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Liberty 2010 Website

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The new 2010 Liberty World Outrigger Competition website is now online. You can also receive updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. We will continue to update the website as information becomes available. Check it out!

2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:33:49 +0000

New York Outrigger hosted the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition on Saturday, June 27. 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. This year’s races included teams from both East and West Coasts, Hawaii and Canada.

New York Outrigger would like to congratulate all the teams who participated in this year’s event.

Liberty 2009 Champions

Womens Masters Champions: Manu’iwa OCC from Milford, Connecticut. USA
Womens Open Champions: Washington Canoe Club from Washington, DC. USA
Womens Senior Masters Champions: New York Outrigger from New York, New York. USA
Mens Masters Champions: Manu’iwa Masters from Milford, Connecticut. USA
Mens Open Champions: Kai Ani Ani from Clearwater Beach, Florida. USA
Mens Senior Masters Champions: Manu’iwa Senior Masters 2 from Milford, Connecticut. USA
Mixed Champions: Philadelphia Independence OCC from Philadelphia, PA. USA

Please visit the Race Results page for the final standings.

Competition Sponsors

New York Outrigger would like to thank all of our sponsors for making Liberty 2009 possible.

Ed Acker elected as President of ECORA

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:24:43 +0000

Ed Acker’s leadership in his three terms as club president has elevated New York Outrigger to regional, national and international prominence in the paddling community. Recognizing the growth and successes of New York Outrigger under his leadership, the members of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association have unanimously elected Ed Acker as the new president of ECORA.

NYO wins 3rd place!

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:52:44 +0000

New York Outrigger has won 3rd place in the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association point series for the 2009 season. The club is honored and pleased to have placed in the top three and will use this as motivation to a strong 2010 season.

Congratulations to Roger Crossland as well for his third place finish in the OC-1 Golden Masters!

9/5: Kent Island Relays

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:09:38 +0000

Congratulations to the New York Outrigger mixed team for a fantastic Kent Island relay race! It was a gorgeous clear day on Chesapeake Bay, great visibility to the horizon across open water. Our crew ultimately did not medal, but each member paddled their hearts out, and we had some sizzling split times that rivaled even the fiercest competition.

The field was extremely intimidating, with some teams cherry-picking their elite crews. In the spirit of New York Outrigger, we approached this race with an open invitation to the entire club, and a real team of committed club members working their tails off, weathering last-minute injuries, dedicated substitutes, and on-the-fly adjustments.

The race start was tough, and the team handled a few minor bumps, but then settled in and we drove through the subsequent legs reeling in and passing boats that weren’t even visible at each change point.

We had 2 crews alternating through the 4 legs. Here are the preliminary split times per leg:

Leg 1: 1:28:12 - 7 Miles
Leg 2: 1:15:01 - 9 Miles
Leg 3: 1:45:32 - 10 Miles
Leg 4: 1:27:03 - 9 Miles

The New York Outrigger Novice Crew also had a very strong showing. Congratulations for many in their first race.

A special thanks to our friends at Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club for organizing yet another amazing race.

NYO in Time Out New York

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:00:12 +0000

The free novice program organized by New York Outrigger at the Pier 66 Boathouse was listed as a recommended Staycation in the latest issue of Time Out New York. Come experience a little bit of Hawaii and Polynesian Culture against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline in the Hudson River. Classes are held most Saturday mornings (weather permitting) until Fall. Please go to our Novice Sessions page or email Keith Tsang for more information.

8/8: Strong Showing at Milford OC-1 Races

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:33:30 +0000

New York Outrigger had a strong showing at the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association OC-1 Championship Races in Milford, Connecticut. Every one of our paddlers who entered made the medal stands in their category. For many, this was their first OC-1 race ever. Congratulations to all those who participated and special thanks to the organizers at ECORA for putting together another great race.

Mark Manning - Gold in Mens Open - first OC-1 race ever!
Carol Choi - Silver in Womens Open
Tony Hearms - Silver in Mens Masters - first OC-1 race in 16 years!
Roger Crossland - Silver in Mens Golden Masters
Colin Savage - Bronze in Mens Open - first OC-1 race ever!
Ed Acker - Bronze in Mens Master

Liberty 2009 Galleries

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:49:55 +0000

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We are in the midst of organizing thousands of image and video files of the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition held on Saturday, June 27. Check back often in the coming weeks for additional updates!
Latest Update: 07.2.2009 - Race Site and Women’s Race Added

Professional Gallery | Image Gallery | Video Gallery

Professional Gallery

Professional photography of the race by Bernard Ente are available for browsing and purchase at Your Online Event. Enter Event ID#: 134343. Enter your e-mail address. Password: outrigger.

