OK.

So this year I move into master’s division, and a few questions have been rattling around in my head as I reflect on the Masters and Senior Master’s divisions

At the Molokai Hoe or the Molokai Solo, what percentage of the Masters, Senior Masters, or Golden Masters are taking HGH or other performance enhancing drugs? Do we care? How many paddlers are not being true to the sport and saying it is a medical issue so I have to?

I know we have talked about this before and debated back and forth about testing, time, energy, extra cost, so I really don’t want to talk about that.

Due to unforeseen logistical circumstances, the “Ho’okoa Challenge and fundraiser at Oceans 808 scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010 has been CANCELLED. All those who have completed pre-registration will be reimbursed in full. Please contact Sandra Kalahiki, Vice-President of Kaneohe Cultural Foundation at 808-429-9333 for your refund. On behalf of Kaneohe Cultural Foundation and its members we apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

Hey everyone,

I live in Australia, lovely waterways all around (I live on the water Sydney Harbour).

I am 22 yrs old, and after seeing so many people having fun on the water in kayaks, I decided to go out and buy one for myself to use.

After investigating kayak designs, I settled on a surf- lifesaving ski design (I paddled them for a bit as a teenager for a surf club) and decided I could handle the stability issue. Took me a little looking but I found a good bargain on a ocean ski.

Any? Saw the pics which were awesome, but would like to see the results if available.

In case you, or the other Diggers and Kiwis, overlooked it.

New Zealand’s Premiere Outrigger changes race, held at beautiful Takapuna Beach, Auckland. A host of Local and international warriors battle it out for line honors and personal fulfillment in this fabulous International Event.

Held just last weekend. If you enjoy the Hamilton Cup then this is the event for you, great location and awesome local hospitality. Put this one on your “must do” list for next year.

http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2010/03/takapuna-beach-cup-42k-changes...

Cheers Rambo

Check out the large body of Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka’i Hoe photos, and order your favorite paddler a photo for St. Patty’s Day today!

Discounted prices for the month of March only!

http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/onosfotos/MolokaiHoe2009

http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/onosfotos/NaWahineOKeKai2009

On Oahu, we are fortunate to have two racing associations. I understand that racing week in and week out can accrue quite a cost. Dropping 25-30 bucks a week on race fees alone is hard. Despite the cost, it is my strong belief that paddlers wanting to be competitive should take advantage of every opportunity to race. Racing is the best form of training!

Hoot Hoot!

1. Danny Ching
2. Jimmy Austin - btw. you still owe me ;)
3. Simeon Kapalama
4. Duke Evslin
5. Tapa Worthington

Sheesh! I better get some rest. This wind is ruffling my feathers.