{"id":2500,"date":"2026-02-24T16:48:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/?page_id=2500"},"modified":"2026-06-10T08:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:52:36","slug":"the-5th-joca-cup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/the-5th-joca-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5th JOCA CUP \u2013 The 5th All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1726\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432.png 1726w, https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432-500x185.png 500w, https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JOCA2025header-\u5fa9\u51432-1536x569.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1726px) 100vw, 1726px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-376a2ab4512379a25da93d76f8f1af34\"><strong>The 5th JOCA CUP has concluded successfully!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ddcebfbabcc0dae1f820895ba1d26b15 wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to all paddlers, teams, supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make this event possible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/2026\/06\/08\/day1-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%ab%e3%83%90%e3%83%a0\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 1 Photos<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/2026\/06\/09\/day2-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%ab%e3%83%90%e3%83%a0\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 2 Photos<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/2026\/06\/02\/the-5th-joca-cup-day1%ef%bd%9cyoutube\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 1 Youtube<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/2026\/06\/02\/the-5th-joca-cup-day2%ef%bd%9cyoutube\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 2 Youtube<\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/2026\/05\/25\/day-1-race-results\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 1 Race Results<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/2026\/05\/26\/day-2-results\/\" class=\"button btnsecondary btnprimary mb-sm-0 mb-4\">Day 2 Race Results<\/a>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-282d6a6e54ebdbf396e5eee228597fab wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>RACE PROGRAM<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">1.Middle distance 5mile: Saturday 23rd May<br>CLASS: OC6 Women, Men, Mixed, OC4,KIDS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2.Long distance 10mile: Sunday 24th May<br>CLASS: OC6 Women, Men, Mixed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I<\/strong><strong>nternational Teams at The 5th JOCA CUP<\/strong><br><strong>May 23\u201324, 2026 | Zushi Beach, Japan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 5th JOCA CUP \u2013 All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship was successfully held on May 23\u201324, 2026, at beautiful Zushi Beach, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we were pleased to welcome teams from Japan and overseas to Zushi Bay for two days of outrigger canoe racing, cultural exchange, and ocean spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Japan\u2019s premier outrigger canoe championship, the JOCA CUP brought together paddlers from across the country and beyond in a competitive yet welcoming ocean racing environment. More than a race, the event served as a platform for international exchange, shared learning, and the promotion of ocean safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sincerely thank all international teams for joining us and helping make the 5th JOCA CUP a truly memorable event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.joca-cup-info {\n  font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN\", \"Yu Gothic\", \"YuGothic\", Meiryo, sans-serif;\n  line-height: 1.9;\n  color: #333;\n  max-width: 1000px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 32px 18px 56px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n}\n\n.joca-cup-info * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.joca-cup-info h2 {\n 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}\n}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table td:nth-child(3) {\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n\n.joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table td:nth-child(3) strong {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin-bottom: 3px;\n  color: #153f52;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table th,\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table td {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100% !important;\n  }\n\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table tr {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9e5e9;\n  }\n\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table td {\n    border-bottom: none;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n  }\n\n  .joca-cup-info .heat-entry-table td:first-child {\n    background: #f7fafb;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"joca-cup-info\">\n\n  <h2>The 5th JOCA CUP<br>The 5th All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship<\/h2>\n\n  <table class=\"overview-table\">\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Event Name<\/th>\n        <td>The 5th JOCA CUP \/ The 5th All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Purpose<\/th>\n        <td>To promote the appeal of outrigger canoeing and raise awareness of ocean safety through competition.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Dates<\/th>\n        <td>Saturday, May 23 \u2013 Sunday, May 24, 2026<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Location<\/th>\n        <td>\n          Zushi Beach<br>\n          Event Headquarters: East side of Zushi Beach<br>\n          Start \/ Finish: Inside Zushi Bay\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Organizer<\/th>\n        <td>\n          Japan Outrigger Canoe Association<br>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joca.ne.