where can I learn to paddle in OC-1? is there a clinic somewhere or can I rent one out and take it for a spin? I'm around the GTA.

I've used Peter Buday before for this. He has a fleet of 2nd gen Hody OC-1s for rental (with lesson) and he is willing to drive them around to various GTA waterways. I don't have his contact info, but you can google his business Outrigger Performance Advantage to get more info. Otherwise, I know there is someone else that has a fleet of 1st gen Hody OC-1s for rent also - not sure who that was though. and Mike Fekete I believe also has some OC-1s for rent.

Mike is a great guy

contact PSP they coach some of the top teams.

Peter Buday (416) 931-2380 [email protected]
Wai Nui Club in Mississauga (near the Etobicoke border)
Sunnyside Paddling Club (416) 532-6979

www.paddlesportperformance.com
They do mostly stand up boards now but do outrigger clinics and coaching

http://www.wainuioutrigger.net Rich/Wendy (Mississauga & Oakville)
http://opadvantage.net/ Pete
http://www.kayaksport.net/ Mike/Dav The web page is deceiving.
http://www.tsccoutrigger.com/ (TSCC)
http://www.paddlesportperformance.com/ (Derek)



There is a pretty active OC community in the GTA. Check out these links for more info. If you are dragonboater wanting to try OC1 for the first time, your best bet is probably OPA / Pete. If you want to try OC 6 for the first time and you don't belong to TSCC, Fairport, or Outer Harbour DBC, try Wai Nui.

The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (formerly West Rouge) also has an active OC-6 program. Details can be found herehttps://sites.google.com/site/pickeringrougecc/programs/outrigger

The Rouge was a flatwater canoe club, they are now trying to be a outrigger and dragonboat club. They mainly focus on the 35 year old start up paddlers. Great for the beginer.