Outrigger Ohana

2011 PA‘A Paddle2Day Love2morrow Results

	Time	Paddler	Last	Course	Vessel	Division	Vessel model
1	1:05:33	Jimmy	Austin	Long	OC1	M 18-39
2	1:06:52	Will	Richenstein	Long	OC1	M 18-39
3	1:08:07	Justin	Banfield	Long	OC1	M 18-39
4	1:09:00	makana	denton	Long	OC1	M 18-39	pueo
5	1:09:33	Kaeo	Abbey	Long	OC1	M 18-39	pueo
6	1:09:51	courtney	seto	Long	SS1	M 50-59	Fenn
7	1:10:03	John	Hodgsteden	Long	SS1	M 50-59
8	1:10:40	Aaron	Napolean	Long	OC1	M 40-49
9	1:10:55	GEOFF	GRAF	Long	SS1	M 50-59	EPIC V10
10	1:11:06	Aaron	Crepps	Long	OC1	M 18-39

Catalina Challenge Relay | 39.8 miles

March 27th, 2011

The Ocean Ohana Catalina Challenge Relay is the California’s premier relay event.  

Avalon to Dana point is 39.8 miles; although generally calm conditions, this event will

challenge any paddler.  

RELAY DIVISIONS - Teams consist of 2, 3, and 4 members.

OC1 . OC2 . Surfski . Standup . Paddleboard

 

Prior to 3/15/11 race fees

$70.00 per paddler

Late race fee $80.00 per paddler

Race Meeting 5:00 p.m. at Hotel Metropole

 

What’s new for 2011??

Well, besides new race directors, cool schwag, new sponsors, new awards...

 

An after-party hosted by: Dana Point Yacht Club and will be held at the 

DANA POINT YACHT CLUB!  www.dpyc.org

Have a beer and watch the finishers come across the line, then food and awards to follow...

 

 

Hotel Metropole in Avalon is offering a one-night discounted rate for racers!

Reservations:  800-541-8528
www.hotel-metropole.com

Mention Ocean Ohana Catalina Challenge

Get special one night rate of $99 for Sat. 26th

Limited Rooms Available

 

Getting There

If you need a ride to the island, take the Catalina Express!

www.catalinaexpress.com

 

WaveChaser Race #5 and Championships- February 19th and 20th. NorCal

WaveChaser is hosting the final races of the Winter Series next weekend. Two days of racing on the bay and out the Golden Gate Bridge.

Saturday’s race will be out of California Canoe & Kayak’s site in Jack London Square, we’ll offer the typical courses. Short and long.

Sunday’s race is out of Crissy Field and will run out past the Golden Gate Bridge for the long course. Short course will be inside the bay.

 

We’ll have overall awards for best combined times for OC1, Surfski and SUP for both days.

We’re also offering the Waterman Award for combined times for SUP, Surfski and OC1 for both days. All classes must have a minimum 3 entries to qualify for overall awards.

 

Sunday we’ll be raffling off a lot of gear including 2 Fenn wing paddles from Ocean Paddle Sports, 1 Epic wing blade from Epic, 2-SUP paddles from Boardworks, 1-Kialoa Hollyakala from Kialoa, 2 TOP paddles from Tahiti Outrigger Performance-Courtesy of Chris Cornejo. Of course more swag from Huki and a list of other items. Thanks to all of our awesome sponsors!

 

For more info and directions, check out www.wavechaser.com

Don’t forget to help out and sign up for some volunteer duties over the weekend.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/cckwavechaser

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/crissy2

 

Thanks for all of your support!

 Mike Martinez

 www.kanuclub.org

www.ussurfski.com

www.wavechaser.com

 

February 12th- Hal Rosoff Classic- Results

EventNumber	Event	Name	FinishTime
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	Jerry Penhall
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	Norman Brockel	0:47:04
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	Hendrik Bretz	0:47:05
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	David Gabser	0:48:00
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	Curt Bader	0:57:48
1	MK1 - Mens Kayak Singles Short	Max	1:14:36
2	WK1 - Womens Kayak Singles Short	Krisztina Zur	0:51:02
2	WK1 - Womens Kayak Singles Short	Nicole Rhinehardt	0:51:03
2	WK1 - Womens Kayak Singles Short	Suzanne De Brugr	0:53:50
2	WK1 - Womens Kayak Singles Short	Verena Hantl	0:54:29
3	MMK1 - Mens Master Kayak Single Short	Cliff Meidl	0:52:53
3	MMK1 - Mens Master Kayak Single Short	Alex Tereshchenho	0:58:49
3	MMK1 - Mens Master Kayak Single Short	Mike Bruggeman	1:08:21
4	MC1 - Mens Canoe Single Short	Mike Shandroff	1:08:06
5	MJK1 - Mens Junior Kayak Singles Short	Sean Barlow	0:52:51
6	WJK1 - Womens Junior Kayak Singles Short	Lexie Bohlman	1:03:56
7	MSS - Mens Surf Ski	Carter Evans
7	MSS - Mens Surf Ski	Rich/Marcus Sprout/Gross
7	MSS - Mens Surf Ski	Steve Maccharoli

