http://s5.video2.blip.tv/0490000168329/Mindy-Vaa1Champion505.mov

Thanks to Mindy!!!

Anybody using a concept 2 rower as a supplement to paddling workout?

I hate to ask this but how do you stop it? What can you use to prevent it?

Thanks and let the jokes begin....

All paddlers participating in the Liliuokalani race : please be aware of laws and use common sense to protect our sensitive and special environment. When at Honaunau Bay, please do not touch or approach turtles or dolphins; please do not walk or stand on coral heads. This race brings an incredible number of people to the bay on one day. Please help to minimize impact on the environment. mahalo- patty eames

Seeing a lot of SUP when I canoe, I was curious how SUP is different in terms of a workout. It looks like you use a lot of abs and leg dip to move forward and probably work your lower legs a lot to stay balanced. Is SUP beneficial to your OC performance or is it apples and oranges.

When I was in Hawaii this year I saw SUP paddling out into big sets and I never saw anyone fall off, just amazing, up and over 10 foot swells with perfect balance.

I have been swimming to try and mix things up but swimming just isnt doing it for me.

Thanks for any comment,

Shawn

How many elite athletes throughout the world have been tempted to go on the "juice" to stay on the top of their game? How many elite athletes are on the juice right now? The same may be asked about some of the elite paddlers here in Hawaii and abroad. How many of them have been tempted to go on the "juice" or may be on the "juice" right now.

Do you think there needs to be a system in place to regulate this action done by those who feel that going "natural" is not good enough?

Here are the first ten :
1 Georges CRONSTEADT (Team OPT) 4:35:25
2 Heiarii TEAKURA (Team OPT) 4:35:28
3 Manutea OWEN (Matairea hoe) 4:36:54
4 Turaa MAIRAU (Erai va'a) 4:38:58
5 Kameha TAMARII (Bora Bora va'a) 4:39:30
6 Mike Varney (Team OPT) 4:39:59
7 Maurice ROOTUEHINE (AS Patuki) 4:40:08
8 Heimoana MAIRAU (Shell va'a) 4:40:14
9 Tehoru TUPUAI (Team OPT) 4:40:28
10 Heiva PAIE AMO (Team OPT) 4:40:57
...
complete results here
http://tuaruavaa.blogspot.com/2008/08/super-aito-tane-2008.html

Hey,

So I was wondering if/when the search feature on this site was going to get fixed? Does anyone know?

In the meantime searching ocpaddler only takes a quick type in Google's search bar (see inside quotations below):

First type "site:ocpaddler.com "
Second type "(insert query here)"
Third click search and see the results.

A comment from the super aito. "I would like the (French Polynesia Outrigger Canoe) federation or the Sports Ministry to establish controls. Some paddlers are doped. When there's money at stake, the temptation is strong," said Cronsteadt, who added he is campaigning for the Polynesian sport to maintain its impeccable image.

That may explain all the record breaking at Molokai.

I usually end up dumping water out of my iakos when I take my boat down. What the heck? Am I supposed to have some kind of plugs on the ends of the tubes? It is not the trivial amount of weight but I am sure the salt will shorten the life of the tubes....should make em out of titanium! $$