Learn to row in friendly, stable coastal boats. Bring your friends or come on your own and meet other new rowers. Learn about safety, boat handling and the basics of the rowing stroke from OARCA's experienced certified coaches. 

This program is only for those who purchased their punch cards during the 2024-2025 fiscal year and haven't used up all their punches. We recognize that we were slow in getting organized so will extend the use of the cards into the 2025-2026 fiscal year. OARCA will not charge any additional fees, but you will be required to pay the new RCA and PRA fees for the 2025-2026 fiscal unless you have already paid them elsewhere.

Please note that all who register for this program will be checked to see if they had registered for a punch card in the 2024-2025 fiscal. A separate 2025-2026 punch is available for those who don't have a current punch card and wish to start coastal rowing after April 1, 2025.

This seasonal spring membership covers the months of April, May and June only. It is for experienced rowers who want to row in coastal boats on the Salish Sea but don't want to commit to more than a 3 month membership. As a member, you will have access to the coastal boats (3 solos, 3 coastal doubles and 2 coastal coxed quads, with oars) stored at the Tulista Coastal Rowing Centre at Tulista Park (Sidney) and launching privileges at the Tulista boat ramp. OARCA also has doubles and solos at Cadboro Bay that you can access. OARCA encourages members to be responsible for your own safety and risk assessment. Rowing members are required to complete an orientation that covers launching, landing, basic safety, and equipment care/handling, and how to file a float plan before each row. (Please contact membership@oarca.ca to arrange an orientation session).

This seasonal spring membership covers the months of July, August, and September only. It is for experienced rowers who want to row in coastal boats on the Salish Sea but don't want to commit to more than a 3 month membership. As a member, you will have access to the coastal boats (3 solos, 3 coastal doubles and 2 coastal coxed quads, with oars) stored at the Tulista Coastal Rowing Centre at Tulista Park (Sidney) and launching privileges at the Tulista boat ramp. OARCA also has doubles and solos at Cadboro Bay that you can access. OARCA encourages members to be responsible for your own safety and risk assessment. Rowing members are required to complete an orientation that covers launching, landing, basic safety, and equipment care/handling, and how to file a float plan before each row. (Please contact membership@oarca.ca to arrange an orientation session).

To save you having to pay Rowing Canada Aviron and Rowing BC fees (unless you've already paid them for the 2025-2026 fiscal year), DO NOT pay online. You can send an eTransfer for the $25 fee directly to OARCA's treasurer. Contact Ian at the following email address for more details: oarca.treasurer@gmail.com

If you are already a member of another British Columbia rowing club and have paid your RCA and RowingBC fees for 2025-2026, you can go ahead with the online payment.

If you have taken one of OARCA's Learn to Coastal Row or are an experienced rower and want to practice rowing on the ocean, this program is for you. Over four Mondays, we will review safety, boat handling and the basics of the rowing stroke for our newer rowers. You'll be rowing in doubles (2 people), with the coach either in one of the doubles or in a chasing solo. Coaches are all certified with Rowing Canada and keen to share their love of rowing with you.

If you have taken one of OARCA's Learn to Coastal Row or are an experienced rower and want to practice rowing on the ocean, this program is for you. Over four weeks, we will review safety, boat handling and the basics of the rowing stroke for our newer rowers. You will be rowing in coxed quads (4 rowers and one coxswain) and doubles (2 people), with at least one experienced rower/coach in each boat. Coaches are all certified with Rowing Canada and keen to share their love of rowing with you.

For experienced rowers who want to row in coastal boats on the Salish Sea. Membership provides you with access to the coastal boats (3 solos, 3 coastal doubles and 2 coastal coxed quads, with oars) stored at the Tulista Coastal Rowing Centre at Tulista Park (Sidney) and launching privileges at the Tulista boat ramp. You also get access to the doubles and solos stored at Cadboro Bay. OARCA encourages members to be responsible for your own safety and risk assessment. Rowing members are required to complete an orientation that covers launching, landing, basic safety, and equipment care/handling, and how to file a float plan before each row. (Please contact membership@oarca.ca to arrange an orientation session).

For youth under 19 years of age who want to row coastal boats on the Salish Sea. Membership provides you with access to the coastal boats (3 solos, 3 coastal doubles and 2 coastal coxed quads, with oars) stored at the Tulista Coastal Rowing Centre at Tulista Park (Sidney) and the doubles and solos at Cadboro Bay. You will have unlimited access to club rows with club equipment and will have priority access (along with full OARCA members) to club equipment for coastal regattas. You will be required to complete an orientation that covers launching, landing, basic safety, and equipment care/handling. Note, this is a non-voting membership.

This punch card is for experienced rowers to enjoy exploring our local waters in coastal boats. The punch card is good for 10 rows, and expires at the end of March, 2026. The first punched row must include an orientation session that covers launching, landing, basic safety, and equipment care/handling, and how to file a float plan before each row. (Please contact membership@oarca.ca to arrange an orientation session.) 

Rowers are expected to assess risks, take responsibility for their own safety, and know how to get help as outlined in the OARCA safety code. There will not be a coach or safety boat on the water. OARCA has 3 solos, 3 coastal doubles and has 2 coastal coxed quads. These boats will be available for general rowing and/or training purposes. There is a sign-out sheet to ensure all crews have access to the boats.

Clubs not in the Greater Victoria area may purchase a punch card to be shared by current, active club members. Contact OARCA (membership@oarca.org) prior to purchasing the punch card for more details. 

Note: Punch cards may NOT be used for regattas.