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Outrigger Canoeing

Outrigger canoeing, internationally often va'a, is paddling outrigger canoes such as V1/OC1, V6/OC6 or crew boats. Stroke rhythm, seat roles, steering, huli safety, reading water and sprint or distance racing are central.

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Classification

Category Water sport / paddlesport

Family Paddlesports Family

Level Variant

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Outrigger-canoe paddling with solo or crew boats, often organised as va'a.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like team rhythm, endurance, reading water and club training.

Cost Moderate with club canoe and loan paddle; first sessions usually through newcomer or club training. Club fee, paddle, PFD, clothing, training, regatta and travel costs. Outrigger/va'a club, paddlesports club with OC sessions or supervised newcomer outing. Huli/safety procedure and commands belong in the entry.

First progress Rhythm becomes much more stable after a few crew paddles.

Fitness level medium to high

Was du brauchst

club canoe
paddle
PFD/life vest
coach/steerer
sun protection
water

First steps

book newcomer training
learn the basic stroke
understand commands and seat roles
practise huli procedure
complete a short crew paddle

Outrigger/va'a club, canoe club with OC sessions or supervised newcomer outing.

Observe PFD, weather, crew briefing, huli plan, drinking water and clear commands.

Weitere Angaben

Tags outrigger-canoeing, water-sport, outrigger-canoeing-vaa, paddelsport-familie, wassersport-paddelsport, outrigger-canoeing-va-a, water-sport-paddlesport, vaa

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Paddle the outrigger canoe solo or as crew safely and fast over the marked course.

Teilnehmer

V1/OC1 to V6/OC6 and other classes by event.

Teamgröße

solo to crew; often six people in OC6/V6.

Spielfeld

Sprint, distance or coastal water course.

Dauer

Depends on format and event.

Wertung

Time/placing, valid course and class requirements.

Gewinnbedingung

Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.

Ausrüstung

outrigger canoe
paddle
PFD
ama
steering
safety equipment

Wichtige Regelpunkte

course error
safety breach
equipment breach
unsporting behaviour

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Va'a Federation
International Va'a Federation (IVF)

International Va'a Federation International Va'a Federation · official · high
About Us International Va'a Federation · official · high
Web Guide to Outrigger Canoeing Canadian Outrigger Racing Association · club-guide · medium
Newcomer Program Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club · club-guide · medium