The new OARCA programs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year 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 2025-2026 (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 and to save those who are not members of other clubs, we offer the option to pay the fee directly to OARCA and thus not incur the additional RCA and Rowing BC fees. Contact oarca.treasurer@gmail.com for more details. If you are already a member of RCA and RowingBC then you can pay your fees online since you will not be charged for those fees a second time.
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 – We are offering a variety of new programs for 2025-2026. Check them out below. (Note: If you have already paid your RCA and Rowing BC fees for the 2025-2026 fiscal year then you will not have to pay them again when you register in one of the OARCA programs.)
- OARCA Full Membership. 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. 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. Fee is $400 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) = $455.90
- Coastal Rowing Season Spring 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. 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. Fee is $250 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) = $305.90
- Coastal Rowing Season Summer 2025. This seasonal summer 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. 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. Fee is $250 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) = $305.90
- Punch Card 2025-2026. 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. Fee is $200 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) =$255.90
- Punch Card 2025-2026 (Club version). RCA member rowing clubs outside the Greater Victoria area may purchase a standard “Punch Card 2025-2026” to be shared by multiple club members. If interested, contact OARCA for more details at: membership@oarca.org
- Coastal Racing Membership 2025-2026. 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. Fee is $50 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) =$105.90
New in 2025-2026 a Youth Program!
OARCA Rowing Youth Membership 2025-2026. 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.) Fee is $300 + RCA fee ($29.40) and Rowing BC fee ($26.50) =$355.90
We look forward to having you join us!