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1st Annual PRIMO STAND UP CHALLENGE
next Saturday June 7th from Hawaii Kai to the Elks Club Diamond Head.
There are Mens/ Womens Stand Up & OC1 divisions.
Check in is at 8am at Hui Nalu, and the race starts at 10am from the outside channel marker
to the Elks Club.
$20 entry get also includes a free Primo T, and buffet lunch at the Elks.
Party to follow, parking is available.
This event will 100% benefit Malama Maunalua.

Kukui’ula Outrigger Paddle Fest 2008 ~ a Koloa Plantation Days Event
Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 10 am – 2 pm
OC-1 & OC-2 Race
Start: Kalapaki Beach 10 am / Finish: Po’ipu Beach Park approx 11:30 am
Stand-up Paddle Board & Paddle Board Race
Start: Po’ipu Beach Park 10:30 am - Finish: Kukui’ula Harbor approx 11:30 am
Entry Fee - $30
For more info call 808-635-0165 or go to www.KukuiulaOutrigger.com
Food, Refreshments, Awards & Prizes!!! Following the races at Po’ipu Beach Park (Westernmost pavilions)
Outrigger canoe displays, demonstrations & activities open to the public
Sponsored by YMCA Kaua’i Hoe Wa’a

On June 28th and 29th, the first Quiksilver Outrigger Open Water in The Netherlands will be organised. This event is to promote OC6 racing and will take place alongside the “King of the Groms” surfcontest at Hoek van Holland.
This great event will give us, European Outriggerfanatics, the perfect stage to show our joy in Open Ocean Outriggerracing and to introduce our sport to the public and media.
Our main goal is to organize an OC6 racing event with a short distance competition on Saturday afternoon and long distance racing (25 km) on Sunday morning. But OC1 paddlers are more than welcome to join us for this weekend.
See you at the beach!
Rolph Overvliet
[email protected]

Entry form attached
DATE: May 3, 2008
PLACE: Kona Country Club-Mountain Course
TEE-TIME: 12:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. SHOT GUN START
ENTRY FEE: $120 per person
Entry fee includes Green Fees, Cart, and Prizes.
FORMAT: Two (2) Person Scramble.
Each player must hit 6-tee shots.
Total handicap allowed per two person team is 48.
Handicaps calculated by averaging the partner’s handicaps and taking 80% of that total as recommended by the U.S.G.A.
Mulligan - $5.00 each (two maximum)
ENTRY DEADLINE: Entry forms must be turned in to Kona Country Club by April 30, 2008

Manu-Ura and Six-Fours Va'a welcome you to the 8th annual Orofero
Challenge competition, which will be in a two day event, the 28th and 29th of June 2008.
The Orofero Challenge perpetuates one of Polynesian most important and historic cultural traditions, while honoring outrigger canoe paddlers around the world.
The 92 km race for experienced paddlers is around the islands of Six-Fours and in Toulon are in two legs.
This race, like any other competition, tests ones physical and mental limits: strength, endurance, courage, determination and teamwork.
Outrigger canoe paddling is deeply rooted in the Polynesian culture. Polynesians travelled to nearby islands and fished in the open sea via an outrigger canoe. Polynesians used voyaging canoes to travel across the Pacific Ocean, exploring and settling in areas like Hawaï, Aotearoa, and Rapa Nui. The Polynesians established the outrigger canoe as a means of transportation in their new homes. Outrigger canoeing is the official team sport in Tahiti.
Orofero Challenge has become one of the most important va'a competition in Europe.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday 28 June 2008 37km 3:00 pm
Saturday 29 June 2008 55km 9:00 am
In the women's category, a distance of 69 km is proposed in two legs:
Friday 28 June 2008 25km 3:00 pm
Saturday 29 June 2008 44 km 8:30 am

