and beginners will tip over.
• When the class is available, using the forms below, you will be prompted to pay via PayPal but do not need a PayPal account — you may use a credit card with PayPal without creating an account.
• Our club meets at the public dock found at 1212 Navigator Drive in the Ventura Harbor on the south side of the Portside apartment complex.   We do not have a physical building or sign! There is a free parking lot and two beach volleyball courts at the Portside dock.