new hope oc1 paddling ministry

Custom Outrigger Search Engines

As some of you may have already noticed we have comprised 3 new search engines are intended to streamline the search process for what you are looking for in the Outrigger world.  We are continually revising this process to ensure that you are finding the news, gear, etc.. that you are looking for.

New Hope OC1 Paddling Ministry Search

This search is as simple as it sounds.  Now you can look for that specific video, news story, picture, race result, or piece of information all the way back to when we first got started. 

Outrigger Community Search UPDATED!

One of our most exciting search boxes that comprises the world of Outrigger Canoe information across the web. Search outrigger canoe clubs, associations, races, websites, blogs and more...

Outrigger Online Store Search

Another time saver is our Outrigger Online store search.  We have scoured the web to bring together the online stores that feature outrigger and paddling products and place them in one easy to use search engine.  So whether your looking for a new boat, paddle or piece of gear you have come to the right place.

Moki Kalanikau Canoe Regatta - Ka Lae Pohaku Beach, Maui

Seeking female paddlers- Oahu

ADR Agency is looking for female OC-1 paddlers for consideration for an HMSA commercial spot.
You will receive compensation if you are selected. HMSA is a sponsor for our Moloka’i to Oahu canoe races and they are focusing on that sport for some upcoming campaigns.

This is a good thing for our sport and our upcoming races. If you are a female age 18-25 years old and you are an avid paddler and are interested in this, please email me: nazarene@adragency.com.

I am the Event Director for the Moloka’i Hoe and assist with the Na Wahine and in my “real” job I am an agent for television and film, and I wanted to give anyone who is interested a shot at this…I need to hear from you by Wed. 11/26/08.

mahalo for entertaining this…a hui hou

nazarene

Ocean Ohana Road Trip Dec. 6-14 (So Cal)

Ocean Ohana will be packing up the RV and traveling throughout
Southern California December 6-14. We will come right to your club
site so you can check out the gear we have. We also have plenty of
canoes and Stand up boards to demo as well as for immediate
purchase. With over 100 canoes in stock I am sure we have the color
and style of boat you want. Hurricane, Pegasus, Fuze, Fusion,
Zephyr, Stingray OC-2, and even a Tevanui rudderless. We also have
the C4 Vortice XP, open ocean Stand up board. Prices for OC-1 start
at 2400.00
Our first Stop will be at the Oceanside race Saturday December 6. As
a special treat we are excited to have Karel Jr at the race for a
free clinic.

Nothing says Merry Christmas, Hankuh, Kwanza, or Festivas like a new
paddle or Canoe. Pick one up and save.

For more information or to schedule a visit you can visit us on the
web www.oceanohana.com , call or email us.

Cheers,
Chris O'Kieffe
OceanOhana

chris@oceanohana.com

End of Year Lightning Sale

Pogue Sports in Vancouver is offering a special pricing until Dec 31
2008 for a new Bradley Lightning.

With the current economy, we want to help all clubs get into the
Molokai winning canoe.

For any order before December 31 2008 (with a deposit) we will
- build before March 31 - 2009
- deliver in the west coast in April for $500.00
- offer custom paint (charges may apply)
- give free rail systems
- give free foam core

Cost is only $9200.00 USD.

For an all white base canoe including Ama and Iako we will offer them
for only $8200.00 USD

Take advantage of the lower Canadian dollar and place your deposit now!

For more information, please email ryan@poguesports.com

Outrigger Canoe News: Weekend Edition

NOCC 2009 not confirmed yet…future at risk..sponsor(s) needed. Update
Northsea Outrigger Canoe Club
In 2008, the 5th edition of Belgium’s greatest Kayak/Outrigger Canoe/ & Surf Ski paddle race became the very first European race to be included into the ‘World Series Surf Ski’. An achievement..! Surfers Paradise and Knokke-Heist were ...

Vaka Eiva V6 iron races Update
RaroLens | videos and pictures...
The six-man outrigger canoe races are the main event at Vaka Eiva. Monday saw generally flat conditions for the 12km masters and 18km open events but rogue waves caused a couple of wipeouts, among them Nappy Napoleon’s Anuenue masters ...

Tactical Cross-Training
Na Leo Hoe Wa'a | Na Leo Hoe...
There are a hundred and one different activities you can partake in to cross-train for the one-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) season, and probably just as many opinions on which is the most effective. Learning from and working with experts ...

YCCS to compete in HK Around the Island
Sail World - Mandalong,NSW,Australia
Commented YCCS Sports Director Edoardo Recchi, noting that outrigger canoes and ocean rowing boats will join Cruisers, Class keelboats, Dinghies and ...

Strength in Numbers
Na Leo Hoe Wa'a | Na Leo Hoe...
The Hawai’i business community often forgets or perhaps simply underestimates how large and influential the state’s outrigger canoe paddling population truly is. For this year’s Moloka’i Hoe and Na Wahine O Ke Kai races, ...

