Membership in Outrigger Santa Cruz gives you access to participate in our recreational paddling programs and club-wide events. For more experienced paddlers, there is also an option to join the race program, which runs March-September and requires a fitness level capable of paddling up to 10 miles.
Before you join, we recommend starting with a fun, introductory Sunday recreational paddle session to get to know Outrigger Santa Cruz and outrigger canoeing. At this session, we’ll give you a paddle, safety gear, and some basic instructions. As a heads-up, launching the boats involves a bit of lifting. If you have any injuries or limitations that might make it hard for you to help, listen, or follow instructions, please let us know as we will need to determine if we can accommodate you. The sport does require a fitness level that allows you to paddle about 5-6 miles.
Interested in joining? Contact us to get started.
Yearly Membership Dues 2026
Membership fees are due January 1 or when a member starts paddling for that season.
| Recreational | Racing | |
| Adult | $240 | $300 |
| Senior (65+) / Veterans | $200 | $250 |
| Under 19 | $85 | |
Please contact us for family memberships.
“Supporting” Membership Level
For those who are able, please consider adding $50 to your dues to join at the “supporting” membership level. This additional contribution provides extra support for our programs and equipment purchases.
As a Supporting Member, you will receive:
- a receipt for a tax-deductible contribution for the additional contribution,
- an “Outrigger Santa Cruz – Supporting Member” decal to acknowledge your support,
- and your name added to the Supporting Member list.