Manu-Ura and Six-Fours Va'a welcome you to the 8th annual Orofero
Challenge competition, which will be in a two day event, the 28th and 29th of June 2008.
The Orofero Challenge perpetuates one of Polynesian most important and historic cultural traditions, while honoring outrigger canoe paddlers around the world.
The 92 km race for experienced paddlers is around the islands of Six-Fours and in Toulon are in two legs.
This race, like any other competition, tests ones physical and mental limits: strength, endurance, courage, determination and teamwork.
Outrigger canoe paddling is deeply rooted in the Polynesian culture. Polynesians travelled to nearby islands and fished in the open sea via an outrigger canoe. Polynesians used voyaging canoes to travel across the Pacific Ocean, exploring and settling in areas like Hawaï, Aotearoa, and Rapa Nui. The Polynesians established the outrigger canoe as a means of transportation in their new homes. Outrigger canoeing is the official team sport in Tahiti.
Orofero Challenge has become one of the most important va'a competition in Europe.

NAME: The Great Virtual I-Cubed (Island x Island x Island) Race
WHEN: April 26th to April 27th
LENGTH: 55 total miles in 2 days.
WHERE: Maui to Moloka'i on April 26th then Moloka'i to Oahu on
April 27th
COST: No entry fee for this particular race.
RULES: The only rule is that you must be an official contestant of both
the Maui to Moloka'i race on April 26th and the PAA race on
April 27th.
WHY: Because we can!
AWARDS:
Bragging rights! It's all about doing it!
HOW: Just register under the same name for both races. I will add
up the times and post them on ocpaddler a few days later after
the official results are posted for each race.

Register before May 1st. See website for details.

Kanaka Ikaika and Outrigger Zone presents the
Hinano State Championship and
Lulu’s Point Series Re-cap.
What: Kanaka Ikaika presents the Hinano State Championship race for Open Ocean OC-1, OC-2, Stand Up and Surfski paddlers. This race stands alone verses the Lulu’s Series races that counted towards points for series winners. This is the last race of the season before the Molokai races which begin on April 27 with the PAA Molokai Championship.
When: Sunday April 13, 2008

• Registration 6:30 – 8:00 A.M. at Hawaii Kai
  ENZA Fruit and Swoish Produce will provide complimentary “Pacific Rose” Apples from New Zealand at registration for those who didn’t eat enough for breakfast.
  Free Tee shirt compliments of SHIRTCO HAWAII for the first 200 paddlers to register.
• Long Course starts at 9:00 AM
• Short Course starts at 9:30 AM
• Winners are expected about 11:30 AM
  Where: COURSE ADJUSTMENT: Long Course will not go into Hawaii Kai as it did last year, and as previously stated this year. The start will still be from Waimanalo Beach Park, but instead of heading directly to Makapu, the race will head out to sea and around Rabbit Island (weather pending). From Rabbit Island the course goes around Makapu and the south end of Oahu, through Maunalua Bay to Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. The Short Course will start off the beach in Hawaii Kai. Instead of going directly to Kaimana Beach, the course will go back up towards Portlock Point before turning on a buoy and heading to Kaimana Beach.
  Awards for the Series and the State Race, and lunch will follow directly after at Lulu’s Waikiki (Corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu) with ono food, Hinano Beer and Malibu Rum specials. Don’t miss this one as there will be a ton of prizes and free give aways from Hinano Surfwear, Havaianas Brazilian footwear, XCEL Paddle Gear and KIALOA Paddles. Additionally, NS air conditioning will donate 2 AC units to raffle. Plus the Malibu girls will be there to sway the paddlers towards Malibu Rum products.
  Lulu’s Series Re-cap: The Lulu’s Point Series was comprised of 6 races. Points were awarded according to the place you received in any particular race. Racers were permitted to drop their worst score, or miss one. Lowest score wins.
  The Long Course OC-1 was won by Manny Kulukulualani with only 7 points. Karel Tresnak Jr. was a close second and Jack Roney was a solid 3rd. Karel won the XCEL Oahu Champs and Manny was 2nd. Kai Bartlett was not present, but should be in attendance for the Hinano race. Jessica Eames Edged Arlene Holzman by only 2 points for the wahine’s series with Kelsa Teters in 3rd, having missed 2 races. However, with Arlene winning the XCEL race, and Lauren Bartlett attending the Hinano State race, it should prove to be interesting.
  The Surf Ski division saw all the top dogs missing more than 1 race, giving consistency the edge for points. The race was tight all season between John Hoogsteden, Kala Judd and Dave Campbell. But in the end, that was the result, respectively. There were not enough women participating in the surfski this year to have a division winner.
  The OC-1 Men’s Short Course was the most exciting race for the title. All season paddlers like Jace Faufata, Gavin Hanoa, Kalei Kahookele, Charles Meyer, Rusty Goings and DJ Oga all had Varsity moments. But in the end, consistency was key for Kalei with 13 points, only 5 points ahead of Gavin, with DJ rounding up the top 3. The OC-1 Women’s division was controlled by Ann Dewey from the start with 7 points. The race for second was between Tayte Brock, Laura Lapa and 16 year old Julia Anderson, where youth did her thing putting Julia comfortably in 2nd followed by Laura Lapa. Again, no wahine surfskis division due to lack of participation.
  The Stand Up division came late, however, Kainoa Beaupre would be the winner.
  Questions: Call 927-0711 or 222-2484

