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Pacific Paddler 14th Anniversary

It is out, April's issue which officially kicks off our 15th year in print. 

Want to know the skinny on why the Ala Wai is off limits for races to finish? We have the answer. Clue $$$$. In this issue (pg. 42), we look at why the DLNR wants to keep paddlers from finishing races inside the Ala Wai. We actually got some answers. If this might affect you, it could be time to start e-mailing calling everyone you know and help us to stir up the muddy waters of the Ala Wai so we can continue to finish races at Magic Island instead of beyond the reef. I think this being an election year there may be some politicians open to suggestions. You can also see the story online at <http://www.pacificpaddler.com/0410/pp0410_alawhy.html>

Only at our web site I have posted "To blur or not to blur" A lively discussion on my reasons and some responses to why I have in the past blurred out certain logos in Pacific Paddler, much to the dismay of of few. Seems like they were paying attention to what we are doing. 

Hope you enjoy the latest issue. We had a blast putting it together.
Mahalo to our hui!

'Power to the Paddler'
Ropati

Kanaka Ikaika State Championships results

Place	No.	Course	First Last Name	2nd Paddler	Division	Time
1	757	Long	JIMMY AUSTIN		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	01:57:42 AM
2	780	Long	MANNY KULUKULIALANI		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	01:58:55 AM
3	790	Long	STU GAESSNER		M-MASTER 40-49 Surfski	01:59:34 AM
4	701	Long	KAREL TRESNAK JR		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:00:36 AM
5	797	Long	AARON NAPOLEON		M-MASTER 40-49 OC-1	02:01:06 AM
6	779	Long	SIMEON KEPALOMA		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:01:11 AM
7	582	Long	KAEO ABBEY		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:01:37 AM
8	703	Long	KEAHI PAIAINA		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:03:23 AM
9	794	Long	LUKE EVSLIN		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:03:45 AM
10	759	Long	TAPA WORTHINGTON		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:04:39 AM
11	758	Long	MAEL CAREY		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:04:52 AM
12	293	Long	AARON CREPS		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:06:39 AM
13	767	Long	JUSTIN WATTS		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:09:12 AM
14	796	Long	KALEI KAHOOKELE		M-Jr. 18& Under OC-1	02:09:53 AM
15	170	Long	CARLTON HELM		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:09:58 AM
16	798	Long	SEAN KAAWA		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:06 AM
17	813	Long	KEKOA BRUHN		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:13 AM
18	277	Long	KEOLA WRIGHT		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:10:29 AM
19	783	Long	HAYDEN RAMLER		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:10:43 AM
20	111	Long	RAVEN AIPA		M-MASTER 40-49 OC-1	02:10:47 AM
21	793	Long	MATTHEW DUBRULE		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:52 AM
22	665	Long	JOHN HOOGSTEDEN		M-SR. MASTER 50-59 Surfski	02:14:14 AM
23	120	Long	KEKOA KAU		M-Jr. 18& Under OC-1	02:14:23 AM
24	799	Long	ADAM TREINEN-AEA		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:16:28 AM
25	644	Long	PATRICK SWITZER		M-OPEN 30-39 Surfski	02:16:33 AM

Mayor's Cup celebrates 5 years

Hi Fellow paddlers,

This year marks 5 years of kayak racing in NYC. Thanks to all for their support over the years. 

To celebrate this I am offering $100 entry fees until April 30! This is roll back pricing. There are also multiple race discounts so if you register for the Metedeconk River Run and Bear Mountain Challenge Tune Ups....you get a discount.
Register online through IMathlete...http://www.imathlete.com/events/mayorscup

Metedeconk River Run is May 29th - 6 and 12 mile courses
Bear Mountain Challenge is July 10th (one week before Blackburn - great tune up for Blackburn) - 14 mile course

For travelers coming to NYC. We have secured $99 dollars room rates at Hotel Belle Claire - two blocks from the launch site.  http://www.nymayorscup.com/hospitality.php

Have a great weekend and paddle lots.

Thanks,
Ray

Race Director

Mayor's Cup New York City Kayak Championships
www.nymayorscup.com

$15,000 in CASH, $20,000 in prizes, International competition and an experience of a lifetime.

Take Manhattan by Paddle!

BADGER PADDLE SOCKS

 Greeting Fellow Paddlers!

Badger Paddles... for those who dig the water had just newly launched a new One-Size-Fits-Most stretchable paddle bag! 

