Canoe heroes in Corio Bay double rescue

MEMBERS of an outrigger canoe crew completed a dramatic double rescue after chancing upon a fisherman floating lifeless in Corio Bay yesterday (Dec 14, 2009).

The exhausted fisherman and a friend had spent an hour adrift in the water after their 4.1m boat was swamped.

"If they didn't have life jackets on they wouldn't be with us," Water Police Acting Sergeant Stephen Carter said.

"They're lucky boys."

One of the men stayed with the upturned craft and the other attempted to reach a shipping channel marker between Limeburners Point and Point Henry before being overcome by exhaustion and cold.

Six members of Geelong Outriggers Canoe Club found him floating on his back and showing no sign of life.

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New Paddlers Welcome!

Our club goal is to have people enjoy the water and the spirit of competition and camaraderie that surrounds outrigger paddling.

Whether you are just learning about the sport or are an athlete looking for a new challenge, our club can accommodate you.

Outrigger canoeing is an exhilarating sport that promotes fitness, teamwork and a healthy outdoor lifestyle, attracting recreational and competitive paddlers alike.

You can paddle when you want to, and choose how hard you want to go.

Our members have the opportunity to race at all levels of competition, in junior, open, master, and senior masters divisions.

Outrigger canoeing is great fun on the river ... or out on the ocean.

"Come And Try" - 3 Free Sessions

It doesn’t matter if you have never paddled before. Come along and see how exciting this water sport is.

Our club is open and welcoming for paddlers of all ages and abilities.

Make friends, keep fit and have lots of fun.

We'll look out for you!

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When & Where is Training?

Training sessions are held every Sunday morning at Limeburners Point, Corio Bay @ 9:00am.

Our OC6 canoes are also on the water every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm sharp.

During our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday training sessions you'll find us paddling around Corio Bay past Eastern Beach, Smorgys towards Rippleside, or in the other direction out towards Alcoa and the shipping channel.

All beginners are placed in canoes with experienced paddlers, and training/distance is kept within each person's ability.

Weather permitting, open water training is held at Fisho's in Torquay one Sunday morning a month, same start time.

What to Bring?

We'll provide the boats, personal flotation devices (PFDs) and paddles.

All you need to bring (or wear) is any clothing you don't mind getting wet. Comfortable shorts, leggings or bicycle pants are ideal. In the colder months, you might want to consider thermals, a beanie and booties. We also suggest you bring a snack, water bottle and a pair of sunglasses.

It's never a bad idea to bring along a towel, sunscreen and change of clothes.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.