Join/Renew

The process of becoming a member or renewing your membership of Nanaimo Paddlers is a simple multi-step process. This website contains all the information about the club, like club origin, FAQs, contacting the executive, skill development, reference links, participant guidelines and club news.  Events, however are managed through Meetup - an online group and event managing tool.

Annual fees are $40 per person.  Membership is from January 1 to December 31 each year.

In order to become a participating member of Nanaimo Paddlers or renew your membership each member must do the following:
  1. Ensure your kayak and equipment meet our club requirements (see our About page). 
  2. Submit annual membership fee to the treasurer.
  3. Sign the waiver.
  4. Fill in the self-assessment skills survey
  5. Request access to the Meetup group.
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To initiate these steps click on the PayNow button below which will present you with the page to submit your dues. Dues can be paid online using a credit card or, for those with PayPal accounts, from your PayPal account. To submit your dues click on the PayNow button below.  This will take you to the PayPal payment page where you can select whether to pay by credit card or using your PayPal account.  To pay by credit card click the "Pay with a credit card or Visa Debit card". 

Once you have successfully submitted your payment a button entitled "Return to Merchant" will be shown.  When you click on this button you will be presented with the online waiver. To sign the online waiver fill in the fields and follow the instructions to provide a digital signature. This waiver must be signed in order to become a member.

Next you will need to fill in the self-assessment form.

Lastly, request access to the NanaimoPaddlers Meetup group. To request access to the group log in to Meetup.com (create an account if you don't already have one) and request access to join the Nanaimo Paddlers group. Once the treasurer has confirmed payment and the membership director has confirmed waiver signing and you have requested membership to the Nanaimo Paddlers meetup group, you will be granted access to the Meetup pages where you can register for club events, e.g. paddles and off-water activities.
Click the "Buy Now" button below to submit your membership dues - the first step in joining or renewing your membership.
Why Join?
Nanaimo and the West Coast of Vancouver Island is home to some of the most amazing paddling in the world. You can paddle among tree-covered islands, in secluded bays and coves, or along rugged coastlines. Experience paddling with friends who enjoy getting out on the water for fun in our super natural marine playground - join Nanaimo Paddlers today!

Membership Benefits:
  • Paddle with like-minded individuals and explore beautiful locations in BC that you might never have known about or been able to paddle to.
  • Join multi-day trips to a variety of spectacular locations on the BC coast.
  • Meet new friends and paddling buddies.
  • Attend monthly meetings with speakers, slide shows, presentations and time to socialize.
  • Attend club-only skills development courses, educational opportunities and events.
  • Access our Meetup site to view our club calendar, sign up for events and read about past events. 
  • Take advantage of our Club Partners Program:  receive members-only discounts on gear, rentals, lessons and tours from our regional business partners.
  • Get involved as a Director or Volunteer.
  • Give back and help mentor other paddlers.
  • Organize a trip to a place that you have wanted to paddle.
  • Enjoy affiliations with other paddling clubs.
  • Be part of the exciting BC Marine Trails Initiative.
  • Participate in the Newcastle, Spider Lake and Christmas social events.