Kana Lui Miami Outrigger Canoe Club is excited to present the 19th annual 

NISH POMBO PADDLEFEST MIAMI 2021

11th NOVEMBER -14th NOVEMBER 2021 

The Festival is a 4-day event to be held at the

 HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK 

(4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami-Dade, Florida, 33149) 

on Virginia Key in sight of downtown Miami, from Thursday November 11th to Sunday November 14th, 2021
Thu-Fri- 11th/12th- Clinics (OC6, e-Foil, Winging)
Saturday November 13th OC6 Race Womens, Mens & Mixed -
Sunday November 14th OC1/2 SUP, Surf ski, Prone

Presented by

SPONSORED BY 

SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY NOV 12TH

 Outrigger Paddle Clinics OC1 and OC6 with International Outrigger & Va'a Tahitian coach Nephi Tehiva (Mana). He has traveled and shared his passion and knowledge around the globe - expressing his passion and love for the culture. Come experience a unique class, sharing history, culture and a connection to the water!

     Friday 1p-3p OC1 Clinics 

     Friday 4p-6p OC6-Clinics

Friday 4p-6pm e-Foil Clinic

Ground lesson (10 -15 minutes)
Riding time 15 minutes per rider (approximately)

FRIDAY NOV 12TH 7-9pm 

-          Join us for pre race party and early registration 

at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134

-          Arrival of Canoes with Trailers at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL, 33149 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13TH 

4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL, 33149

OC6 races Mens, Womens and Mixed

-          Registration - 7:15am to 7:40am.

-          Captains Meeting - 7:45am (For all divisions) 

-          Start of the Men's Race - Between 8:00a and 8:15a - Race length 9 miles

-          Start of the Women's Race – Between 10:00a and 10:15a - Race Length 9 miles. 

-          Start of Mixed Race - 12:00 and 12:15 - Race Length will be around 9 miles

-          Food Beverages and Awards - Located around the huts - 2:00pm

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14TH

Single/double craft OC1/2, SUP, Surfski, Prone

-          Check in Between 7:15am and 8:00am 

-          Captains Meeting - 8:15am 

-          Start of 6-8 Mile Race (depending on weather and conditions) - Between 8:45am 

-          Lunch and Awards at Orange Pavilion - 12:00pm

  A PORTION OF THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT 

MIAMI ROWING CLUB  YOUTH PROGRAM 

 The Nish Pombo Paddlefest will honor the life of local paddlers

MIKE NISHIHARA (NISH)

Our friend and fellow Kana Lui Outrigger paddler Mike Nishihara passed away in September 2007. At the time, we named our new (red) canoe “Mike ‘Nish’ Nishihara” and we organized a memorial paddle and lei ceremony on the water to pay our respects. In the spring of 2008 we held the first Nish Memorial race and Luau attended by his mother Rose and sister Beth. We blessed the canoe and Beth performed beautiful chants to honor Mike. Since then, we have held an annual race in his honor. 

ANDRES POMBO

On August 21st, 2015 we lost fellow Sup Paddler and Waterman, Andres Pombo. He was to participate in the Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge, which is a huge downwind race in Oregon. During a practice run he got separated from his Fanatic SUP teammates and drowned. He was a pillar in the SFL paddle community. He was more than just another athlete. He was a giver, a gentleman someone you could count on. His happiness was contagious and the hole he left will be a tough one to fill. He was an intricate part in establishing the Special Olympics 305SUP team. Originally from Uruguay, he lived in Miami and is survived by his loving wife Luz Angela, parents and brother. The SUP community suffered a great loss that day but also learned a valuable lesson regarding water safety.

Equipment Requirements:

Each participant must wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket).Each participant/Canoe must also carry a signaling devise such as a whistle.Leash required for all SUP, OC1-2, Surfski, Prone, no exceptions

RACE  IS A PLASTIC FREE EVENT. PLEASE BRING REUSABLE CONTAINERS