Our club has tryouts at limited times during the year, and for a very limited number of athletes. 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.Â
- This year’s classes will run June 23rd through the 27th, and our second round from August 4th through the 8th.
- Classes are from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Monday through Friday.
- 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, a paddle of their own.
- All paddlers MUST be able to swim at least 100 yards without aid. Our boats are not stable and beginners will tip over.
- Using the forms below, you will be prompted to pay via PayPal but you 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. Â