New York Outrigger http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org New York Outrigger Club Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:24:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en 2011 NYO Race Results http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/09/16/2011-nyo-race-results/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/09/16/2011-nyo-race-results/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:33:35 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/09/16/2011-nyo-race-results/ New York Outrigger has had an active 2011 season participating in a variety of races all up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Below are the highlights of our incredible season.

WASHINGTON MONUMENTAL
Washington DC - June 18

  • Women (Open) 5th place 1:36:47
  • Men (Open) 4th place 1:21:49
  • Mixed (Open) 8th 1:10:07

LIBERTY WORLD OUTRIGGER COMPETITION
New York, NY - June 25

  • Women (Open) NYO Wicked Wahines - 5th place 2:27:20
  • Women (Open) NYO Women - 6th place 2:28:15
  • Men (Open) NYO Men - 2nd place 2:10:40
  • Men (Open) NYO Doug’s Dudes - 4th place 2:11:47
  • Mixed (Open) NYO Dark Side - 2nd place 1:40:11
  • Mixed (Open) NYO Wiki Wiki Water Weasels - 11th place 2:07:36
  • Mixed (Open) NYO Sweeties - 12th place 2:16:53

BLACKBURN CHALLENGE
Gloucester, MA - July 23

  • Men (Open) NYO Men - 1st place (2nd Overall) 2:52:18
  • Mixed (Open) NYO Team Lobster Roll - 2nd place (6th Overall) 3:03:28
  • Women (Open) NYO women - 3rd place (11h Overall) 3:23:01

MILFORD INVITATIONAL
Milford, CT - August 6

  • Women (Open) ?
  • Novice (Open) - 1st place
  • Men (Open) - 1st place
  • Mixed (Open) - 1st place

WAI NUI WHY NOT
Toronto, ON - August 14

  • Mixed (Open) NYO 1 - 1st place (1st Overall) 2:04:38
  • Mixed (Open) NYO 2 - 5th place 2:28:49

LIGHTHOUSE 2 LIGHTHOUSE
Westport, CT - September 10

  • Men (Open) - 1st place 2:10:40
  • Mixed (Open) - 1st place 2:16:38
  • Women (Open) - 1st place 2:22:49

Congratulations to all the NYO crews for a great racing season and to all of our competitors who keep us inspired to strive for more.

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/09/16/2011-nyo-race-results/feed/ Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/02/23/earth-celebrations-hudson-river-pageant/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/02/23/earth-celebrations-hudson-river-pageant/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:51:55 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/02/23/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 Park

The spectacular Water Dance of Boats & Harmonic Chant Concert closing ceremony combines on-the-river boat choreography by the Bessie award-winning Alice Farley, and David Hykes and the over-the-river concert by renowned composer-singer with The Harmonic Choir. The choreography includes 30-foot rowboats festooned with spectacular marine-life sculptures and costumed kayaks performing a dance movement on the water. Boat participants/partners include: Village Community Boathouse, NY Kayak Company & The Harbor School.

Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant is an ecological performance art event engaging youth & community to restore the Hudson River’s native species & habitats & address climate change In New York City. The event featured a parade of spectacular costumes, giant puppets, and live musical bands, with 13-site specific performances along the piers and significant sites, celebrating the history, current issues, and future restoration of the river. Featuring: Oyster Planting, River Cleansing, Live Fish Release & Boat Dance.

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS: The Hudson River Park Trust (Sponsor), Friends of Hudson River Park (Sponsor), Church Street School for Music & Art (Sponsor), Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center, The River Project, Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, Village Community Boathouse, New York Harbor School, New York Kayak Company, Solar One, LES Ecology Center, Salsberg Group, ACA Galleries, We, the World, Difrent, Henry Street Settlement/ Abrons Arts Center, Boys and Girls Republic, Panda Scouts, Poets House, Mercy Corps Action Center, Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Clean Air NY, Greenpeace, BuildOn, NY Cares, CB1, PS234, PS150, PS89, School at Columbia, Stuyvesant High School, NYU, Riverkeeper, and Clearwater.

PADDLE BOARD DANCE

Boat Dance Video Clip & The Harmonic Chant

Video Documentary Hudson River Pageant

For more information contact:
Earth Celebrations: (212) 777-7969 / mail@earthcelebrations.com

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2011/02/23/earth-celebrations-hudson-river-pageant/feed/ NYO Ladies at the Treasure Island Classic http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/22/nyo-ladies-at-the-treasure-island-classic/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/22/nyo-ladies-at-the-treasure-island-classic/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:02:00 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/22/nyo-ladies-at-the-treasure-island-classic/ New York Outrigger is fielding a woman’s crew to the Treasure Island Classic on Treasure Island, Florida hosted by Kai Ani Ani Canoe Club. The OC6 race will be held on Saturday, October 23. Best of luck to the NYO Women!

