2010 Race Schedule

TCOCC plans to attend the following races during the 2010 racing season.

April 24 - Rusty Iron Distance Race

May 15th - Manu K. Baker Sprints

June 12th - Hui Wa'a O Puget Sound Regatta

June 26/27 - Rooster Rock Distance / OC1 Downwinder

July 17/18 - Gorge Distance / OC1-1

August 7 - Seattle Grind

August 28 - PNW Outrigger Challenge

September 18 - Race Around Hat Island

 

Racing Divisions

Novice:  Any paddler in his first or second year of paddling.

Open:  Open to any age.

Masters:  Age 40-49 years.

Senior Masters:  Age 50-54 years.

Golden Masters:  Age 55-59.

Kupuna:  Age 60+

 

Our Race Blessing

E MALAMA `OE I KEIA WA`A                              GUARD AND PROTECT THIS CANOE

E MALAMA `OE IA MUA O KA WA`A                 PROTECT IT'S BOW

E MALAMA `OE IA HOPE I KA WA`A                 PROTECT IT'S STERN

E MALAMA `OE I KA HOE WA`A                        PROTECT THE PADDLERS WITHIN

A HIKI MA KAHAKAI                                              UNTIL WE  ARIVE ON SHORE IN SAFETY

This prayer was written for Lance Mamiya the first time he did Moloka'i Hoe   2001.  For the past several years Auntie Onie has used this prayer to bless the canoe's before we race.