January 7th, 2015

We are saddened to report the passing of Captain John Doswell, Safety Boat Director of the Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge since 2001. "Doswell," as we called him, ensured the safety of thousands of paddlers who participated in the Liberty Challenge over See More

July 8th, 2014

The New York Times follows NYO as they train for the Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge. With its long cultural ties to the Pacific region, outrigger canoe paddling is not something most New Yorkers think of when contemplating their city's waterways. And See More

May 25th, 2014

Directors of the Hawaiian Airlines Liberty Challenge were invited to NBC New York to spread the word about the unique features of the race. Head Coach Keith Tsang speaks with Roseanne Colletti to discuss the origins of outrigger canoe paddling, its spread around t See More

August 8th, 2013

Twice in the past four years New York Outrigger had the good fortune to participate in the Moloka’i Hoe.  And both times our crews were honored to have Richard Holomalia as our escort boat captain.  With his numerous Kaiwi crossings and See More

Smiles for 100 Miles*

August 7th, 2013

On July 20-21 2013, Carol Choi, member of New York Outrigger, raced the inaugural 100 Mile Paddle – NYC, a two day charity race on the Hudson River from Kingston, NY to New York City. The event goal was to r See More

NYO's Dorian Wolter Surfski World Champion

July 26th, 2013

Longtime New York Outrigger member Dorian Wolter competed in the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Vila do Conde, Portugal on July 12-14 and came in First Place in the Surfski-40 men's division. This is his recap of the event. Over the  See More