Getting involved in racing

 

If you are new to paddling and you want to get involved in racing, start by participating in our recreational programs. By participating in recreational paddling, you will learn basic paddle technique and develop paddling stamina and fitness. If you find, that you want to further your paddling skills, attain a higher level of fitness, and want to compete; you may want to join our racing program. If you are interested in racing and are ready for the next level, let any of our recreational coaches know of your interest in racing, and your coach will recommend you to a novice program.

If you are an experienced outrigger canoe paddler, contact us, and you’ll be referred to one of our coaches.

Race schedule

The six-person canoe races have two seasons:

• Sprint: June through August
• Long Distance (+-12 miles): May through October

One- and two-person canoe races are held at least monthly throughout the entire year.

See the events calendar for race dates.

Race divisions

Divisions are typically as follows, by female, male and co-ed:

• Under 12,14,16 and 19 years ( see our special Junior Race Program)
• Novice, first and second year
• Open: ages 20-39 but open to any age
• Master: age 40-49
• Senior Master: age 50-59
• Kupuna: age 60 and up

Race team coordination

Our race team uses TeamSnap to coordinate training and races. See details here.

Racing associations

We belong to the Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association (NCOCA). Through the association, we share ideas on paddling techniques, safety, and scheduling of events. The NCOCA also connects with paddling associations throughout the world. For those participating in Southern California races, you can view their race schedule at Southern California Outrigger Race Association (SCORA).

See the race schedules here: NCOCA race schedule and the SCORA race schedule.

Past race results

2016

Monterey Hoe Wa’a – May 23 – Monterey, CA

• 1^st place – Master Women
• 1^st place – Open Men
• 1^st place – Open Men Unlimited
• 2^nd place – Senior Master Men

Kilohana Classic – July 30 – Redwood City, CA

• 1^st place – Master Co-ed
• 2^nd place – Open Men

Round the Rock Challenge – Aug 6 – San Francisco, CA

• 1^st place – Senior Master Men
• 2^nd place – Master Women
• 3^rd place – Open Men

Na Pali Challenge – Aug 13 – Kaua’i, Hawaii

• 3^rd place – Kailua 40s – Co-ed

Tony Gora Memorial – Aug 20 – Santa Cruz, CA

• 1^st place – Open Men
• 1^st place – Novice Women
• 2^nd place – Open Co-ed
• 3^rd place – Open Men Unlimited
• 3^rd place – Senior Master Co-ed

Kula Anela – Aug 27 – Fort Baker, CA

• 1^st place – Master Men
• 2^nd place – Senior Master Men
• 2^nd place – Master Women
• 2^nd place – Novice Women
• 3^rd place – Open Unlimited Men

US Outrigger Championships – Catalina Crossing – Sept 10 – Catalina/Newport, CA

• 3^rd place – Open Master Men Unlimited

Monterey Bay Crossing – October – Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA

• 1^st place – Men’s Iron Traditional

2015

Monterey Hoe Wa’a – May – Monterey, CA

• 1^st place – Open Women
• 1^st place – Master Men
• 1^st place – Senior Master Men
• 3^rd place – Master Women

Berkeley Pier – May 30 – Berkeley, CA

• 1^st place – Master Men
• 2^nd place – Senior Master Men
• 3^rd place – Master Women
• 2^nd place – Senior Master Women
• 3^rd place – Open Men

Lake Tahoe Challenge – July 18 – Lake Tahoe, CA

• 2^nd place – Senior Master Co-ed

Round the Rock Challenge – Aug 8 – San Francisco, CA

• 2nd place – Senior Master Women
• 2^nd place – Open Men
• 3^rd place – Open Men Unlimited

Tony Gora Memorial – Aug 22 – Santa Cruz, CA

• 1st place – Master Women
• 1^st place – Open Co-ed
• 1^st place – Senior Master Men
• 2^nd place – Senior Master Women

Kula Anela – Aug 29 – Fort Baker, CA

• 3^rd place – Senior Master Co-ed
• 3^rd place – Master Men

Monterey Bay Crossing – October – Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA

• 1^st place – Men’s Iron Traditional
• 3^rd place – Men’s Iron Traditional

2014

Berkeley Pier – May – Berkeley, CA

• 1^st place – Co-ed Novice
• 1^st place – Senior Master Women
• 1^st, 4^th place – Open Men
• 1^st place – Senior Master Men
• 2^nd place – Master Women

Monterey Hoe Wa’a – May 24 – Monterey, CA

• 1^st place – Novice Men
• 1^st place – Open Women, 5-mile
• 1^st place – Master Women
• 1^st place – Senior Master Women
• 1^st place – Open Men
• 1^st place – Master Men

Tony Gora Memorial – August – Santa Cruz, CA

• 1^st place – Master Women
• 2^nd place – Open Women
• 2^nd, 4^th, 5^th place – Open Men
• 3rd place – Master Men

Round the Rock Challenge – Aug – San Francisco, CA

• 1^st place – Senior Master Women
• 1^st place – Open Men
• 1^st place – Master Men
• 3^rd place – Open Women

US Outrigger Championships – Catalina Crossing – Sept – Catalina/Newport, CA

• 1^st place – Master Women
• 4^th place – Co-ed Open

Monterey Bay Crossing – October – Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA

• 1^st place & course record – Men’s Unlimited – Iron
• 1^st place & course record – Men’s Iron Traditional