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Safety Manual and Membership Docs

Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club has implemented mandatory safety procedures, which are to be observed by each paddler anytime a Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe or any canoe in Kupa'a Mau's possession is paddled on any body of water. A thorough understanding and observance of the safety procedures outlined in the Safety Manual is of paramount importance. Please read the entire document and sign and return the "Accept & Acknowledge" page to the KMOCC Secretary, Mishi Gomez. 

Safety Manual 

In addition, please complete and sign the Membership & Medical Form and the SCORA Release of Liability Form and return them to the KMOCC Secretary, Mishi Gomez. The New Member Packet is also attached for your review. This document contains alot of good information.

Your KMOCC Board

SCORA Release of Liability Form

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General Meeting & Canoe TLC

We will be having a General Meeting on Sunday, January 29th and Canoe TLC Maintenance immediately following. See you all there.

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2009 Winter Series Race Schedule

2009 Witner Series Race Schedule

 Nov. 14 La Jolla Shores Invitational   San Diego OCC
 Dec. 5       Becky Stewart Memorial  Oceanside OCC
 Dec. 19  Tecolote 5000   
 Jan. 9 Pier to Pier   Santa Barbara OCC
 Jan. 23 Ocean Challenge  Hanahano OCC
 Feb. 6         NAC           
 Feb. 20     Carpet Beach Race               Lanakila OCC          
 Mar. 6 Dana Point Race   Dana OCC
 Mar. 20 Malibu to Marina Champs   PaddleMe.com
 Mar. 27/28 Catalina Relay   Ocean Ohana
     
     

2008 & 2009 Winter Series Racing

Please check out the following link for Winter Series Racing information.

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Prestigious Award presented to Susie Nemeth

Prestigious Award presented to Susie Nemeth


Congratulations to our very own Susie Nemeth, 2008 recipient of the A.E. Toots Minvielle Memorial Paddle Award.  Cheance Adair, Race Committee Chair presented Susie with this beautiful koa wood paddle at the 2008 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships outrigger canoe race.


The late Toots was the father of the Moloka'i race and brought Hawai'ian canoe racing to California in 1959. Toots also founded the International Hawai'ian Canoe Racing Association (IHCRA), an organization that brought nations of paddlers together.


The paddle was originally given to him when he was inducted into the Hawai'ian Sports Hall of Fame http://hawaiisportshalloffame.com/xminv.htm. It was later given to IHCRA who presented the paddle to the Southern California paddling community in the early ‘90s. A symbol of dedication and hard work, the A.E. Toots Minivielle Memorial Paddle Award recognizes and celebrates members of the paddling community who strive for the continued growth and development of the sport.


Recipients:
1992: Mindy Clark
1993: Bill Hamilton
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USAA Pendleton Cup Outrigger Challenge - April 29, 2008

Kupa'a Mau OCC will be working with Camp Pendleton to host the first USAA Pendleton Cup Outrigger Challenge on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 0800 at the Del Mar Marina.

Please review the attached flyer for details.  Should you have any questions, please contact John Preston, KMOCC Committee Director at  john.d.preston@worldnet.att.net.

Aloha

USAA Pendleton Cup Outrigger Challenge
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Summer Practice Schedule

Practice Information


Summer Season


Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club practices on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1730 hours (5:30 pm) and non-racing Saturdays at 0800 hours (8:00 am) from early March 2008 until the end of September 2008.


 


 


Keiki (Youth) Practice Information


Kupa'a Mau Youth (age 8 to age 19) practice on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1530 hours (3:30 pm) from early April through the end of July.  Please contact the keiki coach for more information.


 


Practice Site Location


Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club has found a home for ...

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Happy 1st Birthday KMOCC

Aloha

Happy 1st Birthday Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club

We have accomplished quite a bit in a year's time and each of us should feel very proud of our efforts.  Here are a few of the highlights. 

  • March 3, 2007 - Accepted as a one year probationary club with SCORA
  • May - September 2007 - Raced most of the season
  • June 23, 2007 - Blessed our first canoe, Makua Kane at the Ironman Championship Race (beautiful Bradley Lightening built by Coach Charlie)
  • July 23, 2007 - Received private organization status aboard Camp Pendleton
  • September 8-9, 2007 - Held a successful raffle fundraiser at the Catalina Championships race
  • September 22-23, 2007 - Participated in the USMC Single Marine Program Regional Beach Bash & Regatta
  • October 2007 - Published in Pacific Paddler Magazine
  • February 2008 - Susie Nemeth had an opportunity to plug our club at Commander Wives Training at Quantico

A few things to look forward to as we move into our 2nd year:

  • 2008 - Building a Bradley canoe and acquiring additional club equipment
  • 2008 - Actively participate in has many USMC activities as possible
  • 2008 - Build Base awareness and recruitment efforts
  • Early April 2008 - Paddling Clinic at Del Mar Beach
  • April 29, 2008 - Pendleton Cup Series Regatta
  • May - September, 2008 - A successful racing season

Aloha nui loa KMOCC.  We have come along way and the best is still yet to come.  We have strong leaders in place and there is nothing we cannot accomplish.

Pupukahi i holomua
Translation:  Unite to move forward

Mindy's New Website Blog

Mindy Clark has a new website blog for the ladies.  Check it out at http://www.outriggerchicks.blogspot.com/.   

Pacific Paddler magazine

Aloha

Good news for web heads.  Pacific Paddler is now posting their magazine in high quality PDF format.
December ‘07 (4.7 mb .pdf)

Mahalos

2009 SCORA Summer Racing Schedule

Aloha

The 2008 SCORA Summer Racing Schedule has been posted to the SCORA website.  Please visit either

http://www.socaloutrigger.org/raceinfo.htm or http://kmocc.org/competition.htm to review the calendar and plan accordingly.

