News & Updates
Hawaiian Airlines Named Title Sponsor of Liberty Challenge
Six months ago today Hawaiian Airlines announced they would begin direct flights between Honolulu and New York City. Realizing the opportunity, Carol Choi, Keith Tsang and Lauren Decker immediately began to investigate the possibility of bringing Hawaiian on as a Liberty sponsor. Over the past six months all three have worked diligently to make this See More
New NYO Website
The New York Outrigger Web Development Team is proud to announce our newest websites and social networks. The new NYO website has updated information on our latest programs, the archives of the entire history of New York Outrigger as well as connections to our new social media networks. On this website, learn more about the See More
2012 Kickoff at Paddle Pool USA
On a sunny day with temperatures in the high 40s, 23 members of New York Outrigger drove South down the New Jersey Turnpike and to Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Located there is Paddle Pool USA, the first indoor paddle pool in the country. While primarily used by dragonboat teams, NYO decided to shake things up and train there as well. Many of our See More
History: 1996 – 2004
New York Outrigger: Beginnings of the Waterfront Community Roger Meyer, Founder and President (1996-2004) It was in 1996 at the Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Race in Hawaii that two New Yorkers, Linda Santos and Roger Meyer, came up with the idea for New York Outrigger. The inspiration came from Hawaii’s rich waterfront culture. There, the water is a part See More
History: 2004 – 2011
New York Outrigger: Growth and Outreach Ed Acker, President (2006-2011) 2004 was a transition year for NYO. Di Eckerle was elected President as Roger Meyer had stepped down and new leadership took root. Two big news items for that year were: the Liberty Challenge was not held due to the construction of the Hudson River Park and See More
2011 Season Recap
As another season on New York’s waterways draws to a close, we would like to thank all of you who made this year such a resounding success. As a volunteer-run non-profit, NYO could not have accomplished its goals without strong and active members. The 2011 season was our best ever. Some of our most noteworthy See More
Epic Paddle 2011 to George Washington Bridge
The 2011 Epic Paddle was held on Sunday, October 9. This annual paddle was conceived as a long-distance training session for the Growth Program but has quickly evolved into one of the signature paddles many in NYO look forward to at the end of the season. The previous year, Epic 2010 was one of the See More
NYO performs at 2011 Treasure Island Classic
New York Outrigger sent 10 paddlers to Clearwater, Florida to form an NYO Mixed Crew and a joint NYO/Washington Women’s Masters Crew. The 2011 Treasure Island Classic, held on Saturday, October 22, is a 12-mile race combining the open water of the Gulf and the flat waters of Boca Ciega Bay. Conditions were warm, sunny See More
Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant
PADDLE BOARDERS / KAYAKERS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN A BOAT DANCE FOR EARTH CELEBRATIONS’ HUDSON RIVER PAGEANT AN ECOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE ART EVENT: FEATURING A SPECTACULAR WATER DANCE OF PADDLE BOARDS, KAYAKS AND BOATS TO RESTORE THE HUDSON RIVER & ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE Saturday May 21 (raindate: Sunday May 22) Downtown section of the Hudson River See More
