At some point in their paddling lives, most outrigger enthusiasts will entertain thoughts of racing across the Ka'iwi Channel, after all, the Moloka'i Hoe and the Na Wahine O Ke Kai ( women's race) are historically the World Championships of Outrigger Canoe Changes Racing. For the crews that travel from another country to do this race, the logistics, preparation and planning for a successful crossing, will be as challenging as the great race itself, so why not learn from the experience of those gone before you.
Over the past 19 years of racing this Event, The Mooloolaba Masters/Sen Masters, have won nine Masters’ and four Senior Masters’ Titles, usually in the top 10 or 20 overall out of 100+ canoes, an unparalleled feat. In this Documentary, we follow the Crew in the 2010 Event, as they prepare, race and discuss the formula that made them so successful. I'm sure on viewing, you discover their secrets and follow in their awesome wake.
Cheers Rambo
AusGrid 20 Beaches Classic 2012 - Video
AusGrid 20 Beaches Classic 2012 from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
Labels: 20 Beaches, Clint Robinson, ocean racing, outrigger, SURF SKI, surfskiTakapuna Beach cup 2012 Video - NZ's Premiere C/O race
Takapuna Beach Cup 2012 from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
New Zealand's premiere Outrigger Ocean Race the Takapuna Beach Cup, once again attracts many internationals and the best of the local crews. There's a reason people keep coming back ...... fun and affordability... the racing's pretty hot too.
Watch in HD, click the little HD button or click the vimeo logo Labels: ocean racing, outrigger, Takapuna Beach Cup, video
Zoke Around the Island Race OC6 C/O Race Video
Zoke Around the Island Race from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
The Zoke Around the Island Race is a circumnavigation of Hong Kong Island. Held the day after the Dragon Run it is an awesome Outrigger and rowing race. Fantastic, iconic scenery similar to NY Mayors Cup, but in ocean conditions. The Eastern side of the Island had some very challenging waters, Highly recommend this race, it's up there with Hamo, Takapuna and Vaka Eiva as a changeover event.
Labels: Hong Kong, Oc6 video, ocean racing, outrigger, videoMarlin Coast Challenge 2011 from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
The Marlin Coast Challenge is an Outrigger/Surfski 38km Relay and Iron Race from Ellis Beach to Port Douglas in Cairns Nth Qld. Some big names from down South are racing this year, Woogie Marsh, Travis Grant, Chris Maynard, Toddy Cohen, Pete Dorries, Amanda Ozolins and Belinda O'Sullivan for the women. - Plus some awesome locals as well. Check it out, tough bloody race with a sad ending.
Labels: outriggerHighly recommend watching our future in the Sport, these kids are amazing. 155Kg canoe and the little ones handle them like Pros. See Junior and People video four down below.
Juniors AOCRA Oc1/Oc2 National Titles 2010
U16
U12 If you have dry eyes after watching this video then you ain’t Human.
"Aussie Aloha" ... that's the best way i can describe The Saltwater Festival.
When Trevor Hendy and his Team invite Ocean Lovers for two days of Paddling, Music, Food, Family and Fun, the likes of Jamie Mitchell, Dean Gardiner, Shannon Eckstein, Ky Hurst, Greg Long, Chris Maynard, Woogie Marsh, Paul Jackson, Allison Fullagar and many others, find the appeal irresistible.
SUP, Ski, Outrigger, Paddleboard, Beach Volleyball, ThunderCats, The Saltwater Festival has it all.
"Chris Maynard" - one of the best Downwind paddles i have ever done ....
Novices
Hosted by Mooloolaba ORCC at Mooloolaba Beach.
First up is the Novices - All Divisions. We have the Worlds best Novices, check them out, they're awesome.
Women's Long Course - All Divisions - Watch in HD
Men's Long Course - All Divisions - watch in HD
Still to come
Juniors and U19
Mixed Long Course
Click play to watch the video
New Zealand's Premiere Outrigger changes race, held at beautiful Takapuna Beach Auckland. A host of Local and international warriors battle it out for line honors and personal fulfillment in this fabulous International Event.
Held just last weekend. If you enjoy the Hamilton Cup then this is the event for you, great location and awesome local hospitality. Put this one on your “must do” list for next year.
On a personal note, i would like to thank Race Organizer Lance Richards and Committee for allowing me the opportunity to help promote this Race, a true "Jewel in the Crown" of Outrigger paddling in New Zealand, and a must attend event for any International paddler wanting to experience the local culture and hospitality of the locals. Thank you also to my host and new friends, Steve Muir and partner Wendy, you made my stay most enjoyable.