Kanaka Ikaika’s Lulu’s Point Series final race
XCEL Oahu Championship
What: Kanaka Ikaika presents the XCEL Oahu Championship. This is the last race which participants can earn points for the Lulu’s Point Series in OC-1, Surfskis, OC-2 and Stand Up Paddle divisions.
When: Sunday April 06, 2008

• Registration 7:00 – 9:00 A.M. at Hawaii Kai
• Races starts at 10:00 AM
• Winners are expected about 12:00 noon

Where: Makai Pier to Magic Island for long course. Hawaii Kai to Magic Island for short course. Awards and lunch will follow in the park at Magic Island. Registration will be at Hawaii Kai
Next Race: Hinano State Championship on April 13, 2008.

The Kaiwi Channel (Molokai Channel) Solo World Championship race has been going on for over thirty years now and just as the sport of paddling is continuously evolving, so is the race itself.
It wasn’t until 16 years ago that the first official solo canoe division (1987 unnofficial crossing by Kevin Olds) was added to the 16th edition of the surfski world championship race. As awkward and clumsy as these solo canoes looked out in the monsterous channel, they somehow made it across. The design of these canoes has changed dramatically into the manuverable one-man speed demons that are seen today. But even with the advancements in one-man canoe designs, it has always been the ever so slippery ama-less surfski that has proven to be much faster than its OC1 cousin.
Since the beginning of this event, the solo world championship race for both ski and canoe has been held as a single event. To promote the growth of paddling and allow equal recognition for both sports, PA’A has been asked by the paddling community to hold a separate solo canoe championship race day. Sorry, no offense to you double fisted surfski buggers because we still love you and will definitely miss some of you on race day…but the truth is you’re just too bloody fast when you sport two paddles instead of one, and then refuse to drag an ama along with you for 32 miles! There are also some crazy paddlers that would like to do both OC1 and SS1 solo races. Well guess what, this year is your chance!
PA’A has fully committed itself to putting on this first time one-man solo event, and just like any other first time event, this one will go off with a bang!!!

Outrigger Zone Coastal Relay this Saturday March 22nd., 2008
Registration site pending, but potentially in Pinky's parking lot fronting the canal. visit www.kanakaikaika.com for updates.
This race is for Surfskis, OC-1, OC-2 and Paddle Boards. There are two courses. Long course which has four legs and the short course which has two legs and starts from Makai Pier. Paddle Boards should probably do the short course. If anyone doesn't think they can make the cut off at Hawaii Kai, then you better do the short course.
Divisions & Start Times for Long Course
OC-1 & SS-1 Long OC-2 & SS-2 Long

Men: Open 9:00am Men: Open 9:00am
Men: 40+ 8:30am Women: Open 8:00am
Men: 50+ 8:30am Mix: Open 8:30am
Women: Open 8:00am
Women: 40+ 8:00am
Women: 50+ 8:00am M & F - If theres less than 3 teams in the W-50+ division then they will go to the W - 40+ division

