Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club

Kikaha President Message

2008-04-21T10:42:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club!

Established in 1996 and paddling out of Federal Way, Washington. Kikaha
is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to the sport of Hawaii Outrigger
canoe paddling. We welcome new members wanting to discover this exciting
sport. We seek those in love with being outdoors, active and want to be
a part of this special sport.

If you would like to give paddling a try, join us at our first
recreational practice on Sunday March 9th 2008 at 9am at Steel Lake in
Federal Way, WA. We will later release times for our Keikis (children)
first practice set to begin in late April or early May.

For practices, Bring a water bottle, wear active gear to keep you warm,
and bring change of clothes. We will require a signed copy of the ACA
Adult Waiver and Release of Liabillity form found on this website.

Our season runs generally from April through early September and we
feature short and long distance races for both novice and experience
paddlers. We have a full Coaching Staff experienced in overseeing each
of our racing programs: Keikis, Juniors, Women and Men. And those new to
the sport, will learn paddling technique, race rules, and the sport's
long heritage.

For further information, don't hesitate to contact myself or

Gordon Martinez - Head Coach, bruddah_g@hotmail.com
Boy Chun Fook - PNWORCA Association President and Kikaha Club member, BOYCF@aol.com

Thanks for stopping by our website.

Happy New Year!

John Richardson - President

j.richardson@comcast.net
206.812.5221 wk

Race # 7, Seattle, SSP, April 12th

2008-04-10T13:51:00.001-07:00

Race # 7, Seattle, SSP, April 12th

The Final Winter Series Race will take place on April 12th at Sail Sand Point Outrigger's home site.

Race course is 7 miles on Lake Washington - out to the point and back.

Schedule
8:30 Registration Opens
9:30 Paddlers meeting
10:00 Race Starts

Registration Fee $10

Directions:

Sail Sand Point is located about five miles north of the University of Washington on the western shore of Lake Washington.

The entrance to SSP is off of Sand Point Way NE at 74th Street.

Traveling N on I5
Just past the City and just before the UW, Take Hwy 520 East. Off of Hwy 520 take the first exit, Montlake and turn left and proceed North on Montlake. Staying in your right hand lane, the road will curve around past the U-Village. Go thru the large 5-way intersection and the road becomes Sand Point Way NE. Continue past Children's Hospital, Magnuson Park (at 65th), and turn right at 74th.

Traveling south on I5
Take the 145th Street NE exit (#175). Turn left at the ramp and head East on 145th St. Turn right onto 15th Ave NE. Turn left onto NE 125th Street. NE 125th turns into Sand Point Way NE. Follow to 74th.

Further south? Then take the 80/85th street exit, stay to the left and make sure you take the 80th St. fork. Then immidiately get in your right hand lane, and turn right on Banner Way. Proceed thru the 4 way intersection and the road becomes 75th. Follow 75th and turn right on 35th, then left on 70th, at the bottom of the hill trun left on Sand Point Way NE, then right at 74th. The only three access roads from the West side onto Sand Point Way NE in this area are 95th, 70th, and 65th.

Once at 74th
Just after the entrance guard station, turn hard left and go north, paralleling Sand Point Way. (There are usually Sail Sand Point signs, but sometimes these get moved) Go under the overpass and you will see the water.

Paddling Clinic Success!

2008-04-07T12:32:00.001-07:00

In a message dated 4/7/2008 9:06:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, bruddah_g@hotmail.com writes:

Mahalo Coaches,
Thanks for your help and support in putting this clinic together. Thanks to Zenieda & Sharon for doing registraion. Hope everyone got something from J Puakea. Video veiwing was awesome and i had learned alot from J Puakea. Im happy to know that we are on the right track and teaching our members good technique. Doug let Pomai & her crew know that we are thankful and appreciate their prayer and chant for preping Ho'omau for action.

Imua Kikaha!
Gordon

Mahalo Coach for making it happen! John Puakea said we had a very good bunch of paddlers and they was well worth giving his Mana'o to everyone. He also said much Mahalo for the Warm Aloha he had recieve from us during this clinic.

Talking story with him at the grill was also very knowledgable and learning much more of what other talents and history he shared.

I gave an Ho'okupu to Laola & Pomai for the Halau and they said she also will do it for Kikaha again on May 4th. So lets collect some donations or give them another gift of thanks.

