2020 Sprint Regatta Season

Due to the uncertainties related to the CoVid-19 pandemic and the safety concerns for our paddling community, the NCOCA Leadership has decided to cancel the 2020 Sprint Regatta Season. In addition, the May long distance events, Viva Aloha and Memorial Day Hoe Wa'a, have been postponed.

We have been in contact with our peer associations and other outrigger event organizers worldwide to better understand the effects of our individual decisions and concerns. This pandemic has affected us all, but also find we are not alone in supporting each other and our respective communities. We find the Aloha spirit is with us all.

We will be again be paddling the ocean water soon, but for now heed your local guidance to ensure the safety and health of others.

Mahalo,

NCOCA Leadership

2019 NCOCA Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee has created a fundraiser for our Scholarship Fund! Thanks to Robin Gandolfi for the artwork to bring 'Breathe Aloha' to life!

Dewey Chong, chair of the committee, will have stock available at the regattas or you can pre-order using the shopping link here. A second printing will be done to ensure your order can be filled if we've run out of your size or style.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the committee and scholarships awarded at the 2019 NCOCA Championship Regatta, July 29!

2019 NCOCA Scholarship

The NCOCA is offering Scholarships for prospective college students.
If interested in applying, please download and review the NCOCA Scholarship documents. Follow the directions and please note the upcoming deadline on the application.
Many thanks to the NCOCA Scholarship Committee, made of Presidents and Coaches of the NCOCA.

Hikianalia Arrival Ceremony & Celebration in San Francisco

On September 16, 2018, the voyaging canoe and sister to Hōkōleʻa arrived in the San Francisco Bay after a 3000 mile voyage from Hawaii, greeted by the NCOCA Fleet of Canoes, Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Norther California, members of PICA, and the San Francisco community.

Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson visits Northern California

On September 15, 2018, Way finder and Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson, visited Northern California to share Hawaiian rebirth of its Wayfinding traditions with the Northern California Community. This event was co-sponsored by Hawaii Chamber Commerce Northern California, Pacific Islander Culture Association, and Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association.

Welcome Voyaging Canoe Hikianalia to San Francisco

After an approximately 25-day, 2,800-mile voyage from Hawaiʻi to California using traditional non-instrument navigation, Hikianalia and her crew will sail into San Francisco Bay for a cultural arrival ceremony and celebration at Aquatic Park Cove on Sunday, September 16, noon to 5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the free event, which will feature Hawaiian music, hula, voyage-inspired merchandise, and an opportunity to meet the Hikianalia crew members. On September 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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2018 NCOCA Scholarship

The NCOCA is offering Scholarships for prospective college students.
If interested in applying, please download and review the NCOCA Scholarship documents. Follow the directions and please note the upcoming deadline on the application.
Many thanks to the NCOCA Scholarship Committee, made of Presidents and Coaches of the NCOCA.

Disaster Relief-Kauai Canoe Clubs

Severe flooding has caused an enormous amount of damage to some of our canoe clubs on Kauai. Hanalei Canoe Club and NaMolokama Canoe Club were hit the hardest. They have lost most of their canoes and equipment. We don't even know the full extent of the damage yet, but we'd like to get started helping them recover.

If you've been there or dream of paddling Hanalei Bay, it is a magical experience. The only way to have that experience is for Namolokama or Hanalei Outrigger to give you a seat in one of their six-man canoes, or for a local paddler to take one of the one-man canoes off one of these racks and take you out. The local paddlers are very generous with the magic of this Bay. The new OC6 costs $20K, a one man is $5K. If you can help even a little, please do.

First Polynesian Heritage Night at the Sharks Tank

The NCOCA Leadership was touched by how many of our Ohana made the drive on a work night to support the very 1st Polynesian Heritage Night at the Sharks tank. All around smiles and Aloha spirit, we are so very proud of NCOCA!