Divisions & Start Times for Short Course
OC-1 & SS-1 Short OC-2 & SS-2 Short Paddleboards

Men: Open 10:00am Men: Open 10:00am Two Person Teams Men 10:00am
Men: 40+ 10:00am Women: Open 10:00am Two Person Teams Women 10:00am
Men: 50+ 10:00am Mix: Open 10:00am Two Person Teams Mix 10:00am
Women: Open 10:00am
Women: 40+ 10:00am
Women: 50+ 10:00am M & F - If theres less than 3 teams in the W-50+ division then they will go to the W - 40+ division

All divisions are for long and short courses. Your division is based on the youngest paddler in the craft.
Start time for short course is 10:00am for everyone from Makai Pier.
Registration will start at 6:30am. Get there and get registered early.
Everyone has to check in at the 2, 3 and 4 locations. Someone will be there to get your time and boat number. We will pull you out of the race if you come in after one hour after the first person comes in. You can ask the Beach Director for the time.
Standup Paddle Boards will start at Makai Pier.
Start in the canal then around Bird Island, to the buoy or thru the Mokes (depending on the weather) to Sand Bags at the end of Lanikai Beach- 6.0 miles
Sand Bags out around the Mokes to Makai Pier - 5.50 miles
Maikai Pier to Hawaii Kai - 9.50 miles
Hawaii Kai to Magic Island - 10.0 miles
The map below are numbered with the following locations:

1. Start - The start will be in the canal for long course and go out around Bird Island and then to Sandbags. It will be a seeded start with everyone in the water.
2. Sand Bags in Lanikai. There will be a buoy on the Kaneohe side of the Mokes for paddlers to turn on and head into Sandbags. Depending on the weather, you will go back out thru or around the mokes and head for Makai Pier.
3. Makai Pier (Start of the short Course and Standup Paddle Boards. Starting time 10:00am) The cut off time will be one hour after the first OC-1 paddler comes in for the long course paddlers.
4. Hawaii Kai Bath House. There is a cut off time here. The cut off time will be one hour after the first OC-1 paddler comes in. If you come after that you will be pulled out of the race, there will be no one there.
5. Finish is at Magic Island at the orange buoy we have been using in the past races. The buoy will be on your left side of the jetty. Stay on the outside of the buoy as close to the buoy as you can. Do not come in between the inside of the jetty and the buoy, you will lose your rudder if you do.

Awards will be held at 2:00 at the Koa Kai halau area.
Food and awards will be at the Koa Kai Canoe Club area starting at 2:00 pm

Kainalu Easter Challenge
What: Tahitian Va’a Hoe rudderless race (Traditional Tahitian one man canoe without rudder). Tahitian made Va’a Connection Canoes will be provided. No need bring any canoe.

• Knock out format – Approximately 2 mile triangle course for qualifying heats.

When: Sunday – this EASTER Sunday, March 23rd,

• Registration 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
• Races start immediately following registration.
• Finals expected at about 4:30 PM
  Where: Waimanalo. The event will be staged from a private residence on Waimanalo Beach in the neighborhood behind 7-11 and McDonalds. Address is 41885 Laumilo St.

Divisions: Open, 40+, 50+. Men and Women’s divisions. There must be at least 3 participants to constitute a division, otherwise you fall into the younger category..
Entry fee: $20.00
Purse: $2,000.00
Objective: To have a fun event, introduce people to Tahitian style canoes and create an exchange between Hawaii and Tahiti. Race organizer, Stephon Lambert runs the Te Aito Nui in December and welcomes international participation. The Te Aito Nui is a 30 mile race around Bora Bora, inside the lagoon with big money prizes.
Canoes for sale: Following the race the canoes will be for sale. Cost is $2600.00 per canoe, all taxes included.
Kialoa will have a paddle to raffle. Patagonia is providing shirts, there is a drink sponsor and a few others. Main sponsor is Kainalu Bora Bora.
Bring your own food and bring your families as the property is awesome. If nothing else, just come to spend an afternoon on Waimanalo Beach like you normally don’t.
A few details are subject to change. Keep looking.

