Practice Information
Summer Season
Kupa'a Mau Outrigger Canoe Club practices on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays at 1730 hours (5:30 pm) and non-racing Saturdays at 0800 hours
(8:00 am) from early March 2008 until the middle of September 2008.
Keiki (Youth) Practice Information
Kupa'a Mau Youth (age 8 to age 19) practice on Mondays and
Wednesdays at 1530 hours (3:30 pm) from early April through the end of July. Please
contact the keiki coach for more information.
Practice Site Location
Kupa'a Mau
Outrigger Canoe Club has found a home for our canoes and our
paddlers at Del Mar Beach & Jetty, Marine Corps Base, Camp
Pendleton (north San Diego County, California).
Del Mar Beach
is located at the southern end of Camp Pendleton and offers
miles of magnificent surf. One of North County San Diego's best
kept secrets, Del Mar Beach is one of Southern California's most
exclusive surf breaks. A breakwater pushes almost a mile into
the Pacific, and rolls in with authority. The beach features a
boat basin, restrooms, hot showers and barbecue pits and is clean, quiet, and
relaxing.
Del Mar Beach
is open to the military, their dependents, retirees, and their
guests. Access to the base is available for paddlers through
the front gate of Camp Pendleton (there are several other gates
for entry into Camp Pendleton, but you can only get a temporary
pass at the main gate – you may be asked to show your valid
drivers license, proof of insurance and proof of registration
when entering).
Directions:
Interstate 5
runs along Camp Pendleton.
From the
south:
drive north toward Oceanside and take the Oceanside Harbor/ Camp
Pendleton exit to the main gate.
From the
north:
drive toward Oceanside and take the Camp Pendleton exit to the
main gate.
All:
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After
entering the front gate, you will be on Vandegrift Road.
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Turn left at
Wire Mountain Road (the first stoplight)
which takes you on a bridge over the I-5 (you are now on A
Street).
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Turn left on Harbor
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Continue straight
ahead after stopping at the stop sign
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Turn right on Kraus
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Turn left at the
first stop sign
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Continue onto dirt
road, passing the boat launch ramps on the left
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Turn left at the end
of the dirt road and follow to the end of the lot
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Our canoe site is
beside the cottages
What to Bring to Practice
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PAPERWORK TO GET ON BASE: Valid drivers license, proof of insurance and
proof of registration
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PADDLE:
Of course, you need your paddle. If you do not have one, we
can loan you a club paddle.
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DRINK:
Many paddlers like to bring a small bottle of water or
sports drink to carry with them in the boat.
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HEADBAND:
Bring a headband, hairband, or hat of some sort to keep your
hair out of your face.
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A DRY
T-SHIRT:
It's up to you, but most paddlers prefer to have a dry towel
and a T-shirt or sweatshirt to put on after practice.
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SUNSCREEN:
Especially on race day at the beach and any daytime
practices.
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PADDLING
CLOTHES:
You'll see a lot of paddlers wearing neoprene (wet suit
material) shorts, short or long sleeve dryfit/polyester
shirts and flip flops/surf booties. Neoprene is popular with
paddlers because it cushions the hard seats of the canoe and
minimizes chafing.
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