Outrigger Resources
July 12, 2009
Culture and History
“A Legacy of Paddling” article, from Coffee Times
KanuCulture, paddling publications
Websites of Interest
East Coast Outrigger Canoe Association (ECORA)
Fingerlakes International Dragon Boat Festival
News, Results & Community
OC Paddler – news for outrigger paddlers worldwide
Stand-Up Paddle blogspot
Y2Kanu – Hawai’i’s online paddling resource.
Yahoo!® Groups: ECORA
Yahoo!® Groups: Outrigger – discussion group for paddlers & kayakers
NECKRA – New England Canoe & Kayak Racing Association’s schedule
Outrigger Canoe Racing – Organizations in USA and Canada
Canadian Outrigger Racing Association (CORA).
Disabled Sports USA – Wounded Warrior Project (DSUSA).
Hawai’i Island Paddlesports Association (HIPA).
Kanaka I Kai Ka – O’ahu island paddlesports association.
Na ‘Ohana O Na Hui Wa’a – an O’ahu island racing association.
Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association (NCOCA).
O’ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA).
Pacific Northwest Outrigger Racing Canoe Association (PNWORCA).
SoCal Ocean Racing – winter racing series.
South Florida Outrigger Racing Association (SFLORA).
Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA).
United States Canoe Association.
USA Canoe & Kayak (USACK).
Wave Chaser – northern California paddle series
Outrigger Canoe Racing – Premiere International Events
Hamilton Island Cup – richest outrigger event in the world; Australia.
Hawaiki Nui Va’a – races from Huahine to Raiatea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora.
International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Sprints Championships – 2010 in New Caledonia.
Ka’iwi Channel Relay – OC1/OC2 relays; 40 miles; Moloka’i to O’ahu.
Kaua’i World Challenge – OC1/OC2 races along 34 miles of rugged shoreline.
Liberty World Outrigger Competition – hosted by New York Outrigger.
Moloka’i Hoe – men’s Moloka’i to O’ahu race.
Na Wahine O Ke Kai – women’s Moloka’i to O’ahu race.
Queen Lili’uokalani – world’s largest long distance canoe races.
Rio Va’a – home of Rio Va’a canoe race in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Toronto Harbour Outrigger International Challenge.
U.S Outrigger Championships – Catalina channel crossing
Products/Gear
Chesapeake Light Craft
Danuu Kayak & Canoe Covers
Gillespie Paddles.
Eastern Outrigger – Outrigger Connection distributor in northeast U.S.
Hawaiian Designs
Hawaiian Outriggers East – eastern USA supplier of Hurricane OC1s.
Island Element – 10% discount for all outrigger and canoe clubs. Use promo code: OUTR0408.
Hinano Life – connect to others who appreciate the Polynesian lifestyle.
Holopuni Canoes – OC3 sailing canoes.
Honolua Surf Company.
Huki – makes OC1s , OC2s, surfskis & kayaks for racing & recreation.
Hypr Canoes – bringing choice and availability to the marketplace.
Kahuna Creations – board riders with big sticks.
Kialoa Canoe Paddles
Maoli Wa’a
Mubrook Paddles
OC6 Unlimited & Ocean ‘Ohana
‘Oiwi Ocean Gear
Outrigger Connection – makes Mirage, Fusion, Stingray & Stingray ll.
Pacific Paddling Products
Pacific Rim Paddle Company
PaddleMe Sportswear
Patagonia Sports – outrigger team pricing
Pogues Sports – Vancouver, Canada’s total source for paddling gear
Sea Specs – extreme sports sunglasses
Stand Up Padle Surfing magazine
Tiger Canoe & Kayak
Zaveral Racing Equipment
Training – Health & Fitness/Paddling Techniques
Paddle One – innovative standalone paddling simulator.
Strength Training for Outrigger Canoe Paddlers ![[pdf, 163K]](http://www.eastcoastoutrigger.com/assets/pdf_file.gif)
Training Manual – Hong Kong Island Paddling Club.
Vermont Waterways – paddling adapter for the C2 rower.