Corporate Challenge

WHAT IS OUTRIGGER CANOEING?

Outrigger canoe paddling was introduced to Australia from Hawaii in 1978. Australia has over 60 outrigger canoe clubs, the majority situated along the Queensland coast.

An outrigger canoe is a long narrow canoe that seats 6 people. It has a flotation device (the outrigger or ama) attached to one side by spars (iakos). The ama provides stability for the canoe in choppy water. Paddlers propel the canoes using single bladed paddles.

THE OUTRIGGER CORPORATE CHALLENGE

The Panamuna corporate challenge is a fun event aimed at introducing new people to this exciting sport. By offering a challenge with friends or work associates, this also provides an excellent opportunity to enhance team skills and team bonding.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday 4th November 2007
Time: 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
Venue: Lake Kawana
Nomination fee: $220.00 per team
Closing date for nominations: Friday 12th October 2007

TEAM COMPOSITION

There is a minimum of 5 people per team, and a maximum of 8. There are only 5 paddlers in the canoe (plus one of our club's steerers) at any one time; but as you will be competing in a number of races during the day there is the opportunity to rotate team members.

The Steerer will be provided by Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club.

All teams must have a minimum of 2 females per boat (excluding steerer) or a 'resistance device' will be fitted to the canoe.

RACE FORMAT

Each team will take part in several sprint races over 150 - 250 m.

WHAT PANAMUNA SUPPLIES

The outrigger canoes;
Paddles;
Lifejackets;
Club member to steer the canoe;
Food tent with breakfast and lunch.

WHAT YOU SUPPLY

Paddlers with basic level of fitness and ability to swim confidently;
Hat, sunscreen, bathers and a change of clothing (in case you get wet);
Tent / umbrellas / chairs (optional);
A sense of fun and team spirit;
Supporters and a cheering squad (fly your company logo).

PRE REQUISITES

No paddling experience is necessary. However all paddlers must be over 18 years of age, have basic fitness and be able to swim confidently.

All participants will be required to complete an indemnity form.

Optional training session available on request at $50.00 per crew.

Personal Insurance is available through the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA) at a cost of $60.00 for any interested competitors.

NOMINATION FEES

We request payment by cheque (made payable to: Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club Inc.) and forwarded with the registration form sent to P.O. Box 925, Mooloolaba, Qld, 4557
See the registration form for more details.

REGISTRATION FORM

You can Download the Corporate Challenge PDF file to complete registration or print this web page and use the following form.

Company Name:
Company Address:
Contact Name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Contact Email:
Team Name:

	Team Member	Member Signiture
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2
3
4
5
6	Steerer Provided by Panamuna
R1
R2
R3

We, the above signed, have read the following conditions and enter the Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club Corporate Challenge of our own volition. We agree to abide by all statutes, laws and directions given by any person authorised by or on behalf of the Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club Corporate Challenge organisers ('the Organisers'). We acknowledge that we are fully responsible for our own actions and hereby indemnify the Organisers and all of its agents against all claims whatsoever. We guarantee that we are competent swimmers.

Please provide payment of ($220.00) per team by cheque payable to Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club Inc and forward with the registration form to P.O. Box 925, Mooloolaba, Qld, 4557.

ENTRIES DUE Friday 12th October 2007
As numbers need to be limited, preference will be given on a first-in basis to those teams whose registration forms and fees are received and accepted.

More Information

Contact Robyne Smith B/H 54527245 or A/H 0407545258

What a great day...great teams...great fun. A big thank you to everyone that helped to make the Panamuna Corporate Day such a success, all the corporate teams (Pacific Super Yachts, Budget Direct, USC and all the others...20 teams in all), the club members that helped out on the day (steerers, marshalls, cooks and merchandisers, Ian on the mike and especially Sally...oh and the ducky captain and crew...). Looking forward to next year...2007 look out..watch this page. More photos here...

New Members are always welcome. If you enjoyed the day and now realise what a great sport outrigging is why don't you come along and join us....Or if you are interested in increasing your business exposure, building a positive business image and supporting this great sport Contact Us to discuss an outrigger sponsorship. Get you business name on a canoe for next years Panamuna Corporate Day.

Corporate Challenge Results 2006

Overall Wooden Spooners

University of the Sunshine Coast Gold - New holders of the Broken Paddle, and looking to relinquish the title next year?

Wooden Spoon Division

1st - University of the Sunshine Coast Green - the best of the rest....

All The Gear no Idea Division

1st - Budget Direct White Caps

Top Tenners Division

1st - Southern XRays




and at the pointy end

We Are the Champions Division

3rd Place - Budget Direct Berry Munchers
2nd Place - Who's your Systar?
1st Place - University of the Sunshine Coast Blue - the best of the best..