Paddle Camp is for our youngest members and is a great introduction to paddling.  No previous paddling experience is necessary but participants are required to be competent swimmers.  Campers must arrive with their own appropriately sized Personal Floatation Device (PFD), sunscreen, lunch, water bottle, bathing suit and change of clothes.  Campers will be wearing their PFD at all times when on the water or docks, but they must be comfortable in the event they tip their boat. 

Age: 8-14 as of August 31, 2024

Schedule: July 1-August 23, 2024, daily 9am-4pm (excludes holidays)

Price: $350 per full week; $280 per 4 day week

Includes: learn how to safely paddle a recreational canoe or kayak, dragon boat or C-15.  Includes treks to Harbour View or Sunset Point parks, exploration of Black Ash Creek, games on and off the water, fun competitions, and the opportunity to meet other kids and have lots of fun!  Every child who attends Paddle Camp becomes a member of the Collingwood Paddling Club and can paddle throughout the season during CPC “Open Paddle” hours, provided they are accompanied by a parent.

This program is for Youth ages 10-16 who have maybe participated in Paddle Camp before or have an interest in joining our Youth Sprint Racing Program but aren't sure where to start. Participants in this program can begin as early as Monday May 13 but can join at anytime. Participants are integrated into our regular practice times and can attend for a duration of two weeks. If the participant chooses to move forward with our Youth Sprint Racing Program, then the $250 program fee is put toward the registration fee for that program. Members in this program also have access to Open Paddle for the remainder of the season. Members may only register for one (1) session of Introduction to Sprint Racing.

Questions please contact cdbccinfo@gmail.com

Ages: 10-16 as of December 31, 2024

Schedule: any two consecutive weeks from May 13-August 23, 2024

Price: $285 (includes $250 program fee and $35 Basic Membership Fee)

Includes: Participation in our regularly scheduled Youth Racing practices for two consecutive weeks and access to our Open Paddle program for the remainder of the season.

The Development Youth Racing program is intended for participants aged 9-14 years who are excited at the potential of excelling at a new sport or simply keen on continued development of their sprint canoe/kayak skills.

Development athletes tend to be younger and train less intensively.  U14 athletes may be included in the High Performance program at coach’s discretion.

Participants are required to bring their own personal floatation device (PFD), refillable water bottle, change of clothes, running shoes, towel and sunscreen.

This is an exceptional program that will build lifelong skills while enhancing the development of every athlete

Age: 9-14 as of December 31, 2024 

Schedule: Confirm with coach

Price: $535 (includes $500 program fee and $35 Basic Membership Fee)

Includes: structured training program and insurance fees, access to Open Paddle.  Does not include travel fees or race fees (see coaches + Parents Handbook for additional information).

The High Performance Youth Racing program is intended for participants aged 13-18 years who are excited at the potential of excelling at a new sport or simply keen on continued development of their sprint canoe/kayak skills.

Our High Performance athletes are typically aged 15+ and aspire to train competitively and participate in National level competition.  U14 athletes may be included in the High Performance program at coach’s discretion.

Participants are required to bring their own personal floatation device (PFD), refillable water bottle, change of clothes, running shoes, towel and sunscreen.

This is an exceptional program that will build lifelong skills while enhancing the development of every athlete.

Age: 13-18 as of December 31, 2024

Schedule: Confirm with coach

 Price: $635 (includes $600 program fee and $35 Basic Membership Fee)

Includes: structured training program and insurance fees, access to Open Paddle.  Does not include travel fees or race fees (see coaches + Parents Handbook for additional information).

The Collingwood Sidelaunchers are the CPC's dragon boat team. We are made up of participants of all ages and abilities. We divide our paddlers into two teams and hold practices on water with our coach on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:45pm-8:00pm (weather permitting) from May until late September. We also offer a more relaxed and social practice without a coach most Sundays from 9:00-10:00am. The two teams will participate in practices, training, and regattas throughout the season.

You may be surprised how your current fitness activities complement your paddling, and vice versa. Our practices will include a dynamic warm-up, technical focus, some cardio and interval work. This develops our skills as a group, and prepares those who wish to race in the regattas we do each season.

To assist in planning coaches sessions, attendance at practice is managed on an APP and participants are asked to post their availability for practices

The club emphasizes good sportsmanship and participation. Regattas are an exciting and engaging way to put skills and sportsmanship together as a team. Regardless of whether you paddle for fun or fitness, or whether you like to race, dragon boat paddling is an excellent way to improve fitness, be outdoors and enjoy the company of like minded-people on Collingwood's historic harbour.

With dragon boat membership, paddlers may also participate in the Open Paddle program which offers the use of SUPs, canoes, kayaks, outrigger canoes and other club boats during the supervised sessions.

