Canoe Polo Kayak

Canoe Polo is a high-intensity, full-contact team sport that demands explosive power, precision ball handling, and strategic positioning. It’s essentially water polo in a kayak, where two teams battle to drive the ball into a suspended net.


The Gear: Built for Performance

In the competitive arena, equipment is a game-changer. Unlike recreational boats, Polo-specific kayaks are engineered for elite performance:

  • Speed & Agility: These crafts are ultra-light and razor-sharp, drawing inspiration from slalom designs to allow for instantaneous pivots and rapid acceleration.
  • Contact-Ready: To handle the physical nature of the game, the bow and stern are uniquely rounded and reinforced with integrated foam padding. This protects both the athletes and the equipment during aggressive maneuvering and "tackling."


Join the Ranks

Whether you’re a high-level athlete from another discipline or looking to elevate your paddling, we have a pathway for you:

  • Recruits: New to the water? Start with our Introductory kayak lesson to master kayaking, to learn how to maneuver a kayak, so you are ready to join in the fun as we add a ball.
  • Athletes: Already have a solid roll and stroke? Skip the basics and jump into our Polo Clinics to focus on tactical play, ball control, and advanced kayak maneuvering.
  • The Proving Ground: Think you’ve got what it takes? Join our Elite Drop-in Sessionsto test your skills against seasoned competitors in high-stakes scrimmages.

The net is waiting. Are you ready to take the shot?


Trips

EWP organizes and leads various Whitewater and Sea Kayaking/Touring trips throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall geared at various ages and skill levels. Click the button below to learn more.