Thanks again Coach for another well Paddling Clinic that was awesome!

Sunday Kikaha Practice Update and Clinic

2008-04-01T16:58:00.001-07:00

Aloha Kikaha Ohana,

We are having practice this Sunday April 6th at Steele Lake 9am sharp.

Also there was some mix up with the paddling clinic at Lake Tapps and changing it to Saturday at Seattle.

Well, now Coach Gordon has ask John Puakea to still come and do the clinic at Steele Lake this Sunday April 6th..

More details on cost and what is gonna happen that day will be mentioned at practice or in a few days.

thanks for understanding,

Kikaha Coaches

Johnny Puakea In Seattle!

2008-04-01T15:21:00.001-07:00

From: Alan Goto <goto1784@gmail.com>

Date: March 31, 2008 17:56:42 PDT
To: Melissa Swanson <mcs.gus@gmail.com>, Sabine Jessel <nwfishhead@yahoo.com>, Boy Chun-Fook <BOYCF@aol.com>, Stan Dahlin <scdahlin@comcast.net>, Kristen Schriver <kschriver@comcast.net>, Rocky Lam <pohaku52@earthlink.net>
Subject: Johnny P. In Seattle!

Aloha all,
SSPO will be hosting a clinic by Johnny Puakea on Saturday, April 5th at 9am. Johnny, a former US canoe and kayak team coach, is recognized the world over as the foremost modern expert on canoe design, technique and coaching. Johnny will be at the Sand Point Outrigger site to speak to any and all paddlers, from any club or affiliation, and any skill level. All are welcome! For $10, he will answer all your questions, and provide on the water critique. Bring your one- or two-man, or paddle one of our six-mans. Again, all are welcome, I just ask that you RSVP Alan Goto at 206-226-6483, or goto1784@gmail.com. A limited number of new Kaimanas, designed by Johnny, will also be available. Please extend this invitation to any and all paddlers you know. Hope to see you on Saturday!

Alan Goto
goto1784@gmail.com
206.226.6483

2008 PNWORCA WINTER SERIES RACE #6 RESULTS - SAT. MARCH 29TH

2008-03-31T19:07:00.001-07:00

Aloha Paddlers,

Thank you everyone that braved the frigid conditions here in Portland this past Saturday for Race #6 in the 2008 PNWORCA Winter Series. Unfortunately we had an unusual cold snap hit the NW region that plummeted temperatures into the 30's at race time with the wind chill making it feel even colder!
With the low temperatures, the current flowing fast and the wind really picking up just after the start of the race we all knew we'd be in for a tough day! However, I'm happy to say that everyone made it through the race ok without too much difficulty, although I believe there was one huli.
My sincere apologies for the minor bumbling of the final race results, but as you could tell this was our first time organizing a race and we experienced a few teething problems.
Congratulations to all participants and thank you again for your support. Here are the results for the race.

Mahalo,

Steve Workman - steveworx@gmail.com
Kai Ikaika Paddling Club
http://www.kaiikaika.org/

PNW-ORCA Winter Series Race #6
Kai Ikaika Race #6 - Portland, Oregon
Race Results - March 29th, 2008
Sponsored by Kai Ikaika Paddling Club

