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[~@ngel~]

Outrigger canoeing is a fun and enjoyable way to cross train in the Dragonboat off season.  Sometimes you get to paddle out in English Bay and enjoy the waves.  It's easier on you back as you paddle on both sides and get a much more balanced workout. If anyone is interested in taking an intro course for outrigger please email me at [email protected] and I will give you all the deets!

[melanie]

Yep, interested for sure in some details about outriggers.  My name is Mel.
           [email protected]

[sandyttfn]

I agree with pogue sports. It is great cross-training, no matter the season. I've improved my posture and reach tremendously!

[brainiac]

Couldn't agree more with the original poster. Outrigger is great cross training for dragon boat as well as a great sport in it's own right. Pogue is certainly one location you can participate in OC (outrigger canoe) but another good place with a strong tradition in outrigger as well as dragon boat is FCRCC. Full membership is $240 and gets you access to our vast array of boats and programs. We're starting up a Novice OC6 program March 18, which will run Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. There's also Novice OC1 sessions Thursday evenings. Flatwater kayak should start when the weather warms up. So, while people should certainly consider Pogue, you should also take a look at FCRCC!

If you'd like to find out more, check out www.fcrcc.com or send a message to [email protected].

[Colossus]

Couldn't agree more with the original poster. Outrigger is great cross training for dragon boat as well as a great sport in it's own right. Pogue is certainly one location you can participate in OC (outrigger canoe) but another good place with a strong tradition in outrigger as well as dragon boat is FCRCC. Full membership is $240 and gets you access to our vast array of boats and programs. We're starting up a Novice OC6 program March 18, which will run Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. There's also Novice OC1 sessions Thursday evenings. Flatwater kayak should start when the weather warms up. So, while people should certainly consider Pogue, you should also take a look at FCRCC!

If you'd like to find out more, check out www.fcrcc.com or send a message to [email protected].

^^^^shameless plug 

[brainiac]

Couldn't agree more with the original poster. Outrigger is great cross training for dragon boat as well as a great sport in it's own right. Pogue is certainly one location you can participate in OC (outrigger canoe) but another good place with a strong tradition in outrigger as well as dragon boat is FCRCC. Full membership is $240 and gets you access to our vast array of boats and programs. We're starting up a Novice OC6 program March 18, which will run Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. There's also Novice OC1 sessions Thursday evenings. Flatwater kayak should start when the weather warms up. So, while people should certainly consider Pogue, you should also take a look at FCRCC!

If you'd like to find out more, check out www.fcrcc.com or send a message to [email protected].

^^^^shameless plug 

Yes, I admit it's a shameless plug but at least I didn't go on about our 20 odd OC1s at Alder Bay, our 7 OC6s at Burrard, our access to the False Creek Community Centre for hot showers and saunas, our great coaches, and our friendly and outgoing club members such as a certain Mr. C. No other paddling facility on the Creek or anywhere in B.C. (or Canada?) can say they offer the same. All that for the equivalent of $20/month.

By the way, I should say that some programs charge extra fees to cover coaching costs. Particularly the Men's, Women's, and Master's dragon boat teams. However, all the Outrigger programs are free. If your team practices out of FCRCC, the team gets a rebate for every full club member on the roster. So if the team really wants to step it up a notch and cross-train OC6, OC1, and other small boats, it's a no brainer to join FCRCC just like DWW decided to do.

 

[rightarm]

then go start your own thread

[Colossus]

its a thread about the benifits of outrigger.  if it had been titled "why not learn outrigger at pogue", then yah, kind of out of place.  but with a generic title like that, it leaves itself open to various clubs making shameless plugs such as that. 

[brainiac]

Why would anyone mind someone posting about outrigger on a thread called "Why not learn to outrigger". Shameless plug or not, it's all good information for paddlers. If Mr. Right Arm is so passionate, perhaps he can share some positive comments about Pogue instead of playing net cop. I sincerely hope Pogue is successful. More clubs equals more choice and hopefully a growing and more skilled paddling population. However, and I am of course very biased, I just happen to think FCRCC is better.

