Join Our Team!

Would you like to join the Ocean River Crew in the retail store, on the docks, or the water? We are always looking for great, passionate staff to bring on board. Reach out to us to get the wave rolling, we are always hiring!

Weekly Social Paddles

Ocean River Social Paddles — a community of paddlers, explorers, and nature lovers who come together to enjoy each other's company in the beautiful waterways we call home.

From novice to advanced paddlers, everyone is welcome to join. 

During the summer season, the Social Paddle crew meets weekly. After October, the group meets on weekends when the weather is paddleable. If you wish to join our paddles from October to April, you must either rent or have proper gear for submersion. i.e., a drysuit or wetsuit.

A minimum of a Basic Paddle Canada course or clinic is mandatory to join. Been a while since you took your class. No worries, jump on one of our short refresher clinics.

Social Paddle Calendar

Join a Paddle

There is no membership fee to become part of the club. Those with their own sea kayak can sign up for FREE!! In need of a kayak and safety gear? We’ve got you covered! Rentals are $35 per outing. 

Sign-ups are per outing. If possible, please register 3-4 days in advance of each outing. 

Any Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at adventure@oceanriver.com

*Please note, your boat must be a sea worthy vessel! Sea kayaks only. Double sealed bulkheads and sealed hatches mandatory.

Register for a Paddle!

Locations

  • Downtown

    Our Downtown paddles take place 2-3 times a month.

    Downtown social paddles are great for paddlers of all skill levels, including beginners!

  • Oak Bay

    Our Oak Bay Paddles take place about once a month.

    In order to join our Oak Bay paddles, paddlers must have a Paddle Canada level 1 certification or have performed a sea kayak wet exit and re-entry in the last year.

  • Field Trips

    “Field Trips” venture outside of the city. These trips range from a few hours to half-day trips.

     Past Field Trips have included Bioluminescence paddles, a Coal Island paddle, the Portage Loop, and a Sidney paddle.

    In order to join our Field Trip paddles, paddlers must have a Paddle Canada level 1 certification or have performed a sea kayak wet exit and re-entry in the last year.

    Details on the upcoming Field Trip are shared in advance. Please note, transportation is not provided for Field Trips.