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| Sunday, July 26, 2009 |
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2009 Catalina Outrigger Channel Crossing
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| By eCatalina.com |
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe are going to be competing in the 2009 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2009.
On Saturday, September 12th, the Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships Wahine and Coed Race is a 27-mile open ocean race that launches from Newport Harbor, Newport Beach and ends at Casino Point, Avalon Catalina.On Sunday, September 13th, the Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships Kane Race is a 31-mile open ocean race that launches from Lovers Cove, Catalina Island and ends at Newport Dunes, Newport Beach. Watch as the NAC Women, NAC Coed and Quiksilver/Lanakila Men defend their titles.
Duke Kahanamoku was the Grand Marshall of the first event on September 20, 1959. Two koa wood canoes were shipped from Hawaii for the first race. The canoes were named Malia meaning calm waters and Niuhe, meaning shark. The malia team was composed of Hawaiian All Star outrigger paddlers and the California team paddled the Niuhe.
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The Catalina Experience
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The island jewel of Southern California is a destination for millions of visitors each year. Few, however, have the opportunity to see Catalina Island's real character - its rolling hills, hidden harbors, sandy beaches and endemic wildlife. The Catalina Experience" takes you to White's Landing - gateway to Catalina's interior and positioned on the island's nicest beach. Youth camps, family camps and adult events are scheduled to begin June 26, 2006.
White's Landing - (562) 400-0745
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