Dec 4th 2010. It was a significant day in the history of the Geographe Outriggers as firstly the club's canoe shed was officially opened and secondly two of the club's OC6s were named and blessed.
The day began with club President Anita Parsons welcoming everyone including local MLA Troy Buswell, WA Zone President Norman Lewis and Mandurah OCC members Colin and Julie Bartley. Club stalwart Laurie Haynes then gave a brief history of the club and how the shed came into being. Troy Buswell performed the ceremonial duties of cutting the ribbon.
The party then moved to the beach where a modified traditional canoe Naming and Blessing ceremony was conducted by club member Bill Parsons. The two canoes named were Makani Kai (ocean spirit) and Pai Hoe Waka (good paddling canoe). The ceremony concluded with both canoes being paddled a short distance off shore and floral wreaths were placed in the water.
The day began with club President Anita Parsons welcoming everyone including local MLA Troy Buswell, WA Zone President Norman Lewis and Mandurah OCC members Colin and Julie Bartley. Club stalwart Laurie Haynes then gave a brief history of the club and how the shed came into being. Troy Buswell performed the ceremonial duties of cutting the ribbon.
The party then moved to the beach where a modified traditional canoe Naming and Blessing ceremony was conducted by club member Bill Parsons. The two canoes named were Makani Kai (ocean spirit) and Pai Hoe Waka (good paddling canoe). The ceremony concluded with both canoes being paddled a short distance off shore and floral wreaths were placed in the water.
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