New this season we will be offering a Sidelaunchers Orientation program in May for those new to dragon boat, who haven't apddled in a while, or who haven't paddled for the Collingwood Sidelaunchers.  This four week coached session does not require you to become a full member of the Collingwood Paddling Club.  Participants will be taught dragon boat safety, paddling skills, and will be familiarized with the Collingwood Dragon Boat program.  The coach will conduct a skills assessment and make recommendations as to next steps.  As the end of the four weeks we hope you decide to join us as a member of the paddling club and the dragon boat team.

New members are always welcome.

We hope you join our paddle community.

Paddles Up!

NOTE: The full dragon boat programming requires a password for registration, please contact Betty at Sidelaunchdragons@gmail.com for information.  

New members should contact Betty at Sidelaunchdragons@gmail.com for details on next steps.

Age: 15+ as of December 31, 2024

Schedule:

Dragon Boat: May/June to September, MON and THURS 6:45-8:00pm (divided into two team practices), some SUN 9:00-10:00am

Sidelaunchers Orientation: Wednesdays in May, 6:30-8pm

The Collingwood Paddling Club offers a Masters Racing program for our adult members (25+ years of age). This program offers a variety of paddling options for those interested in developing their skills in Sprint Canoe and Kayak. The program includes singles, doubles and team boats, with coached sessions and a training program. There is the opportunity to race for those interested, regattas vary in location and time throughout the summer.

Masters scheduled practice times are Wednesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday mornings 9:00am-11:00am.. Masters paddlers are encouraged to attend other Open Paddle program sessions as well to work on their technique and fitness. For returning Masters paddlers, we will be offering spring training in 2024. Coach Kelly will contact you after you have registered with more information.

Beginners are welcome!

This program is a great way to get out on the water and try the different boats, improve your skills, and meet new friends while enjoying paddling at the historic Collingwood Harbourfront. For more information email cdbccinfo@gmail.com

Age: 25+ as of December 31, 2024

The Endurance Paddling program includes access to all of our Open Paddle programming. 

Age: 15+ as of December 31, 2024

Schedule:

Endurance: two midweek workouts and weekend paddle

Open Paddle: M, Tu, W, Th, F 5:30-8:00pm; SAT 9:00am-12:00pm starting Monday June 3, 2024

This is an unstructured program where boats are available for use with guidance from our boathouse staff and experienced members. If you are a Masters/Youth Racing/Dragonboat/Endurance Paddling program member, you can participate in Open Paddle for no additional fee. This program offers a variety of paddling options for men, women and families interested in developing their skills in Sprint Canoe, Kayak, Surfski, SUP and Outrigger Canoe. For more information please contact cdbccinfo@gmail.com

We encourage all members to participate in Open Paddle as it's a great way to get out on the water and try the different boats, improve your skills, and meet new friends while enjoying paddling at the historic Collingwood Harbourfront.

Schedule: weekday evenings from 5:30pm - 8:00pm and 9am-12pm on Saturdays starting Monday June 3, 2024

Price: Open Paddle Seasonal Fee: $285 (includes $250 program fee and $35 Basic Membership Fee).  If you are a Youth Racing/Masters/Endurance Paddling/Dragonboat program member then you can participate in Open Paddle for no additional fee.

Includes: access to sprint canoes, sprint kayaks, SurfSkis, Sup, outrigger canoes

Open Paddle will begin on Monday June 3 2024

Have visitors and want to show them Collingwood from the water?  Then our guest pass program is for you!

For a low price and no commitment, purchase a guest pass which entitles you to attend one Open Paddle session.  Limit of three passes per person.  Guest must be accompanied by club member(s) at time of paddle.

Open paddle is an unstructured program where boats are available for use with guidance from our boathouse staff and experienced members. This program offers a variety of paddling options for men, women and families interested in developing their skills in Sprint Canoe, Kayak, Surfski, SUP and Outrigger Canoe. For more information please contact cdbccinfo@gmail.com

Schedule: Open paddle runs weekday evenings from 5:30pm - 8:00pm and 9am-12pm on Saturdays starting Monday June 3, 2024

Price: Open Paddle Guest Pass: $10 per pass, limit of 3 passes per person

Includes: access to sprint canoes, sprint kayaks, SurfSkis, Sup, outrigger canoes

Open Paddle will begin on Monday June 3 2024

This basic membership allows members to have dock access privileges should they want to bring their own boats down to paddle and to maintain a social membership with the club.

Age: 15+

Schedule: N/A

Price: $35 Basic Membership Fee

Includes: Dock access privileges and social membership within the club.