Pre-Season Opener, Saturday, March 22, 2008
2nd Annual PU'ULOA OUTRIGGER Canoe Club Iron Race Challenge
The course starts at Keehi Lagoon to the Reef Runway, Honolulu Harbor and Return to Keehi Lagoon.
(course subject to change due to ocean and weather conditions)
New Divisions added Master Mix 40, 50, and 55.
For more information and registration forms visit us at: www.puuloaocc.org

The Catalina Challenge is all set for March 30, we have a special clinic Saturday with Jim and John Foti, This is free to all competitors, The Catalina Challenge is California's premier relay event. 39 miles across the Catalina channel, Although generally not a surfing event it is challenging, The past few years has seen a steady increase in participants that come from Hawaii, Australia, Canada and throughout the US. Danny Ching And Steve Sinkus are the current record holders with a time of 4:55 minuutes, They are back to defend their title and hopes for a record 3 in a row, Jeanne Barrett is back defending her winning streak with a substitute partner Shein-lu Stokesbury , Jeanne has five consecutive wins with partner Jill Schooler who is taking a year off to have a baby. They set the record of 5:42:22. back in 2005.
For more information about the race go to www.catalinachallenge.com

Foti Bros. and Outrigger Zone
Presents
OC-1 Paddling Workshop, Clinic and Demo.
This session will be more water interactive with less lecture time, however, we will cover topics such as:
• Basic canoe handling and care
• Paddling techniques and training tips
• Questions
Bring your canoe.
If you don’t have a canoe we will have a limited number of Hurricane demo canoes.
WHERE: Magic Island
DATE: Thursday March 13, 2008
TIME: 4:30 PM -
Brought to you by Foti Bros. Hawaii and Outrigger Zone. Questions? 808 524-6677.

Sunday March 09.
The Fifth race of the Kanaka Ikaika Season will be held this Sunday, March 09, 2008 from Kailua Beach Park to Kualoa Beach Park. The short course will start at Heeia Pier and finish at Kualoa. Race starts at 10:00 am. The winners are expected to finish just before 12:00 noon. Registration will be from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at Kailua Beach Park across from Buzz’s.
Don’t miss this race as it is one of the best courses of the season and the 5th of 6 races in the Lulu’s series.
The remaining Kanaka Ikaika Races after this weekend are:

• Coastal Relay from Kailua to Magic Island Saturday March 22nd.
• XCEL Oahu Championship from Makai Pier to Magic Island on Sunday April 06th.
• Hinano State Race from Waimanalo Beach to Kaimana Beach, via bath house in Hawaii Kai across from Roy's Restaurant, will be on Sunday April 13th. Awards ceremony and party held at Lulu’s Waikiki.

The first in the Hui Waa series of OC-6 pre-season distance races.
Owen Cenal Memorial Race
Saturday March 29, 2008
Registration 7:00-8:00am at Magic Island
Women/mixed start at 8:30
Men start at 10:30 or shortly after women/mixed finish
Course: Magic Island to Black Pt (conditions permitting)
Lunch & Awards to follow each race
$120 per crew
Ono food from Gina’s Korean BBQ!!
OC-6 Divisions:
Women/Men/Mixed – Open, Master (40+)
Women/Men – Senior Master (50+), Golden Master (55+), Novice B (open steersperson), Youth (<18; open steersperson, conditions permitting)

Foti Bros and Outrigger Zone
Presents
OC-1 Paddling Clinic
Beach lecture and water application covering topics such as:
• Evolution of the sport
• Equipment and canoe care - from the rack to the ocean and back safely.
• Techniques – paddling, rigging, etc…
• Training
• Philosophy
• Questions?
Bring your canoe, but if you don’t have one or want to try a Hurricane we will have a few demos available.
DATE: Saturday March 01
TIME: 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Kailua Beach Park – Boat ramp side
FREE
Brought to you by Foti Bros. Hawaii and Outrigger Zone. Questions? 808 524-6677.

