Pacific Paddler April 2016 - (Page 48)

A few dates for your calendar OC-6 2016 highlights OHCRA Olukai update Aug. 07 - Hoe I Ka La New Hope CC, Sand Island Aug. 21 - Duke Kahanamoku Race, Lanikai CC, Kailua Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach Aug. 27 - Kailua Bay Challenge, Kailua CC, Kailua Beach/Bay Aug. 28 - Dad's Center Race, Outrigger CC, Kailua Beach to Outrigger CC Sept. 11 - E Lau Hoe, Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Sept. 18 - Henry Ayau Memorial Race, Hui Lanakila CC Oct. 09 - Molokai Hoe, Molokai to Oahu (Men) Other dates to remember Aug. 06 - (Sat.) HCRA State Championship Oahu Aug. 13 - (Sat.) Napali Challenge 2016, KOA Sept. 3-5 - Queen Liliuokalani LD, Kona - Kai O Pua C.C. Sept. 10-11 - Catalina Crossing - US Outrigger Championships Sept. 17 - Pailolo Challenge OC-6 IRON pailolo.com Sept. 25 - Na Wahine O Ke Kai 36th nawahineokekai.com International races May 19-21 Tahiti Nui Va'a Marathon May 5-15 IVF Va'a World Sprint Championships, Sunshine Coast Australia June 11 - Liberty Challenge newyorkoutrigger.org Nov 2-4 - 25th Hawaiki Nui Va'a Nov 18-25 - Vaka Eiva, Rarotonga Vakaeiva.com Dec 10-11 - Rio Vaa Riovaa.com What: Each May, OluKai holds its annual premier paddling festival on Maui's north shore to celebrate Hawaiian culture and the traditions that surround this community. The event brings together both elite athletes competing in the world's best SUP and OC1 races (highlighted by the legendary Maliko Downwind Run) and is also a gathering of friends and family-friendly activities in a celebration of the ocean and cultures that surround it. Join us for our second annual Demo Day on Friday, April 29th and join SUP industry pros to demo the latest boards, and to meet and greet riders. Additional details on Demo Day will be announced closer to the event. Registration will be open February 22, 2016. Register for the 2016 race before midnight (PST) on April 17th to receive the complimentary premium race package, including a pair of OluKai slippers, race jersey, Lu'au ticket and race entry. The OUTRIGGER GER E RGOM M E T EERR By kayakpr akpr o o.. c om [ ] $ 2275 + shipping ping contact sales @ kayakpro.com (914) 310-5899 48 PACiFiC PADDLER APRIL 2016 http://www.pailolo.com http://www.nawahineokekai.com http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org http://www.Vakaeiva.com http://www.Riovaa.com http://www.kayakpro.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler April 2016

Epic Kayaks Makapu'u Dash
KIRA SUP Hi Kai to Magic Island
Kona Brewing Co-Maui Jim Waterman Challenge
The Allstate Oahu Championships 16
PAA Koa Nui
Kauai Hoe Wa' a
Keizo Gates on OC-1 design
Escort Boats Hawaii
What's shaking on Hawaii Island
Koolauloa Canoe Paddling
Aloha 'ohana hoe wa'a!
20 Years of New York Paddling
Fitness secrets for paddlers
How to improve your paddling
Dates for your paddling calendar
On my Bucket List

Pacific Paddler April 2016