Paddling – Outrigger Canoe

2026 VENUE CHANGE - PLEASE CHECK THE VENUE INFORMATION BELOW
Dates & Times
Saturday 7 November: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 8 November: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Venue
Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club
Age Requirements
  • Age is determined as of Friday 6th November 2026
  • Minimum age for competition is 30 Years
Age Divisions
  • For Individual Races (OC1, OC2, V1):
    • Men: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
    • Women: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
    • Mixed: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
  • For Team Boats and Relay Races:
    • OC6 – 180+, 240+, 300+, 360+, 420+
    • OC1/V1 Relays – 90+, 120+, 150+, 180+
    • OC2 Relays – 180+, 240+, 300+, 350+
    • V12 Mixed – 360+, 480+, 600+, 720+, 840
Event Divisions
  • 4km V12 Races (Mixed)
  • 6km Iron Race (OC6 Men, OC6 Women and OC6 Mixed)
  • 6km Single Short Course (OC1, OC2 and V1)
  • 9km Team Relay (OC1, OC2 and V1)
  • 12km Single Long Course (OC1/OC2/V1)
  • 12km Iron Race (OC6 Women, OC6 Men and OC6 Mixed)
Sport Fees
  • $75 per person (Unlimited Divisions)
Games Fees
  • $140 Early Bird (3 March – 31 May 2026)
  • $155 Saver (1 June – 31 August 2026)
  • $170 Standard (from 1 September 2026)
Entries Close
  • Individual Entries Close: Monday 26th October 2026 (11:59PM AEST)
  • Team Entries Close: Monday 26th October 2026 (11:59PM AEST)

Competition Information

  • Some events will be run simultaneously so participants must choose which events they will be racing (e.g. a participant may only compete in one of the
    following: OC1, OC2, or V1 in the 6km Iron Race on Saturday, 12km Iron on Sunday).
  • Please see the combined schedule above to ensure you have no clashes.
  • Each crew is required to have a team manager who will register your crew’s name via the team manager portal prior to any competitor registrations for team entries.
  • Once the crew is created, team managers can register competitors via the team
    manager portal or individuals can register themselves via the Competitor Entry Form.
  • If you are interested in paddling but do not have a crew, please use our Sports Bulletin Board to advertise your availability or search for a crew/team looking for paddlers. Alternatively, if your team is short paddlers, please use the Sports Bulletin Board to advertise for paddlers or look for available individuals. You can also indicate your interest via the registration form.
  • A final crew list for all OC6 (6 people), V12 (12 people) and Team Relay races must be submitted to the Sport Convenor by Monday 26 October 2026 (the crew list template is available in the ‘Entries Close’ section above).
    Canoes available to hire for Interstate and International crews – please apply via
    the organiser’s email address below.
  • Participants must register at the Games Village prior to competing.
  • Races will consist of a maximum of six paddlers for OC6, and two paddlers for
    OC2 races.
  • The 9km relay will consist of teams of three for the OC1, VI and teams of 6 for the
    OC2 with each team to complete a lap of the 3km course.
  • The mixed OC6 division must be a 50/50 split – three female and three male paddlers (or never more male than female).
  • The regatta is presented by the Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club and sanctioned by the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA)

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Power through the water with Paddling – Outrigger Canoe in the Pan Pacific Masters Games

Teams paddle in perfect rhythm, driving their canoes across the Broadwater course with speed, strength, and precision. It’s a true test of endurance and teamwork, where every stroke makes a difference.

With the Broadwater’s flat, fast conditions providing the perfect racing arena, Outrigger Canoe delivers thrilling, head-to-head competition in a spectacular Gold Coast setting.

Competition Rules

Looking for a team or needing players?

Take a look at our sports bulletin page which allows teams to connect with people wanting to compete or vice versa.

Locations

Venues

Contact Information

Paddling – Outrigger Canoeing
Sue Jones
Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club
Phone: 0411321415
Email: outriggercanoe@mastersgames.com.au
Website: www.goldcoastoutriggers.com
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Pan Pacific Masters Games
Email: info@mastersgames.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888

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