All Things Paddling/Steering Seminar

Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm  to  8:30 pm

There’s nothing like the camaraderie and delicious food at our OSC potluck gatherings. It’s always a great time to catch up, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. Looking forward to seeing everyone there, starting at 5:30pm.

In addition to Amy Culver, OSC is also thrilled to welcome guest speaker Leonardo Pedrosa, a powerful and motivating persona presenting Performance Optimization in Endurance Sports with Progressive Interval Training. Leonardo is an athletic coach, personal trainer and physical education professional from Argentina with over 25 years of experience. He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with special certificate in Corrective Exercise and Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement Specialist.

In Argentina, Leonardo was a champion rower for the Argentine National Rowing and Olympic teams captain of the National White-Water Rafting team, and a successful personal trainer. He has coached soccer, track and field, strength & conditioning, and rowing and conducted boot camps, rowing clinics and races for people of all ages and fitness abilities.

Say what????? He’s coming to OSC in addition to Amy Culver???? How awesome is this double feature going to be??!!!!! Special thanks to Amy Treadwell for introducing Leonardo to OSC!

Ocean & Crew Dynamics, Steering Program, Incident reporting Seminar

Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm  to  9:00 pm

OSC is thrilled to offer another fantastic chance to enhance our stoke and expand our knowledge in outrigger paddling! Whether an experienced veteran or a newer paddler, a coach or program leader, recreational or competitive paddler, sit 1 through 6—this evening event is designed for everyone!

DATE: Thursday, January 16
LOCATION: Santa Cruz Police Department
DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM
SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30-6:00PM
BRING if you choose: food and drinks to enjoy and share as this event is during suppertime
DO: bring questions

During this phenomenal winter of surf and swells let’s hear how to work with the ocean from the wa’a in our local coastal waters in addition to follow up information regarding OSC’s steering accreditation program, risk management and processes applicable to all members.

TOPICS:

Amy Culver & Jane McKenzie
*Downwind paddling – connecting the dots; #6, #1
*Upwind paddling
*Chasing bumps
*Swell dynamics – how to avoid stalling
*How to address timing problems within the crew
*Calling ‘huts’ – novice vs. experienced, excessive talking in the wa’a
*Bailing – who, what, why, when; communication
*Huli/Swamping – why, prevention
*Roles & responsibilities seats 1-6 in paddling and safety measures
*Seating the crew – recreational vs. for races; novice vs. seasoned paddlers
*Steering seats other than #6
*Positive thinking and communication – crew management
*Ho’oponopono – who, what, why, when, how

Lori Chavez & Pam Ambris
*Steering program review

Bruce Neill (OSC 2025 Safety Officer)
*Incidents – risk management, debriefings, incident reports

In addition to club members presenting, we’re excited to have Amy Culver as our guest speaker once again! Amy has been mastering the art of steering since she was just 9 years old and has dedicated her life to learning from the ocean. She’s had the honor of working with legendary coaches like Nappy Napoleon, Billy Whitford, and Titaua Tahi. Much of her wisdom comes from her deep connection with the ocean, and she’s eager to share her insights with us.
“Some of my best times on the ocean has been with Outrigger Santa Cruz, both as a steersperson and Coach.” ~Amy C.

OC6 Reservation (2)

Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 8:45 am  to  11:00 am

Date:  Friday, 12/6

Time:  8:45-11:00a

Lead Contact:  Mary Kay; fiddlebug4@yahoo.com

Crews:  Nicholas C., Mary Kay, Colleen, Sierra K., Lawrence, Max; Doug B., Barb L., Celia, Linda B. (       ), (          )

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec (2)

Float Plan:  TBD (will be texted > Leslie prior to launching)

 

OC6 Reservation

Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 8:00 am  to  4:48 am

Date:  Thursday, 12/19

Time:  8-10:30a.

Lead Contact:  Lori Chavez;  lorichavez@cruzio.com

Crew:  Alice B., Deb, Eddie O., Lisa F., Lori C., Matt L.

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec

Float Plan:  TBD (will text Leslie before launching)

OC6 Reservation

Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 8:00 am  to  4:48 am

Date:  Monday, 12/9

Time:  8-10:30a.

Lead Contact:  Lori Chavez;  lorichavez@cruzio.com

Crew:  Alice B., Bruce N., Eddie O., Lisa F., Lori C., Matt L.

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec

Float Plan:  TBD (will text Leslie before launching)

OC6 Reservation (2)

Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm  to  5:00 pm
Date:  Friday, 12/6
Time:  3:00-5:00p
Lead Contact:   Rachel Marcuson;  rmarcuson@gmail.com
Crews:  Rachel, Jenny, Mina, Cheryl C., Leslie, Yoko, Micki K., Amy F., Jeannie, (             ), (              ), (                )
Spec/Unlimited:  Spec (2)
Float Plan:  TBD

Aloha Friday OC6 (1)

Date: November 29, 2024
Time: 8:45 am  to  11:00 am

Date:  Friday, 11/29

Time:  8:45a-11:00a

Lead Contact:  fiddlebug4@yahoo.com

Crew:  Nancy C., Mary Kay W., Laurel R., Colleen, Laurnce G., Marian

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec

Float Plan:  TBD;  will be texted to Leslie prior to launch

Aloha Friday OC6 (2) – CANCELLED

Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 8:45 am  to  11:00 am

Date:  Friday, November 22, 2024

Time:  8:45-11:00am

Lead Contact:  Mary Kay Wilkinson; finddlebug4@yahoo.com

Crews:  1.Julie D., Mary Kay W., Debbie L., Laurel R., Marian, Nicholas C. (AS);  2. Jana J., Al L., Nick D., Celia, Lawrence G., Nancy C (AS)

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec (2)

Float Plan: TBD; will text Scheduler FB prior to launching.

 

Aloha Friday (2)

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 8:45 am  to  11:00 am

Date:  November 15, 2024

Time:  8:45a-11:00am

Lead Contact:  Mary Kay W.; fiddlebug4@yahoo.com

Crews:  Doug Brown, Nicholas Carver, Lawrence G., MaryKay W., Collen, Barb L., Laurel, Jana J., Marian, Max B., Al L., Julie D., Linda B.

Spec/Unlimited:  Spec(2)

Float Plan:  TBD

Note:  MaryKay emailed and said there may be additional paddlers.  She will either need an additional AS or if she was assuming Doug Brown would supervise Lawrence G. from another canoe, I need his agreement to do so in writing.   -le