For those who want to try out paddling in a relaxed environment, or for those who just want a workout on the water, offseason paddling is starting up soon. The schedule is every Saturday, except for certain holidays, which will be announced. Map of Location
Please download the waiver , complete it and bring down to first day. The dues for non current members will be $100 for the offseason. The first time is free so you can see if our sport is for you. You can pay online (incl. transaction fee) . Please also the check the Offseason paddling section of our forum for the latest news, and register on our forum - that would also be the place to post any questions.
Paddles and lifejackets are provided. Please dress appropriately for a workout on the water, and bring fluids (preferably in a camelbak type bag). Please note that you must be water safe (i.e. able to swim), or you must wear a lifejacket- please inform the coordinator.
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Great shot of a crew from the 2009 Na Wahine Race (Women's Molokai crossing), which shows the conditions. More Photos
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 Sunday September 27, 2009
Women's Kaiwi channel crossing. The superbowl of outrigger paddling. 41 miles from Molokai to Oahu. Good luck to our 2 women's crews. GO MARINA!.
The race conditions were epic! 20 knot winds, and 8-10 seas. Great job ladies!
Race Info
Race Route
Honolulu Advertiser recap
Results
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Catalina Channel Crossing |
 September 12th-13th
U.S. Outrigger Championships (mainland version). The finale of the California racing season is the Catalina Channel Crossing. Saturday (women) and Sunday (men).
Race Info
Race Packet
Women's Course Map
Men's Course Map
Results (Men , Women/Mixed )
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50 Years of Paddling in CA |
by Bud Hohl
Part 1
August 1st 2009, will mark the arrival of 2 koa canoes at Los Angeles harbor 50 years ago. They were to be used by Noah Kalama to train some California boys in the art of Hawaiian canoe paddling.
One of those canoes was the “Nihui” loaned to Toots Minvielle by Hale Au Au Canoe Club. The coach of that club at that time was Sam Kahanamoku, brother of Duke and Louie, who was Toots’ right hand man in organizing the spreading of Hawaiian canoe paddling. The “Nihui” made several trips back and forth to California during our early years.
Kahanamoku brothers
The Hale Au Au Canoe Club was run under the business of Hale Au Au Surfboards at 2411 Kalakaua in Waikiki, which was a beach concession. The mission statement of the club was to “develop and popularize modern water sports…to preserve the natural beauty of Waikiki Beach…protect the safety of the swimmers and other at the beach…and to do everything to enhance the appeal of Waikiki as a first-class resort.” This was taken from a 1957 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Territorial Championship Program..
The “Nihui” is in the 16 mm movie (old home movie for you youngsters), which the SCORA Historical Committee is working on. We’re trying to give the paddlers of today the who, what, when and why of this sport’s beginning here in California. |
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