[Rossifumi]

Anyhow, for anyone still interested in learning about Outrigger or other boats for that matter, you've got:

Pogue Sports
www.poguesports.com/

Lotus
www.lotussports.com/

FCRCC
www.fcrcc.com

Jericho Outrigger canoe club
www.jerichooutrigger.com/

Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club
http://www.burnabylake.com/


Did I miss any?

On one side, I tend to think that selecting a club is more like selecting a gym.  The closer it is, the more often you'll go, as long as it has the equipment you need.

On the other, coaching is important as well. 
FCRCC has excellent coaches, easily among the best around.
I haven't been to Jericho or Bckc, but I understand they have some great coaches as well. 
Pogue Sports brought on Water's Edge did they not?  Top notch as well, highly recommended.

[brainiac]

Pacific Reach does OC. I believe they have moved to Kits Yacht Club and will be co-hosting the CORA Championships with FCRCC this August. Their web site is http://www.rmlaminating.com/PacificReach/home.shtml.

I'm not sure BCKC does OC. They have a great flatwater program. If I lived in Burnaby and was more interested in kayak or canoe, I'd join BCKC.

See the CORA web site for a complete list of clubs: http://www.canadianoutrigger.com/clubs.cfm

For flatwater, see http://www.canoekayakbc.ca/index.php

[~@ngel~]

Pogue Sports brought on Water's Edge did they not?  Top notch as well, highly recommended.

Pogue Sports did not end up partnering with Water's Edge, but we do have some excellent coaches.

[Rossifumi]

Pogue Sports brought on Water's Edge did they not?  Top notch as well, highly recommended.

Pogue Sports did not end up partnering with Water's Edge, but we do have some excellent coaches.

sorry to hear that, that's a great loss to the club then.

[DiggerPig]

I had a good chuckle at all the shameless advertisement!!  FCRCC is a nice facility as I had an opportunity to paddle OC's out of it a couple of times. 

Question #1 - I've only been in a two man OC and one man OC once each.  I'm now looking at buying one.  I have seven years experience as a Dragon Boater but obviously new to OC.  Which OC should I purchase for a beginner.  I would like to avoid buying one as a beginner, current status, and then stuck with it when I want a move advanced model.  In other word something that would last for 2-3 years?

Question #2 - for time trails which OC's are better?  Again this is for a Dragon Boat Team - if that matters.

I have looked at the C-Lion and Fusion.  Haven't tried them but looked at the specs.  Any input would be appreciated.

Digger Pig 

[paddleboy]

 The c-lion and fusion are 2 complete different boats .1 is better for flat water and the other is good for surf.You need to decide what type of water you will be racing in and another thing is your weight .Over 190 the the fushion is the way to go

 To be honest the best boat hands down for our water is the Hurricane .Its the fastest oc1 out there in flat water and nothing else will touch it but you need to be under say 185 lbs to be safe with it as it is a very fragile oc1 . The hurricane is also ok in the chop and you will see in most oc1 races the hurricane is the most popular by far and its reasonably priced and comes fully optioned inc covers .In the same class is the Pegasus ( which I have ) which is almost as fast as a hurricane in flat water but will bury a hurricane in surf ....its the best of both worlds really.Also in the same class is the Huki v1-x or z ,the fuze and a couple of others .If your over say 190 than the boats for you are the Fusion,Polaris and many others

 I had a hurricane and it was awesome but buried itself in bigger waves - nosed in ,the Pegasus gave up a little in the flats to the hurricane but once the wind kicks up it shines and will outperform the hurricane .If I were to invest in a oc1 hands down it would be a hurricane ............you'll never need another oc1 and the pricing is awesome .Contact Pogue Sports as he has a cheaper fibreglass version aval somethimes and its as nice as the all carbon and almost as light ...witin a couple of pounds .The benefit is fibreglass is much cheaper to repair than carbon