The 2013 Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge hosted by New York Outrigger will feature hundreds of local, national and international paddlers who represent the best of the Aloha spirit. Whether you are visiting from around the corner or from around the world, New York Outrigger welcomes everyone to join in on the festivities and the best New York has to offer.
Thursday, June 21. – New York Premier of I Just Love to Paddle
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Patagonia Soho Store – 101 Wooster Street, Manhattan |
| 7:00PM |
Movie Screening and Conversation with the Filmmaker. I Just Love to Paddle is a story of a man who lives, loves, practices, teaches and perpetuates an ancient tradition in the contemporary world. There are many stories of heroes long gone, but this is a story about somebody who is still around us and who serves as source of vast knowledge and a connection to the ancient Hawaiian traditions.Nappy provides a modern day example of an ancient Hawaiian paradigm: superb ocean judgment, wisdom about the hearts of others, total commitment to his life calling, and an unparalleled decency of character.The story focuses on an expedition in July 2008, when Napoleon (67 years old) with five paddling companions attempt to cross 9 Hawaiian channels in 6 consecutive days, each in a one-man outrigger canoe, a total of almost 240 miles. Filmmaker Marta Czajkowska will be on hand to present her documentary and answer any questions you may have. Please visit the FILM page for more information. |
Friday, June 22. – Canoe Arrival
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Brooklyn Bridge Park – 1 Main Street, Brooklyn (See Map) |
| 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Unloading Canoes at Race Site The Welcome Table at Brooklyn Bridge Park will receive visiting teams with canoes and trailers. All teams trailering canoes should contact a New York Outrigger representative when they have arrived at the race site. Please go to Race Venue for driving directions to the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Upon unloading of the canoes and trailers, all visiting teams should proceed to the Seaport Inn Downtown for team registration. Please locate a New York Outrigger representative at the park for general information and directions to the Seaport Inn Downtown. |
Friday, June 22. – Registration
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Seaport Inn Downtown – 33 Peck Slip, Downtown Manhattan (See Map) |
| 4:00PM to 7:00PM |
Team and Paddler Registration The Registration Table will receive all visiting teams and paddlers at the Seaport Inn Downtown. All registered paddlers will be given their meal ticket for the Liberty Luau. Paddlers and their guests may purchase additional raffle tickets and advanced tickets for the Liberty Luau at this time.All paddlers must register at the Registration Table. If you are unable to do so, please contact Registration Coordinator Carol Choi. |
| 7:00PM to 8:00PM |
Captain’s Meeting All team captains must attend the Captain’s meeting at the Seaport Inn Downtown to review the rules and regulations of the race. Due to limited space, we ask that only team captains/steerspersons attend. Race documents will be listed here shortly. These documents will be distributed and the Rules and Regulations discussed at the Captain’s Meeting.If you are unable to attend the captain’s meeting, please contact Race Director Ed Acker. |
Saturday, June 23. – The Race
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Brooklyn Bridge Park – 1 Main Street, Brooklyn (See Map) |
| 6:30AM |
Welcome Table Opens Meal and raffle tickets for the Liberty Luau are available for purchase. |
| 6:45AM |
Blessing of the Canoes |
| 7:00AM |
Women’s Crews Launch at Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| 8:00AM |
Women’s Race Begins under Manhattan Bridge View the Course. Please go to Spectator Vantage Points for prime on shore viewing opportunities and projected times of the races in progress. |
| 11:00AM |
Projected Completion of Women’s Race |
| 11:00AM |
Men’s Crews Launch at Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| 11:30AM |
Men’s Race Begins under Manhattan Bridge View the Course. Please go to Spectator Vantage Points for prime on shore viewing opportunities and projected times of the races in progress. |
| 2:00PM |
Projected Completion of Men’s Race |
| 2:00PM |
Mixed Crews Launch at Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| 2:30PM |
FDNY Marine Division Water Display The FDNY Marine Division will have a fireboat water display in front of Brooklyn Bridge Park for the Liberty Challenge. Prime viewing positions will be at the Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 17 South Street Seaport. Please go to Spectator Vantage Points for prime on shore viewing opportunities. |
| 2:30PM |
Mixed Race Begins under Manhattan Bridge View the Course. Please go to Spectator Vantage Points for prime on shore viewing opportunities and projected times of the races in progress. |
| 4:30PM |
Projected Completion of Mixed Race |
| 5:00PM |
Welcome Table Closes |
Saturday, June 23. – The Liberty Luau
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Pier 66 Maritime – The Frying Pan Pier 66a at 12th Ave and West 26th Street, Manhattan (See Map) |
| 6:00PM |
Liberty Luau Opens Meal and raffle tickets are available for purchase. |
| 6:00PM to 7:00PM |
Performance by Polynesian Dance Productions |
| 6:00PM to 9:00PM |
Buffet by L+L Barbecue |
| 7:00PM |
Opening Remarks |
| 8:00PM |
Presentation of Awards |
| 9:00PM |
Raffle Drawing The ticketholder or a representative must present the winning ticket stub to claim prizes. |
| 10:00PM |
Liberty Luau Closes |
Sunday, June 24. – Going Home
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Brooklyn Bridge Park – 1 Main Street, Brooklyn (See Map) |
| 10:00AM to 12:00PM |
Picking up Canoes at Race Site New York Outrigger representatives will be at the Welcome Table at the race site to assist crews trailering their canoes back home. Canoes and trailers must be cleared from Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier by noon. |