Isle statehood stamp features ocean sports
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Honolulu,HI,USA
A surfer on a longboard and two paddlers in an outrigger canoe are depicted riding a wave to shore on the stamp of vivid blue, red and gold. ...

Honolulu, Hawaii.

Honolulu, Hawaii., originally uploaded by Mike NZ.

Also be sure to check out http://www.mikehollman.com/

Beach Outrigger Black Sand

046022206, originally uploaded by Empty Cup.

The Watchfulness of God

READY:  “And David said unto Michal, It was before Jehovah, who chose me above thy father, and above all his house, to appoint me prince over the people of Jehovah, over Israel: therefore will I play before Jehovah.” -2 Samuel 6:21 (ASV)

SET:  Most of the time when I was involved in sports, I had very few people rooting for me in the stands. Yet, when my family could come to watch me, I was very keenly aware of where they were at in the stands. I remember one particular high school track meet near Cincinnati. My parents were there watching, my brother and sisters were present, and many of my classmates were there, so I wanted to do my very best.

In the Old Testament, we read that King David was involved in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. As he was doing so, he became caught up in the moment. Before they had taken more than a half dozen steps, David halted the procession to offer a sacrifice to God. He literally rejoiced at every step.

The Bible tells us that David leaped and “danced before the Lord.” He didn’t care who else was watching, just as long as the Lord was. His excitement was contagious. Others soon became caught up in the celebration, too. They shouted and blew on trumpets as they proceeded into Jerusalem. It must have been a grand parade.

When we play our particular sport, we must remember that even if no one else is watching, we too are playing before God. He sees our attitudes, our sportsmanship, our efforts, our failings and our successes. He watches us as a father would. When we give our best, play with Christian sportsmanship in mind, and give others a positive role model to watch, He is pleased. Keep that in mind as you compete today.

GO: 
1. Are you playing for the crowd or for God?
2. How can you remind yourself when you step onto the field/court that your heavenly Father is watching?

WORKOUT:
1 Samuel 16:17
Matthew 3:17
Colossians 3:23

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Mark Jones is the chaplain and Huddle Coach for the Robert Toombs Christian Academy football, basketball and baseball teams and is the pastor of Higgston Baptist Church.

Canoa havaiana - Sangava - Guarujá-SP

Launching Ulua

Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine

Aloha Makai Ohana!

The latest feature of Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine is up and online at:

http://www.makaihawaii.com

Mahalo nui,

Lono

Outrigger Canoe News: Blog-o-Rama

Charter Raiatea, Society Islands- French Polynesia
Northrop and Johnson Worldwide
Every October Raiatea is part of a 3 day canoeing event called the Hawaiki Nui Va, with over 100 outrigger canoe teams racing between Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora. As you travel through the islands, you may see locals out ...

Vaka Eiva 2008 – blessing the canoes
RaroLens | videos and pictures
Not that it makes much difference to the guys on the water but for spectators standing on the shore peering out to sea trying to spot outrigger canoes through the driving rain it wasn’ta whole lot of fun. It promises to be different ...

Sport Venue
Capt. Jack Sparrow - Outrigger Canoeing
Melbourne Outrigger Canoe Club Sport Venue Powerhouse Lakeside Dr Albert Park Lake ALBERT PARK Sport Venue Control Location – Rowing shed at the Powerhouse See map. Venue may change. Captains must report to Sport Venue Control at least ...

Te Waka a Māui

Te Waka a Māui, originally uploaded by TomRaven.

The sun sets behind the mountains of the South Island (Te Waka a Maui) as viewed from the Kapiti Coast on the North Island (Te-Ika-a Māui), New Zealand

Photograph by: Tom Raven, Otaki Beach, New Zealand - tomraven@whitebuffalo.net

Racing Sunset

Racing Sunset, originally uploaded by tiger_tim_2000.

Outriggers still practicing on Maunalua Bay at sunset

Check out more of Tim's work at pa-iki-i.smugmug.com/

Running on the Edge

READY:  “Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.” -Proverbs 4:26

SET:  Driving down the road yesterday I saw something that made me take notice. Coming toward me was a middle-aged man running against traffic. Now, that did not bother me so much; I see that all the time. But what I found strange was that he had his iPod on and was running right on the edge of the cars. Then I broke out in laughter because not 10 feet from him on his left was a beautiful well-groomed sidewalk, on which there was not a single person.

After I stopped laughing, God spoke to me. “What’s so funny,” I felt Him asking. “You do that all the time.” I respectfully replied, “I do not. I don’t even run anymore.” OK, it’s probably not a great idea to get sarcastic with the Creator of the world. I knew where He was going. He reminded me of the sin in my life and how many times I run/walk/live on the edge of sin when He (the Creator of the perfect path) has given me a clear and safe sidewalk.

