The new OARCA programs are now available via the RCA online registration system at:
https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram?id=107394
You can now pay online as part of your registration. If you rather pay by cheque or e-transfer, contact us for more details at: oarca.treasurer@gmail.com or membership@oarca.org.
PROGRAMS:
Non-Rowing – Members of this program are not eligible to race as OARCA members or access OARCA boats.
Coastal Rowing Supporter 2024-2025 (Non rowing). This program is for those who are interested in being part of the coastal rowing discussion. It is not meant as a rowing program and thus does NOT entitle you row or race for OARCA. It is just for those who want to connect with other coastal rowing enthusiasts. It is only $25 if you are already a member of RCA and RowingBC. If not, you will need to pay those fees as well ($25.75 RowingBC + 27.50 RCA fee ).
Expand your rowing skills or join us for a Learn to Row – We will be offering Learn to Rows and other more formal programs starting in the spring. As soon as we have those programs ready, they will be listed below. In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you are interested in private coaching.
General Rowing Programs – Members of these program are experienced rowers and are eligible to access OARCA boats.
- Year End Special. For those with at least some rowing experience – LTR or other, join OARCA for rowing until March 31, 2025. Individuals must accompany qualified OARCA member or join club rows until completes orientation & assessment. The cost is $75. (If you haven’t already paid the annual RCA and PRA member fees through another program, then you may have to pay an additional $53.25 to cover those fees.)
- Membership provides you with access to the coastal boats: 4 solos, 5 coastal doubles and 2 coastal coxed quads, with oars. Boats are currently stored at two locations. (1) Tulista Coastal Rowing Centre at Tulista Park (Sidney) with launching privileges at the Tulista boat ramp, and (2) at the Cadboro Bay compound.
- Punch Card 2025-2026. To Be Added Soon! 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. The punch card may not be used for boats at a regatta.
- If you purchase or have purchased a punch card before March 31, 2025 and still have punches left, you will be able to use your card though to March 31, 2026. A special punch card extension program will be provided for you. The OARCA punch card fees will only be charged once, but you will be required to pay the RCA/PRA fees for each fiscal year. If you have already paid them for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, then you will just need to pay them for the 2025-2026 fiscal when they are confirmed.
- Punch Card 2024-2025 (Club version). RCA member rowing clubs outside the Greater Victoria area may purchase a standard “Punch Card 2024-2025” to be shared by multiple club members. If interested, contact OARCA for more details at: membership@oarca.org
- Racing Membership. Have your own coastal boat and want to enter some RCA sanctioned races? Race for OARCA under this membership. You will get voting privileges within OARCA but you won’t have access to OARCA equipment, facilities, programming or any discounts on boat rentals at events.
We look forward to having you join us!