New to OC1, but not new to paddling (paddled OC6 for a while a few years ago) and looking for people to paddle with in the vicinity of West Palm Beach Florida. Early mornings or weekends are best and not afraid of longer distances or rough conditions (within reason, of course).

Raphael

Like many of you, I own Joss's "Paddling in Hawaii" photo essay book. There are one or two of his photos that I would like to have enlarged and framed. Does anyone know how to order enlargements of his work? I tried to e-mail him via his website, but the message was returned. Thanks!

Does anyone know of anybody that works on outriggers in the San Francisco Bay area, or north bay area specifically.

Looking for paddleboards shape by George Downing. Anyone have one or knows of anyone who does?

Lately when I've been paddling I developed pain in my right wrist. It starts off in my wrist and then my hand will go numb. If I am paddling a OC1 I can slow down and rest it a bit. In the OC6, I don't feel like letting the rest of the crew down, so I keep paddling...eventually it feels like my hand down to my elbow goes numb and tingles? Has anyone else had this problem and or knows if I am doing irrepairable damage? And If so what type of exercises have helped?

Anyone know who shapes them? How much they cost? Wait time to get one? I need to take up something that doesn't require sitting, kneeling, or arching my back for too long. So pretty much canoe and paddleboard are out for me.. Thanks...

Question for everyone regarding how to improve paddling through rough waters.

I've only been paddling for a couple of years now, so I know a large part of this is pure experience. But looking for any tips or perhaps things to practice on that may be helpful in improving my ability to hold a better hull speed when paddling in rougher waters.

The majority of my paddling is done in relatively calm waters and I've improved enough over the past year where I at the same level (or in some cases faster) than many experienced paddlers in flat water races. But if we are racing in bumpy waters, particularly with waves coming at me from my ama side, I find myself getting blown away other paddlers.

Other than seat time, any tips for improving skills and or confidence in these types of conditions.

What types of drills maybe helpful - perhaps setting my ama to a more "tipply setting" for practice?

Mahalo

I hope someone out there can help some UK based paddlers.

I'm having two Force Five OC6 made by a kayak manufacturer here in the UK. Not surprisingly he's never built an outrigger (they're still very rare here). He's got the mould for the hull and the ama but nothing else. Can anyone advise on a standard layup for these canoes. I'd also be grateful for any drawings, photos or measurements particularly of the iako and wae wa'a

Email me (changing AT to @) phil.quill AT hants.gov.uk

Many thanks

Just curious to hear people's opinions on stand up paddle surfing? I hear alot of positive's & negative's on the sport. Seems like a good idea if you enjoy surfing and paddling.

Anyone know what is up with the Kauai World Challenge 2006 pictures and/or video? there is nothing posted on the website, not even the results from this year... I saw links to the results and pictures by Luke's brother on the OCPaddler website, but nothing from the Kauai World Challenge website. Anyone know when we might see something from them?