Help Us Build the Future of Sprint Canoe & Kayak

Just one year ago, when our athletes’ former club unexpectedly ended its junior racing program, we faced a choice: let their hard work and passion drift away, or create something new.

We chose to build.

From that moment, a small group of committed families, athletes, and coaches came together to form the San Diego Sprint Paddle Club—a nonprofit team dedicated to providing young sprint canoe and kayak athletes with the opportunity to continue training, competing, and pursuing their dreams.

In our first year, our athletes proudly represented San Diego and the U.S.A at Nationals and the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Czechia, earning multiple excellent finishes and proving that with heart, teamwork, and perseverance, even a brand-new club can make waves on both the national and international stage.

We are still sustaining — fueled by determination, community spirit, and the belief that these kids deserve a chance to chase their goals in the Olympic sport of sprint canoe and kayak.

As you might imagine, sprint paddling is an incredibly demanding sport, both physically and logistically. Boats can cost thousands of dollars, equipment wears down with regular use, and transporting boats across the country (and sometimes across the world) is a massive undertaking. Add in coaching, storage, uniforms, and travel, and it’s clear that early support is essential to keeping this dream alive.

National Team Trials - April, 2026
USA National Championships - 2026 TBD
2026 ICF JUNIOR & U23 CANOE SPRINT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. July 1 - 5, Halifax, Canada.
Olympic Hopes Regatta - Bratislava, Slovakia, September 2026– a prestigious self-funded international event where young paddlers can compete against the best in the world. - September

We are incredibly proud of how far we've come — and even more excited about where we’re going.

Your support will help us lay the foundation for long-term success.

Donations will directly support:

🛶 Sprint boats and paddling equipment
🛥️ Boat transport and Coaching boat storage
📣 Coaching and on-water support
✈️ Travel to Nationals, International Team Selection Trials, and International regattas
👕 Team uniforms and race gear
🧭 Seed funding for the essential infrastructure needed to grow

Whether you’re a paddling fan, a supporter of aspiring Olympians, or someone who believes in giving young people the opportunity to chase big dreams, we’d be honored to have you in our corner.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings us one stroke closer to building a strong, sustainable future for our athletes.

Thank you for supporting the San Diego Sprint Paddle Club — and the next generation of paddlers ready to rise.

Help Us Build the Future of San Diego Sprint Canoe & Kayak Athletes

By San Diego Sprint Paddle Club Inc

Help Us Build the Future of San Diego Sprint Canoe & Kayak Athletes

San Diego Paddlers

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