About Us

Building paddlers for life since 1988
The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club is a non-profit amateur sport organization that provides entry-level to high-performance canoe and kayak training to people of all ages and skill levels within the Nanaimo region. Community outreach programs include: group bookings, school field trips, summer camps, and special events.

Mission
We believe that recreational and competitive sports are healthy ways of building mature and responsible citizens, developing leadership skills, providing social interaction, and promoting full participation in society.

Purpose
Our purpose is to provide structured programs, which offer leadership and encouragement in the development of physical and social skills, with the goal of participating in organized competition, as well as providing access to recreational paddling opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels.

Objective
To participate in Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC), Canoe Kayak BC (CKBC) activities and to promote and develop all forms of paddle sports, both competitive and recreational.
To organize and sponsor competitions, regattas, and social opportunities consistent with involvement in flatwater canoeing and kayaking.
To instill in our members the values inherent in good sportsmanship and good citizenship and to develop mature and positive self esteem.
The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club is a member club of Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC), Canoe Kayak BC (CKBC). As a member club of these organizations, we receive communication and administrative support through their central offices, as well as third party liability insurance coverage for sanctioned activities and events. Our memberships also enable individual members to compete in local, national and international events.

The club is run by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.