On August 24th CROCC will be represented at Pacific Northwest Outrigger Challenge hosted by Sail Sand Point OCC and Kikaha O Ke Kai OCC by two paddlers who will be joining up with other teams. This race has an optional 18 mile Iron/Beach change or 26 mile 9-man Changeout race on Lake Washington. 18 mile course is a beach/land changeout course for paddlers not comfortable doing water changes. (no escort boat needed) 26 mile 9-man course is from Sand Point Beach Park around Mercer Island and back (escort boat needed).
If you are in the Seattle area and want to come out and cheer on the crews.
What a great day to be out at Alki beach! No one could have asked for better weather and water conditions. Mahalo to Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club for hosting a great race and providing a wonderful race shirt designed by Kendal Sparks.
The CROCC Mixed Masters crew was up against Waikinikona Mixed Open in the end and from the looks of it there was a photo finish. Though CROCC lost in the end by a fraction of a second they did take first in their division!
The SOCC/CROCC Open Men’s crew also ended their race with a very close race with Wasabi. In the last few miles of the race the Wasabi Steersman lost his blade, but the SOCC/CROCC crew was able to pick it up and get it back to them via the race official (Tim). Once Wasabi had their steers-blade back the race was on! Again, it was a tight finish with Wasabi taking the Third place slot by a fraction of a second.
Great Job Crew!
CROCC and Wakinikona at the finishSOCC/CROCC rounding the island.SOCC/CROCC crew coming in hot with Wasabi!!
Columbia River Outrigger Canoe Club (CROCC) will be launching a Junior Division Program for youths between 15 and 20 years of age. This program will follow our current adult curriculum with the addition of sport history, hawaiian history, and traditions around outrigger canoeing and beyond.
Practices start August 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. If you or your youth are interested in the program or practices please contact Doug Keeney at coaches@croccpaddle.com. Please feel free to check the website for more information about the club and utilize the calendar to sign up for practices (junior or open). Remember everyone is welcome to join us for an open paddle practice.
Just one of the many stories that have come out of the Gorge race. It is a great read and gives you a good idea about the race. Mahalo to Rhonda Bintliff of Portland, OR for sharing her point of view!
What a great time out at Ester Short park with the folks from Ke Kukui Foundation and the wonderful folks who came to visit and ask questions. Thanks to all the crew that showed up and supported CROCC in this event. We had a great response from the public and were able to bring back a lot of memories with Po’ Anuenue.
Cris is getting ready for the public to come and check out Po’ Anuenue.Standing at attention with Po’ Anuenue. Yes, that is a kilt. 😉
On August 3, 2013 CROCC will competing in Da Grind Distance Race hosted by Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club at Alki Beach. We will be entering in a mixed crew and two paddlers will be assisting our host club’s novice men’s crew. This race will be approximately 12 miles long and run from Alki Beach, west to Blake Island, circling the island counter-clockwise, and returning to Alki Beach.
If your are in the Seattle area come on out cheer the crews!!
Come join us at Three days of Aloha on July 26 and 27, hosted by Ke Kekukui Foundation at Ester Short park in Vancouver. We will have Po Anuenue on Saturday the 27th and enjoying the culture of Hawaii.
What a race! I keep thinking to myself, “WOW, there was some WICKED water out there!” The mighty Columbia once again reminded us not to take her for granted and humbled a great many teams. Quite a few of the team never finished the race due to the morning conditions. It was definitely a character-building race and a reminder to respect the water. Thankfully it’s was a beautiful day in the gorge, with big water and an unscheduled swim for several crews. Over 1/3 of the crews never finished the race, ours included.
Mahalo to JD adn David Chun along wth all the other escort boats out there keeping us safe. The race wouldn’t happen without them!
Cheers to all of the paddlers that were out there! I can’t wait to hear your individual stories that come out of it!!
CROCC Crew: Photo by Mel Ponder
Mahalo to Mel Ponder Photography for a great many photos like the one above.
On July 20, 2013 CROCC will competing in the Gorge Distance Race hosted by Waterwalker at Stevenson Washington. We will have a Mixed crew paddling in the 10 mile course and one paddler joining with Kikaha crew. Come on out, this is a great race and is fun watch.
On April 27, 2013 CROCC will competing in the Rooster Rock Distance Race hosted by Mountain Home Outrigger Canoe Club. We will be entering a mixed crew who will paddle the 10.5 mile course in the scenic mouth of the Columbia River Gorge. Come one out to Rooster Rock State Park, bring a picnic, and cheer on the paddlers.