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/22/nyo-ladies-at-the-treasure-island-classic/feed/ NYO Mens Crew at Moloka’i Hoe http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/nyo-mens-crew-at-molokai-hoe/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/nyo-mens-crew-at-molokai-hoe/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:41:34 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/nyo-mens-crew-at-molokai-hoe/ New York Outrigger is fielding a mens crew for the first time in 10 years to the ultimate outrigger challenge: Moloka’i Hoe. NYO Men have been training consistently all season and are looking forward to the 41 mile change race across the Kai’wi Channel between the islands of Oahu and Molokai in Hawaii on Sunday, October 10. Having practiced their water changes in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and thoroughly marinated in the grit of the Hudson River, NYO Men are looking forward to showing everyone that the island tradition of outrigger canoeing is flourishing on the island of Manhattan.

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/nyo-mens-crew-at-molokai-hoe/feed/ Novice Sessions End for 2010. http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/novice-sessions-end-for-2010/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/novice-sessions-end-for-2010/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:23:10 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/novice-sessions-end-for-2010/ The Novice Sessions have ended for the 2010 Season. Word spread quickly through features and articles in TimeOut New York Magazine, an interview on NY1, and through word of mouth. It made the 2010 Novice Season the largest and most popular season yet with nearly 200 individuals participants going out at least once. Get on our mailing list for announcements on the start of the 2011 Season in May. Contact nyonovice@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/10/05/novice-sessions-end-for-2010/feed/ NYO at Blackburn Challenge http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/07/19/nyo-at-blackburn-challenge-2/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/07/19/nyo-at-blackburn-challenge-2/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:26:13 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/07/19/nyo-at-blackburn-challenge-2/ NYO continues to perform well this season. The club made a great showing at the Blackburn Challenge, a 20+ mile circumnavigation of Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

  • NYO Women win First Place in the OC6 Women category for the second year in a row and fifth place overall with a time of 3:09:00.
  • NYO Men win Second Place in the OC6 Men category and fourth place overall with a time of 3:04:01.
  • NYO’s Brent Beck wins Second Place in the OC1 Men category with a time of 3:12:11.

Congratulations to those who participated and many thanks to the Cape Ann Rowing Club for organizing a great race and a great post-race feast.

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/07/19/nyo-at-blackburn-challenge-2/feed/ NYO places at Milford Invitational http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/06/28/nyo-places-at-milford-invitational/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/06/28/nyo-places-at-milford-invitational/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:33:33 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/06/28/nyo-places-at-milford-invitational/ New York Outrigger sent 4 crews to the first Milford Invitational Outrigger Canoe Race on June 26. The 10+ mile race ran between Milford and New Haven, Connecticut in Long Island Sound.

  • NYO Mixed Nuts wins First place in the Mixed category and the fastest time of the day of all crews in all divisions.
  • NYO Men wins First place in the Mens category and the second fastest time of the day of all crews in all divisions.
  • NYO Kikaha Sis wins Second place in the Women’s category.
  • Tsang Gang NYO wins Third place in the Women’s category.

Congratulations to all the crews parcipating and a big thank you to all of those at Manu’iwa Outrigger for organizing this race!

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/06/28/nyo-places-at-milford-invitational/feed/ NYO at Kumu’ohu Challenge http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/22/nyo-at-kumuohu-challenge/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/22/nyo-at-kumuohu-challenge/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:43:24 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/22/nyo-at-kumuohu-challenge/ New York Outrigger had a great showing at the 7th Annual Kumu’ohu Challenge hosted by Washington Canoe Club in Washington DC. This is indeed a great start to our 2010 Season.

Congratulations to those who participated and a huge MAHALO to WCC for being such great hosts.

  • Emily Harris . 3rd Place . Women Open OC1
  • Stephanie Pratt . 4th Place . Women Open OC1
  • Nicole Velasco . 5th Place . Women Open OC1
  • Lisa Chen . 1st Place . Women Novice OC1
  • Brent Beck . 2nd Place . Men Open OC1
  • Ed Acker . 3rd Place . Men Master OC1
  • Roger Crossland . 2nd Place . Men Golden Master OC1

2010 Kumu’ohu Challenge Race Results

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/22/nyo-at-kumuohu-challenge/feed/ Time Out NY: Free Recreational Activities http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/02/timeout-ny-free-activities/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/02/timeout-ny-free-activities/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:23:25 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/02/timeout-ny-free-activities/ Time Out New York

The free novice program organized by New York Outrigger at the Pier 66 Boathouse was listed as a recommended free activity in the latest issue of Time Out New York. Come experience a little bit of Hawaii and Polynesian Culture against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline in the Hudson River. The boats are currently in winter storage but will be taken out in the next couple of weeks. As soon as the water warms up, we will begin our classes which are held most Saturday mornings (weather permitting) until Fall. Please go to our Novice Sessions page or email Keith Tsang for more information.

]]> http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/04/02/timeout-ny-free-activities/feed/ Liberty 2010 Website http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/03/03/liberty-2010-website/ http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/03/03/liberty-2010-website/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:51:38 +0000 admin http://www.newyorkoutrigger.org/2010/03/03/liberty-2010-website/ The new 2010 Liberty World Outrigger Competition website is now online. You can also receive updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. We will continue to update the website as information becomes available. Check it out!

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