Paddle for a Good Cause

Connections...
It’s all about connections. The connection one can only feel when paddling in the open ocean with no land in sight and depending only on one’s strength and determination for survival. Connections to the Hawaiians who paddled to these islands in outrigger canoes. Connections to the wind, clouds, waves, dolphins, birds, and the deep blue sea. This is the spirit which the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society (HOCVS) will undertake during their challenge to paddle an outrigger canoe across the remote waters of the Hawaiian Archipelago. This voyage to KURE ATOLL will mark the first time in modern history that a group of paddlers have paddled the entire 1,600 plus miles of the Hawaiian Archipelago.

On Saturday, June 28th at 11am, CrossFit Santa Cruz Central is hosting a Kai Kane (waterman) workout fundraiser for Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society. They need our support to raise awareness of this unique portion of Hawaii and encourage appreciation of the Hawaiian culture and specifically long distance outrigger canoe voyaging. Your $20 to join the workout will benefit the HOCVS. You will be divided in teams of 4 for some gut retching competition. The fastest teams will win HOCVS T-Shirts. Join them for a great workout, a great cause and great people.

Workout:
Attach an object precisely 12" above your maximum reach with rope or cord. Within Tabata interval parameters jump and touch the attached object for eight rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest. Score as other Tabata exercises – lowest number in any of eight intervals is your overall score.

Follow with 50 knees to elbows in the least amount of sets possible

Repeat Tabata jump interval

Comments

[Heather]

Angel, I read your post from last night and read "clean" as in with soap and a sponge and couldn't think of why you would post that as something exciting.... then it clicked. I'm not always quick but I'll get it eventually ;)

[Heather]

BBQ THURSDAY NIGHT 7:30PM AT THE GYM!

If there were one, Angel would earn the award for "Friendliest Athlete" at CFSC. From the beginning of her crossfit career she has introduced herself to everyone and anyone at the gym who she has not met. Perhaps she is simply terrified of burpees, but I have a hunch there's a genuine, warm heart that inspires such friendliness.

Angel and Andrew have been such a positive part of our community for the past several months, embracing crossfit with dedication and enthusiasm. It has been inspiring to watch their progress and benefit from their positive attitudes. Unfortunately for us, the next step in their life journey takes them back to New Mexico where, if there isn't a crossfit already, I'm sure they'll start one ;)

We'll send them off in style Thursday night (June 26th) with a BBQ at the gym.

- 7:30pm
- Potluck... bring something to grill and/or a dish to share with all.
***If you're really busy, just bring yourself. we'll have plenty of food and would rather see you there***
- Come sweaty (after the 6pm workout) or not sweaty - you'll still get a hug ;)
- We'll have food scales there so the die hards can weigh and measure - viva la zone challenge!

“Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.” Thoreau

We'll miss you A+A!!!!

[Kristy A.]

Isn't there usually a 7pm workout on Thursdays? Will it still be on?

Angel, you and Andrew are inspirational--you both work your asses off, cheer others on, and compete with such a friendly spirit. You both make workouts more fun. We are going to miss you!

[Heather]

Kristy,
There will still be a 7pm workout. The crossfitters that come to the 7 will be able to enjoy dinner postworkout :)

[Gloria Jean]

Ah phooey!! I have to work Thursday night! I wish you guys weren't leaving! I just may show up some weekend in New Mexico to see how you're doing. I'm serious. I love getting away from home on my weekends. Just let me know where the closest campground is to your house or gym! I'll miss you guys. Lots.

[Mariessa]

Can we donate even if we are not there for the workout? I paddled for Lanakila in Redondo Beach a couple of years ago and would love to support the cause.
Mariessa