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.joca.ne.jp<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Supporting Organizations<\/th>\n        <td>\n          Zushi City \/ Kamakura City \/ Hayama Town \/ Zushi Marine Association \/ NPO Coast Club \/\n          Japan Lifesaving Association\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n\n  <h3>Event Partners<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"list-block\">\n    <p>\n      Wailea Canoe Club JAPAN \/ Ohana Hoe Outrigger Canoe Club \/\n      Holokai Outrigger Canoe Club KANSAI \/ Suruga Bay Outrigger Canoe Club \/\n      Beach Hayama \/ Mokupuni Paddling Club \/ BEACH BUM PADDLERS \/\n      Kotsubo Fisheries Cooperative Association \/ Zushi Marina \/ Hayama Port\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h3>Event Sponsors<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"list-block\">\n    <p>\n      Koyo Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. \/ Kamakura Beer Brewing Co., Ltd. \/\n      Helly Hansen \/ Patagonia \/ PADDLER \/ Pukalani \/ SORA HONEY \/ NUREX.,Co\ufeff.\ufeffL\ufefft\ufeffd \/ Sunshine\uff0bCloud\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h3>Race Divisions<\/h3>\n\n  <h4>Day 1 | Saturday, May 23<\/h4>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Kids 1 mile (approx. 1.6 km): Course within Zushi Bay<\/li>\n    <li>Middle Distance 5 mile (approx. 8 km): OC6 (Women \/ Men \/ MIX) + OC4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h4>Day 2 | Sunday, May 24<\/h4>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Long Distance 10 mile (approx. 16 km): OC6 (Women \/ Men \/ MIX)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h4>Class Definitions<\/h4>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Kids: Elementary school aged students only<\/li>\n    <li>Masters: Athletes aged 50 or above<\/li>\n    <li>OPEN: No age restrictions<\/li>\n    <li>OC6 Mixed: A crew composed of 3 men and 3 women<\/li>\n    <li>OC4: No restrictions based on gender<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"note\">\n    * Unlimited and V6 canoes are not allowed for competition.<br>\n    * Event details are subject to change.\n  <\/div>\n\n<h3>Event Schedule<\/h3>\n\n<span class=\"day-label\">Day 1 | Saturday, May 23<\/span>\n\n<table class=\"schedule-table heat-entry-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Time<\/th>\n      <th>Program<\/th>\n      <th>Category \/ Teams<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>8:00-9:00<\/td>\n      <td>Registration<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>8:15<\/td>\n      <td>Beach Cleanup<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>9:00<\/td>\n      <td>Opening Ceremony and Guest Remarks<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>9:30<\/td>\n      <td>Event Briefing<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>10:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 1: 1 mile (1.6 km)<br>Kids \/ Junior<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Kids<\/strong><br>\n        COCC Honu \/ COCC Naia \/ COCC Mano \/ Tobiuo Kids<br><br>\n        <strong>Junior<\/strong><br>\n        Tobiuo Jr. 1 \/ Tobiuo Jr. 2\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td>10:30<\/td>\n      <td>Awards Ceremony<\/td>\n      <td>Kids \/ Junior only<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>11:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 2: 5 mile (8 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Women\u2019s Open<\/strong><br>\n        BEACH \/ N\u0100PU Guam<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Women\u2019s Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Ohana Lino \/ Hanauma Mamas Hawaii \/ Wailea Japan<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Mixed Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Iapana Hawaii \/ Tara Iti NZL \/ SPC<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Mixed Open 1<\/strong><br>\n        COCC \/ Kamakura Beer<br><br>\n\n        <strong>OC4<\/strong><br>\n        JJ Monks \/ Pono ahi \/ Pono mano \/ Puti&#8217;on T\u0101si Guam\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>12:30<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 3: 5 mile (8 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Mixed Open 2<\/strong><br>\n        Pono naia \/ Tao Tao Galaide Guam \/ Wailea Japan A \/ Wailea Japan B \/\n        N\u0100PU Guam \/ BEACH F \/ Tobiuo \/ BeachBum \/ BEACH S\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>14:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 4: 5 mile (8 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Men\u2019s Open<\/strong><br>\n        SPC \/ Switch Stance \/ N\u0100PU Guam \/ BeachBum<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Men\u2019s Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Ohana Mua \/ Wailea Japan\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    \n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<span class=\"day-label\">Day 2 | Sunday, May 24<\/span>\n\n<table class=\"schedule-table heat-entry-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Time<\/th>\n      <th>Program<\/th>\n      <th>Category \/ Teams<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>8:00<\/td>\n      <td>Registration<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>8:30<\/td>\n      <td>Race Briefing<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>9:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 5: 10 mile (16 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Women\u2019s Open<\/strong><br>\n        Wailea Japan \/ BeachBum \/ SOCC<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Women\u2019s Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Ohana Ulu \/ Hanauma Mamas Hawaii \/ Wailea Japan \/ Hau\u2018oli\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>11:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 6: 10 mile (16 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Mixed Open<\/strong><br>\n        Wailea Japan C \/ Ohana Pili \/ BEACH MIX Oh! \/ Tao Tao Galaide Guam \/\n        Puti&#8217;on T\u0101si Guam<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Mixed Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Tara Iti NZL \/ Iapana Hawaii\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>13:00<\/td>\n      <td>HEAT 7: 10 mile (16 km)<\/td>\n      <td>\n        <strong>Men\u2019s Open<\/strong><br>\n        Wailea Japan \/ BeachBum \/ Ocean Va\u2019a \/ SOCC\u6e58\u5357\u5c0f\u50e7<br><br>\n\n        <strong>Men\u2019s Masters<\/strong><br>\n        Wailea Japan \/ Mokupuni \/ HOCCK\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>15:30<\/td>\n      <td>Awards Ceremony<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>16:30<\/td>\n      <td>After Party<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n  * The race schedule and course are subject to change depending on race-day conditions, weather, entry status, or other operational factors.