tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111057446172521393.post-12221257053885546682008-04-21T10:42:00.001-07:002008-04-21T10:42:53.108-07:002008-04-21T10:42:53.108-07:00Kikaha President MessageWelcome to Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club!<br /><br />Established in 1996 and paddling out of Federal Way, Washington. Kikaha<br />is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to the sport of Hawaii Outrigger<br />canoe paddling. We welcome new members wanting to discover this exciting<br />sport. We seek those in love with being outdoors, active and want to be<br />a part of this special sport.<br /><br />If you would like to give paddling a try, join us at our first<br />recreational practice on Sunday March 9th 2008 at 9am at Steel Lake in<br />Federal Way, WA. We will later release times for our Keikis (children)<br />first practice set to begin in late April or early May.<br /><br />For practices, Bring a water bottle, wear active gear to keep you warm,<br />and bring change of clothes. We will require a signed copy of the ACA<br />Adult Waiver and Release of Liabillity form found on this website.<br /><br />Our season runs generally from April through early September and we<br />feature short and long distance races for both novice and experience<br />paddlers. We have a full Coaching Staff experienced in overseeing each<br />of our racing programs: Keikis, Juniors, Women and Men. And those new to<br />the sport, will learn paddling technique, race rules, and the sport's<br />long heritage.<br /><br />For further information, don't hesitate to contact myself or<br /><br />Gordon Martinez - Head Coach, bruddah_g@hotmail.com<br />Boy Chun Fook - PNWORCA Association President and Kikaha Club member, BOYCF@aol.com<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by our website.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />John Richardson - President<br /><br />j.richardson@comcast.net<br />206.812.5221 wkScottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244054544877323586noreply@blogger.com