Image Gallery

View photos of the race from our Flickr Galleries.

Liberty 2009: Race Site - flickr

Liberty 2009: Women’s Race - flickr

Liberty 2009: Mixed Race - flickr

Liberty 2009: Luau - flickr

Liberty 2009 Feedback

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:29:15 +0000

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The 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition closed on Saturday, June 28 with a great sense of accomplishment not only by those who participated in the event but also by those people who organized it. Though a slightly smaller race than previous years due to the economy, it was still one of the most ambitious and complicated to organize yet. We are always looking for feedback on what went well and what needed some more work so we can make subsequent Liberty Races an even greater event.

Whether you were a competitor, sponsor or spectator, we are eager to hear your feedback on this race and any suggestions you may have.

Please type in your comments below and we will take them into consideration for Liberty 2010

Liberty 2009 Race Results

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:38:03 +0000

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Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition!

Women’s Race

Boat #	Team Name	Origin	Time*	Class	Position	Overall
M8	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Women Masters	Milford, CT	2.08.59	Masters	1	1
W1	Washington Canoe Club WCC Women	Washington, DC	2.13.13	Open	1	2
M6	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Women Open	Milford, CT	2.24.04	Open	2	3
M4	Philadelphia Outrigger POCC	Philadelphia, PA	2.25.38	Open	3	4
N3	New York Outrigger NYO Pink Wahines	New York, NY	2.32.55	Open	4	5
K4	Onake OCC Onake River Runners	Kahnawake, Quebec	2.35.00	Open	5	6
N4	New York Outrigger NYO Sr Master Women	New York, NY	2.43.57	Senior Masters	1	7
K1	Onake OCC Kahnawà:ke Kontikáwes	Kahnawake, Quebec	2.57.45	Open	6	8

Men’s Race

Boat #	Team Name	Origin	Time	Class	Position	Overall
M8	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Men Masters	Milford, CT	2.02.26	Masters	1	1
KAA1	Kai Ani Ani Kai Ani Ani	Clearwater Beach, FL	2.02.54	Open	1	2
W1	Washington Canoe Club WCC Men	Washington, DC	2.10.24	Open	2	3
M6	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Sr Masters 2	Milford, CT	2.20.53	Sr Masters	1	4
N3	New York Outrigger NYO Men	New York, NY	2.25.56	Open	3	5
NJ1	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Men Open	Milford, CT	2.30.42	Open	4	6
K1	Wai Nui O’Kanaka Wai Nui O’Kanaka Men Masters	Toronto, ON	2.33.53	Masters	2	7
M4	Manu’iwa OCC Manu’iwa Sr Masters 1	Milford, CT	2..38.01	Sr Masters	2	8
K4	Cayuga OCC Cayuga OCC	Ithaca, NY	-	Open	DNF	DNF

Mixed Race

Boat #	Team Name	Origin	Time**	Class	Position	Overall
K4	Philadelphia Independence OCC Independence	Philadelphia, PA	1.33.00	Open	1	1
N3	New York Outrigger Nui York Outrigger/Vintage 2009	New York, NY	1.36.27	Open	2	2
M8	Namolokama OCC Namolokama	Hanalei, Kauai, HI	1.40.01	Open	3	3
W1	Washington Canoe Club WCC Mixed	Washington, DC	1.42.22	Open	4	4
W2	NCA Outrigger NCA	Washington DC	1.44.38	Open	5	5
M6	Waikiki Yacht Club Hawaiian Blend	Waikiki, Oahu, HI	1.45.12	Open	6	6
M4	New Hope Canoe Club New Hope-Elua	Honolulu, HI	1.46.48	Open	7	7
K1	Wai Nui O’Kanaka Wai Nui Mixed	Toronto, ON	1.47.08	Open	8	8
KAA2	New Hope Canoe Club New Hope-Ekahi	Honolulu, HI	1.47.48	Open	9	9
KAA1	Windward Kai Canoe Club Windward Kai Canoe Club	Kailua, Oahu, HI	1.55.03	Open	10	10
N4	New York Outrigger NYO Mixed	New York, NY	1.57.15	Open	11	11
K2	New York Outrigger NYO Kahiau	New York, NY	2.12.03	Open	12	12
AA3	Boston Outrigger Boston Outrigger	Boston, MA	1.46.35	Open	DNQ	DNQ

DNF - Did Not Finish. Crew did not complete entire race course.

DNQ - Did Not Qualify. Crew exceeded the (3) men maximum.