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Crews face a variety of challenges that can only be found in New York Harbor. Today. Right here. Right now. The Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge: one of the most unique outrigger challenges in the world!
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- Keith Tsang, Head Coach. Liberty Race: Director of Media and Communications
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- Women’s Results
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- Men’s Results
Lahaina Canoe Club
- Hometown:
- Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii . USA
- Established:
- 1971
- Team Name:
- Imua Hawaii
- Competing in:
- Mens Masters Division
- Facebook | Twitter: @LahainaCanoeClb
Lahaina Canoe Club – Est. 1971 is the original canoe club on the West side of Maui. Our focus has always been on our Keiki (children) in order to perpetuate the culture of outrigger paddling for future generations. Our annual regatta is the Keiki o Maui in honor of all the children of Maui. We have a membership of roughly 75 – children and adults combined, which places us on the smaller scale of the Hawaiian Outrigger program spectrum, that being said Lahaina can boast 3 State medals in the past three years, 1 each in Gold, Silver and Bronze for the men’s program with the keiki growing fast and looking to step up their performance with each stroke on the water.
Teams of Liberty 2009
The teams of the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition represent some of the most accomplished clubs from across the globe. Men and women from many diverse backgrounds will meet in New York City on Saturday, June 27, 2009 to share one common goal: to be the fastest outrigger crew to paddle around the Statue of Liberty.
(Teams listed in order of receipt of registration)
Cayuga Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Ithaca, New York Club Established: 2008 Visit Cayuga Outrigger Website |
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| Team Name: Cayuga OCC Competing in: Mens Open Division |
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| Cayuga Outrigger Canoe Club was formed in August 2008 to bring the sport of outrigger canoe paddling to the Finger Lakes region of New York State. We’ve grown quickly to approximately 20 members in less than a year and are looking forward to racing with everyone during the ECORA races this summer. If you’re ever in the Ithaca area, please join us for a paddle on the beautiful Cayuga Lake! |
Boston Outrigger Racing Association
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Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Club Established: 2001 Visit Boston Outrigger Website |
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| Team Name: Boston Outrigger Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Boston Outrigger is home to men and women of diverse age and cultures, dedicated to family and the aloha spirit, whom all love being on the water. We are located at Waikiki Beach, Salem, MA on the north shore of greater Boston. |
National Capitol Area Outrigger
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Hometown: Washington, DC Club Established: 1995 Visit NCA Outrigger Website |
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| Team Name: NCA Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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Washington Canoe Club
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Hometown: Washington, DC Club Established: 1999 Visit Washington Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: WCC Competing in: Womens Open, Mens Open and Mixed OpenDivisions |
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Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Club Established: 2003 Visit Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Philly Competing in: Womens Open Division |
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New York Outrigger
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Hometown: New York, New York Club Established: 1996 Visit New York Outrigger Website |
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| Team Name: NYO Competing in: Women Sr. Masters and Open, Mens Open and Mixed Open Divisions |
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| New York Outrigger has helped educate thousands of New Yorkers to be safe and confident paddlers while reaching millions of others through high-profile media coverage. Based in Chelsea since 1996, New York Outrigger continues its community mission of providing affordable recreational and cultural opportunities in New York’s waterways through the sport of outrigger canoeing. We offer excitement and esprit de corps while always being safety conscious. |
Namolokama O’ Hanalei Canoe Club
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Hometown: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii Club Established: 2003 |
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| Team Name: Namolokama Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Our club was founded with the vision to promote and teach the ancient and continuing art of outrigger canoe paddling. Named after the central mountain backdrop and waterfall of Hanalei valley, the name means “like tightly braided hair” which is the essence of what our club is about. We are pulled together by the spirit of the canoe. A canoe is blind to color and race, it teaches us to be the same, to blend together, pull together. No prejudice… everyone gets a seat, a paddle and we all pull at the same time. |
