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Welcome to Tamalpais Outrigger
Canoe Club
Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe
Club is a non profit organization which provides instruction in basic and
advanced techniques in the sport of outrigger canoeing.
We provide the tools for you to experience all the tradition and excitement
this sport offers.
TOCC consists of a diverse group of individuals whose focus is to perpetuate the sport of Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
TOCC is a member of both the Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association (NCOCA) and the International Polynesian Canoe Federation (IPCF), which govern both international and domestic events.
Background
TOCC was formed in 1993 by Susan "Susea" Grant with support from a former teammate Daphne Hougard. Susea's vision of starting TOCC came after relocating to the Bay Area from Southern California, where she paddled and raced with Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club for 23 years. It was there under the guidance of coaches Sandy Kahanamoku (nephew of the famous Duke Kahanamoku), that Susea was fortunate enough to race in the first women's Molokai-to-Oahu channel race, also referred to as the Na Wahine O' Ke Kai (The Women of the Sea).
Side note
The natural beauty of the Marin County inspired Susea to name the club after Mt. Tamalpais, the famous Bay Area mountain whose name is derived from a Native American myth "the sleeping maiden". The club's colors also reflect the beauty of the area: forest green and sky blue.
Parking, Location
& Directions
Parking: provided free of charge
Location: East Fort Baker on Horseshoe Cove (@ Presidio Yacht Club)
Directions:
- San Francisco/South
Bay: North on 101, across the Golden Gate Bridge, exit Alexander/Sausalito.
Turn left on Bunker (toward Marin headlands), right turn before tunnel,
follow to the bottom of hill. At stop sign, turn right. At second stop
sign stay to the right and turn left after the tree. Follow road to
the yacht club.
- Marin: South on 101, take Sausalito exit, follow road under freeway. Turn left on Bunker (toward Marin headlands), right turn before tunnel, follow to the bottom of hill. At stop sign, turn right. At second stop sign stay to the right and turn left after the tree. Follow road to the yacht club.
Pre-paddling preparations
Both TOCC and NCOCA waivers
must be filled out before the start of any activity or event.
- What to wear?
Wear apparel conducive to paddling (i.e. surf/dive booties or shoes that can get wet and water wicking layers). (paddling apparel not provided) - Equipment (provided):
Paddles, life-jackets, and canoes - Parking:
Provided free of charge (see directions above)
Canoe Information
Outrigger canoes vary in length between 39ft. - 45ft., they are constructed mostly of fiberglass and weigh approximately 400lbs. The outrigger (ama) is fastened with rope to wood supports (iakos) which extend from the canoe's hull allowing for stability and buoyancy.
OC-1 Storage
TOCC members who own their own OC-1 may store their boats on the TOCC rack for a monthly fee of $25. This offer is open to TOCC members only. Individuals must possess a current Annual or Racing Season membership to qualify (see "Fees" below). TOCC reserves the right to refuse or terminate storage leases at any time. For more information regarding OC-1 storage leasing policies, please direct inquires to the Equipment Manager.
Member Fees - 2002
| Annual* 12 Months (Jan - Dec): | $225.00/year |
| Monthly*: | $45.00/month |
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| Group events: | Please inquire |
Questions
If you would like information regarding the sport of outrigger canoe racing or any of the TOCC events listed in this website, please contact us:
P.O. Box 891
Sausalito, CA 94966
Phone 415-389-1103
Fax 415-831-0336
E-mail: paddletam@geocities.com
| 2003 Board
of Directors |
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| 2003 Coaching
Staff |
Men's Coach
/ Tony van Buuren
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This
page last updated: August 11th, 2003
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