All New and Returning members must sign a
2007 release form (click for
PDF).
Off Season (mid-Sept. to March
1st)
Off season practice is coed and casual.
It's a great time for new members to see what paddling is about, and "ease" into
the sport. No experience necessary!
Saturday's at 8:30 AM until
March 4th.
Write to
ahab@kahakai.org
for further info
Feel free to observe a practice, speak
with club members, or join. Most members don't bite (none are known to
have rabies).
Race Schedule 2007
Joining is as simple as showing up to practice.
Kahakai Outrigger Canoe Club is based at Marine Park (also known
as Mother's Beach, 5839 Appian Way) in Long Beach, California
[directions
below]. Kahakai is a competitive outrigger canoe racing team that
knows how to enjoy its after race activities as well. Members have
varying levels of experience, so there's a boat for everyone. You might
say that Kahakai is like one big family!
People who have never paddled before are
encouraged to come out and give it a try. Beginners
(novice) are very much welcomed, and have a racing class all to
themselves---don't worry, we won't start you out competing against the
Hercules and the Argonauts. New paddlers compete in the NOVICE division,
where the races are shorter, and instruction is provided. All paddlers
should also know how to swim...but didn't that go without saying?
Dues are $250 per year for all, as well
as assisting at fundraisers. Dues are due 2 weeks
before the first race (can be paid in
installments). Dues & fundraising cover race entries, boat maintenance, insurance, and
other incidentals. Potential members are encouraged to paddle with the
club a few times before any financial commitments are made, to ensure that
they are going to enjoy the sport---don't worry, we're not a 'health club',
and won't be demanding your first born the second you set foot in the boat.
We do require, however, that all individuals wishing to paddle sign a
standard release form
(download
form PDF).
What to bring:
