L48 OC6 Steering Clinics, Victoria, BC – May 9 and 30, 2026

Latridtude 48 Paddling Club is hosting two steering clinics during May, one for beginner steers and one for intermediate steers. These clinics are supported by a CORA Clinic Grant.

OC6 Steering Clinic – Beginner
Starting to steer is exciting and very challenging!  This focused clinic is designed to develop paddlers who are brand new to steering, or have less than 1 year of experience.
The clinic is kept intentionally small to maintain a low coach to participant ratio, so every paddler gets hands on practice, real feedback, and personalized coaching. 
Focus: Fundamentals, boat control, and building confidence on the water.
Date and Time:   May 9th,  2:00 – 4:30pm
Coach: Jim Pearson and Mackenzie Read
Program Fees: $60

OC6 Steering Clinic – Intermediate
Strong crews need confident steerspeople. This focused clinic for paddlers with at least one year of steering experience is designed to develop capable, calm steerspeople. 
Our coaches bring world class credentials to every session, each holding medals from international competition. They know what it takes to steer at every level, and they’re here to help you get there.
The clinic is kept intentionally small to maintain a low coach to participant ratio, so every paddler gets hands on practice, real feedback, and personalized coaching. 
Focus: Fundamentals, boat control, conditions, race tactics, and leading a crew under pressure.
Date and Time:   May 30th,  2:00 – 4:30pm
Coach: Jim Pearson and Corey Teramura
Program Fees: $60

Registration links are found HERE.

Beginner Steering Clinic , Courtenay, BC – May 3, 2026

The Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club is presenting a beginner steering workshop in partnership with Leanne Stanley of The Stanley Edge. This clinic is supported by a CORA Clinic Grant.

If you are ready to take the helm, this introductory clinic is designed to build a strong, safe foundation and introduce you to the tools to get you started on your steering journey.

Steering an OC6 is more than just “poking”, it combines strategy, leadership and efficient body mechanics. The clinic will cover:

  • Mechanical Advantage: Learn precise paddling placement and positioning to control the canoe with less effort and more accuracy
  • Steer with your core: The clinic will focus on leveraging your bodyweight rather than relying on arm strength, significantly reducing the risk of shoulder, neck and back strain.
  • The Steerer’s Toolbox: Master the essential strokes- the Poke, Pry and Draw- and understand the physics of how they move the boat.
  • Command with Confidence: Learn some of the commands used to coordinate a crew and keep the boat safe.

Time to be confirmed. Paddlers will meet at the CVCRC paddling compound . There will be land-based introductions and instruction prior to going out on the water. Please dress accordingly.
Cost: CVCRC members: free / Non-CVCRC members: $40
Registration: Contact Michele Genge