##FOR THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO REGISTER ONLINE, THERE WILL BE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR SATURDAY'S AND SUNDAY'S RACES (SHORT AND LONG COURSE).
SATURDAY FROM 7-8AM AT THE SHACK IN HAWAII KAI
SUNDAY FROM 7-8AM AT THE HAWAII KAI BOAT RAMP PARKING LOT
ENTRY FEES AND WAIVERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION.
EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN BEFORE RACING DURING NORMAL REGISTRATION TIMES.
##PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NORMAL ONLINE REGISTRATION WHICH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 6PM ON FRIDAY FOR ALL THREE STAGES.##
Register online at: www.paahawaii.com
Check-in Saturday 7:00-8:00am
Entry Fee Adults $37; Juniors $20. Includes Stage I and Stage II races, food, prizes, awards. Present ACA membership card for $5 reimbursement at check in.
##Prizes from Oiwi Ocean Gear, Makai Magazine, Dakine gear, Hammer Nutrition Products, Makana Ali'i paddles, Steinlager##
Paddlers may choose to race in one or all stage races (Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III) races, but must race in all to be eligible for cumulative winning times which will be held at the end of Stage III.
Paddlers must use the same vessel in each race.
##Saturday March 15th, 2008##
Stage I
Time trial ~2 miles in Hawaii Kai Marina.
Starts 9:00am. Start/Finish @ The Shack
Paddlers will be assigned to heats of 4 starting every 2 min.
Stage II
Short Course: Maunalua Bay Triangle
Long Course: Makai Pier to The Shack Hawaii Kai (8 miles)
2 Starts 1:00pm Women & 1:10pm Men
Awards/Lunch to follow @ The Shack
Registration for Stage III Long and Short Course (Sunday)

• Top 80 overall combined times for Long Course Stage I and Stage II races will advance to Stage III Long Course
• All Short Course paddlers will advance to Stage III Short Course
• Entry fee: $25. Includes T-shirt, lunch, prizes, & awards on Sunday

Sunday March 16th, 2008

Stage III
Short Course: Hawaii Kai to Kaimana Beach Park
Long Course: Waimanalo Beach Park to Kaimana Beach Park (18 miles)
(Registration on Sat.) Any paddlers that are registered for Stage III and do not race must notify race committee before Sunday morning pre-race meeting.
All Stage III paddlers must attend Pre-race meeting on Sunday March 16th at their respective starting sites. Any paddlers that do not check in will be DQ’d.
Long Course Check-in @ Waimanalo Beach Park 8:15am. Race Start 8:30am Women & 8:45am Men.
Short Course Check-in @ 9:30am at Hawaii Kai Boat ramp parking lot. Race Start 10:00am.
Lunch and awards to follow - Stage winner/Overall winner
(Race format will be determined by race officials and is subject to change without notice.)
PRIZES There will be prize giveaways and awards going to the top finishers. Overall winners’ names will be engraved on the perpetual KOA paddle that will reside at the famous Dukes Restaurant.

2008 Kala Kukea Challenge sponsored by Hui Nalu Canoe Club.
Date : Sunday April 20, 2008
Registration: 6:30-8:30 Hawaii Kai Bathhouse
Start Time: 9:30am
Course: Makai Pier to Maunalua Bay (Long Course 8 miles)
Maunalua Bay Triangle (Short Course 4 miles)
Race Fee: $25.00, include lunch
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, in all divisions.
Vessel Divisions: OC-1, OC-2, Surf ski, Paddle board, Stand-up Paddle

The 9th annual pre-season Kala'iomalulani Canoe Race will be another pre-season teaser. The 2007 race was a success and we're predicting the same in 2008. The Long Course will start in Kailua and finish at He'eia Kea Pier. The Short Course will start at He'eia Kea Pier, will continue to Kualoa and back into Kahalu'u Pier (weather permitting for both courses). The short course will be for the womens, juniors and mixed crews. Don't forget the "'Ono" food Keahiakahoe is know for. We would like to extend an open invitation to all canoe clubs who may be interested in taking part in this highly competitive race.
We also invite all clubs to bring down the juniors in their clubs to join in the Keiki Race to be held at the Keahiakahoe Canoe Club race site. Registration is a small $30 per crew and also includes awards and lunch.
For more detailed information and registration froms please check out www.keahiakahoe.com/Kalai.html

