Tag: Spotlight
Spotlight: OCUK
Hometown: London, England . UK Established: 2002 Team Name: OCUK Mixed Competing in: Mixed Open Division ocuk.org | Facebook Back on a cool April day in 2002 Outrigger Club United Kingdom (OCUK) was formed.The vision of paddlers from Thames Dragons Dragon Boat Club and the Hong Kong Island Paddle Club,OCUK began its life on the mighty Thames. See More
Spotlight: Marina del Rey Outrigger
Hometown: Marina del Rey, California . USA Established: 1967 Team Name: Team G’ma! Competing in: Womens Open Division marinaoutrigger.org Facebook | Twitter: @marinaoutrigger Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club (MDROCC) is a member-run 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a long and rich history in the ancient Polynesian tradition of outrigger canoeing. Paddling, which was brought to California several decades See More
Spotlight: Manu’iwa Outrigger
Hometown: Milford, Connecticut . USA Established: 1995 Team Name: Manu’iwa Men, Manu’iwa Men Masters, Manu’iwa Mixed Competing in: Mens Open and Masters Divisions, Mixed Open Division www.manuiwa.com | Facebook Manu’iwa’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 lots of See More
Spotlight: Lanikai Canoe Club
Hometown: Kailua, HI . USA Established: 1953 Team Name: Na Wahine O Kailua Competing in: Womens Masters Division Team Na Wahine o Kailua is a crew compiled of women who paddle for Lanikai Canoe Club, Kailua Canoe Club, New Hope Canoe Club and Ka Mamalahoe Canoe Club. Malia Maldonado, Michi Wong, Paulette Rowe and Barb See More
Spotlight: Kana Lui Miami
Hometown: Miami, FL . USA Established: 2004 Team Name: Team Wai Pili Pono/ Kana Lui Competing in: Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Open Division kanaluimiami.com | Facebook Kana Lui Miami was started in September of 2004. The Club was formed to promote the sport of outrigger canoe racing in Miami, Fl. Our club is based at the Miami Rowing Club See More
Spotlight: Jet Stream
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario . CAN Established: Team Name: Jet Stream Competing in: Mixed Open Division Most of the team has been paddling for more than 10 years, but mostly dragon boat. They practice in the frigid water of Ontario Lake. Other than paddling, team members run and swim. Jet Stream Mixed Open Crew: Alain Ruel, See More
Spotlight: Dana Outrigger
Hometown: Dana Point, CA . USA Established: 1972 Team Name: Lady Liberty 1 / Liberty Ladies 2 Competing in: Womens Open Division danaoutrigger.net | Facebook Legendary surfer and diver Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison founded the club in 1972. Lorrin’s passion for outrigger canoe paddling and his lifelong commitment to the community of Dana Point make up the foundation of Dana See More
Spotlight: Boston Outrigger Racing Association
Hometown: Boston, MA . USA Established: 2001 Team Name: BORA Competing in: Men’s Open Division www.bostonoutrigger.com 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 See More
Spotlight: Big Island
Hometown: Kailua Kona, HI . USA Established: Team Name: Hang Loose Competing in: Womens Open Division Team Hang Loose is an eclectic group of women bonded by a pure enthusiasm for paddling! Paddling experiences range from novice to veteran, and Keauhou Bay, on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, is our paddling See More
Spotlight: Australia Combined
Hometown: Queensland . AUS Established: 2013 Team Name: Team Auss13 Competing in: Women’s Senior Masters Division ‘Team AUSS13’ is a paddling cohort of long-time Australian friends who just love crossing off ‘bucket list’ holiday destinations that include the pre-requisite of packing their outrigger blades for almost all of the past decade. Drawing together from three different clubs See More