One of the most interesting thing about this product is it's versatile fit for paddles (up to 65" in length). Not only will the sock stretch to fit every Badger Canoe Paddle style available - but it also fits many of the blade styles and widths available from other paddle makers and manufacturers as well!

Click here for more information about this innovative new paddle bag:
http://bit.ly/aHGA6k

Badger Paddle Socks... for those who dig their gear.
http://www.paddlesock.com

Hamilton Cup 2010 - it's coming!

Well it's coming up fast.........

The Hamilton Cup this year is from 24th to 27th June,  we've got a REALLY large contingent of Hawaiians back on board, so some exciting racing to be had!

Kamoa is bringing 4 teams this year - including the women's Hui Lanakila team - the racing will be furious this year! He will also be hosting a variety of clinics on the island - which we all look forward to attending
and improving our knowledge of the sport.

This year, we are also opening up the OC2 classes in the 8km and 16km, to cover all age divisions.

And we've introduced SUP for the first time, in both 8km and 250m sprint classes!

Some other improvements to ensure we get as many people racing as possible:-

Shark Bite Challenge

 

Saturday April 17^th & Sunday April 18^th, 2010

7th Annual Kumu'ohu Challenge

Aloha,

Spring is here and we’re less than 4 weeks away from the beginning of the ECORA OC1/OC2 Points Series!  To kick off the racing season, we’re excited to once again present the Kumu’ohu Challenge on Saturday, April 17th at the Washington Canoe Club.  New this year will be SUP and ICF Canoe/Kayak categories in addition to OC1/OC2 and Surfski.

This is the perfect venue for an early season race, with the relatively calm waters of the Potomac River and hot showers in our clubhouse at the finish line.  Not to mention a post-race lunch with great food.  Come join us for the start of the 2010 outrigger racing season.

7th Annual Kumu’ohu Challenge
Saturday April 17th, 2010
Washington Canoe Club, Washington DC

To help us plan this event, please let us know if you expect to attend by submitting an entry form in advance (no advance fee required), via our high-tech on-line system.

For more information, see

http://www.washingtoncanoeclub.org

Mitch Potter
Washington Canoe Club

SoCal - JUNE 12 - Bay2Bay

The San Diego Peninsula YMCA Bay2Bay event in So Cal is scheduled for June 12th, (an OFF weekend for SCORA racers!) and the on-line registration for this stellar event is now open!
www.peninsula.ymca.org

The premier course is 20+ miles along the coast from Mission Bay to San Diego Bay, once you hit the entrance to San Diego Bay, you get an awesome view of Downtown, and as you paddle along the waterfront- you'll parallel the Coronado Bridge to finish on Coronado Island.
Truly a great event for surfski's, oc1's, oc2's and OC6's!
If you want to do the paddleboard or SUP or feel like sprinting or cruising a 5-miler that day- then start at San Diego Bay near Humphrey's and finish at Coronado. No matter what distance or challenge you set for yourself- this event can cover it for you.
Check it out!
www.peninsula.ymca.org

-

cheance

Thank you for your support!
www.refresheverything.com/FreedomOutriggerProject

Catalina Challenge Race Results

 

FYI: Kokua - Paddling in Hawaii

Recent events have given me no choice but to ask for your kokua to save our sport of outrigger canoe paddling.  It is my intention to provide all the information so that each of you may communicate the necessary information to your respective clubs however as I compose this email, the political climate surrounding DLNR is in constant motion.  

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/Testimony/HB2582_TESTIMONY_WTL_03-10-10.pdf

Mayor's Cup - NEW DATE August 14, 2010

Hi fellow paddlers,

I wanted to pass along some new and exciting info for 2010.

NEW date - August 14, 2010. Warmer water and less wind(hopefully) will provide for great racing weather.

GREAT DEALS on hotel room for travelers - Starting at $99 bucks - Hotel BelleClaire - details found on www.nymayorscup.com

Mayor's Cup is celebrating its 5th year of racing. Excited to be sharing the NYC paddling scene with so many folks. We are offering $100 entry fees until April 30th! Register now on our super cool and user friendly registration platform at IMAthlete -http://www.imathlete.com/events/mayorscup

Same great prize money and same great prizes...and same great city. Join us.

Thanks,
Ray

Race Director

Mayor's Cup New York City Kayak Championships
www.nymayorscup.com

$15,000 in CASH, $20,000 in prizes, International competition and an experience of a lifetime.

Take Manhattan by Paddle!