New Hope Canoe Club
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Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Club Established: 1999 Visit New Hope Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: New Hope-Ekahi and New Hope-Elua Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| New Hope Canoe Club Ministry began in 1999 with a mission, to “Reaching the world paddling HIS canoe with ALOHA that glorifies GOD!” We welcome all ages and levels of paddlers. Our sponsor is New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, www.enewhope.org. Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Senior Pastor, also enjoys the sport of paddling. The two crews entering the Liberty Challenge is also looking forward to performing at the Pa’ina (celebration gathering) Luau scheduled after the race. |
Onake Canoe Club
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Hometown: Kahnawake, Quebec Club Established: 1972 Visit Onake Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Kahnawà:ke Kontikáwes and Onake River Runners Competing in: Womens Open and Masters Division |
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| The Onake Paddling Club began in 1972 with the idea of providing canoeing opportunities to all Kahnawakeró:non (Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke). The Club began primarily as a flat-water canoe club and over the years has expanded to include: dragonboat, marathon, outrigger and recreational paddling. Onake paddlers have succeeded in all disciplines, winning and placing in every aspect of the sport all over Canada and the States. In 2008, 20 paddlers participated in the Queen Lili’uokalani Outrigger Race in Kona, Hawaii – following the trip, the interest in ‘outrigger’ paddling increased amongst the paddlers at Onake. |
Kai Aniani Canoe Club
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Hometown: Clearwater Beach, FL Club Established: 2006 |
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| Team Name: Kai Aniani Competing in: Mens Open Division |
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| Kai Aniani (meaning Clearwater in Hawaiian) was established with the goal of paddling in the Gulf of Mexico on outrigger canoes. Today we have a strong Ladies, Men and Mixed program. Our goal is to focus on a friendly and competitive spirit. We have two Mirage canoes and we plan on adding more canoes in the future. Our Club is blessed with a great location on beautiful Sand Key with easy access to protected and open water providing good year round excellent paddling conditions. |
Waikiki Yacht Club
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Hometown: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Club Established: 1944 Visit Waikiki Yacht Club Website |
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| Team Name: Hawaiian Blend Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Our crew is actually a mixed crew of 4 different clubs. 3 from Waikiki Yacht Club, the others from North Shore Canoe Club, Kamehameha Canoe Club, and Healani Canoe Club. We’ve all become friends (Ohana) through paddling. Some of us did the Liberty World Outrigger Competition together in 2007 and the others did the Rio Vaa race in Brazil in 2008. We thought we’d combine (blend) ourselves again for the New York race this year–that’s how we came up with the team name–Hawaiian Blend. |
Wai Nui O Kanaka Canoe Club
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Hometown: Oakville, Ontario Club Established: Visit Wai Nui O Kanaka Website |
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| Team Name: Wai Nui Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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Windward Kai Canoe Club
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Hometown: Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Club Established: 1973 Visit Windward Kai Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Windward Kai Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Windward Kai Canoe Club is affiliated with the Hui Waa Canoe Racing Association and is located in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. The club President is Pali Palikiko and the Head Coach is Derrell Demello. |
Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Milford, Connecticut Club Established: |
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| Team Name: Manu’iwa Competing in: Womens Masters, Mens Senior Masters, Mens Masters, and Mens Open Divisions |
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Niumalu Canoe Club
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Hometown: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Club Established: 1996 Visit Niumalu Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: NuiYork w/New York Outrigger Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Niumalu Canoe Club was founded by Peter and Teo Chow as a vehicle to perpetuate the culture of Hawaiian canoe paddling on Kauai. Paddling is a tradition in the Chow family which they eagerly share with any and all paddlers committed to learning and living the life of an outrigger canoe paddler. Niumalu is open to men, women and keiki who wish to challenge themselves mind, body and spirit. |
Teams of Liberty 2008
The teams of the 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition represent some of the most accomplished clubs from across the globe. Men and women from many diverse backgrounds will meet in New York City on Saturday, June 28, 2008 to share one common goal: to be the fastest outrigger crew to paddle around the Statue of Liberty.
