Aloha, I love to paddle all weekend - but somehow I am always out there by myself.
There has got to be other OC-1 or OC-2 enthusiasts. Where are you????

About 3 weeks ago I participated in Jim's OC-1 clinic in Kailua - but didn't meet any North-Shore paddlers. There's got to be other individuals, that are working during the week, don't have time for the OC-6 training schedule - but want to be out there during the weekend.

just wanted to give everybody a heads up that on March 23 at Kailua Beach Park there will be a one man race in Tahitian V1's. 20 brand new canoes are arriving from Papeete next week and will be awaiting all you guys/girls who want to come paddle in the Kainalu Easter Challenge. Stay Tuned for more details...

Looking for anyone that may want to share accomodation on Molokai, day or two prior to Molo Solo 18 May.

Mahalo

Thor
Mooloolaba
Aust

I have a couple questions regarding the two courses (long and short) in most of the OC1 races here in Hawaii. Is the long course only for “experienced” paddlers and what constitutes a paddler as experienced? How long is it permissible to stay in the short course? Are there any guidelines as to what course you should race in?
Is it a bad idea to use the race course say Makai pier to Kaimana, as a safety measure to attempt the course for the first time? For instance, if a paddler that has completed the short course series, but has not ventured onto some of the long courses due to safety concerns, is it permissible to use the race as the first attempt to do the course? The race obviously would have the escort boats to aide if they were to encounter any problems, but on the other hand, an inexperienced paddler (referring to the course not paddling experience) on the course may distance the escort boat(s) from the rest of the pack. I am curious to know the opinion of those paddle in these races.

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I drive a tug and it seems that ever since the superferry fiasco on kauai we are having more and more close calls with one man paddlers all over Hawaii.
Every paddler in Hawaii should understand that if you are in front of a tug and barge they can't stop, most of the time in our small harbors there is just no room to maneuver out of the way, if something happens and you flip your boat in front of the tug you will die! Is it that important that you cross in front of that tug? you decide! but before you do understand where you stand on our list of responsibilities. #1. safety of our crew #2. safety of the vessel. #3. safety of our tow. #4. safety of our cargo. #6. safety of the environment. #7 safety of the public. that is you guys
I don't know about you but if it was me and I was 7th on the list I would think twice about crossing in front of a tug and barge.
YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY IN A NARROW CHANNEL!!!
and where you do have the right of way just remember the old saying...
here lies John Smith he was right dead right but now he is just as dead as if he was wrong.

please enjoy the ocean and have fun but be safe and sensible and go home in one piece
Thanks for letting me rant.

Is anyone participating in the Keahiakahoe Canoe Clubs Con3 Run One-man Race? I am trying to find out how long the courses are (mileage). The long course is from Kailua Beach to Kualoa Beach park and the short course is from He'eia to Kualoa.