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Training

Canoe training meets at Monterey State Beach, located on Del Monte Avenue (across from McDonalds), next to Monterey Bay Kayaks. Look for the white canoes next to Monterey Bay Kayaks fence, and just before the rec trail and the huge eucaplytus tree.

New paddlers of all ages are welcome. Practice times are listed below. Feel free to drop in for Sprint practice. You will be asked to complete a waiver and are welcome to try paddling free for two weeks. If after two weeks you decide to join the club, membership dues will apply. Membership dues are paid annually and include instruction and the use of the canoes and paddles.

See Enrollment for current dues and a copy of the waiver. Dress in clothes that you do not mind getting wet (wetsuits preferred) and bring something warm to put on after.

If you wish to obtain a Ke Kai O'Uhane Training Manual, please contact Leah, our Long Distance Head Coach.

Introduction to Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing

This Introduction to Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing is a great compilation of articles from a number of outrigger canoe clubs, covering such things as a brief history of outrigger canoeing, what to do and bring for before, during and after paddling, paddling techniques, etc.

Mahalo to all those who had a hand in putting this together!

Huli & Recovery
by Josh & Dena Jones
Backed by popular demand, please read what each seat does in the case of a huli. a document authored by none other than our Sprint Head Coach and former NCOCA Race Rules Chairman, Ron Maratas.

Steering an Outrigger Canoe
by Joshua O'Connor

This Steering an Outrigger Canoe is a great introductory article hosted on the website of long time paddler Joshua O'Connor: Joshuaoconnor.com.

He covers everything from choosing a steering blade and paddle-steering to dealing with wind and waves. Mahalo to Joshua for an engaging article!

Schedule
During Daylight Savings Time (March-October) PST

All times are ON THE WATER - so arrive early!

Typical Schedule (Day/Time)*
Day
Long Distance
Sprints
Tues
5:30 pm **
6:00 pm
Thurs
5:30 pm **
6:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am
9:00 am
 
Notes:
* Weekday (Tues, Thurs) practices are suspended at or near the end of DST and resume when DST starts again the following spring.

**After Sprint season ends, the Long Distance practice sessions will be longer on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TRAINING PLAN:
5 February - 11 February 2012
Tues,
Feb 7th		 5:30 pm
Long Distance - Tuesday/Thursday practices have ended for the season and will resume in EARLY 2012, Date to be determined - STAY TUNED!
6:00 pm

Sprints - Formal Practice is over for the season!!
Thurs,
Feb 9th		 5:30 pm
Long Distance - Tuesday/Thursday practices have ended for the season and will resume in EARLY 2012, Date to be determined - STAY TUNED!
6:00 pm

Sprints - Formal Practice is over for the season!!
Sat,
Feb 11th		 8:00 am
Long Distance - Short Run: Bell - MY-7 - Beach or
Long Run: MY-6 - MY-3 - beach; Possibly fundamentals in the harbor.
9:00 am

Sprints - Formal Practice is over for the season!!

NOTE:
Remember, if you want to use the OC-1/OC-2, let one of the coaches know ahead of time (so they can arrange to have the canoes brought down).
* * * * * * * *
The WAVECHASER Winter Series is underway - The Championship race is at Ft. Baker, Sunday, FEB 19th!

LUAU TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE - SEE JOYCE!
ALSO, 2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED - SEE JOYCE, LEAH, or STEVE!
* * * * * * * *
MARINE FORECAST FOR:
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the afternoon.
Showers, mainly before 4pm.
The rain could be heavy at times, low 52, high 58.
WSW swell 4 to 7 ft at 11 seconds building to 18 seconds.
Wind waves 3 to 4 ft.
TIDE INFO: TIMES ARE APPROX
  • Low - 3:23am @ 2.1 ft
  • High - 9:25am @ 5.9 ft
  • Low - 4:26pm @ -0.6 ft
  • High - 10:56pm @ 4.5ft
Inner bay mean water temperature is expected to be in the Low to Mid 50's throughout the week.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NW around 6 kt in the afternoon.
Sunny, low 44, high 60.
Mixed swell...W 4 to 6 ft and SW 1 ft.
Wind waves 2 to 3 ft.
TIDE INFO: TIMES ARE APPROX
  • Low - 4:58am @ 1.6 ft
  • High - 10:55am @ 5.5 ft
  • Low - 5:32pm @ -0.1 ft
Inner bay mean water temperature is expected to be in the Low to Mid 50's throughout the week.
Saturday, 11 February 2012
W wind 10 kt.
Mostly sunny, low 43, high 58.
W swell 5 to 7 ft.
Wind waves 2 to 3 ft.
TIDE INFO: TIMES ARE APPROX
  • High - 12:37am @ 5.3 ft
  • Low - 6:50am @ 1.1 ft
  • High - 12:42pm @ 4.4 ft
  • Low - 6:44pm @ 0.9 ft
    • Inner bay mean water temperature is expected to be in the Low to Mid 50's throughout the weekend.

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