(Teams listed in order of receipt of registration)
Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Milford, Connecticut Club Established: Visit Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Manu’iwa Competing in: Womens Masters, Womens Open, Mens Senior Masters, Mens Masters and Mens Open Divisions |
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Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Club Established: 2003 Visit Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Philly Competing in: Womens Open and Mixed Open Division |
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Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Chester, Maryland Club Established: 1997 Visit Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Kent Island Competing in: Mens Open Division |
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| KIOCC’s philosophy focuses on perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and spirit through outrigger canoeing. We work hard to combine an appreciation for family, nature, community, and competitiveness while having tons of fun. |
Fairport Aquatic Club
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Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Club Established: 2002 Visit Fairport Aquatic Club Website |
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| Team Name: Toronto-Fairport Competing in: Womens Open, Mens Open Division |
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| Fairport Aquatic Club is a non-profit outrigger paddling club based in Pickering, Ontario. We paddle out of Frenchman’s Bay, a small Lake Ontario bay. The club was started in 2002 by a group of friends who love paddling. Our paddling backgrounds are varied. Some of us started paddling young. Some started later, in their 20s, some even in their 30s. Some were Canadian champions, some were World champions, some hardly ever competed. We all have one thing in common and that is our love for the water and paddling. |
Namolokama O’ Hanalei Canoe Club
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Hometown: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii Club Established: 2003 |
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| Team Name: Namolokama Competing in: Womens Open, Mens Open and Mixed Open Divisions |
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| Our club was founded with the vision to promote and teach the ancient and continuing art of outrigger canoe paddling. Named after the central mountain backdrop and waterfall of Hanalei valley, the name means “like tightly braided hair” which is the essence of what our club is about. We are pulled together by the spirit of the canoe. A canoe is blind to color and race, it teaches us to be the same, to blend together, pull together. No prejudice… everyone gets a seat, a paddle and we all pull at the same time. |
Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe Club
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Hometown: Tempe, Arizona Club Established: 2004 |
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| Team Name: Team Arizona Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Head Coach and Club Founder Allen Abad started Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe Club (TAZ) in 2004 and currently has 50+ members including an additional 30 in the keiki club. TAZ is active in volunteering in the community with the Boy Scouts, the Ironman Triathlon, the Aloha Festival, and various City of Tempe events. |
Kaiola Canoe Club
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Hometown: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Club Established: 1985 Visit Kaiola Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Kaiola Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Established in 1985, KAIOLA is the premier canoe club in Kauai. Members include Men’s and Women’s open through Grand Master programs. From beginners to experienced paddlers, KAIOLA Canoe Club Welcomes all. |
Nantucket Outrigger
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Hometown: Nantucket, Massachusetts Club Established: 2001 Visit Nantucket Outrigger Website |
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| Team Name: Ackatack1 and Ackatack2 Competing in: Men’s Open and Mixed Open Divisions |
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| Started by Teryl Chapel in 2001, Nantucket Community Outrigger, is a community oriented paddling club open to all who wish to experience this Polynesian tradition and nurture an appreciation of our ocean environment. |
Niumalu Canoe Club
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Hometown: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Club Established: 1996 Visit Niumalu Canoe Club Website |
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| Team Name: Na Makuahine O’ Kaua’i Competing in: Womens Senior Masters Divisions |
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| Niumalu Canoe Club was founded by Peter and Teo Chow as a vehicle to perpetuate the culture of Hawaiian canoe paddling on Kauai. Paddling is a tradition in the Chow family which they eagerly share with any and all paddlers committed to learning and living the life of an outrigger canoe paddler. Niumalu is open to men, women and keiki who wish to challenge themselves mind, body and spirit. |
Royal Outrigger Club
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Hometown: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey Club Established: 1987 |
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| Team Name: Rolling ROC and ROC On Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Royal Canoe Club first entered an outrigger race in 1987 – when members participated in the Molokai Hoe Outrigger Canoe Race. We made our first canoe in 1988 – a Malia from a boat brought over to the UK by Toots Mindeville and now also have a 1990 from New Zealand. The club has competed in Liberty in 2002, 2003 and 2005. All of this year’s team members are more commonly seen competing in national and international dragon boat events, and for all but 2 this is their first ever outrigger competition. |
Pacific Reach Paddling Club
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Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Club Established: 2001 |
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| Team Name: PR Masters and PR Surgers Competing in: Mixed Open Division |
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| Pacific Reach transitioned from a Competitive Dragon Boat Crew into a multi discipline Outrigger Club located at Kitsilano Yacht Club. We are sponsored by Fitness World, Canada. Our crews have raced Internationally in Outrigger and World Club Crew venues in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Brazil, Hawaii and are looking forward to New York ! Come visit us for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. |
