Tag: Marianas Outrigger Club
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Marianas Outrigger Club Completes Epic Saipan-Tinian Channel Crossing
On May 4 and 5, the Marianas Outrigger Club (MOC) paddlers embarked on an inspiring team-building journey, successfully crossing the Saipan-Tinian Channel. This adventure also included a youth va’a paddling workshop at Unai Tachogna on Tinian. The Journey MOC members Ashley Pangelinan, Kika Halstead, and Tim Asaivao shared their experiences. Using two six-seat va’as (Hawaiian-style…
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MOC hauls 8 medals, Pipit bags silver in Micro Cup
Marianas Outrigger Club hauled a lot of hardware during the three-day 23rd Annual Micronesia Cup Canoe Race held off the waters of Matapang Beach, Guam last weekend. Unfamiliar waters did little to deter MOC’s paddlers as they rowed themselves and their canoes past other teams from Micronesia. For their time under the sun and salty…
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The 23rd Micronesia Cup unites paddlers in competition on Guam
Over the course of three days and after blessings for canoes and safe passage, athletes from the region competed in the 23rd Annual Micronesia Cup paddling races. The cherished event was hosted by the Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation and the Haggan Outrigger Canoe Club. With dozens of heats and tides to contend with, the…
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Marianas Outrigger Club sweeps slalom V6 race series
Marianas Outrigger Club finishes strong in the Slalom Race Series winning 1st Place in both the V-6 Men’s and Women’s Divisions. The races took place every 2 weeks over the span of a month and a half starting on May 20 and finally ending the series on June 17. Diane Demapan of the women’s MOC…
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Marianas Outrigger Men & Women teams dominate the 1st Slalom Race series
Marianas Outrigger Club men and women churned the water the fastest in the V6 2-mile race, which was the first race of the day. MOC I in the open men’s division clocked in at 19:30:88; second was Saipan Paddling Club A at 19:37:74; third was SPC B at 20:27:07; and fourth was MOC II with…
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Marianas Outrigger Canoe hosts emotional tribute for our CAPT Jack
Marianas Outrigger Club (MOC) and Saipan Paddling Club (SPC) organized a paddle-out ceremony for Kabiriel, a well-known athlete in the Northern Mariana Islands who died of cancer on March 25 at the age of 47. The ceremony was attended by Kabiriel’s family, friends, and teammates. Several heartfelt speeches were made, including by MOC President Tim…
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Rest In Peace Brother Jack
As members of the Marianas Outrigger Club, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our fellow paddler Jack Kabiriel. Jack was an exceptional member of our team who accomplished so much during his time with us. We will always remember Jack as a fierce competitor on the water, with an unwavering determination to succeed.…
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MOC golden in Micro Cup’s 1,500m sprint
The Marianas Outrigger Club (MOC) recently participated in the 22nd Micronesia Cup Canoe Race in Koror, Palau, and won one gold, four silver, and one bronze medal. The MOC women’s team won gold in the 1,500m sprint, silver in the 500m sprint, and bronze in the eight-mile distance race. The MOC men’s team won three…
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22nd Year Micro Cup concludes successfully with over 100 paddlers competing in over 25 plus races
The 2022 Micro Cup hosted in Palau during the weekend of October 21-23, 2022 by the Canoe Association of Palau, hosted over 100paddlers from Guam and Saipan for the three days outrigger canoe event. The first day was on Friday October 21st kicking off with V1 races on the 500m course at Meyuns Ramp venue. …
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Flashback: MOC paddlers dominate Micro Cup
Four years ago, on October 23, 2016, the Marianas Outrigger Club (MOC) made history by winning all three races in the men’s division of the 18th Micronesia Cup held in Koror, Palau. The team, comprising Jose Quan, Vince Tudela, Bobby Cruz, Rich Salas, Ketson “Jack” Kabiriel, Billy Grow, Angel San Nicolas, James Lee, and captain…