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SCORA's Hot Promotional Video

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2008 World Sprints at Lake Natoma (near Sacramento, CA)

From August 1, 2008 through August 10, 2008, California will host the 13th International Va'a (Outrigger Canoe) World Championship at Lake Natoma near Sacramento.

Kupa'a Mau members who are interested in racing in this world class event should contact Coach Charlie to let him know of your interest and to ask him to please contact SCORA's IVF Representative, Lori Kitahata.   

California crews have a limited number of lanes available to them for racing.  If more crews sign up and pay their deposits than there are lanes for, SCORA will organize time trials during the summer.

If you plan to compete in OC1 divisions, start practicing your rudderless skills, because there is no rudder-full racing at this competition.

Event volunteers are need to.  So if you're interested in helping out for part of or all of the event, get in touch with Lori.

Please check the link on our Competition Page frequently for updates.  Age divisions and categories can be found in the Preliminary Race Packet.
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Winter Paddling Resumes (off-season)

Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club will be starting its off-season paddling program on Saturday, October 27, 2007.  Practices will be held each Saturday at 0900 hours (9:00 a.m.) through the end of February. 

We welcome anyone who is interested in trying the sport.  No experience needed!



  • We will provide all equipment necessary.

  • Please wear comfortable exercise clothing.

  • Be prepared to get a little wet.

  • Plan on spending about 2 hours at the beach.

Please fill out the SCORA Release of Liability form and bring it down to the beach with you on your first day.

Come join us on the water!  We look forward to meeting you and paddling with you.  Please contact John Preston for more information.




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SoCalOceanRacing Winter Series

The start of the SoCalOceanRacing Winter Series is nearing. 

2007-2008 Race Schedule

Categories include OC1, OC2, Surfski, Double Surfski, Paddleboard and Stand Up Paddle Board.  The Winter Series Committee is in the process of establishing a points system for junior paddlers on OC1's. 

Expect $20 race fees, most hosts provide T-shirts to the first 100 registered, lunch, 3 safety boats, great race courses, awards and raffle prizes.
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Pacific Paddler Article - October 2007


SEMPER FI
Announcing a new outrigger canoe club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California

Congratulations Susie Nemeth...you've been published in the October 2007 issue of Pacific Paddler magazine.  Mahalo to Paul and Karen Goebel for the fabulous photos too. 

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Marine Corps Outrigger Canoe Race - Recap



Wow….what an absolutely fabulous weekend.  I can’t remember when I had this much fun. 

A special Mahalo to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Semper Fit and the Single Marine Program for the opportunity they afforded us.  This was a remarkable experience and we enjoyed being there and working with all of you (Danielle West, Sergeant Major Wayne Bell, Eddie Hadley and our own John Preston).

In attendance were Single Marines from the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, AZ.  Thank you to all of you for a great time and for allowing us to share this sport we love, paddling outrigger canoes.  Looks like a few people enjoyed themselves enough to practice with us in the near future.  We look forward to paddling with you soon.

Race Results
3rd:   Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
2nd:   Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, AZ 
1st:   Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton  

A special Mahalo to Billy Whitford for the canoes, the paddles, and the tremendous support he has given us from day one.  Another special Mahalo to Joe ...

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Prestigious Award presented to Casey & Charlie White

Congratulations to our very own Casey and Charlie White, 2007 recipients of the A.E. Toots Minvielle Memorial Paddle Award.  Cheance Adair, Race Committee Chair presented Casey and Charlie with this beautiful koa wood paddle at the 2007 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships outrigger canoe race.

The late Toots was the father of the Moloka'i race and brought Hawai'ian canoe racing to California in 1959.  Toots also founded the International Hawai'ian Canoe Racing Association (IHCRA), an organization that brought nations of people together.

The paddle was originally given to him when he was inducted into the Hawai'ian Sports Hall of Fame http://hawaiisportshalloffame.com/xminv.htm.  It was later given to IHCRA who presented the paddle to the Southern California paddling community in the early 90's.  A symbol of dedication and hard work, the A.E. Toots Minvielle Paddle Award recognizes and celebrates members of the paddling community who strive for the continued growth and development of the sport.

Recipients:
1992:  Mindy Clark
1993:  Bill Hamilton
1994:  John Rader
1995:  Sandy Kahanamoku
1996:  Wendy DeWitt
1997:  Bobby Woods
1998:  Uncle Bud Hohl
1999:  Greg Shaghoian
2000:  Clint Matthews
2001:  Cheance Adair
2002:  Billy Whitford
2003:  Rena & Egon Horcajo
2004:  Mike Roberts
2005:  Carol Shick
2006:  Caren Thompson
2007:  Casey & Charlie White
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KMOCC has a new home and canoe site

Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club has found a home for our canoes and our paddlers at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Del Mar Beach is located at the southern end of Camp Pendleton and offers miles of magnificent surf.  One of North County San Diego's best kept secrets, Del Mar Beach is one of Southern California's most exclusive surf breaks.  A breakwater pushes almost a mile into the Pacific, and rolls in with authority.  The beach features a boat basin, restrooms/showers, barbecue pits and is clean, quiet and relaxing.

Del Mar Beach is open to the military, their dependents, retirees, and their guests.  Access to the base is available for Kupa'a Mau OCC paddlers through the front gate of Camp Pendleton (there are several other gates for entry into Camp Pendleton, but you can only get a temporary pass at the main gate).  For complete directions and a map, please see the attachment below. Suggestions of what to bring to practice can be found on the Training section of our website at http://kmocc.org/training.htm.  For questions, please contact John Preston at john.d.preston@worldnet.att.net

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