Rambo
Sunshine Coast Paddlers have not had an all craft downwind Ocean race since the Point To Point race in the late '90s. Put together by Kirk Jarrott and Shane Dalziel in just under 4 weeks, it drew paddlers from as far a way as NSW. When the paddling community come together like this it's awesome, what a fun race.
Woolgoolga to Coff's OC1 Aussie Nats 2009
Greg Long powers to finish first in the 2009 Aussie National OC1 Titles at Coff's Harbour. Included are interviews with visiting Hawaiians, Kai and Lauren Bartlett, Aaron Napoleon, Manny Kulukulualani, Pat and Ryan Dolan.
Aussie National Title SC OC1 & OC2 Video
Coff's to Sawtell OC1 & OC2 from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
The best race of the weekends National Titles, 12k downwind to Sawtell. Lot's to study here, see how the best move so gracefully. Labels: oc1, OC2, ocean racing, outrigger, video
Well it's just over a week to go before i head off to Melbourne Victoria, for a 17 day Crossing of Bass Strait between Australia and Tasmania in an Outrigger canoe. Will it be cold? (i hate cold weather) Will we make it?..... The distance doesn't faze me (350k) having paddled the 404k of the Red Cross Murray Marathon in 5 days, but that is one wild and unpredictable ocean out there.
You will be able to track our progress with 10 min GPS positional updates on a Google Earth map here and on the Crossing for Cancer website thanks to Ian Vitch, manager of P.I. Plus P/L the Australian distributors of SPOT GPS Messenger www.piplus.com.au who has provided us with a Tracking GPS and online user account.
For more info go to the Crossing for cancer website http://crossingforcancer.org/
To Track us in real time check this link
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0xqugdEqVMus6XrOPQDBgjvAaV4KmBN1Z
And if you would like to support this Crossing with goods for the Auction or donate money to the Charity , please contact me on the email above.
Cheers Rambo
This is just one of the few Vaka Eiva Teaser Video shorts of the soon to be released, 2008 Vaka Eiva Outrigger Paddling Festival DVD. The DVD contains OC6 iron and changeover races as well as OC1, Boiler swim, Fun events, Sprints, cultural and canoe carving segments. This truly is the most fun event on Planet Outrigger. Be a part of it in 2009 www.vakaeiva.com
More teasers coming ..... all shot in Hi Def for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy
Rambo
This is Sth Queensland's only long distance down wind Relay race. The start time is 10.00amAll the prizes are drawn after the race, so every one who participates can win.
The sponsorships are: 3 nights for 4 people at Burleigh Beach Tower; Maui Jim sunglasses; Kialoa paddle - standup or outrigger paddle; clothing from Hinano Tahiti; meal at Montezumas Mexican, Burleigh; Honolua donating about $500 worth of product, Cruiser skateboard plus a few hats from Globe. Possibly more to come.
Start organizing your partner and support boat now. Labels: Gold Coast Cup, oc1, OC2, outrigger, racing
Rambo pumps the adrenaline on a Mission for warp speed and the Ocean provides the ride.
Probably my best video to date, hope you enjoy.
Apart from the excellent downwind run, this video highlights what is possible with the Go Pro Hero3 Camera and a little (2 days) editing. If you want a 150mg HQ mp4 copy download here http://blip.tv/file/get/Rambooc1-MissionAdrenal383.mp4
Leave a comment if you like, helps make the insanity of making video's a little more enjoyable.
Cheers Rambo
Moolooaba Masters at Gold Coast Cup 2008 - The Movie
This was a challenge, to film and paddle in a 9 man change over race and focus 100% on the paddling. I shot all the footage myself and I’m rapt in the fact that i gave all for my crew and still managed to capture great shots. I had 3 hours of footage to edit, and this is condensed down too 11 minutes. Apologize for leaving out some of the results as that was all i had confirmed.
Do yourself a favor and download the HQ version and have a permanent copy on your PC. (93meg)
http://blip.tv/file/get/Rambooc1-MooloolabaMastersAtTheCup570.mp4
Or play the LQ version below or larger size here http://blip.tv/file/825620
Cheers Rambo (PS Turn up the sound)
Unofficial Results were
Overall Men
1st Outtrigger Aus - open
2nd Northcliffe - open
3rd Northern Beaches - open
4th Mooloolaba - Masters
5th Team Xylo - Masters
Overall Women
1st Southport YC
2nd Mooloolaba
