The Lost Paddle has been found. I went for a quick lunch-time paddle today having delayed the opportunity from this morning. I was all set to go to a different launching site when I decided at the last minute to go to the Bahia/Mission Bay. It was a gorgeous day and the anticipation I had building up inside told me it was going to be a good -albeit brief session. Much to my surprise "Hector" the Parks & Rec guy that maintains the grounds at the Bahia flagged me down from 50 yards away. I remembered having giving him some handouts with information on the lost paddle as I started a jog towards him. He disappeared briefly to go into a service closet at the public bathrooms where he was parked and emerged a second or two later saying "is this what you are looking for?" all the while holding the paddle, the lost paddle up in the air. I identified every mark on it and every piece of writing on it before I approached. Knowing for certain that it was mine he handed it over. And just like that the paddle was back in my hands. I thanked him, smiled, and thanked him some more. I think I let out a shout of happiness and asked if he would walk with me over to my car. Along the way I mentioned to him how the paddle was more of sentimental value than anything else, how it is custom made-to-measure from a dear friend, and a master of dozens of Molokai Channel races. The same steersman I raced 72 miles in open Tahitian ocean with our brothers-in-paddling, I thought about the joy that my wife and daughters & me have by simply being out on the water paddling. I gave Hector a well deserved cash reward. You see he found it among someone less fortunate that lives in the elements there near the Bahia. I asked that he extend the reward to the person that found it. The kind of person he is and his character tells me he will pay it forward. I wish them both many days of sunshine, a green light wherever they walk or drive,that their milk may never spoil, that their flowers always bloom, that their breadbasket always be full and that their children be as forthright as they were with me. Karma. It's a good thing.
Sea-lion for sale, great for sprints and flat water. The boat is in good condition, constructed of carbon fiber and very light, asking $900. If you are interested call.
Todd (760) 822-6539
Well our team season just ended, so I'm hoping to work in the off-season with an OC1. If you have one that you'd like to sell to a really nice person :-) let me know! Please send me a personal message on this site.
REGRETTABLY I MUST SELL MY STINGRAY DO TO A JOB RELOCATION.THIS BOAT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND WEIGHS JUST 35 LBS. COMES WITH A CARBON FIBER PADDLE SOLD SEPARATELY FOR $200.
HERE IS A WRITE UP:
The Stingray is the most sophisticated and thoroughly tested OC-1 on the market today. It has been honed for top efficiency and performance in all water conditions. The unique "V" strakes in the hull actually plane at higher speeds. The result is less drag and faster performance while surfing. One of the Outrigger Connection test paddlers was quoted as saying "I couldn't determine the maximum speed for this boat. It keeps speeding up once you are on a bump." In flat waters, the Stingray is like a rocket. The "V" strakes along the keel line increase tracking and also provide lift resulting in a very fast hull with minimal wetted surface. The Stingray's ama rides farther forward than most OC-1's, resulting in greater maneuverability. The intricate detailing and graceful design of the deck of the Stingray sets it apart from other OC-1's. There are many other exceptional features to the Stingray including an easy to assemble iako/ama system offering the paddler infinite degrees of trim for tracking perfection; a retractable safety leash; a custom fitted foam seat; bungee lines for extra gear and a compartment for a hydration system.
Length: 21'6" Width: 15.5" Weight: 34 lbs.
