OC6 Names and Histories
|
Name |
Obtained |
Model |
Color |
History |
|
JD Boswyk |
1994 |
Calmar |
White |
Named after a popular FCRCC club member who died in the 8.1 magnitude earthquake which struck Mexico City in 1985. |
|
Ke Kumu O Ke Kai |
1994 |
Calmar |
Green & White |
"Teacher of the Sea" – the green Calmar that is the twin boat to Ke Kumu O Ka La |
|
Ke Kumu O Ka La |
1994 |
Calmar |
Yellow & White |
"Teacher of the Sun" – the yellow Calmar that is the twin boat to Ke Kumu O Ke Kai |
|
Herenui |
2001 |
Calmar |
Red |
The name means "beautiful love" in Tahitian. The Herenui was generously donated to the club by an anonymous member |
|
Hokupa'a |
2003 |
Mirage |
White |
Our first Mirage and the first in Canada. The name means "North Star". |
|
Kai Hohonu |
2004 |
Mirage |
White |
The name means "Depth", as in "depth of the ocean", but also signifies our committment to the depth of our programs - so that more than just our top-crew paddlers can train in a competitive international hull. This boat is traditionally reserved for second crews. |
|
Ku Kanaka |
2007 |
Mirage |
White |
"Ku" is defined as something deliberate and of great force; it is also the name of one of the Hawaiian gods from the days of old. Ku is a word you would hear quite often in chants, to achieve great strength and drive for the purpose. There is a dual meaning of the word "Kanaka", as many Hawaiian words usually do have. This word means "Canadian" – but it also means Hawaiian man, or Hawaiian person. This canoe, built in 2005, was bought in 2007 from the Westbay Club in Victoria. |