Why is it that we, like this iPoded man, run in harm’s way on the edge of sin? Maybe we think we can stay on the edge and never go over it. But the creator of all sin does not play fair, and he will do anything he can to bring us to the brink of destruction. Proverbs 4:26 tell us to mark out a straight path for our feet and stay on the safe path—the path God intends for us.

What is running on the edge to you? Maybe it is the party everyone goes to after the game, being alone with your boyfriend/girlfriend, or staying up late and watching something on TV. I don’t know what the edge is for you, but you do! Running on the sidewalk of life may not be appealing, but it is the safest place to be. God provides us with a safe path. Our job is to run/walk/live in it.

GO: 
1. When was the last time you were running on the edge in life?
2. What are those areas in your life that tend to drag you to the edge?
3. Daily, how can you run/walk/live on the safe path with Christ?

WORKOUT:
Psalms 1:6
Proverbs 4:27
1 Corinthians 10:13

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Jere Johnson is a FCA staff member from Chicago area. If you would like to contact Jere, please e-mail him at jerejohnson@fca.org.

Adaptive Paddling Pt.3

Adaptive Vaa has arrived

Adaptive Paddling Pt.2

Adapting to the sport

Adaptive Paddling Pt.1

Origins of the Va'a and its place in adaptive sports

Purelight Racing

Vaka Eiva 2008: Saturday Event Schedule

What:             Master Women’s OC1 Iron (12km) 35 and over
When:            7am Registration with 8am Race Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Matavera Point – Avarua Wharf

What:             Master Men’s OC1 Iron (12km) 40 and over
When:            9.30am Registration with 10.30am Race Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Matavera Point – Avarua Wharf

What:             Open Women’s OC1 Avana Iron Challenge (18km)
When:            12noon Registration with 1pm Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Avana – Avarua Wharf

What:             Open Men’s OC1 Avana Iron Challenge (18km)
When:            2pm Registration with 3pm Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Avana – Avarua Wharf

What:             Medal and Trophy Presentations for OC1 Races
                        Followed by the Official Opening of Vaka Eiva 2007
When:            5pm

Where:          Avarua Harbour

At present, each participating crew will be allocated one canoe for their registered race division. The paddler representing your club in the OC1 race will be advised of their canoe allocation during registration on Friday.

This is our fifth event and the first day of racing has seen some challenging conditions every year so far, so be prepared for a course change as your safety is our main concern. This race is for experienced OC1 paddlers and this is not the time to “give it a bash” especially when the owners of the OC1’s have given their precious canoe to you in good faith that you will look after it as if it were your own. Each paddler will sign an indemnity form stating that they are responsible for any repairs or for the replacement of the OC1 if need be. If a canoe has been damaged or needs to be replaced, the paddler responsible AND the club they paddle for will not be eligible to race until the funds due have been recovered.

Last year saw NZ paddler Bernie Murch from Waitakere take out the Open Women’s title ahead of the winner from 2006, local paddler Serena Hunter. The open men’s race was won by first time Vaka Eiva participant, Manny Kulukulukulani of Team Livestrong Hawaii who finished just under one minute ahead of local paddler Reuben Dearlove of Te Tupu o te Manava.  

Trader Jacks will be providing a BBQ meal to all paddlers which will be followed by the Official Opening Ceremony. Paddlers will be treated to a Local Cultural Show. Then the top place getters for today will be presented with their medals and trophies.

Attention All Outlaws # 8: Movember

Hi All,

2 weeks un-till Outlaw #8, hope to see you all there. Yet again Outlaw will be changing things up so expect a new start location (Ozone Rd Jetty off the main rd of Barwon Heads Hitchcock ave)  
 
OUTLAW Movember race.
Pair of new Polarized “at one with the elements” Sunglass & case for the best Mo’s.
 

Outlaw #8 Location: Barwon Heads.
Date: Sun 30th Nov.
Start: Barwon Heads River (next to the little jetty)
Start Time: 10am.
Race brief: 9.45 am.
Reg-o: 8.45 am.
Cost: $ 30.00
Distance: 14-16 km.
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Support the brand that supports the Outlaw. www.outriggerclothing.com.au
 
C U @ Outlaw #8
Wade Vautier

Outrigger Canoe News: Weekend Edition

Dragon Boat Club gets go-ahead for compound
Northumberland News - Cobourg,Ontario,Canada
10 meeting , the club was granted permission to build a compound on Cobourg’s west beach to store its outrigger canoes. Previously, the group received the ...

Kitesurfers in Maunalua Bay

Kitesurfers in Maunalua Bay, originally uploaded by tiger_tim_2000.

Check out the rest of Tim's work at Pa'i ki'i Imagery

Outrigger Canoe at Lanikai Beach

outrigger canoe at Lanikai Beach, originally uploaded by MissionControl.