I am interested is purchasing a used OC1.
Should be in Toronto area

Bud Hohl of SCORA has been sending out stories of the origins of paddling in CA from Hawaii.. We compiled it and put it up on our club site. Check it out it's a great read.

http://www.marinaoutrigger.org/content/view/376/1/

Has anyone had any run ins with the Kandoo Island operation off Waikiki?

While paddling the triangle course off Waikiki yesterday I encountered the Kandoo Jet Ski platform in the direct line from DH Buoy to Ala Wai Buoy; there were jet ski course marker buoys spreading over a large distance around the “Island” barge. When I entered this area – paddling around would be a 100 yard jog towards the beach – I was immediately “advised” by a Kandoo employee on a jet ski that I was entering the jet ski course and that I might be hit by a jet ski.

In some disbelief that DLNR would allow this operation to have such a large water footprint I stopped at the jet ski platform to ask some questions. My questions were not received well by one of their employees who stated that they had a DLNR permit and that I had better not go grumbling; he followed this up with questions about where I was from and also felt the need to utter a few F…. Y… comments. Yes, he seemed very willing to make this into a physical confrontation.

I don’t have an issue with a new business venture starting up and in fact consider myself very pro-business. However, this operation is apparently going to take up an extremely large footprint in an already crowded water recreation area. We already dodge many obstacles when training off Waikiki. I don’t want another obstacle, especially one this size, taking up even more of our valuable ocean resource.

So back to my original question, anyone else had a run in with these guys?

http://www.gicra.com/Napali_Challenge/2009%20Results.html

Aloha Nui Gange,
i know its been cobered allready in previous ones, but my brother is in Miami right now and he can bing me back to my country a gps and a heart monitor for paddling......

any advices in waterpoof...brands....styles...etc

mahalo in advence!

Mariano

Red/yellow Huki Z with 2 amas (flatwater and chop). I am asking $3000 OBO.

The canoe is currently stored at the Kilohana practice site in Redwood City. You can email me directly if you have any questions or want to take a look at the canoe.

Thanks!

miradlo@yahoo.com

Five reasons to enter the Pailolo Challenge:

THE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
The date makes the Pailolo Challenge a prime race in gearing up for Na Wahine o Ke Kai and the Moloka'i Hoe. The course offers fantastic training in surf conditions.

CANOE CONVENIENCE
This year, entry fee to Na Wahine o Ke Kai does not include canoe shipping to Moloka'i. Why not ship your canoe to Maui, have it hauled (for free!) to Flemings, race it to Moloka'i, and have it hauled (free again!) to Hale O Lono? Now that’s convenience!

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
The Pailolo Challenge is a great value. The $300 entry fee includes a great 26-mile downwind race, free canoe hauling on Maui & Moloka'i, a pre-race pasta dinner by Maui Brewing Company, race shirts for your entire crew and coach, awards & goodies, AND a post-race party with food from the people of Moloka'i and brews from Maui Brewing Company. What a deal!

MAUI NO KA ‘OI
Staying on Maui cheap AND luxurious. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas is offering Pailolo Challenge participants an unbelievable deal on rooms: only $89 per night! Check out their stunning rooms at: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?proper...
Contact Hawaiian Canoe Club for the promotional code to secure your $89 room today!

SUPPORT MOLOKA‘I
The Moloka‘i community benefits from the Pailolo Challenge. A Moloka'i non-profit will make money from feeding hungry paddlers at the post-race party. Local businesses benefit from purchases, car rentals, and night stays. Check out http://www.molokai-vacation-rental.com/ for special deals on Moloka'i accommodations.

For more information on the Pailolo Challenge contact Kaimana Lee at Hawaiian Canoe Club
808-893-2124 or info@hawaiiacanoeclub.org

Visit www.pailolo.com to download forms and learn more about the race.

Does anyone know what the cost for shipping will be for Molokai Hoe 2009
Website states it is extra but does not say how much extra

Mahalo

Outrigger Canoe Club won the Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Race today. Outrigger completed the 26-mile course from Kailua Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach in 2 hours, 48 minutes, 50 seconds.
Team Primo placed second in 2:49:23, and Hui Lanakila was third in 2:51:46.It was the first major race of the long-distance season for canoe paddlers. More than 40 men's crews participated in yeserday's race, most of them from O'ahu.
A seven-mile women's race was staged prior to the start of the men's race. Waikiki Beachboys captured the first two places. The first crew finished in in 46 minutes, 11 seconds, and the second crew came in at 47:06. Hui Lanakila was third in 48:21. (Taken from Honolulu Advertiser's wesite)

Exactly how hard does a paddler have to push to be carrying his own weight in a oc6? is there any way of telling?