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.