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Padding since 1984Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club
Whether you are a beginner who is looking for fun and friendship, fierce competitor wanting to challenge yourself, or a casual paddler who just loves being on the water – outrigger canoeing is for everyone.
Our members range in age from Junior (10 years and over) to Platinum (over 70 years). Our club’s strength and competitive success emanates from an underlying belief that we are part of a family.
GBROC 2026 is coming soon!
Watch the 2022 video above or click here to find out more about racing in one of the most awesome downwind runs in Australia.
New and Novice Paddlers Welcome…
Hekili Outrigging Canoe Club has members training five days a week, morning and afternoon. Our departure location off the little beach next to the Yorkeys Knob boat ramp gives us the opportunity to paddle in the ocean and enjoy the panoramic views of the spectacular Cairns coastline. In bad weather, we can utilise the protected waters of the marina and nearby creek. Ultimately, paddling provides the fun and exhilaration of being on the water which is synonymous with our active, tropical lifestyle.
Training Times
Tuesday & Thursday
– Mornings: Meet at the beach at 5.15am (approx. 1hr)
– Afternoons: Meet at the beach at 5.15pm (approx. 1hr)
Saturday & Sunday
– Meet at the beach at 6.00am (approx. 2hrs)
– Meet at the beach at 8.00am for a fun morning in an OC6. (approx. 1hr)
OC1/OC2 Sessions
Sunday morning 8.00am on the water – this session is open to newly joined and experienced paddlers.
The sessions are individually tailored to ability and skill level.
Come & Try Outriggers
Thinking of coming paddling or want to find out more about outrigging? This is the place to start!
There’s no charge for trying Outriggers and certainly no pressure to join up although we would love you to. Click here to contact one of our committee members and find out more.
What is GBROC and Mini G?
The Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge (GBROC) is North Queensland’s premier downwind ocean race, taking paddlers on a thrilling 45 km run across the stunning waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Hosted by Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club, the event celebrates the power of teamwork, endurance, and the spirit of the ocean.
For those chasing a shorter but equally exciting challenge, the Mini G Downwinder offers a 20 km course that captures the same tropical beauty and trade-wind conditions in a more accessible format.
Both events showcase the best of ocean paddling on Yirrigandji Sea Country – a unique blend of sport, culture, and community set against one of the world’s most iconic coastlines.
