What Is Masters?

Paddle 4 life promotes fitness and paddling for adults of all ages. The masters program offers participants extensive time in single and crew boats to develop their balance and technical skills alongside our highly experienced coaches. Paddlers also learn how to paddle in rough conditions with our surf skis and outriggers. When the water is especially rough participants will go out in our OC6 and surf the waves.

The option to sprint race will be available at various local regattas and at the Canadian Masters Championships (CANMAS) being held this year in Darthmouth, NS on August 27th, 2023.

Participants also have the opportunity to put the skills they've developed throughout the season to the test at the annual Ottawa River Paddle Challenge (ORPC). Details regarding the ORPC will be released at a later date.

More Details

Program Fees

Spring / Summer Session

  • Full-Time: $499 + HST
  • Part-Time: $325 + HST

Fall Session

  • Full-Time: $250 + HST
  • Part-Time: $175 + HST

Extra Fees

***There is typically a fee associated to each race and so following a race, the ORCC will invoice you for the races. The ORCC does not collect any of these fees as they go directly to the sporting associations hosting the event.

Training Schedule

Registrants have the option of choosing whether they want to train full-time or part-time. See below for more information on the training options and schedule.

Program Dates:

  • Spring/Summer Session: May 8 - August 24
  • Fall Session: Sept 6 - Oct 6

Practice Days & Times:

  • Monday & Thursday: 6:30 PM - 8:00PM
  • Wednesday & Friday: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on your own (uncoached)

Commitment Levels

  • Full-Time: All 4 coached pratices per week + self-guided Saturday pratice
  • Part-TIme: Choose 2 of the coached practices per week + self-guided Saturday pratice

Race Schedule

For those interested in competing, the 2023 race schedule can be foound below:

  • June 10: EOD Spring Regatta at PICC
  • July 9: 500M at Carleton Place
  • July 16: 1000M at Rideau
  • July 29/30: EOD Qualifiers at Rideau
  • August 19/20: Ontario Championships at Welland
  • August 27: CANMAS at Halifax, NS
  • Oct 1: Long distance event Rideau

***Please remember that those who wish to compete will need to pay their respective competitive fees linked HERE.

***There is typically a fee associated to each race and so following a race, the ORCC will invoice you for the races. The ORCC does not collect any of these fees as they go directly to the sporting associations hosting the event.

Participant Requirements

  • All participants must be members of the ORCC
  • If participants wish to compete, they must also pay their respective competitive fees which can be found HERE or when purchasing your membership.