HVA Rudderless Fun Run
"The location of the run will be chosen to allow for the best possible surfing run"
I don't think that means upwind
#2 Mon, 12/06/2010 - 5:23am
Is a surfing run a downwinder? We don't have surfing runs here in Warshingtun, just downwinders!
#3 Tue, 12/07/2010 - 5:44am
From personal experience, I thinkso more easy for paddle upwind rudderless than downwind. For downwind, like last Saturday's Toy for Tots, more bettah for paddle oc-1. No need work as hard trying for keep the canoe from breaking away or tracking.
#4 Tue, 12/07/2010 - 11:06am
That's y we paddle v1 especially in a race like the last toys for tot race it jus increases paddling ability and this will b a fun run so if u catch a big drop and lose control its fine cuz we won't b racing jus having fun and learning!
#5 Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:04pm
More so you can compare apples to apples. For me there's no doubt ruddered boats are faster downwind. But also no doubt it takes a lot more concentration, effort, and practice to go downwind in a rudderless. I like the challenge and people think I'm crazy...
#6 Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:43pm
Not in a V-1. But two paddlers: Karel Sr, in a rudderless monohull canoe, and another windward paddler named Old's in a 3-man outrigger around 30 years ago in the Kanaka Ikaika Molokai Challenge.
#9 Tue, 12/07/2010 - 10:13pm
Right-toe toa moana, mahalo. Imagine paddling solo out in the Channel using a long true straight (no bend) closet pole size shaft big blade paddle w/o t-top. Now that's one hell of a tough paddler.
#11 Wed, 12/08/2010 - 9:56am
Exact location to be determined 4 days before the Fun Run and will be based on forecasted weather conditions. The Ocean Playground Shuttle has been reserved. Shuttle will meet us @ 9 am to load up at chosen finishing point then drop us off at the start.
HVA is pre paying to reserve the shuttle but each paddler must bring pay their own shuttle fare of $10. Paddlers are required to make arrangements for their own canoe as HVA will not be providing canoes. The shuttle is able to hold 17 canoes/paddlers and is first come first served. After that paddlers will have to set up their own rides.
The location of the run will be chosen to allow for the best possible surfing run. Length of the run will be between 6 and 10 miles. Again this will be a rudderless only fun run... let's go!!!
If you are interested please PM us on Ocpaddler or join the event posted on HVA's Facebook page.
Submitted by HVA on