Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team

Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team We train youth 9-18 for sprint canoe, sprint kayak and outrigger canoe. 10 National Championships.

The Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Race Team is committed to coaching children aged 9 to 18 years old in the paddle sports of Olympic Canoe and Kayaking. GHCKRT has a history of excellence in the sport of Canoe/Kayak, producing multiple National Champions. Several young Gig Harbor athletes have gone on to represent the USA at the Junior World championship level.

🎉 What a day at the Gig Harbor Maritime Parade!On Saturday athletes, coaches and families proudly marched in the Maritim...
06/08/2026

🎉 What a day at the Gig Harbor Maritime Parade!

On Saturday athletes, coaches and families proudly marched in the Maritime Parade showcasing the spirit of Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team! We were honored to be named 2026 Maritime Parade Winner: Best Service Organization! 🏆

From National Championships to community service, we are about more than racing. We’re proud to represent Gig Harbor on and off the water.

A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on along the parade route and to the for this recognition. 💛🖤

Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team is enhancing the Paracanoe team with the addition of Coach Tod Cole as Director of ...
06/05/2026

Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team is enhancing the Paracanoe team with the addition of Coach Tod Cole as Director of Adaptive Sports. Para athletes of all ages in Pierce County that have an interest in being on the water and training for local, national and international competition may reach out to [email protected] for further information on the program.

International Canoe Federation defines “Paracanoe as the canoeing discipline for athletes with an impairment and races are contested by two types of boat, kayak (K) and Va’a (V). The kayak is propelled by a double-blade paddle, while the Va’a is an outrigger canoe which has an ama (second pontoon) as a support float and is used with a single-blade paddle. Both kayak and Va’a have three different classes of events for men and women, depending on the classification of an athlete’s impairment, with KL1, KL2 and KL3 for kayak and VL1, VL2 and VL3 for Va’a. At international level all Paracanoe races are individual events and compete at a distance of 200m.”

Thank you to the Names Foundation for making it possible for Pierce County para athletes to enjoy the sport of sprint canoe and kayak!!

DID YOU KNOW... Last week our very own Alan Anderson was awarded at the Annual Tribute to Champions with the Frosty West...
05/30/2026

DID YOU KNOW...
Last week our very own Alan Anderson was awarded at the Annual Tribute to Champions with the Frosty Westering Award.

It is named after legendary college football coach Forrest "Frosty" Westering and recognizes a football coach at a non-Division I institution who exemplifies strong Christian principles.

The award highlights not just on-field performance but character, leadership, and faith — values that defined Coach Westering’s career and philosophy of “Make the Big Time Where You Are.”

CONGRATULATIONS ALAN!!!!!

We are so honored to call you our Founder and Coachđź’›

05/18/2026

What should parents look for in a youth paddling program? Safety, expert coaching, clear progression, and a path that inspires growth and confidence.

At GHCKRT, we focus on all four—ensuring your child learns in a safe environment, guided by experienced coaches, with a clear roadmap to reach their paddling goals. Ready to see your young athlete thrive on the water? Let's paddle forward together!

Canoe #2 finished.
05/17/2026

Canoe #2 finished.

Before and progress pics canoe rehab #2
05/12/2026

Before and progress pics canoe rehab #2

Address

3211 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+12534442578

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