New York Outrigger would like to thank Boston Outrigger for being such gracious race hosts. They provided our last minute entry team with boat, paddler, guidance with rigging, amazing housing for all our paddlers plus guests, a really fun pre-race luau, and of course the after race luau.

Congratulations to all!

Photos of the 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition are now available for purchase online.
Please visit Peak One Images to view the photos.

We are also collecting photos taken by members, participants and spectators of the race to share with you. If you have images you would like to share online, please include your link in the comment line below. Enjoy!

Photos courtesy of AVW
Photos courtesy of LL

• Womens Open Champions: Namolokama Women of Namolokama Canoe Club from Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. USA
• Womens Masters Champions: Manu’iwa of Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club from Milford, Connecticut. USA
• Womens Senior Masters Champions: Na Makuahine O’Kaua’i of Niumalu Canoe Club from Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. USA
• Mens Senior Masters Champions: Manu’iwa Senior Masters of Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club from Milford, Connecticut. USA
• Mens Open Champions: Namolokama Men of Namolokama Canoe Club from Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. USA
• Mens Masters Champions: Manu’iwa Masters of Manu’iwa Outrigger Canoe Club from Milford, Connecticut. USA
• Mixed Champions: Namolokama Mixed of Namolokama Canoe Club from Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. USA

Please visit the Race Results page for the final standings.

The 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition closed with a great sense of accomplishment not only by those who particpated in the event but also by those people who organized it. 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 2009

The 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition will feature hundreds of local, national and international paddlers who represent the best of the Aloha spirit. Whether you are visiting from around the corner or from around the world, everyone is welcome to join in on the festivities and the best New York has to offer.

Please view the schedule below for important event information.

Canoe Arrival | Team and Paddler Registration
The Race | Liberty Luau
Going Home

Friday, June 27. - Canoe Arrival

Friday, June 27. - Registration

Saturday, June 28. - The Race

Saturday, June 28. - The Liberty Luau

Sunday, June 29. - Going Home

New York Outrigger is proud to announce the Liberty Luau’s return to the Hudson River. The Liberty Luau officially closes the 2008 Liberty World Outrigger Competition to be held on Saturday, June 28.

The Liberty 2008 Luau will be held at The Frying Pan located at Pier 66a in the Hudson River Park at 12th Avenue and West 26th Street. The luau will take place between 6:30pm-Midnight. Liberty paddlers gain free admission. All are welcome. Non-paddlers can purchase tickets in advance during race registration and at the welcome table during the race at Brooklyn Bridge Park for $20. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $30.

Admission will include a luau buffet dinner and Coors beer while supplies last.

Entertainment is coordinated through the efforts of Halawai, a non-profit organization committed to building and supporting a community of people who share a common background or interest in Hawai‘i. In the tradition of extended ‘ohana (family), Hālāwai perpetuates the aloha spirit by bringing people together and providing a gathering place. Traditional dancers will be accompanied by Andy Wang and Friends. Andy plays traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and sings Hawaiian music from the heart. He has become an ambassador of this art, delighting audiences across the east coast.

Raffle tickets will also be sold during the night, at race registration and during the race. The drawing will occur between 9:30-10pm. You need not be present to claim your prize (please make sure your contact information is on the raffle ticket). Prizes include a pair of round-trip tickets on Continental Airlines within the contiguous 48 states, Canada, Alaska, Mexico and the Caribbean, paddles courtesy of Kialoa and sunglasses from Maui Jim Sunglasses. (See Details)

The Frying Pan at Pier 66a
Located in the Hudson River Park at 12th Avenue and West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
(See Map)

There are many great raffle prizes to be awarded at the Liberty 2008 Luau thanks to the generous donations of our sponsors. Be sure to purchase lots of raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning.

First Prize: A pair of round-trip airline tickets (fly anywhere within the contiguous 48 states, Canada, Alaska, Mexico and the Caribbean) provided by Continental Airlines are among the raffle prizes offered this year.

Second Prize: Beautiful, innovative and hand-made paddles by Kialoa will be included in the raffle drawing.

Third Prize: Maui Jim has supplied their revolutionary and fashionable sunglasses as raffle prizes*.

Additional prizes include apparel from Patagonia and Carve Designs. These are just a few of the many raffle prizes we have to offer.

Raffle tickets may be purchased during Registration on Friday, June 27 at the Seaport Inn Downtown and on Saturday, June 28 at the Welcome Table at Brooklyn Bridge Park and at the Liberty 2008 Luau.

Tickets are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

*Must sign release form in order to receive glasses. Pictures may be used for promotional and/or press releases for Liberty World Outrigger Competition and/or Maui Jim Sunglasses.