This program is only for those who purchased their punch cards (either regular or Novice) during the 2025-2026 fiscal year and haven't used up all their punches. We recognize that it can be difficult to fit in all the rows you had planned with the punch card, so we will extend the use of the cards into the 2026-2027 fiscal year. OARCA will not charge any additional fees, but you will be required to pay the new RCA and PRA fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal unless you have already paid them elsewhere. Even if you have paid your RCA and PRA fees elsewhere, please register for this program so that we know you are planning to continue using your card. 

Please note that all who register for this program will be checked to see if they had registered for a punch card in the 2025-2026 fiscal. A separate 2026-2027 punch is available for those who don't have a current punch card and wish to start coastal rowing after April 1, 2026.

This extension is only good for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. If you still haven't used up all your punches by March 31, 2027, you will not be able to carry them over for yet another year. Time to get out rowing and have some fun!

Cost is $200 + ($67.75 annual RCA & PRA member fees) - Note if you have already paid the member fees for this fiscal year you won't have to pay them again.

The punch card expires March 31, 2027.

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, 2027. 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.