Comments on: Liberty 2009 Feedback http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/ New York Outrigger Club Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:20:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Christine Taylor http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6814 Christine Taylor Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:55:11 +0000 http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6814 Just wanted to Thank the organizers of this awesome race. It was very well organized considering all the procedures required when organizing a race of this size and location. Logistical nightmare! All in all I believe that everyone did a great job! I want to send a special Niawen to Paula for all the help and support you lended while we were there. This was only my second Outrigger race and I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to return again to wrestle with more of the crazy currents of the East and Hudson rivers...my crew did an amazing job and I am proud to be a part of the Onake River Runners. Just wanted to Thank the organizers of this awesome race. It was very well organized considering all the procedures required when organizing a race of this size and location. Logistical nightmare! All in all I believe that everyone did a great job!

I want to send a special Niawen to Paula for all the help and support you lended while we were there.

This was only my second Outrigger race and I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to return again to wrestle with more of the crazy currents of the East and Hudson rivers…my crew did an amazing job and I am proud to be a part of the Onake River Runners.

]]> By: Lee Kalama http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6928 Lee Kalama Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:34:52 +0000 http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6928 The idea of this race and what it represented made the Liberty Challenge very appealing to us. The "lady" represents freedom and liberty to all to come to our shores. The race was a challenge but incredible, especially for us lucky Hawaiians that normally paddle in warm, blue oceans. We really admire all of you in the East Coast that love outrigger paddling so much that you brave the cold, dodge every type of watercraft and paddle in cold water-- that you can't even swim in! We enjoyed the city with its great entertainment and shows, incredible food and the ease of transportation. We were happy however, to return to our island pace. We loved your luau and hope that tradition will continue to bring all the participants together. Special mahalos to Blake Conant for loaning us the club wa'a and for helping us line up another one with Kai Ani Ani. Also to the race director, Ed and Carol Choi, great job and aloha spirit! We such return! Imua and aloha to you all! Lee Kalama, New Hope Canoe Club The idea of this race and what it represented made the Liberty Challenge very appealing to us. The “lady” represents freedom and liberty to all to come to our shores. The race was a challenge but incredible, especially for us lucky Hawaiians that normally paddle in warm, blue oceans. We really admire all of you in the East Coast that love outrigger paddling so much that you brave the cold, dodge every type of watercraft and paddle in cold water– that you can’t even swim in! We enjoyed the city with its great entertainment and shows, incredible food and the ease of transportation. We were happy however, to return to our island pace. We loved your luau and hope that tradition will continue to bring all the participants together. Special mahalos to Blake Conant for loaning us the club wa’a and for helping us line up another one with Kai Ani Ani. Also to the race director, Ed and Carol Choi, great job and aloha spirit! We such return! Imua and aloha to you all! Lee Kalama, New Hope Canoe Club

]]> By: Lee Kalama http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6929 Lee Kalama Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:44:21 +0000 http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2009/06/29/liberty-2009-feedback/#comment-6929 PS. My husband who is our coach suggests that the mixed race could be age averaged which may draw more entries and make it more equitable for all and give a more even playing ground. It could easily be done and then you could have categories like 40-45 or 50-55 or 55-60. What do you think? PS. My husband who is our coach suggests that the mixed race could be age averaged which may draw more entries and make it more equitable for all and give a more even playing ground. It could easily be done and then you could have categories like 40-45 or 50-55 or 55-60. What do you think?

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