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 Family of the Wa'a - Official Documentary Trailer  A gripping story of Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddlers recreating the journey of the Hawaiian island ancestors in their canoe. Filmmaker and some of the paddlers will be present at the screening! View the video.
'Round the Rock Challenge Summary and Videos  On August 6th the Annual Round the Rock Challenge started off at Crissy Field with the Short Course and 21 eager crews including a number of keiki crews. It was a mad dash to the first turn followed by a visit by 3 Vaka right unto the beach. Read the article.
 From Auckland to Alcatraz: Pacific Voyagers' epic journey encourages all to paddle together
The 100-plus crew members of the Pacific Voyagers expedition -- largely hailing from Samoa, Fiji, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Kiribati, as well as a handful from Hawai'i -- already have an open house scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Treasure Island, to "talk story" about the canoes and environmental issues such as ocean acidification. They may even include rides for families on the outrigger sailing canoes, according to Dieter Paulmann, who organized the expedition to highlight the role of traditional wisdom in saving the ocean. Read the article. Vaka Fleet Arrival 
 With 10 knot plus winds howling through the Golden Gate the 6 Vaka representing 12 Island Nations arrive under the Golden Gate under slack tide and beautiful skies Tuesday at 3pm. At a mad cap pace they dash to their home base at Treasure Island for shower, food and an intimate warm welcome from the Pacific Island Communities of the Bay Area. Come see them Saturday for an Official Meet and Greet at Treasure Island from 10am to 4pm.
Vaka Fleet  Aloha NCOCA - As we prepare for the end of a wonderful 2011 Sprint Season, we begin a historic event. It is with great news that we announce the ETA for the Vaka Fleet under the Golden Gate as this Saturday July 30th at approximately 5pm on the incoming tide. Read more...
Voyagers Make Historic Journey Across the Pacific Ocean In April, 2011 seven traditional Polynesian ocean-going canoes (vakas) set sail across the Pacific Ocean on a historic expedition. Of the original 7 Vaka that set sail from New Zealand, 6 Vaka will visit San Francisco. The the 6 Vaka coming to our home waters are: 
Gaualofa - SamoaUto Ni Yolo - Fiji Marumaru Atua - Cook Islands Haunui - Pan Pacific Te Matau a Maui - Aotearoa Hine Moana - Pan Pacific The 7 vaka are an inspiration to the spirit of the Polynesian people. Their voyage embarks on the back of Hokulea and their voyaging ancestors continuing to prove the voyaging skills of Polynesia. Links:
The 2011 Sprint Season is Officially On The 2011 Sprint season is official on! Crews from all over the NCOCA descended on Lake Del Valle in Livermore Saturday June 11th to compete. Though crews, coaches, officials, friends and family were greeted to 20+ knots blistering winds, snakes at the coaches meeting, and tarantulas a the club camps it was an enjoyable day of competition, food, and comraderie. Read more...  The 2011 Outrigger Season Officially OpensThe 234 paddlers that descended on Berkeley were greeted to a bright and sunny day...that was the story on shore, but on the water it was a vastly different. Read more... Ho'okahi Pu'uwai Keiki Paddle Polynesian Festival  Foster City is the home of Ho'okahi Pu'uwai Outrigger Canoe Club (HPOCC). This past weekend on Saturday April 30, 2011, the champs were getting additional work out for the upcoming season by participating the Polynesian Festival at Leo Ryan Park. It was a festive and very warm day with vendors, dancers, musicians and paddlers enjoying the sun. The keiki of HPOCC were working hard providing outrigger rides to festival visitors which included a mock race at the end of the ride. Big mahalo to the gang an HPOCC for participating in the local event and sharing our outrigger traditions with the community.
 Canoe Club Teaches Teamwork to Kids & Grown-ups AlikeLocal outrigger canoe club "Ohana Wa'a" teaches teamwork to kids and grown-ups alike. Based in Novato, the canoe club sees a great opportunity guide boatloads of children and novices through the placid Napa River. Read more... |
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