OC 1 History - Significant Steps In OC 1 Development

(This list will be updated and/or corrected when other information becomes available.)

Unlimited design
'Koakanu' writes on 'ocpaddler':... significant development was the concept of unlimited design, pioneered by Kanaka Ikaika founder Dale Adams, who withstood the pressure for design standards, weight, length, and width restrictions for the one-man canoes in the races. This unlimited concept open up and made possible all the new one-mans and innovations we enjoy today.

Addition of a rudder
... addition of the rudder by Walter Guild to his Horizon one-man outrigger canoe in the late 80’s. The Horizon was the first production solo outrigger canoe to be sold with one. The Horizon was later made by Tiger in Kona where the water was more suitable for it.

Conversion of surfskis
... the conversion of surfskis to outriggers. This way paddlers who couldn’t balance on surfskis were able to enjoy the ocean and the bumps. Conversions were later superseded by production models. Prior to conversions, only surfskiers enjoyed the bumps. Now everyone had access and popularity of the new one-mans soared.

Enclosed cockpit
The development of enclosed cockpits by Outrigger Connection.

Large rubber seat

The large rubber seat was introduced by Outrigger Connection. The notion to use it as a floatation device is credited to Sonny Bradley.

Aluminum Iakos

Outrigger Connection

Iako/ Ama Connection

The 'over the top' vertical connection with the iako running down into the ama was invented by Outrigger Connection.

Drain hole in the hull

The drain hole in the hull with rubber stop was first seen in Outrigger Connection canoes.

Venturi drains in the foot well

Venturi drains in the foot wells were introduced to OC 1 by Outrigger Connection.

Carbon/Kevlar

Carbon/Kevlar 'hight tech' materials for the hull in OC 1 were first used by Outrigger Connection.