Northern Rivers Outrigger Canoe Club

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

This is one of the reasons why we paddle!! Whale fluke flapping n’ slappin Ballina 2023 (vid credit Brooke Harris) 🐳close encounter - one of life’s great moments - protect peace ☮️

31/05/2026

A cruisy morning on the north arm of Brunswick River, Marshalls Creek and cuppa at New Brighton with no training plans no race strategy and no discussion about catch technique (well almost) 🚣‍♂️🐾🐶☀️

25/05/2026

Lately I’ve had a few really honest conversations with people about outrigging and mental health. More than one person has quietly said ‘this sport saved me.’

And honestly I get it.

There’s something powerful about being out on the water. The paddle rhythm. The early mornings. The teamwork. The salt. The moments of silence between conversations. The feeling of being held without needing to explain yourself. Knowing we’re coming home to land and our own hearts safely.

Outrigging doesn’t ask you to be perfect. Some days you show up strong, some days you show up tired, grieving, anxious, overwhelmed disconnected any myriad of life but somehow the canoe still carries you home.

I think a lot of us come for the excitement of paddling but stay because of what it gives us emotionally. Connection. Purpose. Belonging. Nervous system reset. Adventure. Laughter. Routine. Clears the head. Moves the body. Peace. Spirit. Friendships. Strength.

So if you’ve ever felt like outrigging helped carry you through something/s hard you’re definitely not alone and if you need this get in touch we’re here🤍

23/05/2026

Get your orders in clubbies to secure your merch...... 4 weeks to go!

20/05/2026

HUGE thanks to Coffs Harbour Outrigger Canoe Club for hosting such an exciting Nationals weekend 🌊☀️

An unreal few days of adrenaline, community, racing, laughs, salty gear, crew shuffles, legends, novices , new paddles and good people everywhere you turned.

So good being part of a sport that brings people together.

From NROCC thanks for an epic weekend on the water 🤍🔥🚣‍♀️

17/05/2026

Good reason to love ya self fully sick 3rd placing in 10klm women’s division at Nationals day 3🥉

16/05/2026

How amazing is the Nationals weekend in Coffs Harbour. With 4 crews paddling their hearts out, already a silver medal for one, this is what the start line looked like for our mixed crew yesterday.
More news and more photos to come!

16/05/2026

Mixed 10klms Heroes popping cherries 🍒

13/05/2026

NROCC are fighting fit ready for the Nationals at Coffs Harbour this weekend 🌟the crew have been hard at it training, early morning starts, endurance sessions, excited and ready to take on some wild weather. We take the hearts of our Ballina waters and community with us 💛