Overcast, but good condtions for race # 8. Over 190 Paddlers. Next race: Oahu Championship
***Karel Tresnak Jr. edges out Aaron Napoleon w/5sec lead
***Loretta Toth wins with 4sec on Jane McKee
[Results]
[Photos] courtesy Rick Leton of Y2kanu
[More Photos] from Ropati of Pacific Paddler
CABLE BASICS
I have had quite a few canoes in my shop with broken cables, some of which were caught out in the open ocean when it happened. For safety sake I think it is important for paddlers to be familiar with the steering systems of our OC1s. The basics...
Final Race of the SoCal Ocean Racing Series. Nice light wind and waves.
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***Danny Ching & Vicki Mills win. Both undefeated this season.
Kaua'i Hoe Wa'a Series Race
***David Beck wins again on a Mantra
***Katy Curtis wins womens div.
[Photos] by Ann Hermosura
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The largest OC1 and OC2 relay outrigger canoe race in the mainland United States. Course is 39 miles between Catalina Island and Dana Point.
[Download] (pdf document) the race packet, courtesy SoCal Ocean Racing
Previous records from the race can be seen here.
34 miles from Kailua to Waikiki. 4 leg relay w/beach changes
***Kai Bartlett & Aaron Napoleon beat out Karel Tresnak & Maui Kjeldsen
***Lauren Spaulding & Noe Sawyer win womens div
[Photos] courtesy Rick Leton of y2kanu
[More Photos] courtesy Ropati Hebenstreit
[Results]
Kaua'i Hoe Wa'a Series Race
34 miles from Kailua to Waikiki. 4 leg relay w/beach changes