Overall all finish by time
Finish Time Name     Division    Boat #
1. 53:07 David Williams    OC-1 Open Men   43
2. 53:14 Brian Boatman    OC-1 Golden Master Men  45
3. 53:37 Ina Talalemotu    Surfski Open Men  23
4. 54:16 Mulu Tapasa    OC-1 Open Men   9
5. 54:31 Sabine Jessel/Doug Miyata  OC-2 Sr. Master Mixed  18
6. 54:41 Paulo Simpson    OC-1 Open Men   38
7. 54:49 Stuart Smith    OC-1 Sr. Master Men  2
8. 55:22 Rick Rother    Surfski Open Men  32
9. 56:06 Doug Nichols    OC-1 Sr. Master Men  36
10. 56:28 Larry Porter    OC-1 Golden Master Men  31
11. 56:28 Joel Strimling    OC-1 Master Men  48
12. 57:19 Steve Workman    OC-1 Master Men  1
13. 57:26 Gordon Martinez   OC-1 Master Men  42
14. 57:38 Clement Corbiel/Nike Henderson  OC-2 Golden Master Men  10
15. 57:57 Hank Johnson    OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  21
16. 58:34 Craig Holt    OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  26
17. 58:48 Marty Traver    OC-1 Sr. Master Men  35
18. 59:01 Alan Sanchez    OC-1 Open Men   40
19. 59:39 Kristen Sutrivey/Karen Wolfe  OC-2 Master Women  22
20. 1:00:14 Pete Wylie    OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  34
21. 1:00:22 Kathy Whaley/Maria Breithaup  OC-2 Open Women  46
22. 1:00:40 Erin Thorsgard   OC-1 Open Women  12
23. 1:01:06 Kelly Emerson-Porter/Lynn Purdy OC-2 Open Women  44
24. 1:01:50 Laura Ricker/Leslie Dale  OC-2 Master Women  16
25. 1:02:00 Brady Quinn    OC-1 Novice Open Men  25
26. 1:02:50 Heidi McCauley/Annie Hawkins OC-2 Open Women  4
27. 1:02:58 Kristen Shriver/Mignon Fontelle OC-2 Master Women  49
28. 1:03:21 Boy Chun Fook   OC-1 Sr. Master Men  41
29. 1:03:36 Linda Warren    OC-1 Master Women  49
30. 1:03:57 Gunther Oakley/Susan Long  OC-2 Master Mixed  20
31. 1:04:30 Lance Kahn    OC-1 Golden Master Men  37
32. 1:05:27 Larry Mooney   OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  11
33. 1:05:29 Torey Browne   OC-1 Sr. Master Women  6
34. 1:06:11 Ted Orcum    Kayak Open Men   28
35. 1:06:25 Lance Mamiya   OC-1 Master Men  5
36. 1:06:55 Darcy Williams   OC-1 Master Women  15
37. 1:07:03 Russ Woosley   OC-1 Sr. Master Men  30
38. 1:08:02 Jonathan Moore   OC-1 Open Men   39
39. 1:08:10 Stan Dahlin    OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  19
40. 1:08:14 Lalo Melendez   OC-1 Kupuna Master Men  13
41. 1:09:25 Ernie Wong    OC-1 Novice Open Men  27
42. 1:11:55 Josh Hamilton   OC-1 Open Men   47
43. 1:11:57 Beth Aquilizan   OC-1 Golden Master Women 7
44. 1:13:16 Chris Trimble    OC-1 Golden Master Women 24
45. 1:13:40 Troy Nishikawa   OC-1 Novice Open Men  29
46. 1:17:49 Marilyn Bullinger/Corky Lai  OC-2 Golden Master Women 8
47. 1:20:34 Eileen Shattuck   OC-1 Master Women  17
48. 1:28:58 Alice Rother    OC-1 Kupuna Women  33

Finishers by Division
OC-1 Open Men
1. 53:07 David Williams
2. 54:41 Paulo Simpson
3. 59:01 Alan Sanchez
4. 1:08:02 Jonathon Moore
5. 1:11:55 Josh Hamilton

OC-1 Master Men
1. 56:28 Joel Strimling
2. 57:19 Steve Workman
3. 57:26 Gordon Martinez
4. 1:06:25 Lance Mamiya

OC-1 Sr Master Men
1. 54:49 Stuart Smith
2. 56:06 Doug Nichols
3. 58:48 Marty Traver
4. 1:03:21 Boy Chun Fook
5. 1:07:03 Russ Woosley

OC-1 Golden Master Men
1. 53:14 Brian Boatman
2. 56:28 Larry Porter
3. 1:04:30 Lance Kahn

OC-1 Kupuna Master Men
1. 57:57 Hank Johnson
2. 58:34 Craig Holt
3. 1:00:14 Pete Wylie
4. 1:05:27 Larry Mooney
5. 1:08:10 Stan Dahlin
6. 1:08:14 Lalo Melendez

OC-1 Open Women
1. 1:00:40 Erin Thorsgard

OC-1 Master Women
1. 1:03:36 Linda Warren
2. 1:06:55 Darcy Williams
3. 1:2034 Eileen Shattuck

OC-1 Senior Master Women
1. 1:05:29 Torey Browne

OC-1 Golden Master Women
1. 1:11:57 Beth Aquilizan
2. 1:13:16 Cris Trimble

OC-1 Novice Open Men
1. 1:02:50 Brady Quinn
2. 1:09:25 Ernie Wong
3. 1:13:40 Troy Nishikawa

