CLUB HISTORY
Capital Outrigger Canoe Club, was established in 2016 in association with the
Sacramento State Aquatic Center.
Our beginning started with three canoes: Naiʻa, Manulele and ʻUhana Hele. June of 2017 a Hawaiian blessing celebrated the joining the “waʻa” into our ohana.
In September 2017 our fourth boat, Pa I Koa Moana joined our Club.
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ʻUhane Hele
Means traveling spirit. Built by Sonny Bradley in 2007 as a Bradley Lightning series. The Porgue Sports Bradley Lightnngs were manufactured specifically for the Pacific Northwest conditions: lakes, rivers and ocean surf.
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Naiʻa (Dolphin)
The malia design built by J. T. Yamasaki in 1933 and molds followed in 1959. This canoeʻs reputation is well known for winning in the fiberglass division. The Malia is the first Hawaiʻian canoe to begin the life of outrigger paddling and racing worldwide.
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Manulele
Meaning to fly. Built also by Sonny Bradley as a Bradley Striker. Built in 2000, this boat is the predecessor to the Lighting. California borrowed the mold from Bradley to craft the Strikers and prepare for the wold sprints.
Blessings are in keeping with centuries-old Hawaiian tradition.
With the addition of these canoes, our club continues to race at a competitive level. In the “Spec” (traditional) division, we won the title of NCOCA “Small Club” champions for two consecutive years (2016 & 2017).
