Leighton is now at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. Anyone wishing to communicate or get updates on his status can do so by registering on carepages.com. The registration for carepages is free.

Leighton Look, renowned paddler and a very talented craftsman, suffered a severe case of the bends (decompression sickness) while diving off of Hawaii Kai last October. [See the original report]

[Honolulu Advertiser]

[Honolulu Avertiser Article] by Jan TenBruggencate

[Pacific Expeditions - The Hawaii Show] at OutdoorAction.com
Keep in mind this show was aimed at mainland viewers, but it's still a good watch and it's nice to see the sport get some exposure. (you will need Windows Media Player and high speed internet)

[Photos] by Marjie Santos

Ka'iwi Relay 2005 Pre-race article
[Honolulu Advertiser]

[Star Bulletin]

[Maui News Article]

The Jan 16 event has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Ocean Club from 5-10pm.

[Renowned paddler in critical condition] Honolulu Advertiser

Fundraisers are in progress to help cover the immense medical costs. Donations will be accepted at any First Hawaiian Bank branch, under the "Friends of Leighton Look" account.

Fund-raising race by Kanaka Ikaika - Dec. 4, All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Look family.

Jan. 16, the Hui Lanakila Canoe Club will hold a fund-raising auction at Don Ho's Island Grill. The event is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

[See all the Comments on Leighton] from the initial report of his accident. Leighton suffered a severe case of the bends (decompression sickness) while diving off of Hawaii Kai.

update 11/3:[Honolulu Advertiser Article] by Jan TenBruggencate
[Garden Island Article]