OC-1 Kupuna Master Women
1. 1:28:58 Alice Rother

OC-2 Master Men

OC-2 Open Men

OC-2 Golden Master Men
1. 57:38 Clement Corbiell/Nike Henderson

OC-2 Master Women
1. 59:39 Kristen Sutrivey/Karen Wolfe
2. 1:01:50 Laura Ricker/Leslie Dale
3. 1:02:50 Kristen Shriver/Mignon Fontelle

OC-2 Open Women
1. 1:00:22 Kathy Whaley/Maria Breithaup
2. 1:01:06 Kelly Emerson-Porter/Lynn Purdy
3. 1:02:50 Heidi McCauley/Annie Hawkins

OC-2 Mixed Sr. Master
1. 54:31 Sabine Jessel & Doug Miyata

OC-2 Mixed Master
1 1:03:57 Gunther Oakley/Susan Long

OC-2 Golden Master Women
1 1:17:49 Marilyn Bullinger/Corky Lai

Surfski Open Men
1. 53:37 Ina Talalemotu
2. 55:22 Rick Rother

Surfski Kupuna Master Men

Surfski Senior Master Men

Kayak Open Men
1. 1:06:11 Ted Orcum

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KAI IKAIKA RACE AROUND ROSS ISLAND - PNW-ORCA Winter Series Race #6

2008-03-30T11:07:00.000-07:00

Kia Ora & Aloha Winter Series Paddlers,

Please find attached a flyer for our race on March 29th, Dis Weekend!. I've also attached an aerial map of the course. We are looking forward to hosting this race and anticipate a large turn out. I hope all of the you will be coming down - we have great Bamboo Grove plate lunch, you won't be disappointed!
--
Steve
Race Coordinator - steveworx@gmail.com

PNW-ORCA WINTER SERIES 2008

Race # 6, KAI IKAIKA RACE AROUND ROSS ISLAND - March 29th - Tomorrow!

Race: Kai Ikaika Race, PNW-ORCA 2008 Winter Series (#6). Open to all paddlers OC-1/OC-2, Surf Ski & Kayak

Date: Saturday, March, 29h, 2008, Willamette River, Downtown Portland, OR

Race Description: A 6.0-mile (10-km) race around Ross Island. The course starts at the RiverPlace Marina on the West Side of the Willamette River (city side) just south of the Hawthorne Bridge. Start by going south (up river) paddling under the Marquam and Ross Island Bridges hugging the west side of the river passing a green buoy at Toe Island on the left and then eventually two red buoy's. The first red buoy is located just before Willamette Park boat ramp and the second red buoy is located in the middle of the river not far after passing the boat ramp. Turn left at the second red buoy and head east towards East Island then north at Hardtack Island around Ross Island paddling under the Ross Island, Marquam and finally Hawthorne Bridges before reaching the finish line at the Fire Dock on the East Side.

Registration: This is a PNW-ORCA sanctioned race and will follow American Canoe Association (ACA) safety procedures. All participants must register, sign the waiver, and show proof of ACA membership. Non-ACA members must pay an additional $10.00 fee and complete the ACA one-time waiver in order to enter the race.

Host Club: Kai Ikaika Paddling Club

Participant Boat Launch Site & Parking: Participants can park their cars, unload & load their boats at:
Portland Boathouse Dock
1515 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Spectator Parking: There is metered public parking at the further most west end of SE Madison St. under the freeway by Fire Station Boat Dock at:
8 SE Madison St
Portland, OR 97214

Facilities: There are portable toilets located under the freeway parking structure close to the Fire Dock at 8 SE Madison St. There are also portable toilets at the Portland Boathouse site.

Entry Fees: $10.00 for each paddler. (Note: if you are NOT a current ACA member an additional $5.00 will be required total of $15.00)

Race Schedule:
9:00am Registration table opens
10:30am Paddlers' meeting
11:00am Race starts
12:30pm Plate lunch, awards and raffle

Register: At http://www.kaiikaika.org/ or day of event registration table opens at 9.00am.

Extra Info:
Safety:
The US Coast Guard will be in attendance, so every participant MUST wear or carry a PFD - no exceptions, you will not race if you do not have a PFD. WARNING: You could be fined if you fail to comply with this requirement. In addition, Kai Ikaika will not be granted a permit for this race next year.

