North Sea Outrigger Canoe Championships 2005 - July 17,18

The NOCC proved to be a growing event. With 45 OC1 canoes it can be called today as the biggest OC1 race in Europe. Participants this year came from Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, England, Spain, Zweden, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium. Nothing else but happy faces since paddle conditions were great, camping next to Surfers Paradise was allowed and all races were full of sensation... Martin Buday (Germany) won the Tsunami OC1 by finishing first overall, Raye Helen Powell (New Zealand) won the woman's overall titel (and Tsunami OC1). Team France showed everyone a lesson in the OC4 elimination race and 3x3km relay race. Pictures and results can be seen at www.surfersparadise.be . The NOCC will take place next year 15-16 of July.

Posted by keizo on Thu, 07/21/2005 - 10:53pm