The calendar below lists known practice times, races, and PKO events. Check often, as it’s updated frequently. Contact communications@palekai.org to submit an event.
The current SCORA race schedule is available at: www.scora.org/race-schedule
General Schedule
The following is a rough outline of our annual schedule.
January – February
- Winter pre-season and recruitment programs in Morro Bay.
- PKO members/alumni practice on Saturdays 8 am.
March – April
- Race training in Avila Beach (returning members) and Morro Bay (novices)
- Practices are 3 days per week (2 weekday evenings + 1 weekend morning)
May – June
- Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) Iron race season
- Practices continue 3 days per week, with the exception of race weekends
- SCORA race schedule is available at www.socaloutrigger.org
July – September
- SCORA sprint and 9-man race season
- Practices continue 3 days per week, with the exception of race weekends
- SCORA race schedule is available at www.socaloutrigger.org
- PKO may attend a few Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association (NCOCA) races
- NCOCA race schedule is available at www.ncoca.com
September – October
- Off-season in Avila Beach
- Practices continue 3 days per week, until daylight hours become too short for weekday practice.
October – November
- Recruitment season in Avila Beach.
- Team Building Events
November – December
- Off-season continues in Avila Beach or Morro Bay
- Practice on Saturdays
Year Round
- The Pale Kai Board meets most months
- The General Membership meets twice a year, usually winter and fall; participation is strongly encouraged.
- Board elections occur in November.