THE CALMARS

Name Obtained Model Color Info
JD Boswyk 1994 Calmar White Named after a popular FCRCC club member who died in the 8.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico City in 1985, killing 10,000 people.
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 signified our committment to the "depth of our programs by providing a competitive international hull to more than just top crew paddlers.  This boat is traditionally reserved for 2nd 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 to expand our fleet and meet our growing needs.