San Diego Canoe & Kayak Team

The San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team (SDCKT) is a City of San Diego Fire–Rescue program and off shoot of the Junior Lifeguard program. SDCKT was started in 1996 by then Junior Lifeguard Instructor and USA Canoe Kayak Olympian, Chris Barlow. SDCKT is focused on developing youth in the sport of canoe and kayak. San Diego Canoe and Kayak has a history of excellence with young paddlers earning spots on the Junior World Championship Team, the Senior World Championship Team, and even the Olympic Team.

The San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team serves the San Diego community by introducing the sport of canoeing and kayaking to local youth and their families. The team teaches skills necessary to be successful in the sport: balance, technique, sport physiology, sport psychology, and sportsmanship. The team competes in monthly regional races around Mission Bay but also participates in the yearly National Championships.

The SDCKT program is a team-based sport, focused on instilling sportsmanship, respect for self and others, and a love of overcoming a challenge.

For more information visit www.sdckt.com.