About us
New York Outrigger has helped educate thousands of New Yorkers to be safe and confident paddlers while reaching millions of others through high-profile media coverage. Based in Chelsea since 1996, New York Outrigger continues its community mission of providing affordable recreational and cultural opportunities in New York’s waterways through the sport of outrigger canoeing. We offer excitement and esprit de corps while always being safety conscious.
New York Outrigger operates out of Pier 66 Boathouse located along the Hudson River at West Side Highway and West 26th Street.
New York Outrigger hosts the 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition on June 28.
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Announcements:
Liberty Media
March 30th, 2008
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New York Outrigger and the Liberty World Outrigger Competition was recently featured on the Sportsnet New York series Street Games. It not only gives you a taste of the race itself but also a bit of how the traditional sport of outrigger canoeing has adapted and flourished in Manhattan and the East Coast.
For the full episode, go to the SNY Street Games Website and select “Episode 7: October 25, 2007″ and watch both parts.
First NYO Meeting of 2008
February 4th, 2008
FOLLOW UP TO MEETING: A big mahalo to Alice for hosting us again! Some important announcements: 2008 dues have gone up slightly (first raise in 10 years!) to $325 per member; due to our new boat house and new canoes. The following novices from 2007 have taken advantage of the end of year offer to pay ‘07 dues for ‘08: Katherine Klabau, Lorraine Ronopka-Lyon, Michelle Archer, Page Whatson, Ella Solomon and our first paid 2008 member Doug Caldwell who is new to NYO, but paddled with the ad-hoc Hamptons crew last year… E Komo Mai! (Welcome)
We look forward to the new year. We do have a couple of board positions up for nominations: Vice President (currently Di) and Secretary (currently Laurie). If you’d like to run for either of these positions, please login to our Yahoo Groups and get 5 nominations; as a reminder, you must be a PAID member to vote and run. Elections will take place in our next meeting which will be in April, 2008. Last, but definitely not the least, please get involved! We need you to make Liberty a success! Pick a committee 1. Registration/Raffle/Timing 2. Luau/Entertainment/Awards 3. Administrative/Public Relations
2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition
January 5th, 2008
New York Outrigger is proud to announce the 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition to be held on Saturday, June 28. One of the largest sporting events in New York Harbor and one of the premier outrigger canoe races in the world, the day long competition hosts hundreds of international paddlers and represents the best of the Aloha spirit.
Please visit the Liberty page for the latest information.
Winter Training - Swimming
December 3rd, 2007
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7-8AM. Saturdays at 8:30 to 9:30AM.
New York Outrigger is offering swim sessions to stay in shape for next season. The purpose of the program is to maintain or exceed our current cardiovascular and muscular fitness throughout the winter season. The swim program is designed specifically for paddlers by a swim coach. All fitness levels are welcome. The program is flexible to accommodate people of all abilities.
The swim sessions take place at the Chelsea Recreation Center on West 25th Street between 9th & 10th Avenue. Membership is $37.50 for 6 months or $75 for 12 months which includes full access to the pool and all amenities the recreation center has to offer and access to all NYC Recreation Centers. Please check with the recreation center for registration hours. Locker rooms and shower facilities are available on site though you will need to bring your own lock.
Pool rules require all swimmers to wear a swim cap. Goggles are highly recommended.
Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday from 7AM to 8AM and Saturdays from 8:30AM to 9:30AM. If you are unable to make those times, you are welcome to swim on your own at any time.
For more information, please contact Keith Tsang.
Save the Date, End of Year Luau/Fundraising Art event
November 8th, 2007
To close this fantastic NYO season, we’d like to invite all members, novices, friends and family to the end of year party and fundraising event! It will be held at a private Loft/Gallery in Tribeca, 73 Warren Street, 5th Floor on Saturday, 12.1.07, 6-9pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance: for members of NYO and advance purchases are only $20; space is limited so please RSVP. If there is any availability tickets may be sold at the door for $30. Everyone will receive a commemorative NYO wine glass with their ticket purchase or if you want to buy more for yourself (and contribute to NYO), they’re available at $10 apiece. Light refreshments and pupus will be served.
All the artists will be contributing 10% of any art purchased that night and the gallery will be matching it with 10%, so for every art purchased, NYO will be receiving 20% of the proceeds. If you would like to recommend an artist for our fundraiser, please contact Joanne Carlos at: Jo@newyorkoutrigger.org.
We’re looking for volunteers for the following committees: set up, clean up, food & beverages. Please contact any of the NYO officers if you’re interested in helping out.
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