I've been paddling my Hurricane OC1 for a year now and also train and race with a Sr Masters Women's team. We went to the 2012 Sprints in Calgary and now already have our sights set on the 2016 Sprints in Australia. I got to pondering the possibility of racing V1 in the 2016 Va'a Sprints.

I am basically a rookie in this sport, so please bear with me. You guys know loads about this sort of thing, so, what do you think, is my potential goal realistic? Could I make the switch from an OC1 to a V1, train for two years and have half a chance of being competitive?

It's been posted on Facebook, and I think they're working on making an event post on this site. But till then, wanted to give an early heads up to everyone flying in to Oahu for states. Leeward Kai will be holding their very first long distance race from sand island to Nanakuli on Sunday, August 3rd. Plan on staying an extra day and racing and making the most of your weekend here on Oahu! And make sure everybody comes for Manu o ke Kai's one man race next Saturday July 26th from sunset to haleiwa! Shoots!

This year the USCA (U.S. Canoe Association) Nationals will include trial OC-1 Men and OC-1 Women events on Saturday, August 16th 2014 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania (trial events are run as a test to see if interest is sufficient to create a permanent racing class). Cost will be $30 for the first race, and $10 for any additional races (there are a variety of other canoe and kayak classes that can be raced throughout the weekend, as well as some special events during the week prior). USCA membership is required ($20.00). You must pre-register for each event (by 5:00 pm the day before).

This was posted on Facebook but I wanted to share it here. It's a really neat article about Al Ching who started up Lanakila in Redondo Beach, CA.

I've gotten the opportunity to talk with him a few times since I began paddling and his wealth of knowledge and passion for paddling are off the charts awesome.

http://www.easyreadernews.com/85489/lanakila-outrigger-club-golden-maste...

I am new to paddling and made a rookie mistake. I have suffered damage to the bottom of my OC1 as a result. Can anyone tell me where is a good place or person to fix it for me? I am on Oahu on the windward side but I can take it anywhere on the island for quality work.

Does anyone know if Manu O Ke Kai Canoe Club is hosting their Sunset Beach to Haleiwa race this year?

He'e Nalu OCC invites you to come race in the challenging waters of beautiful San Francisco Bay on August 2nd. Check it out on http://www.alcatrazchallenge.com Feel free to contact us if you have interest in attending... napilibob@gmail.com

Mahalo,
Bob

You can follow the race at this address : http://www1.trackingmate.net/

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password : heiva

Enjoy !

My paddle went missing by the Moana hotel yesterday at the regatta. It is a 49" double bend Makana ali'i. Carbon blade with bright pink island sticker on it. It has some scratches near the bottom of the blade on the back. If anyone has any information about it please post here or call/text Brittney at 386-8133. Thanks!

What is the difference between seat pulls and tractor pulls? I've heard these terms used now and then but never seen these methods in action. Is one better for a team to use than the other? We are a senior masters women's team. Would we be well advised to start using one of these technique as part of race seat assignment criteria?