Welcome to Bayside Outrigger Canoe Club (Bayside OCC), located next to the picturesque waters of Raby Bay in the heart of the Redland Shire.

The club was founded in 2009 by Rowe Wharehinga, his then partner Susan Bower, and Dave and Cie Mason. Rowe had decided to get back into paddling and joined a local club. He loved being back on the water, but was travelling 25km away, when Raby Bay was right on his doorstep. This sparked the idea and the rest is history.

Bayside Outrigger Canoe Club started with a handful of kids, friends and family. The only location available at the time was a grassed area beside the Redland Bay Amateur Fishing Club, down by the Moreton Bay Ferry. The club started with one OC6 waka, which members would maneuver between parked cars, down a rocky embankment and through the mud flats to reach the water. It was challenging, but they persevered.

Thankfully, with the support of local council, Bayside OCC was given the go ahead to relocate to William Street, Cleveland in 2012/13. The club was extremely grateful, settled into their present location and began recruiting. The compound at William Street has been home to a multitude of junior and senior members over the years. Bayside OCC has come a long way from its humble beginnings. The club has faced many challenges but remains a constant, a tribute to their strong cultural foundations and the support and hard work of the entire Bayside whanau (family).