2012 IVF World Va'a Sprints - Calgary, Canada

They cordially invites all IVF countries to participate in the 2012 IVF World Va'a Sprints - Canada

In conjunction with Canada's governing body, Canadian Outrigger Racing Association – CORA, the Calgary Canoe Club is proud to host the World Va'a Sprint Championships.

Expect 22 countries with the best paddlers from around the world to compete. 

Please contact your paddling association to see if your country will be participating. They hope to see you there!

Dates: August 11th - 15th, 2012
Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Official Website: www.vaaworldsprints2012.com

or email sprint2012@canadianoutrigger.com

Outrigger pair race to fight breast cancer

We are a racing team known by the name Hui Ho'ola. In the Hawaiian language "hui" generall means team and "ho'ola" means save, heal and cure.  Talk about a race for the cure. How about 340 miles -- on a canoe -- for 60 straight hours -- all for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Beginning July 19, my racing partner Stephen Mahelona and I will paddle a Huki outrigger canoe to tackle the mighty Missouri River for 340 non-stop miles as we seek to raise awareness and funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Stephen and I are entered into the 2011 Missouri River 340, the world's longest non-stop river race, to make a contribution to a cause very close to Stephen.

Stephen's wife Stacie has undergone breast cancer treatment and surgery this past year, so we wanted to make a difference by racing and raising funds for the fight against breast cancer.

I want to invite this outrigger paddling community to visit our website at http://huihoola.weebly.com/ 

and consider making a donation.

We want to thank Jude at Huki for stepping up and joining our effort in a significant way. We promise to make you proud on your canoe.

Thanks all,

Dan "Osprey" Grubbs
Hui Ho'ola
huihoola@gmail.com
http://huihoola.weebly.com/

 

Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge Results

Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge 2011 Results

Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge Results

 

Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge Results Sorted

Sorted by craft

Volcom Pipe Pro LIVE Jan 24 - Feb 5th 2011

The NEW Pacific Paddler Web Experience

To check it out swing on over to http://www.pacificpaddler.com/

Team Hawaii Preparing for Havaiki Nui 2010

Canoe & Kayak Racing - Nov/Dec

While those of us in the northern hemisphere have visions of sunny days and warm waters, maybe a bit of reading will help us get through the winter.
 
In this latest issue of Canoe & Kayak Racing we feature an intrepid crew who paddled a dragonboat 340 miles in a non-stop river race.
 
We also give you two different perspectives of the Half Moon Bay race in California, part of the Wavechaser series of winter races.
 
You will also read about paddling technique and what Coach Caven thinks about sport drinks.
 
Oh, there's also this new little race ... 62 miles ... on the lower Colorado River.  Known as the Texas Winter 100K, it's sure to keep you going through the chilly weather.
 
Be sure to pass this on to your paddling friends.
 
Click here: http://issuu.com/ckrmagazine/docs/nov_dec_2010
 
See you on the water,

Dan Grubbs
editor
Canoe & Kayak Racing
ckrmagazine@gmail.com

Kauai: Logo Contest prize or cash for winner

Kaua’i Hoe Wa’a is looking for a logo for its jerseys and tees and hats.  KHW is an outrigger canoe racing association on Kauai hosting open ocean racing events for OC-1, OC-2 and SUP.

Andy Reich has generously donated this double bend custom paddle which will be awarded to the person submitting the logo chosen by KHW’s Board.

Please email your work to tomthompson@hawaii.rr.com or to any board member listed on the link “About KHW” at the KHW website:  www.kauaihoewaa.org.

Please submit by March 15. 

Courtesy of:

Brian Curll
Hui O Mana Ka Puuwai Outrigger Canoe Club Pres.

