US Outrigger Championship - Catalina Crossing 2008

Bernie

Who here is doing the race this weekend?
What team?
I'll be paddling for Kahakai master men.
Peace,
Bernie

Submitted by Bernie on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 6:11am

Jibofo

Paddling for O'side men.

#1 Thu, 09/04/2008 - 2:09pm

debmaui

WOW, Jibofo after the big shovels I'm checking out the "paddling profiles" interesting. Hope this doesn't coz me grief... from Kona J
If you don't go mixed how are you going to have fun on the island? Anyway have fun and good luck with the cat-crossing!
Aloha [email protected]. oo, ha,ha,ha
:)

#2 Thu, 09/04/2008 - 6:20pm

goto

Why on Earth would anyone want to paddle for four hours in cold, flat water? I'm just wondering...
On another note: I'll be there. Just look for the smart-ass wearing the tight shirt.

#3 Sat, 09/06/2008 - 10:42am

painteur

Goto
who will you be paddling with?

#4 Sat, 09/06/2008 - 11:45am

goto

Kailua.

#5 Sat, 09/06/2008 - 7:16pm

ladiver

Congrats to all who participated.
This was my first one and boy was it an experience. I have only been paddling for about 5 months. All I have to say is we finished!!!! Our crew was primarily Novice guys who have never paddled the long distance races.

#6 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 11:37am

Jibofo

ladiver
Pretty good accomplishment for a novice without any long distance races under your belt.

#7 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 11:55am

Shawn Michael

Congrates Ladiver. I started paddling around the same time you did and wonder if I could make it (I have paddled 17miles stopped by hip pain) but you guys are really going for it hats off amazing.
I would have come down to meet some OCP but had 1st baby on 4th of sept so that was that.

#8 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 12:16pm

Jibofo

Shawn
congrats on the keiki paddler.

#9 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 12:25pm

Shawn Michael

We are also getting an English (or make that Aussie) Bulldog named Rambo. We just have to go and pick him up. My wife gets the baby and I get a buddy.

#10 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 6:52pm

jpi92109

Congrats Shawn!

#11 Tue, 09/09/2008 - 7:29pm

Jibofo

But can you train the bulldog to paddle?

#12 Wed, 09/10/2008 - 7:58am

huligan

Our team went this year for our first crossing (except for two of us who had done it before) We traveled all the way from Vancouver Island in Canada. It is an awesome race and we really enjoyed the "big race" atmosphere. It was our first 9 man race and getting on the podium for open co-ed was just icing on the cake!

#13 Fri, 09/12/2008 - 2:54pm

Shawn Michael

I hope you got to see the wrigley memorial and the inside of the casino. Way to go.

#14 Sat, 09/13/2008 - 1:07pm

huligan

Yes we walked up to the memorial but we couldn't get into the casino, unfortunately it was closed.
I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Catalina to spend more time exploring.

#15 Sun, 09/14/2008 - 3:16pm