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Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana Inc.

is proud to present the

12th Annual Rochester River Challenge

-- Outrigger Canoe Sprint Races --

September 13, 2008

Genesee Waterways Center

149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611

An inclusive community event and

a Wounded Warrior-Disabled Sports Event.

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Aloha!

Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana extends a warm aloha to adults and youth of all abilities and invites you to join our Ohana of paddlers by participating in the largest outrigger canoe sprint race on the east coast of the United States. Team up with family, friends, and business associates for fun on the Genesee River, and celebrate Rochester’s history as the birthplace of team outrigger racing for paddlers with disabilities. No experience necessary. We provide the training!

All proceeds benefit Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana whose mission is:

“To provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in paddle sports, recreation, and related educational programs.”

Adult & Youth Outrigger Canoe Teams

7 - Person teams race in 30 foot, double-hulled Hawaiian outrigger canoes rigged catamaran-style for safety
Each team paddles in two 400 meter sprints – the lowest combined time wins!
Each team will be assigned a specific race time, with a total time commitment of 1.5 hours required

We Provide:

  • Steersman/Coach

  • Bottled water

  • Outrigger canoes

  • Life jackets & paddles

Adaptive canoes available for people with physical disabilities

Please inform CAOO if you need accommodations

 

Door prizes awarded throughout the day.
Silent Auction on site

Schedule

    8:45 am

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    Blessing of the Canoes

    9:30 am – 12:15 pm

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    Outrigger Canoe Races

    12:15 – 12:45 pm

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    Honor Our Heroes Ceremony

    1:15 – 4:30 pm

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    Outrigger Canoe Races

    5:00 pm

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    Awards Ceremony

Directions:

From the West – Take I-490 East to I-390 South. Take I-390 South to Exit 17 (Rt. 383). Turn left on Scottsville Rd (NY 383). Stay straight, go to Elmwood Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee Valley Park Complex.
From the South – Take I-390 North to Exit 17 (Rt. 383). Turn left on Scottsville Rd. Stay straight, go to Elmwood Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee Valley Park Complex.
From the East – Take I-490 West, merge onto I-590 South via exit 21. I-590 becomes I-390 North. Take Rt. 383 North Exit 17. Turn left and follow directions above.

Click Here for a Map to the Race Site

Fun for the Whole Family
Food & Fun - Food vendor on site.
Live Music -
During the mid-day Honor Our Heroes ceremony.
Honor Our Heroes -
Join us as we honor the Wounded Warrior Outrigger Canoe Team and welcome them into our Ohana.
All participants receive -
a free commemorative Rochester River Challenge T-Shirt,
a water bottle and a door prize raffle ticket!