Accommodations:
For those paddlers from out of town (especially our friends to the north in Canada) we have free accommodation for Friday night staying with members of Kai Ikaika Paddling Club. Please email or call for availability. John Tejada jdtejada@msn.com or Steve Workman steveworx@gmail.com

Directions:
From Interstate 5, Southbound
Travel south on I-5. Take EXIT 300B (OMSI exit). Once on the exit, move to the left-most lane. Follow the OMSI signs (in brown). The signs will lead you off the freeway to SE Belmont St. Continue east on Belmont to 7th Ave. Turn right (south) onto 7th Ave. Continue south to Clay St. Turn right (west) onto Clay St. and go to Water Ave. If you are a spectator turn right (north) at Water Ave. and turn left on Madison St. - you will see the under-freeway parking area. If you are a participant turn left (south) at Water Ave. and a make an immediate right (west) turn into the Boathouse parking lot. The Portland Boathouse building (large grey and glass structure) will be on the right. The boat launch is immediately in front (looking towards the city) across the bike/running lane and down towards the river.

From Interstate 5, Northbound
Travel north on I-5 until you get into the Portland City limits. After crossing the Marquam/I-5 Bridge, move to the right-most lane. Take EXIT 300, the first exit immediately after taking the ramp to I-84 eastbound. This exit is marked "OMSI/Central Eastside Industrial District". Turn right (south) onto Water Ave. (Located at the first intersection). If you are a spectator continue south on Water Ave. to Madison St. and turn right (west) towards the under-freeway parking area. If you are a participant continue south on Water Ave. to Clay St. and turn right (west) into the Boathouse parking lot just south of Clay. The Portland Boathouse (large grey and glass structure) will be on the right. The boat launch is immediately in front (looking towards the city) across the bike/running lane and down towards the river.

Note: If you get lost just ask directions to OMSI. The Boathouse is a few hundred yards north of OMSI and the Fire Dock is another hundred yards further north. There is a bike/running path running parallel to the river that you can walk to get to the Fire Dock.

Addresses to Google Maps:
Portland Boathouse Dock (Participants with canoes)
1515 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Fire Station Boat Dock (Spectators)
8 SE Madison St
Portland, OR 97214

Hawaiian Padding Terms

2008-03-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

Hawaiian Language: paddling terms
by Terry Wallace

Ho`owala`au wa`a - canoe talk.
Ha`awina (lesson)
In every sport or job there is a special language. Words are used in this specialty like no other. For example, Navy terms. This also works for paddling the Hawaiian canoe.
If Na Ho`okele (steerers) use the same language for commands universally, there will be little or no confusion on the part of the paddlers. These commands can and should be used to familiarize the crew with the language. The same language used consistently also gives Ho`okele (steerer) control of the canoe and used to the idea of giving commands.
UNE = pronounced OO-NAY. To “lever.”
This is the action MUA (stroker and sometimes others) takes to help HO`OKELE (steerer) turn the bow of the canoe going around the turn flag. This can be ANY movement of the paddle, from a J-stroke to paddling toward the hull. I have heard this term mis-pronounced UNI = OO-NEE. This word is not in the Hawaiian dictionary.
KAHI = pronounced, KAH-HEE. To “cut.”
Holds the paddle still, blade “cutting” in the same line as the canoe. No “action” taken.
PAHI = pronounced PAH-HEE. Edge, the blade or knife edge.
These are commands that can be used by Ho`okele in the canoe.
`E `E! = pronounced ay ay (this is hard to describe..... actually a very short “`e”). Get in the canoe!
HO`OMAKAUKAU! = pronounced Hoh oh MAH cow cow. Get ready or get set!
This can be whatever you think “get set” means. Paddle across the gunwales, or poised to plant the blade in the water or whatever.
KAU! = pronounced kah oo. Place (or plant) the blade!
If it's training:
HOE = pronounced ho aee. Paddle! And off you go.
If it's racing:
HUKI!!!!!!!!!! = pronounced hoo key. Pull, GET INTO IT!

All of the following terms are from either Hawaiian Dictionary by Pukui & Elbert or The Hawaiian Canoe by Tommy Holmes

Kikaha.com's New Web Site and Newsletter

2007-12-27T19:55:00.003-08:00

Please let us know how the site looks.

Here is a pointer to the Dec 07 newsletter.