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 our canoes and our paddlers at Del Mar Beach & Jetty, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (north San Diego County, California).

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,  hot showers and 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 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 – you may be asked to show your valid drivers license, proof of insurance and proof of registration when entering).   

Directions:

Interstate 5 runs along Camp Pendleton.

From the south: drive north toward Oceanside and take the Oceanside Harbor/ Camp Pendleton exit to the main gate.

From the north: drive toward Oceanside and take the Camp Pendleton exit to the main gate.

All:

• After entering the front gate, you will be on Vandegrift Road.
• Turn left at Wire Mountain Road (the first stoplight) which takes you on a bridge over the I-5 (you are now on A Street). 
• Turn left on 12th Street
• Follow the signs to Del Mar Beach, home of Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club.

What to Bring to Practice

• PAPERWORK TO GET ON BASE: Valid drivers license, proof of insurance and proof of registration
• PADDLE: Of course, you need your paddle. If you do not have one, we can loan you a club paddle.
• DRINK: Many paddlers like to bring a small bottle of water or sports drink to carry with them in the boat.
• HEADBAND: Bring a headband, hairband, or hat of some sort to keep your hair out of your face.
• A DRY T-SHIRT: It's up to you, but most paddlers prefer to have a dry towel and a T-shirt or sweatshirt to put on after practice.
• SUNSCREEN: Especially on race day at the beach and any daytime practices.
• PADDLING CLOTHES: You'll see a lot of paddlers wearing neoprene (wet suit material) shorts, short or long sleeve dryfit/polyester shirts and flip flops/surf booties. Neoprene is popular with paddlers because it cushions the hard seats of the canoe and minimizes chafing.