Welcome and Aloha!
It is our hope that our web site will give you information about this exciting and wonderful sport. If you are looking to join, please find a club that is convenient to you in the Clubs web page. You can also view ALL of the club locations on this google map. News Flash And the winner is... As expected, the folks in yellow again won A Division Sprint #5. But it came down to the wire with the Sprint Giants Ho'okahi Pu'uwai and Lokahi... Read entire article NCOCA's Debbie Green on Ocean Paddler TV. The show chronicles the journey to and during the May 8, 2010 Kauai World Challenge. Go and watch its a great race and many of our NCOCA brothers and sisters have done this and in this episode our own NCOCA Debbie Green is on the show. View video  4-man Fun at Sprint #4 Quarry LakesThe 4-man canoe racing returns to the NCOCA, albeit briefly. It was fun to see this race return as it was a favorite back in the day. Read entire article  O'Kalani Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Sprint #3It was a nice warm day that started with a nice pule by O'Kalani long timer Roger Stoffers and introductions by Junior Wright.... Read entire article  White Caps at Sprint #2 Shadow CliffsLordy lordy…white caps on the lake at 7:30am in the morning! We knew this was going to be a difficult day. But we were wrong and surprised at the same time. Read entire article Malia Dominates Sprint #1 Lake Natoma Hawaii has their "Koa" only regatta to pay respect to the gorgeous koa canoe. The NCOCA, as a sign of respect and tradition, has the "Malia" to pay homage to the birth of California outrigger racing. Read entire article Beyond the Reef Four members of the Akau Hana Canoe Club were involved with the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society and their voyage to Kure Atoll. The folks from Soul Fabric Films www.soulfabric.net are making a documentary film about the Society and their journey. View the trailer now! 50th Anniversary Catalina Channel Crossing This year on September 12, 2009 marks the 50th crossing of the Catalina Channel and the birth of Outrigger Paddling in California. The article by Uncle Bud Hohl brings this historical moment into perspective. My first crossing was about 27 years ago and my first ocean crossing and one I will never forget as a Novice paddler. For our NCOCA crews who will be making their Catalina crossing, you will be reliving the birth of California outrigger paddling. Best of luck, represent and enjoy being out there! - Bernie  Three-team Rivalry Heats Up Aloha Outrigger Novice RaceAugust 14, 2009 - The Santa Cruz Sentinel highlights this year's 17th annual Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival and rivalry among three local teams. Read the full article here.  Paddling with an Aloha Spirit - AdventureSports Journal May, 2009 - Mendocino to Lake Tahoe, Nor Cal now home to 20 outrigger canoe clubs. By day, Tony Francis is the manager of a group of technical writers for Apple Computer. After hours, he's an avid outrigger paddler and president of the Akau Hana outrigger Canoe Club in Santa Cruz, one of 20 such Northern California clubs from Monterey to Mendocino to Lake Tahoe. Read entire article. State Championships are Pau! Yup, the State Championships are pau and so is our 2009 sprint regatta. Eight weeks sure went by fast, but what a way to end the season... Read entire message |
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