Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club - DOCC

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Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club - DOCC Darwin Outrigger Club is based at the Darwin Ski Club and paddles Fannie Bay and Darwin Harbour. Our members range in age from their 20s to 70s.

Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club (previously Arafura OCC) was founded by a group of like-minded people in 2004. Some paddle socially for fitness while others train for events around Australia. We meet in the Ski Club carpark on Tues & Thurs at 5:00pm for a 1 hour paddle (approx 8km). We also meet at 6am on Sat for a 2+ hour paddle (17-20km).

- We welcome visits from members of other AOCRA clubs. Message us if you'd like to join a paddle.

- For beginners, we run monthly Come and Try paddles, so Like our page to catch the events.

Sunday Funday view
31/10/2026

Sunday Funday view

Locals came to say Thank you for the Clean Up. This is why we do it 🌿🌏🌍🌎🍃🌱🌊🌊
27/10/2026

Locals came to say Thank you for the Clean Up. This is why we do it 🌿🌏🌍🌎🍃🌱🌊🌊

27/10/2026
Thnx Tim for the photos of the paddlers gathering rubbish, keeping our coastline clean and working as a teamGo DOCC
25/10/2026

Thnx Tim for the photos of the paddlers gathering rubbish, keeping our coastline clean and working as a team
Go DOCC

25/10/2026
What a fantastic morning down at Bundilla! 🌊🚣‍♀️✨The Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club were out in full force today helping ou...
25/10/2026

What a fantastic morning down at Bundilla! 🌊🚣‍♀️✨
The Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club were out in full force today helping out with the beach clean-up. Not only did our paddlers scour the shoreline for rubbish, but they also took the canoes out on the water and filled them to the brim—proving that cleaning up our ocean can be a whole lot of fun!
Great to see so many DOCC paddlers showing up and giving back to the ocean we love so much. Fabulous vibes all round, and everyone is walking away feeling pretty good about the impact made today...and don't forget to scroll through the photos to see who actually got the uniform memo today! 😉👕👇

DARWIN OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB is ready to welcome new paddlers onto the water with our regular Sunday Funday sessions—a be...
12/10/2026

DARWIN OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB is ready to welcome new paddlers onto the water with our regular Sunday Funday sessions—a beginner-friendly way to experience outrigger paddling!
Whether you’re looking to try a new sport, meet a welcoming community, or simply spend quality time on the water, Sunday Funday is open to experienced paddlers, returning members, and complete beginners alike.
Outrigger canoes are traditional 42-foot vessels fitted with an ama (outrigger) for stability. Each canoe accommodates six paddlers working together, with the caller and steerer guiding the craft. Rooted in ancient Polynesian and Hawaiian traditions, outrigger paddling is a unique sport that combines fitness, teamwork, and culture, offering pathways for both social paddling and competitive racing.
What to Expect
When: Every Sunday morning. Meet up 7.50am
Come & Try Cost: Free for all newcomers trying out the sport. We do encourage Ski Club Membership
Where: Darwin Ski Club - meet in car park
What to bring: A water bottle, hat, sun-protective clothing (shorts and a rashie/sun-shirt), and a spirit of adventure. Paddles and safety gear are provided!
Our experienced coaches and club members will guide you through the basics of paddling technique, water safety, and canoe etiquette before heading out into the harbor.
Come give it a go and see why outrigger canoeing is one of the best ways to enjoy Darwin’s waters!
For more details or to let us know you're coming, via Messenger or message us on Facebook.

Spectacular last days of our dry season weather on Darwin Harbour today! ☀️🌊Huge turnout for Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club...
11/10/2026

Spectacular last days of our dry season weather on Darwin Harbour today! ☀️🌊
Huge turnout for Darwin Outrigger Canoe Club with 21+ paddlers in the water and 4 steers ready to go!
Shoutout to coaches Paul and Andrew and a big thanks to Bear for steering and being the absolute legend and mainstay of our club as always. 🙌
Welcome to our new paddlers—Nick, Rozelle, and Shane! Thanks to everyone for bringing the epic energy and positive vibes this morning. Great work crew! 💪✨

Double the fun
10/10/2026

Double the fun

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Darwin Ski Club
Darwin, NT
FANNIEBAY

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm
Saturday 6am - 9am
Sunday 8am - 9am

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