Kole'Gear Pressurized Hydration System

Steve Cole, CEO and Founder of Kole'Gear, was nice enough to give thegearcaster.com the run down on his approach to pressurized hydration and his new line of packs.

To achieve superior and constant pressurization, Kole'Gear uses a natural food grade rubber latex balloon bladder system instead of relying on air pumped into a normal bladder such as the Polarpak MOFLOW. A bottle and pump comes included in order to pump liquid into the bladder, so it does require some pre-activity preparation but nothing more complicated than filling a normal hydration pack.  The 1.75 liter capacity filled balloon offers continuous water pressure unlike other packs that will lose their pressure as the water volume decreases. Simply bite the antimicrobial valve and receive a constant stream of water-the theory is you won't ever have to suck for water when you should be breathing instead. I could have used one of these on Kilimanjaro!

A Kole'Gear waistpack and backpack version of the pressurized hydration system will be available first (due out soon!). The future applications are where it gets even more innovative. Steve said his company plans to come out with the Saddlebullet- a cycling attachment that straps to the bottom of a bike seat. The saddlebag and balloon bladder are connected to a tube that runs along the frame of the bike and hooks on to the rider's handlebars for easy access. 

The Kauai, Hawaii based Company also plans an insulated hose version for extreme cold or hot climates and a quick fill faucet attachment to eliminate the need for the filling pump.
Chris Combs, Manager of Marketing and Design, explains how the Kole'Gear system works over at thegearcaster 

Read more: http://www.thegearcaster.com/the_gearcaster/2009/07/kolegear-pressurized-hydration.html#ixzz183qk4YIR Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Share Alike

Patrick Dolan OC1 Downwind Run

New York Outrigger in Tokyo Bay

New York Outrigger in Tokyo Bay from poi on Vimeo.

Rio Va´a 2010 and South American Va´a Championships

Leighton Look Memorial/ Dolan Brothers Benefit this Sunday 12/12

Aloha,

My name is Bradah Mel Puu. I'm a Surfer, Canoe Paddler, and a Lifeguard for the City & County of Honolulu since 1982. For the past five years I have held a surfing event at Makaha Beach as a fundraiser for a friend of mine Mr. Leighton Look, who was paralyzed in a diving accident. Sadly he passed away on September 25th 2008. It has now turned in to a memorial event for Leighton, and it is my hope to keep his legacy and his kind nature alive in our hearts and minds.

This year, as it was done last year the proceeds will be given to two of Hawaii's Olympic hopefuls, Patrick and Ryan Dolan. Patrick has been on the U.S. Olympic Kayak team for a few years now and his younger brother for two years. Their goal is to do well in the single and two person kayak event at the nationals as well as over-sea's and reach the 2012 Olympics. With the Olympic funding cut-off last year and limited funding this year, Patrick and Ryan along with their mom Anne has to do most of the fundraising on their own, and it hasn't been easy. I know whatever we are able to raise will be greatly appreciated. The event attracts the best paddlers and surfers from Tahiti, Brazil, France, as well as the U.S. and Hawaii. It has two divisions, Canoe Surfing and Stand-Up Surfing. If you have ever seen Canoe Surfing before then you know that it's one of the most exciting water sport ever. And Stand-Up Surfing or SUP is the fastest growing art of surfing since boogie boards!

I understand that times are tight and it is hard to give a lot, but we will try our best to assist them too reach their goals of the 2012 Olympic Games. We are asking for any amount of cash donations, or any type of donations possible. We will be holding a Raffle drawing at the event so a t-shirt, a pair of shorts, a boogie board, surf board, or whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated. But the goal is to raise money for the boys to get to their competitions, and then to the 2012 Olympics. I thank you so much for spending the time to read my letter and hope that you can join us at Makaha for this year’s event.

Mahalo Nui Loa,
Bradah Mel Puu
P.O.Box 1006 Waianae Hi. 96792
ph.# 808-478-9086

Contest dates; December 4th & 5th 2010
Alternate dates; December 11th & 12th 2010

Checks payable to; HASA (Hawaii Amateur Surfing Association)

 

PA'A Toys for Tots Race Results

 

