To all the teams who participated,
On Saturday we faced wind and rain, and on Sunday strong winds and swells, which unfortunately made it impossible to hold the distance race on the originally planned course. We truly appreciate your understanding as we adapted to a shortened course under these conditions.
As this is a marine event, we have no control over the weather, but we are pleased to report that we were able to safely complete the two-day schedule without any accidents.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us—from the preparations and race operations to safety management and the after-party—which made this event possible.
We also extend our sincere thanks to the distinguished guests who attended the opening ceremony despite the inclement weather: Mr. Kirigaya, Mayor of Zushi City; Mr. Kondo, Member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly; Mr. Mitani, Secretary to the Minister of the Environment; and Mr. Chisaka, Executive Officer of Koyo Machine Industries.
We recognize that the organizing team may not have been able to attend to every detail due to limited capacity, and we ask for your understanding.
This year, we welcomed teams from Guam and Hawaii, which was a great source of inspiration for domestic paddlers.
The ocean connects us all, and this memorable two-day event reminded us that outrigger canoeing is truly a lifelong sport.
The JOCA CUP and the operations of the association are non-profit endeavors.
Rather than flashy performances, we aim to steadily build and grow step by step.
We will continue to strive so that next year, the 5th annual race can be held under blue skies.
To all the athletes, staff, and everyone involved—thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Mitsuru Obana
Representative Director
Japan Outrigger Canoe Association (JOCA)
Latest update: May 20
Day 1 (May 17)
DAY 2 (May 18)
808 (Waikiki Yacht Club) – TED
Photo and VIDEO
Name : The 4th JOCA CUP The 4th All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship
Purpose: Promoting the appeal of outrigger canoeing and raising awareness of safety at sea through competitions
Date & Time: May 17-18, 2025
Place: Zushi Beach East Conference Headquarters, Start and Finish Line in Zushi Bay
Organizer: Japan Outrigger Canoe Association
Supported by: Zushi City / Kamakura City / Hayama Town / Zushi Marine Federation / NPO Kaigan Club / Japan Lifesaving Association
Cooperation： WAILEA CANOE CLUB JAPAN / OHANA HOE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB / Holokai OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB KANSAI / Suruga Bay Outrigger Canoe Club / BEACH Hayama / MOKUPUNI CLUB / Sajima Paddling Connection / Amanico Outrigger Canoe Club / Kamakura Outrigger Canoe Club / Kotsubo Fishery Cooperative / Zushi Marina / Hayama Port
Sponsors: Koyo Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., Kamakura Beer Brewing Co., Ltd., Patagonia Japan Branch, Helly Hansen, Sanwa Shurui Co.,ltd., Pukalani
Events: OC6 (6-seater outrigger canoe) OC4 middle- and long-distance races
Category schedule
OC6(Men’s OPEN / Masters 50 / Women’s OPEN / Women’s Masters 50 / Men’s and Women’s MIX / Men’s and Women’s MIX Masters 50)
*The Masters is for those over 50 years old, and the mix of people is 3 men and 3 women.
/ OC4
Course :
The 5-mile (8km) class on May 17 was shortened to a course within Zushi Bay due to safety considerations based on the conditions.
The course for the 10-mile (16km) class on May 18 was shortened to a course within Zushi Bay due to safety considerations based on the conditions.
Awards: Top in each category
Safety measures: Safety management schedule by the Japan Lifesaving Association (other craft guidance, course accompaniment), buoyancy loading for each boat
Participation Fee :
* Canoe rental (OC6 only) 1 race 10,000 yen
Other: If the tournament is canceled due to bad weather on the day of the event, half of the participation fee will be refunded and only the participation prize will be distributed.
Event Manager: Japan Outrigger Canoe Association
Representative Director:
Mitsuru Obana
1-11-20 Kotsubo, Zushi City
080-6549-0870 e-mail: ohanahoe@gmail.com
Director:
Kenji Kinoshita
090−3390−4455 e-mail: club@waileajapan.net
Director:
Fujio Kobayashi
080-5415-8079 e-mail: mokupuni2016@gmail.com
Competition Schedule (tentative):
8:00-8:30 registration
– 8:30 Beach Cleanup
8:30 Opening Ceremony
Guest Remarks
・Mr. Satoru Kirigaya, Mayor of Zushi City
・Mr. Daisuke Kondo, Member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly
・Mr. Shunsuke Hoshima, Secretary to the Minister of the Environment, Keiichiro Asao
・Mr. Osamu Chisaka, Executive Officer, KOYO Corporation
9:00 Explanation of the competition
9:30 【HEAT1】
5-mile(2km)
OC6 (OPEN Women / Master Women) ，OC4
Wailea B、OhanaLino、Sisters of Lachien Street、COCC Erotica 6、Kuromon Tobiuo Club
、
Nåpu Hammers、J.J.MONKS、mawakaka、Pono
10:00 【HEAT2】
5-mile(2km)
OC6 (Men’s and Women’s MIX / OC6 Men’s and Women’s MIX Masters 50)
Mokupuni Paddling Club、BEACH BOYS HAYAMA TEAM OHAMA、BEACH BOYS HAYAMA TEAM HIDEKI、808、TTG Sottero Guam、KAMAKURA BEER BREWING
10:30【HEAT3】
5-mile (2km)
OC6 (Men’s and Women’s MIX )
SPC Honu、BEACH BOYS HAYAMA TEAM KOISO、Ohana Ulu、TTG Manhoben Guam、Wailea C
11:00【HEAT4】
5-mile (2km)
OC6 (OPEN Men / Master men)
Ohana Mu、COCC SANJU、SPC Manō、Wailea A、switch stance
9:00-9:30 registration
9:30 Explanation of the competition
10:00【HEAT5】
5-mile(8km)
OC6 (Men’s and Women’s MIX / OC6)
Ohana Ulu、contenti、Wailea F、Wailea G、TTG Sottero
11:00【HEAT6】
5-mile(8km)
OC6 ( Men’s and Women’s MIX Masters 50 )
Ohana Mua、808、SPC Kohola
12:00【HEAT7】
5-mile(8km)
OC6 (OPEN Men / OPEN Women / Master Men / Master Women )
HOCCK OM、BEACH OM、Wailea Masters、Ohana Lino、Wailea E、SOCC WOMEN
14:30 Award Ceremony
16:00 After-Party *BBQ Party at Zushi Beach
*The competition schedule may change depending on the entry situation on the day, weather, and other conditions.
*The after-party fee (2,500 yen per person) will be collected at the time of entry.