Ray Fusco 

2010 Liberty World Outrigger Competition

 

ENTER THE LIBERTY WORLD OUTRIGGER COMPETITION WEBSITE

New York Outrigger is proud to announce the 2010 Liberty World Outrigger Competition to be held on Saturday, July 31.. One of the largest sporting events in New York Harbor and one of the premier outrigger canoe races in the world, the day long competition hosts hundreds of international paddlers and represents the best of the Aloha spirit. Prior Liberty Competitions have brought together men’s, women’s and mixed teams from Tahiti, Sweden, Germany, Canada, Hawaii, Costa Rica, England and the East and West coast of the United States.

The ancestral Hawaiian sport of kings, outrigger canoeing comes from the Polynesian heritage of seafaring outrigger canoes. These canoes carried the ancient Polynesian people as they set forth into uncharted waters and populated islands as far away from each other as Hawaii and New Zealand. The sport, even as it migrates to new islands such as Manhattan, still emphasizes bravery, teamwork and respect for Polynesian traditions.

Please contact Ed Acker with any questions.

March 20th - Paddleme.com Championships - Malibu to Marina

 

Location:
Registration will take place at Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey. Directions Below.

LONG COURSE will begin at Malibu Pier (Surfrider Beach) in Malibu. Drop boats off at Malibu Pier before you register. Then proceed to Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey for registration and a light breakfast. We will have one shuttle bus to take you back up to Malibu once you have registered. If you can carpool or provide your own transportation it would be helpful.

SHUTTLE BUS WILL LEAVE FROM MOTHER’S BEACH AT Approx. 11:45AM
Click here for wind conditions in Malibu

SHORT COURSE will start and finish at Mother’s Beach, Marina Del Rey. 
OC1, OC2, Surfski, PaddleBoards, Standup Boards

Registration:
Registration for both long and short courses will be open at 8:00 and close at 10:30. Please note, short course is for all paddleboards & SUP. There will be no long course for Paddleboards & StandUp Boards (SUP).
Paddleboard, SUP, OC1, OC2 and surfski short course entries must be registered by 9:00. There will be no registration in Malibu.

All vessels (long or short course) are required by the Coast Guards to carry a PFD onboard. Leashes are suggested for the long course - in big surf conditions leashes are required.
Leashes will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the raffle table.

Entry fee:
$30.00 (short course / long course)
$50.00 - if you would like to participate in both the short & long course races.
Entry fee includes - T-shirt, light breakfast, lunch, awards, shuttle bus for long course and safety boats.

Short Course:
5.2 miles approx.(start time - 9:30am in Marina Del Rey.)
Race starts in the harbor right outside Mother’s Beach, heads outside the breakwater to the first pole and back to Mother’s Beach.
click here for short course & map of Harbor

Long course:
16 miles (start time - approx. 1:00pm in Malibu.- subject to change)
Race starts off Malibu Pier for a fun down swell run back to Mother’s Beach (D basin) in Marina Del Rey!
click here for long course map

Short Course Divisions:
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski - Men & Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski - 16-under Boys and Girls
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski - 19-under Men and Women
1st-3rd OC2 - Over the line
1st-3rd OC2 - Juniors (over the line)
Divisions Paddleboard:
1st-3rd Stock, 14’, Unlimited Men
1st-3rd Masters & Sr. Master Men (regardless of board)
1st-3rd Women (regardless of board)
Divisions Standup Boards:
1st-3rd Men's SUP under 12'6"
1st-3rd Men's SUP over 12'6"
1st-3rd Men's SUP 50+ (regardless of board)
1st-3rd Women's SUP (regardless of board)

Long Course Divisions:
1st-4th Elite OC1 & Surfski - Men
1st-4th Elite OC1 - Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski - Open Men & Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski - Masters, Sr. Masters & Golden Master Men
1st-3rd OC1 Master Women 
1st-3rd OC2 Men & Women & Coed
1st-3rd Double Surfski

There will be a raffle - Tickets are available during registration:
These raffle prices will be updated soon!!!

Click here for Directions to Malibu Pier (Surfrider State Park)

Click here for directions to Mother's Beach (MDR)

Catalina Challenge March 28, 2010

The Catalina Challenge is California’s premier relay event.  Avalon to Dana point is 39.8 miles,  Although generally calm conditions, This event will challenge any paddler.  Teams consist of 2, 3, and 4 members.  Racing on Single and Double Outriggers or Surfski’s, as well as Stand up Surfboards and Paddleboards

Race History

Race Results

2010 entry form.pdf

Details

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