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Welcome New Paddlers! Important Dates: |
After what felt like a long wet winter, the 2010 paddling season is here. The first day for NEW paddlers will be Saturday, March 13th for Novice women at 10:30am, and Sunday March 14th for Novice MEN at 7:30am.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (you will need to know how to swim- this is a water sport).
(Until we settle in our routine, the first few weeks will be a bit haphazard with the dates, please pay attention to the dates):
Novice WOMEN Paddlers: Starts Sat. March 13th, 10:30AM
Mon/Wed 5:30pm (Starting March 15)
Sat. March 20th, 7:30 AM
Novice MEN Paddlers: Starts Sunday March 14th, 7:30AM (every sunday)
Tues/Thurs 5:30pm (Starting March 30)
Please see "NEW PADDLER " section for additional information and directions to our beach. Please dress appropriately ready to paddle. Download, print, and bring a signed waiver on your first day. You can have a few practices to decide whether this sport is for you before you are asked to pay dues to join the club.
Hope to see you soon. |
Ironman Races
| | | | | | | May 8
| San Diego | Crystal Pier Ironman - Hanohano | | May 15 | Carpenteria | Rig Run - Ka Nai'a | | May 22 | Home race | Kahanamoku Klassic - MDROCC | | May 30 | | No Race | June 5
| Ventura | Ventura Ironman - Hokuloa OCC | | June 12 | | No Race | | June 19 | Avila Beach | Pineapple Express- Palekai OCC | | June 267 | San Diego | Iron Championships - Kai Elua OCC | July 3
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| Sprint Races
| | | | July 10 | Long Beach | Kahakai Knockoff Sprints | | July 17 | Long Beach | Kahakai 9 Man Sprint Relay
| | July 24 | Santa Barbara | State Sprint Championship - Santa Barbara OCC | July 31
| | No Race |
9 Man Races
| | | Aug 7
| Dana Point | Whitey Harrison - Dana Point OCC | | Aug 14 | Oxnard | Oxnard 12 Man Relay
| | Aug 21 | | No Race | Aug 28
| Oceanside
| Oceanside Nine Man - Oceanside OCC | Sep 4
| Kona, HI | Queen Liliokalani Race - Kona, HI | Sept 11/12
| Avalon/Newport | Catalina Crossing - SCORA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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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.
Hope to see you there. |
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 Sunday October 11, 2009
Men's Kaiwi channel crossing. 41 miles from Molokai to Oahu. We are again sending 2 crews this year. Good luck Marina. Pray for surf. LIVE ONLINE COVERAGE AT 6:30am (9:30am PDT) at www.molokaihoe.org
Conditions were sloppy and challenging. The Tahitians came and dominated for the 4th straight year.
RESULTS
Race Info
Race Route
Marine Forecast
Honolulu Advertiser Article
Star Bulletin Article
Maoli Wa'a Recap
Photos
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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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