The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club (POCC)
Aloha! The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club has been paddling in local and regional waterways since 1995. Our canoes are among the first outriggers ever on the East Coast.
Our team consists novices to experienced paddlers. While our skills vary, we all share a passion and a respect for this unique water sport.
Kulia I Ka Nu’u—Our Team Motto
A Hawaiian proverb which has been preserved and handed down from generation to generation through Hawaii's oral tradition, Kulia i ka nu'u means, "Strive for the summit." Strive for the very top of the mountain, strive for excellence.
Outrigger
Outrigger canoe paddling is a sport with roots in ancient Hawaiian culture. When King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands, outrigger canoe was the only mode of transport within the island chain. Today, outrigger canoe paddling is a popular sport, especially in Hawaii, but also all over the United States and around the world.
East Coat Outrigger Racing Association
The East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA) represents outrigger clubs from Maine to Florida. These clubs sponsor and participate in numerous races throughout the summer. Clubs are also invited to participate in races hosted by other outrigger associations in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest.
POCC is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization and a member of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA).
Donate to POCC
Make a tax deductable donation to support the team! Private donations in any denomination are welcome. Thank you for your support.
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Club seeks to bring Outrigger racing to the Jersey Shore
The Atlantic City race, the Hoe Wa'a Challenge, started and finished at Gardner's Basin on Absecon Inlet. for more info, read the article here or e-mail us by clicking here.
Save the Date!
POCC
Hoe Wa'a Challenge
OC-6 open ocean race
Saturday
September 29, 2012
Historic
Gardner's Basin,
Atlantic City, NJ
Click here for race info.
Philadelphia Outrigger welcomes all paddlers of any skill level to join us on the water.
We practice several times a week in-season on the Schuylkill River, as well as at the Jersey shore.
All you need is to know how to swim and an good appetite for fun! We'll supply the rest for your first couple of practices.
For more information, please contact Ken Mitchell via email.
Visit us on facebook.
Aloha and
Erin Go BraughThank you for supporting POCC during our St. Patty's Day fundraiser
and silent auction!
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