Hi guys,
just ran through an interesting video showing Cayucos races on youtube.

It's a 4 men canoe, without ama but paddles similar to ours and changing side also.
Some crews had a very special way of doing the latter :
Instead of changing alltogether on a "hut" sign, the front paddler changes, then the second, then the third, then the last one.

With this technique, you never get all paddles in the air at the same time, therefore the canoe is less prone to slowing down.
I tried it on an OC2, the difference was already obvious, I can't wait to try it on a 6 men !

Shame on all of you!! Buying canoes made in China when you have a choice
to buy U.S.... Paddlers have always been environmental concerned and to
buy a product made in such a country that has no concern for Mother Earth is so
Not PONO!!! Please do it right!!!
Love & Kisses
Tutu

Anybody know going rate for escort boat for oc1 relay?
Got an escort boat lined up, but not sure fair price. Boat meeting us at Fleming.
Mahalo!

The ama of our 5 year old Hurricane has developed a rash of blisters!
Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Just got a Go Pro and want to mount it on my Iako's for paddling. Which mount fit the iakos the best? GoPro Roll Bar Mount or GoPro Handlebar Seatpost Mount. Any other advice when mounting the Go Pro on the iako to make sure it is secure would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Attention Paddlers entering the M2M OC Race - if your Canoe is on Oahu and you need to get it to Maui call me at 808-306-4121 cell. I am leaving Wed. April 23, 2014 and I have room for 3 OC1's.
Mahalo for checking this out
LJ

Cash prize money for North Shore Challenge

Keanae to Kahului Maui 25 miles,

due to possible strong winds and rough conditions entrants limited to experienced paddles

OC1 men 1st place $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100, 4th $75, 5th $50
OC1 women 1st place $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
Surf Ski 1st place Epic paddle ($450 value) 2nd $100, 3rd $50

Planing on doing M2M and Molokai relay. Anybody have any suggestions on what to do with my boat for the two weeks in between races. Don't want to have to ship my boat twice. Want to leave it on molokai.

Aloha,
My buddy and I are coming over from Oahu for the Olukai race and would like to rent one Pueo each for that day (May 11). We each have a Pueo so will bring our own seats. Willing to pay $200 EACH to rent the canoe for the day. Very responsible individuals with good jobs so in the very unlikely event of any damage/accident it will be taken care of.
Please call Maurie at 808-753-4400 or email at msurfshawaii@gmail.com
Mahalo
M

Does anyone have any advice on which would be the best V-1 for a small paddler? I am 5ft, 105lbs and want to get a rudderless canoe but am unsure on which one to buy.