Esporte Clube Pinheiros promotes outrigger canoeing at USP

Esporte Clube Pinheiros is launching a program to recruit new practitioners for outrigger canoeing at the USP Olympic Rowing Course. Club members can join by registering through the club's service center and attending sessions at the aquatic facility.

The program is led by instructor Marcelo Dias, who is introducing his ‘RP Training Method’ to the club. Dias emphasizes that outrigger canoeing is a predominantly aerobic activity that promotes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits through cooperation and synchronization, particularly in the OC6 category. He notes that the sport integrates physical technique with social relations and requires individualized training and load management to ensure long-term health.