{"id":414797,"date":"2024-10-23T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=414797"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Saipan-paddlers-dominate-long-distance-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Saipan-paddlers-dominate-long-distance-races\/","title":{"rendered":"Saipan paddlers dominate long distance races"},"content":{"rendered":"

CNMI\u2019s paddlers made a big splash in the return of the Micronesia Cup Canoe Race to Saipan as they wrapped up the 24th edition with a dominant performance in long distance races on the final day last Sunday in the waters of Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

The long-distance courses featured a 10-mile course for V6 open men and open women divisions; an 8-mile course for V6 masters and open mix, and a 7.4-mile course for V6 juniors and V1 divisions.<\/p>\n

The up-and-coming young paddlers from Saipan Paddling Club showed out once again as SPC 2 won gold in the V6 junior mix finals with a time of 8:49.86. Silver went to SPC 1 at 9:43.93, while Guam\u2019s Haggan Junior won bronze at 10:04.97.<\/p>\n

SPC\u2019s junior women V6 team blew everyone out of the water in their race with their time of 1:12:08.30. Silver was Guam\u2019s Puti\u2019on Tasi at 1:14:36.40, and bronze went to Guam\u2019s Taotao Galaide at 1:20:40.30<\/p>\n

In the V6 junior men\u2019s finals, SPC churned water like there\u2019s no tomorrow and bagged gold after they clocked in at 1:03:18.60. Silver went to Puti\u2019on Tasi at 1:07:49.90, while Taotao Galaide settled for bronze at 1:11:18.50.<\/p>\n

Tyler Andrew of SPC outpaced everyone in the V1 junior men\u2019s finals with his time of 1:15:45.70. The battle for silver was a close one as SPC\u2019s Philip Aldan secured it at 1:17:26.90, while SPC\u2019s Yuling Chai won bronze at 1:17:39.80.<\/p>\n

As for the V6 open women finals, Marianas Outrigger Club Black won gold by a hair at 1:36:28.00, while silver was Marianas Pacific Paddlers with their time of 1:36:37.00. Bronze went to Guam\u2019s Napu club at 1:36:55.00.<\/p>\n

In the V1 open men finals, MOC\u2019s Maverick Itibus was golden with a time of 1:11:33.40. Silver went to SPC\u2019s Carter Calma at 1:13:43.10, while MOC\u2019s Dan Taitano settled for bronze with 1:18:08.60.<\/p>\n

MOC\u2019s V6 masters men team bagged bronze at 9:13.50 over Guam\u2019s Bihun Tasi with 9:23.93.<\/p>\n

In the V6 master\u2019s mixed race, MPP beat out Bihun Tasi for gold with a time of 1:27.36.00. Bihun Tasi finished at 1:32:18.20.<\/p>\n

For the V1 master\u2019s women\u2019s race, MPP\u2019s Maria Ornes was the lone paddler who came in at 1:34:54.70.<\/p>\n

In other results, in the V1 junior women\u2019s race, Puti\u2019on Tasi\u2019s Kayla Rivera won gold at 1:29:48.00. Dina Soriano won silver with 1:31:14.00, while SPC\u2019s Emma Chong bagged bronze at 1:35:05.70.<\/p>\n

For the V1 open women finals, Napu\u2019s Kia Quichocho was golden at 1:29:10.10. SPC\u2019s Jenisha Dubrall paddled to silver at 1:29:20.70, and MOC\u2019s Ashley Pangelinan was bronze at 1:36:36.30.<\/p>\n

In the V1 master\u2019s men\u2019s finals, Taotao Galaide\u2019s Jason Park won gold at 1:13:30.40, while MOC\u2019s Jason Tarkong was silver at 1:19:30.30.<\/p>\n

In the V6 open mixed finals, Guam\u2019s Maneran Galaide bagged gold at 1:13:41.90; Napu won silver at 1:18:32.30; and Majol Canoe Club won bronze with 1:21:39.50.<\/p>\n

And in the open men\u2019s finals, Maneran Galaide claimed gold at 1:21:07.00. Silver went to MOC Red at 1:21:47.00, and Taotao Galaide settled for bronze at 1:22:43.50.<\/p>\n

Tarkong, who was one of MOC\u2019s coaches, said of the races so far last Saturday, \u201cIt\u2019s really nice to see this community here and the future [of paddling]. It moves fast\u2014while the others are racing, we have canoes ready to go, so it moves a lot faster.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIt\u2019s been a while since we had a masters division in the Micro Cup… But these conditions here, the canoes, and the gear have been really fantastic. Having it ready and well run, I want to thank the MPP, MOC, SPC, the organizers and the volunteers\u2026 and the sponsors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The CNMI teams were Marianas Outrigger Club, Saipan Paddling Club, and Marianas Pacific Paddlers.<\/p>\n

The teams from Guam include Animun Tasi, Bihun Tasi, Haggan Jrs., Maneran Galaide, Napu, PFM, Poksai Canoe Club, Puti\u2019on Tasi, and Taotao Galaide.<\/p>\n

The lone team from the Republic of Marshall Island that made the long trip to Saipan is the Majol Canoe Paddling Club.<\/p>\n

NMNPSF would like to thank the following sponsors: Tan Holdings, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, Crowne Plaza, IT&E, MARPAC, Marianas Visitors Authority, Turnkey Solutions, The Athlete\u2019s Foot, Paradise Realty Saipan, Marianas Pacific Paddlers, Micronesia Brokers, H.K. Pangelinan & Associates, LLC, Coca Cola, UR Tents, Northern Marianas College\u2019s media team, Hafa Adai Rent A Car, and Herman\u2019s Bakery.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office, Department of Fire and Emergency Management Services, Division of Parks & Recreations, Rep. John Paul Sablan (Ind-Saipan), Vince Castro, Next Level Media CNMI, Christopher Toto, Angie Yarormad, CNMI Designs, KKMP, Pacific Development, Inc., Chamolinian Cultural Village Inc., Wiski Services, 500 Sails, Pualani Crown, Mariana Islands Nature Alliance, I Napu Dance Group, Da Kine, Tipiyew Bwiibwis, and Asia Hilario.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Outrigger Club V6 women\u2019s team poses with their coach Jason Tarkong, far right last Saturday during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Pacific Paddlers V6 women\u2019s team poses for a group photo last Saturday during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Pacific Paddlers V6 men\u2019s team poses for a group photo last Saturday during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Some members of the Saipan Pacific Paddlers V6 men\u2019s team pose for a group photo last Saturday during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Teams are seen on the shore of the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan coming in and heading out the during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race last Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Outrigger Club\u2019s V6 masters team paddles back to shore last Saturday during the 24th Micronesian Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Pacific Paddlers master paddler Maria Ornes paddles into shore last Friday during the 24th Micronesia Cup Canoe Race at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.<\/p>\n

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