The 3rd annual pre-season Kahiau Canoe Race will be another pre-season teaser. The 2007 race was a success and we're predicting the same in 2008. The Long Course will start in Ke'ehi Lagoon, turn on the Honolulu Harbor buoy and finish back into Ke'ehi Lagoon. The Short Course will start in Ke'ehi Lagoon, will continue to a buoy placed outside of Sand Island and back into Ke'ehi Lagoon (weather permitting for both courses). The short course will be for both the womens and mixed crews. Don't forget the "'Ono" food Keahiakahoe is know for. We would like to extend an open invitation to all canoe clubs who may be interested in taking part in this highly competitive race.
For more detailed infromation on the race and registration forms, please go to www.keahiakahoe.com/Kahiau.html

Here we go again with the 2nd annual Con3 Run one-man canoe race sponsored by Keahiakahoe Canoe Club. This years event promises to be a huge success. For those of you that participated in last years event, you know you can expect a challenging event with awesome conditions. The only event held in the country, it will challenge you to a grueling course thats not your usual Hawaii Kai run. This years courses have been extended all the way from Kailua Beach Park to Kualoa Beach Park. So test your skills and spend the day in the country. Don't forget the 'ono food Keahiakahoe is know for. See you in the Con3! Just added... Stand-up Paddle Board Division!
For a more detailed flyer about the event and registration forms please check out www.keahiakahoe.com/Oneman_races.html

On Sunday June 8th 2008 Open Ocean Outriggers, in conjunction with Think surf skis. Seaward Kayaks and Bowen Island Sea Kayaking present the 2008 Round Bowen Challenge Outrigger Relay. A 32km ocean relay race around Bowen Island, a short 40-minute ferry rides from Vancouver.
This 32 km course has tested the mettle of solo kayakers, Surf-ski and outrigger paddlers since 2000. In a grueling test of mental fitness and paddling skill. Savvy paddlers lamented about the upwind course against the swell. Many paddlers raced it once and never returned
This years Outrigger Relay course will be divided into two legs (14km and 18km) and much like the races in Hawaii and California, will take advantage of race day conditions to ensure a downwind run along the back of Bowen Island.
The relay point will be sandy Tunstall Beach on the west side of Bowen Island, easily accessed by car for the relay change over. If you’ve skipped this race previously, this race should be on your calendar!
Join top outrigger Relay teams from BC, AB and WA as they take on this new event!
$39.00 per paddler - all registered racers receives a limited edition race paddling hat, and a delicious post race Salmon BBQ. Medals awarded for top three relay teams in Men’s, Women’s, Mixed OC-1 and OC-2 categories.
More information at www.outrigger.ca

Europe's annual rendez-vous for the true Outrigger canoe and Surfski lover..
Friday 11/7
-OC6 paddle clinic by Karel Tresnak jr
Saturday 12/7
-20km race (OC1/OC2/V1/V2 and Surf Ski's)
-3x1km relay race (all categories)
Sunday
-OC1 500m sprints (OC1/V1)
-8km race (oter categories)
-OC4 fun race .

