EVENT
Hosted by the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club (WBOCC), the East Coast Championship takes place in the scenic coastal town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

This premier event draws top paddlers from across the COUNTRY while welcoming athletes of all skill levels. Whether you're racing to win or paddling for the experience, this championship offers a fun, challenging, and unforgettable weekend on the water.

WHERE
Across from the Trailborn Surf & Sound Hotel
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

WHEN
Join us for a weekend of competitive paddling.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – OC6 Races
Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Small Craft Races (OC1, OC2, SURFSKI and V1)

DISTANCES
- The Graveyard Course (approximately 14 miles)
- 3 Islands Course (approximately 9 miles)

SCHEDULE
For full schedule, click HERE

COURSES
To check out the Courses, click HERE

About WBOCC
WBOCC is a non-profit (EIN: 81-3740640), formed in 2016 to promote outrigger canoe paddling competition, fitness, water safety, and community engagement through the Hawaiian paddling tradition. We are a proud member of ECORA, a network of 22 outrigger canoe clubs from Canada to Florida with over 1,400 members. Now celebrating our 10th anniversary, WBOCC has grown to 130+ active paddlers competing in major races across the US.  The 5th annual East Coast Championship, hosted by WBOCC, features two exciting courses: the 14-mile "Graveyard" and 9-mile "Three Island." On October 3rd and 4th, OC-6, OC-2, OC-1, and Surf Ski competitors will battle wind and waves for victory.  This event attracts top paddlers from ECORA and beyond to Wrightsville Beach, where local and visiting athletes compete. Our "Just Race, No Waste" policy, in partnership with the NC Coastal Federation, ensures we protect and celebrate our beautiful waters.