The San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team is focused on Olympic development in the sport of canoe and kayak. San Diego Canoe Kayak has a history of excellence with exceptional paddlers earning spots on the Junior World Championship Team, the Senior World Championship Team, and even the Olympic Team. The team is open to all levels of paddlers from novice paddlers who have never paddled before to former Olympians who help volunteer with the team. San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team is always looking for hard working and determined athletes to contribute to our team and help to make it a success. We would love to see you on the water!

The San Diego Canoe Kayak Team serves the San Diego community by introducing the sport of canoeing and kayaking to local youth and their families. The team teaches skills necessary to be successful in the sport: balance, technique, sport physiology, sport psychology, and sportsmanship. The team competes in monthly regional races around Mission Bay but also participates in the yearly National Championships.

The program is a team based sport focused on instilling sportsmanship, respect for self and others, and a love of overcoming challenge. The program emphasizes Olympic and National Team development in the sport of canoe and kayak. The team also focuses on the cross training, skills and attitude necessary to be successful in Lifeguard Academy and Lifeguard Services.

Photo: 2008 National Championship | Oklahoma