Happy new year to all the paddling community. This is a reminder of the upcoming demo days. Due to heavy wind and rain this has been rescheduled for Sat and Sunday January 12 and 13. Sorry for late schedule change.
Saturday January 12, 2008. The location is set for Santa Barbara. The location is the SBOCC practice site. SBOCC is located at the North end of Main Beach, (closest to the Harbor) The Parking lot is located in Santa Barbara Harbor at Cabrillo Boulevard and Harbor Way. There is also street parking.
Start time will be 9:00 Am and will last until everyone has had a chance to try out all the boats.
Sunday January 13. 9:00 Am. Redondo Beach at the Lanakila and Nahoa Outrigger canoe site. Lanakila is located next to the Harbormaster's Office in the Marina in Redondo Beach. To get there, just drive to Harbor Drive, and into Marina Way. You can park next to the canoes, or in the parking lot. http://www.lanakila.com/joinlanakila.asp
We will have some of the top OC-6 and OC-1 paddlers on hand to answer any question you may have, We would like to encourage any paddler regardless of experience to come join us and try out a large variety of boats.
Coaches, Club reps, info guru's please pass this info on to paddlers that need to know. Our available stock may not last long and this is a great opportunity to get into a new boat.
We will have all of the following models of boats to Demo as well as for immediate purchase.
Hurricane OC-1 (5 in stock 2950.00)
Pegasus OC-1 (5 in stock 3100.00)
Fuze OC-1 (2400-3200.00)
Fusion OC-1 (3000-3200.00)
Zephyr OC-1 (2600-3200.00)
Stingray OC-2 (Discounted 3300-3500.00)
Huki S1-x Surfski (Discounted 2800.00)
Prices do not include delivery charges, tax, or processing fee if purchased with a credit card. Call for details.
We will also have paddles from the following manufacture's available for Demo and purchase
Kialoa
Werner
Quickblade
Mudbrook
Zaveral
If you know you are planning on purchasing a boat please let us know so we can be sure to bring the color you want. Blemished boats from Outrigger connection are still available at reduced pricing. Here is a link to the available boats and prices. http://web.mac.com/chrisok/iWeb/Ocean%20Ohana/Canoes.html If you have any questions feel free to contact me via phone or email anytime.
Please note I made a mistake on the SBOCC race January 19, The race is NOT a point to point race, I had read the race description wrong and thought it was a point to point.
Also the Crissy field race has been changed back to the original date, It is now on January 19, NOT january 12
January is filled with races, Why not race on a brand new boat. No excuses.
January 19 Crissy Field (Nor Cal) This is a great race with awesome water conditions,
January 19, Santa Barbara, Pier back to pier, NOT Pier to pier
January 29 HanoHano Ocean Challenge, This is the largest race of the year.
Contact Chris O'Kieffe 858.337.1190 or [email protected] for more information.

Blackburn Challenge:
One of the most scenic and challenging ocean race courses on the east coast . The 22 mile course circumnavigates Cape Ann near historic Gloucester , Massachusetts. A big variety of man powered water craft compete within thier classes each year at this major east coast event. Each year top competitors , weekend warriors and newbies from a wide geographical area come to Gloucester to enjoy the fun, competition and comaraderie of a day on the ocean in a fantastic setting.
Course record for OC1 is held by Karel Tresnak Jr. Greg Barton holds the record for Surfskis.

PUNANA LEO o KAWAIAHA'O OC-1, OC-2, SURF SKI, STAND UP PADDLE RACE
FUNDRAISER BENEFITS THE KEIKI OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL
DATE: FEB. 02, 2008
COURSE: HAWAI'I KAI TO KAIMANA BEACH
TIME: 9:30 AMD 10:00AM
DONATION: $30.00
REGISTRATION: 7:30 AM - 9:00AM AT PARKING LOT EWA OF MAUNALUA BATHROOMS
AWARDS/LUNCH TO FOLLOW RACE AT KAPIOLANI PARK ACROSS FROM KAIMANA BEACH
PRE-REGISTER: CALL OR EMAIL DEAN HIRAHARA AT 294-9350 OR [email protected]
Make checks to: Hui Makua o Kawaiaha'o 2034 Haalelea Place Honolulu, HI. 96813

Wavechaser - Winter Series continues at Crissy Field in San Francisco. This race was initially scheduled for January 12th, but has been changed to January 19th accomodate the NCOCA General Meeting.
Novice, Short and Long courses available. This race will typically offers very challenging conditions, so pfd and leashes are required. No whining allowed either.....
This race is only for OC1, OC2, Surfskis and Kayaks.