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3256.7090653678692!2d139.57135357613214!3d35.28835907271663!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x601846f0cb476da3%3A0x650de5f32b7f360b!2z5aSq6Zm944Gu5a2j56-A56KR!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sus!4v1771779794621!5m2!1sja!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event headquarters will be set up near the \u201cSeason of the Sun Monument\u201d on the east side of Zushi Beach. All participants must check in at the headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Race Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the details in the Race Guidelines.<br>The course map is also included, so please be sure to review it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5thJOCACUP_E_Final.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Race Guidelines&lt;\/strong&gt;.pdf.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-851ce4e7-3c81-40e0-ae43-2ce8bb8ff4c4\" href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5thJOCACUP_E_Final.pdf\"><strong>Race Guidelines<\/strong>.pdf<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5thJOCACUP_E_Final.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-851ce4e7-3c81-40e0-ae43-2ce8bb8ff4c4\">download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requests and Information for Participants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that all participants can enjoy a safe and smooth event, please be sure to review the following information together with the official race guidelines.<br>Some items require the cooperation of each team, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support in helping us operate the event safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>1)Equipment and Supplies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation of Life Jackets \/ PFDs<\/strong><br>For safety purposes, each canoe is required to have life jackets \/ PFDs for the number of paddlers on board. Teams bringing their own canoes are asked to bring enough life jackets \/ PFDs for all paddlers.<br>If your canoe will be used by another team on the event day, we kindly ask for your cooperation in lending life jackets \/ PFDs together with the canoe.<br>Teams participating with borrowed canoes are also encouraged to bring their own life jackets \/ PFDs whenever possible.<br>Please note that the number of rental life jackets \/ PFDs available from the organizer is limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>2)Loading In \/ Loading Out<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protection for Canoes When Bringing Them Ashore<\/strong><br>When bringing your canoe ashore, each team is responsible for preparing the necessary materials to protect and secure their own canoe.<br>On the event day, the organizer plans to provide only one tire per canoe.<br>Any additional protective or securing materials required should be prepared by each team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>3)Race-Day Check-in \/ Registration<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identification Documents<\/strong><br>Participants in the Masters Class will be asked to confirm their age.<br>Please be sure to bring a document that can verify your age, such as an ID card, on the event day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation Gifts<\/strong><br>Participation gifts will be distributed one per participant.<br>Please note that even if you are entered in multiple races, only one participation gift will be provided per person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>4)After Party<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Participation Fee<\/strong><br>The after-party fee will be collected at check-in on the &nbsp;<strong><em>saturday<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wristbands at Check-in<\/strong><br>Wristbands will be distributed at check-in. Please be sure to receive yours.<br>The wristband will be required to confirm your participation in the after party, so please take care not to lose it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>5)<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>Event Status \/ Weather Decisions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule Changes Due to Weather and Ocean Conditions<\/strong><br>The event dates and schedule may be changed depending on weather and ocean conditions.<br>If any changes are made, updates will be posted on the association website.<br>All participants are kindly requested to check the latest information on the website before and on the day of the event.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tournament Organizer: Japan Outrigger Canoe Association info@joca.ne.jp<br>Representative Director: Mitsuru OBANA<br>Director: Kenji KINOSHITA<br>Director: Fujio KOBAYASHI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RACE PROGRAM 1.Middle distance 5mile: Saturday 23rd MayCLASS: OC6 Women, Men, Mixed, OC4,KIDS 2.Long distance 10mile: Sunday 24th MayCLASS: OC6 Women, Men, Mixed International Teams at The 5th JOCA CUPMay 23\u201324, 2026 | Zushi Beach, Japan The 5th JOCA CUP \u2013 All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship was successfully held on May 23\u201324, 2026, at beautiful [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/?page_id=2448","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2500","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","en-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2500"}],"version-history":[{"count":63,"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3278,"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2500\/revisions\/3278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}