Anybody got a GoPro Hero digital video camera (oc-1 mountable) you might consider renting out for a weekend?
If so, how much?

Ok so I know this subject was brought up awhile ago but now that the season is almost over, what are peoples thoughts on Regatta. Is it held at the right time of the year, is it to long, are we racing the right distances in them, should we have other races running at the same time. Are Regattas optimal training for distance season.

It was a pleasure to have Hawaiian legend Nappy Napoleon steer our crew from Papua New Guinea - Konedobu Kanu Klab at the 2009 Hamilton Cup. How many people can say they took this line along the bottom of Dent Island and got away with? He truly deserves the title "Channel Master" after 52 Molokai Hoe Crossings. Thank you Nappy, Anona and grandson Rigg, we enjoyed your company. Also thank you to Brendon and the Boys of the KKK , i think we all learnt something eh.

Video is here ...

http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2009/07/nappy-konedobu-kanu-klab-hamo-...

It's also on youtube

Cheers Rambo

Since the distance season is coming up... I was wondering if anyone knew of people who could screen on either the patagonia tees or the xcel jerseys here on oahu?

Small clubs with only a few qualified crews for the State Regatta Championship in Hilo have found it cost-prohibitive to ship a koa canoe. Several of these clubs have contacted me in search of a koa to borrow. I am willing to try to assist anyone with this need or will try to refer you to a club or clubs that may also be able to help. PM me if I can be of assistance.

While your waiting patiently for your new Pueo, be sure to swing over to Outrigger Clothing ( http://www.outriggerclothing.com.au) and check out the new 2009 collection of products for both on and off the water.

The annual Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Races will be on Sunday, August 16th, hosted by Lanikai Canoe Club, sponsored by CharterIP (www.charterip.com), Hilton Hawaiian Village, and other generous donors. Mahalo!

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Same format and race divisions as before.
*Wahine Iron race in Kailua Bay, unofficial start time 7:30am.
*Mens 24-mile distance race from Kailua Beach Park to Anuenue site will start at roughly 9:30am.

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This year every participant will receive a Patagonia Capilene race shirt (instead of cotton tee)!
There will also be the usual outstanding support (food and drink) from LCC both in Kailua and at the Hilton.
Some lucky teams will receive a voucher for a complimentary set of Perfect Pushup by BodyRev.

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Time is now to get your escort boat arrangements made. Registration forms will be posted soon at the LCC website as well as (probably) y2kanu. LCC is still working on acquiring private sponsorship to try to drive down costs for the paddler (you), so entry fees are still being determined.

Aloha

I've had the Garmin 310XT for a few weeks now, it's great that it is much lighter and fits on my smaller wrist better than the 305 I had (which died from water intrusion, I opened i tup and it was all corroded inside) HOWEVER, my unit just started having trouble charging, when I connect it to the charger it charges for five seconds, turns itself off, turns itself on again, charges for five seconds, etc etc.

I made sure everything is dry, cleaned off the contacts, they don't look discolored or affected in any way (which was a problem with my 305, I had to keep cleaning off the contacts with a pencil eraser to get the thing to charge) so anybody have any suggestions, or anyone else have this problem? The Garmin site doesn't have any advice on it yet regarding this.

The HVA Race Around the Hat

When: September 12th, 2009

Where: Kualoa Beach Park

Course: Two laps of a 3.25 km loop from Kualoa Beach Park around Chinaman's Hat (Mokoli'i Island) and back to the beach. Youth races will be conducted within the shelter of Kane'ohe Bay

Divisions: 15 and Under, 18 and Under, Open Men and Women.

Entry Fees: $38 if you need to borrow a canoe, $28 if you have your own canoe, $18 if you will loan out your canoe, Free if you are 18 and under. Entry fee includes T-Shirt, Food, Fun, Awards, Raffle Entry.

On shore we will feature a paddling trade show with booths set up by the local paddling industry. Throughout the day we will have prize give aways from our sponsors. Bring the whole family and enjoy an event on Kane'ohe Bay. This race is open to any rudderless single person outrigger canoe. More information as well as registration will be available shortly at www.hawaiivaa.org

Finally, Nokia is coming out with a decent cellphone that might just be a great phone to withstand the water.

http://www.mobilewhack.com/nokia-3720-classic