2023 NEWSLETTER

April 2023

2023 Season Opening
Ohana Gathering is this Friday!

April 21st
5:00 - 7:30
HROCC Hale

It's a potluck and bring your own drinks!
Got a portable firepit? Bring that too!

Let us know you are coming by signing up on TEAM COWBOY and bring da' family!


Join us for the 2023 paddling season! 

If you haven't yet renewed or started your membership, now is the time. Shop here for your perfect membership category and join the fun on the water!

Don't forget to complete your waiver!

Full neoprene & safety vests REQUIRED for early season practices!

2023 Practice Schedule is on Team Cowboy



HROCC RACING 2023

HROCC's first race, the RUSTY IRON XXIII takes place this Saturday!
Come send good racing vibes to those who are racing at our Ohana Gathering or...
Come watch the race at:
Frenchgman's Bar Park9612 NW Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA
Short Course starts at 10:00
Long Course Mixed, Kupuna and Women start at 11:30
Long Course Men starts at 1:00
Awards and Raffle starts at 2:30

Interested in racing with HROCC in the 2023 season? We'd love to have you! 

The cost is $75 and includes 2-3 race practices a week in addition to the regular, club paddle sessions.

This is a fun, all inclusive group and we welcome all those interested in racing. This year we hope to meet Wednesday mornings to work on intervals, technique, starts, strategies and team building. On Thursday evenings, we plan to hold downwind skills and practices, joining the Small Group Hatch Laps fun. And on top of that, we hope to make numerous weekend distance training runs for endurance. 

HROCC is committed to taking as many 6 man teams as possible to at least 5 of our area races. These include:

  • April 22 Rusty Iron
  • April 29 Race Around the Rock
  • June 24 Rooster Rock
  • July 8 Gorge Downwind Race
  • August 5 Kalama Distance Exhibition 

These races range in distance from 4 to13 miles and there will be published criteria later this winter on how we hope to seat the boats. 

If you are motivated to go to an out of area race (Queen's Race, Catalina, PNW Challenge, Da Grind, etc.. ), we encourage you to pull a team together on your own, which includes a qualified steers and paddlers who have the skills to paddle the expected conditions. The coaches can then help make sure you are able to practice together at some practices, help with registrations and canoe transport or rentals. 

HROCC Coaches Bonnie, Dan & Sue want to remind you that because our season starts so early, it's important to keep up your conditioning through the winter, paddling if possible. Check out videos on the Puakea technique and be prepared to hit the water with full neoprene, full PFD's and booties!

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO HROCC BOAT GUARDIANS

Oiwi, Josh Sceva

Double canoe, Peny Wallace

Kuakea, Glen Fromm

Makani Hula, John Everitt

Lokahi, Joni Anderson

Hale, Patti Langmaid

Senior Guardian, Tamara Shannon

Trailer, Pat Hannigan

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

Announcements

  • Paddle storage is currently limited until the club moves a shed into the hale. If you need a loaner paddle, please reach out to Therese.
  • Huli drill in the HR pool is April 30 and May 20 at 5PM. Dressing for success = wet suits, booties and bring a towel and dry clothes.
  • STEERS NEEDED! Reach out to any board member or email admin@hoodirveroutrigger.com



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VORTEX GORGE SERIES


Our friends from the Downwind Champs are looking for volunteers for this year’s Vortex Gorge Series, a set of three local and low-key races that are fun and great training for those interested in racing the Champs this year. Even if you don’t race, it’s a great day hanging out by the river, meeting new friends, and supporting the PNW paddling community.

Vortex could use volunteers on race days with setup, food, registration, timing, results, awards and photos. Ahead of the race, they would appreciate any help connecting to local businesses for sponsorships and raffle donations, as well as people who can help with safety boats. If interested, please email Janet Whittick at jwhittick@gmail.com

May 21 - hosted by Gorge Canoe Club in Cascade Locks                                                                                            June 4 - hosted by Three Oceans (aka Maddie and Michele from Nelo and NK) around Stevenson                           June 25 - hosted by Puakea Design, location TBD

HROCC COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES 

HROCC needs your help!!

We need members to help with our very popular Keiki Program and Future Hale Location Committee.

Interested?  Email HROCC President Sherry Bohn @ ladyoffaireplay@gmail.com


GREAT PRESEASON VIDEOS FOR EVERYONE! 

CORA Coaching Video #1: Intermediate Steering Technique: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfwg1BgeO7g


CORA "Great Drills & Tips for Becoming a Better & Tricker Steers Person": 

https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Steering-Drills-CORA-Town-Hall.pdf

Do you have a friend or family member that wants to join HROCC?   

Email admin@hoodriveroutrigger.com

Your HROCC Board continues to work together to make sure we enjoy another awesome, positive

and safe paddling season!!

Be sure to contact any board member or email admin@hoodriveroutrigger.com with any questions, concerns and/or suggestions. 


A’OHE PU’U KI’EKI’E KE HO’A’O ‘IA E PI’I

No cliff is so tall it cannot be climbed




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