Time	ID	Name			Vessel	Division	Model
0:51:28	320	Karel	Tresnak		OC1	M 18-39
0:51:53	323	Geoff	Graf		SS1	M 50-59	Epic V10
0:52:21	319	Michael	Beyer		SS1	M 18-39
0:52:28	297	Edmund	Joy		SS1	M 40-49
0:52:30	51	Manny	Kulukulualani		OC1	M 18-39	Pueo
0:52:40	325	courtney	seto		SS1	M 50-59	fenn mako 6
0:52:45	273	Tapa	Worthingon		OC1	M 18-39	Pueo
0:53:06	317	Justin	Banfield		OC1	M 18-39
0:53:17	73	Carlton	Helm		OC1	M 18-39	Pueo
0:53:24	326	Adam	Treinan-Aea		OC1	M 18-39
0:53:28	176	Will	Reichenstein		OC1	M 18-39	Pueo
0:53:33	298	Raven	Aipa		OC1	M 40-49
0:53:39	257	Francisco	Arango		SS1	M 18-39	Epic Sport
0:53:42	331	Aaron	Creps		OC1	M 18-39
0:53:45	283	Justin	Akana		OC1	M 18-39
0:53:48	113	Kai	Chong		OC1	M 18-39	PE'A

 

Mirror Makeovers & Savvy Insights/FORCE Christmas Goal

Hey Folks!

 

For those of you wishing to share a light-hearted perspective on surviving cancer from an author who has experienced it, please consider this book. Additionally she is hoping to raise enough money to give back to  current hospitalized cancer patients. Thanks for you time-

Regina Savage was the NAC Dragonboat Survivor Team Coach until her book started to be promoted internationally, she now has begun to focus more of her time and energy towards bringing this sense of humor to other cancer survivors.

 

OC NEWS

Havasu outrigger club brings home silver 
Anyone interested in paddling with the Lake Havasu Outrigger Canoe Club can go Online a for more information. Or meet with the club ...

 

Back-to-back outrigger titles
Bunbury Mail
... as crews threw steely determination into paddling their Outrigger Canoes around ... canoehandles and learned to ensure we all stayed in the boat," he said.

 

Awesome outriggers
Milton Ulladulla Times
Mollymook Outrigger Canoe Club travelled to Wollongong harbour on the ... A field of some 40paddlers from all over the state set off in 15 knot nor'easter. ..

 

Vaka Eiva 2010 - Rarotonga
The Boiler Boyz International crew led by top Cooks paddler Reuben Dearlove, had Aussie crew Crown Beach Kings and Outrigger NZ breathing down their necks ...

Makaha Big Wave Stand Up Paddle Contest

King of the Harbour 2010

surfski world series Hong Kong dragon run 2009

PA'A Toys for Tots Race

• RACE INFORMATION

  Saturday December 4, 2010
  
  PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE PARK YOUR VEHICLE OR PARK OUT OF REGULAR PARKING STALLS AT THE HAWAII KAI BOAT RAMP! THAT INCLUDES NO PARKING IN BOAT TRAILER STALLS! YOU MAY PARK ON THE DIRT AREA BUT NOT THE GRASS.
  
  IF WE DO NOT CONFORM TO PARKING REGULATIONS, WE WILL LOSE OUR PRIVELAGE TO HOLD RACES FROM THE MAUNALUA BAY AREA. A DLNR OFFICER WILL BE HANDING OUT TICKETS. 
  
  If you did the 2010 Halloween race or Thanksgiving race keep your number on your vessel. If not please remove all numbers from your vessel so that we can issue you a PA'A ID number that will be your number for the rest of the season.
  
  

• REGISTRATION:

  Pre-registration entry forms will be accepted online until midnight on Wednesday December 1, 2010.
  Pre-registration entry fee $25 adult and $15 Jr
  Race Day registration entry fee $30 adult and $20 Jr
  Entry fee for all *new female paddlers $10
  
  OC6 Entry Fee $120
  
  (Entry fee includes race insurance, safety boats, timing, lunch, and awards)
  
  *New female paddlers are those who have not participated in a PA'A event in the past

• Toy Donations:

  Toys will be collected at registration for those who are less fortunate on Christmas. Please make sure toys are unwrapped. They will be distributed to local children through the Toys for Tots program and the Salvation Army.

• COURSE:

  
  1) HAWAII KAI TO KAIMANA -- This course is open to OC1, V1, SS1, OC2, Pdlbrd, SUP, and OC6 unlimited
  
  Race day check-in and Registration 7:30am - 9:00am next to Hawaii Kai Boat ramp. Pre-race meeting at 9:00am; Tentative race start time at 9:45am
  
  ***ALL PADDLERS, INCLUDING PRE-REGISTERED PADDLERS MUST CHECK IN AND PICK UP THEIR RACE NUMBERS FROM 7:30-9AM