Hello Paddlers,

The season is taking off fast at the Kelowna Paddle Centre. Read on to learn about Spring Clean-Up this weekend, Orientation for new members, Coach Eric Mitchell's visit in June, lockers & storage spaces available, plus our season calendar.

See you soon here at KPC!

Fraser McIntosh

General Manager

Kelowna Paddle Centre

Spring Clean-Up April 19th

Our annual Spring Clean-Up is happening this Sunday morning (April 19th from 9am to 12pm). We've got a number of projects happening around the centre plus there will be snacks and refreshments on our lakeside patio.

Whether you can come for the whole morning or just a part of it, everyone's help is greatly appreciated. Clean-up is always great for connecting with other members.

Some of the projects planned for this year's clean-up include:

• Creating planters for along the Abbott Street fence.
• Assembling a new boat rack to create additional storage spaces.
• Weeding and planting the gardens around the clubhouse.
• Cleaning and seasonal maintenance for the KPC boats & boards.
• Filling in the sandy depressions in the parking lot.

By the end of the morning the centre should be looking sharp and be ready to welcome both members and the community to come paddle this season!

New Member Orientations

Every Saturday & Sunday at 10am

Orientations for new members are available starting this Sunday April 19th at 10am and continuing on weekends throughout the season. Orientation takes about twenty minutes and includes essential information for accessing the centre & equipment plus a review of safety info and personalized program recommendations.

Coach Eric Mitchell

June 6 to 14

Coach Eric Mitchell return to KPC this spring. Eric has worked with some of the world's best outrigger crews in developing their paddling technique.

During Eric's visit this season we will have clinics and private lessons available for OC6 crews and individual paddlers. Eric is already preparing for his trip - crews are invited to submit video and notes for him to review before he arrives at KPC.

Lockers & Storage 

Availability for 2026

We have both lockers and storage spaces for boats and boards available this season. We expect to clear the waiting list but interested paddlers will still be invited in order of registration.

2026 Season Calendar

It's going to be a busy and exciting year at KPC. Below is a list of key dates for this season. Drop-in registrations for classes open 14 days beforehand. 

March 2 - P6 Program began

April 5 - Early Bird Sale ends

April 7 - Outrigger Academy starts (Tue 6pm)

April 8 - Teen Junior Racing Program starts (Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sun)

April 8 - OC6 Fitness Classes start (Wed, & Fri)

April 17 - Recreational Outrigger Classes start (Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sun)

April 19 - Spring Clean Up

May 1 - Early morning classes start

May 16 - Duel in the Desert (Penticton)

June 6 to 14 - Eric Mitchell Clinics & lessons

June 27 - Waterman Paddlefest

July 22 to 26 - BC Summer Games

August 19 to 29 - IVF World Spring Championships (Singapore)

September 19 - CORA OC6 Nationals (Fort Langley)

September 20 - CORA Small Boat Nationals (Fort Langley)

September 24 - Light Up the Lake

TBD - Fall Clean Up

TBD - 2026 KPC Annual General Meeting