Open Canoe Association

Welcome to the Open Canoe Association's Website.

CanoeFest 2008

Find out about this year's event in the Lake District here

The OCA is a group of enthusiastic people who enjoy everything to do with open canoeing.Annual membership includes:

Affiliation to the BCU;
Four copies of Open Canoeist a year;
Access to trips,events,coaching,and new contacts around the country.

New BCU Safety Courses Announced

Join the Editorial Team

USE YOUR WEBSITE!! Let us know what you want including on the site. REMEMBER - OCA Members have access to much more through the quarterly journal.

Click here for OCA Council Meeting Minutes

Opportunities also exist within the OCA to gain basic skills and to join trips co-ordinated by regional representatives that will take your skills further,should you wish.Individuals and families regardless of experience and ability are welcome.

We organise a varied programme of events including,tripping,paddling placid and moving water,estuary and sea paddling,canoe sailing,play boating, competition,coaching and personal skills development.The Open Canoeist gives detail of events and opportunities to paddle.It contains articles by members,kit and book reviews,second hand kit advertisements and contact details for council members,regional representatives and event organisers.

Every year over the May bank holiday weekend we hold our annual rally .This
very popular event gives most of us an opportunity to get together.We arrange
trips,workshops and opportunities for training over the weekend.

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