Funny Paddling Verbiage:

To make it a fun holiday break. Lets see what everyone can come up with of funny words we say while we are paddling or words we use in paddling. Or what every funny paddling things up guys can come up with. Have a wonderful Christmas break sledding down those bumps!!!

Paliku paddle stolen from the back of my truck yesterday 12/15 or today 12/16. 51" double bend. Swirled blue/white T handle, camoflauge blue/white blade. Pretty unique. First double bend OC-1 blade I made.

SURF LINE HAWAII AND KAI WA’A

PRESENTS A OC-1 PADDLING CLINC ON DEC. 21ST 2012

WHO: Kai Bartlett and Pat Dolan, the record setting winners of the 2012 Pa’a Kaiwi Channel Relay.

WHAT: OAHU OC-1 clinic. Get tips and techniques about paddling.

WHEN: 2:45 pm * - Kai and Pat will speak from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

WHERE: Surf Line Hawaii’s Ocean Life Style Store – 411 Puuhale Rd Honolulu, Hi. 96819

PARKING: Next door, Diamond Head side to us at the Electric Union. (Extra parking along Nimitz in front Puuhale Elementary School)

Just wondering.....when talking about technique as far as the stroke....everyone seems to be on the same page. Up front press and power after the paddle is placed and then a quick exit. The last part of the stroke cycle ...the exit ...is of interest. I hate to always be referring to how the Tahitian's do it but they do it so well. If you slow mo videos of their exit....they twist the tee handle and feather out soon after the power phase. They feather their paddles vertically over the water surface until the next catch. The feathering is agressive. Aeordynamic and efficient.

We need to have an Eddie Aikau style race that goes from HK to Ewa Beach when the winds pop up like this. The race gets scheduled when we know the winds will probably make this a race happen. I imagine rules and regulations make this a challenge, but Manny and/or Foti can figure this one out.

This run is definitely one of the best runs in Hawaii if not the best because of its length.

So who wants to put this race on this weekend?

If any internationals are travelling near NZ this summer come check out this awesome coastal race. The race is to honor our good friend James Moore who we lost on the same course in dangerous conditions. Now we race the same course with all our buddies under safer conditions. We can help out find canoes and acc and give you a mean NZ experience. All the top nz paddlers will be here and its in the best spot in NZ of course ha.

All race information can be found on here,
http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/861

Here a video of what the race is like,

New Shipment of Chinese Scorpius XM & XS expected before Christmas. See Attached Flyer for Holiday Deal details.

Hey everyone. I was curious to find out what paddlers are doing around the world to strengthen their stroke and pull in the water.

I've notice during my oc1 runs my top arm is not getting the initial full blade plant in the water before I start my pull. (Fatigue?)

I would like to correct this before it becomes a bad habit.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi guys, i'm an italian paddler visiting San Diego, really would love to paddle, may be rent a 2men.
Can you help me? It will be great!

Just wanted to invite everyone locally to come out and support our SoCal crews for next season. We are proud to host a overall paddling clinic to include OC6, OC1 and of course SUP. See attached flyer and come out and get the latest and greatest tips.