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Tag Archives: cook islands

Cook Islands experience

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jeremy

A first hand account of paddling an outrigger in the Cook Islands.

Cooking up a storm

Written by Lisa Fraser.

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Cook Islands Crew

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jeremy

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outrigger canoe air-swing vs finding the water

Posted on November 25, 2010 by jeremy

Cook Is, 2010

This is a good example of what the coach wants when he asks for you to “look for the water” rather than air swing.

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Info for new paddlers

If you are thinking of coming paddling or want to find out more about outrigging this is where to start. For an absolute novice please start here, the essential info for new paddlers.

If you would like to know what to wear and bring when you come paddling, these are the guidelines.

A general guide to outrigging you can print: PDF 1 : PDF 2

For session info see 'where and when'

To speak with the club coach call Steve on 0408 59 43 40 or email. Other contacts are listed here club contacts

If you need a life jacket then read this.

Newcastle Outrigger photos on Flickr

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View the steps required for registration with AOCRA and NOCC, click here to join.

Maritime regulations for outriggers

There are some important rules that the maritime authority has for outrigger canoeing such as the requirements for lighting after sunset, the carriage of spare paddle, bailers, flares or phones etc. Read more... here.

Maritime Outrigger Rules Summary

Offshore:
OC1/2/4/6 – Life jackets, Flares/phone
OC1/2 – leg rope (suggest+ spare paddle)
OC4/6 – 2 bailers, tow rope, spare paddle

Harbour:
OC1/2/4/6 – Life jackets, + flares/phone & lights @ night
OC1/2 –
OC4/6 - 2 bailers, tow rope, spare paddle

Sponsor Us or Advertise Here

If you would like to sponsor a canoe, or event please contact: jeremy for details.

You might like to download our promotional package outline which has some suggestions here.

The most basic sponsorship we offer is a website link for $150/yr.

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