This year's crossing - 57km from Bunbury to Busselton was into a gruelling headwind and slowed the field. Our mixed team completed the race in 7hrs 20mins - about 1.5hrs slower than usual!
Meet us for training on the calm waters of Geographe Bay from October to April.
Time: Wednesdays 5.15-7.00pm Saturdays 8.00-11.00am Also, early morning sessions...sign up for a 5:30 am Tuesday morning paddle
Location: Geographe Bay Yacht Club 1 King Street Busselton, Western Australia http://www.gbyc.com.au/
Interested paddlers, visitors, and new members are always welcome!
Affiliation
Outrigger Canoeing is an international sport. This website will give you an idea how popular outrigger canoeing is around the world http://www.ocpaddler.com/
The Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA) is the peak body in Australia. The AOCRA website can be found here: http://www.aocra.com.au/ In WA (Western Zone) there are 6 outrigger clubs based in Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, and Busselton.
Geographe Outriggers has six person outrigger canoes (OC6's), a double (OC2) and solo outrigger canoes (OC1's) and competes in events and regattas involving marathons and sprints in spring and summer.
We have men's, women's, and mixed categories. Outrigger canoeing is about fitness, teamwork, and enjoyment on the ocean!
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