A Maffra amputee plans to kayak more than 120 kilometres to raise money for amputee services and inspire others.
Andrew Bedggood lost one of his legs in an accident in 1983.
In early October he will put paddle to the water in the Sale to the Sea amputee kayak challenge…Â DetailsÂ
The Mick Callahan Memorial Long Distance Canoe Race was held on Aug. 29, with a 23-mile total trek that spanned from Anahola to Hanalei Bay. The race was organized and sponsored by the Namolokama Canoe Club.
Callahan, who passed away on March 16, 2008, was the Namolokama head coach. The canoe club held this race to honor his memory.
A very strong turnout of 28 teams lined up to compete in the race, which saw choppy conditions due to the North Shore swell.
The 14 men canoes got the race started, beginning in …Â Details
There’s plenty going on this Labor Day weekend on the Big Island!
The Queen Lili’uokalani Long-Distance Canoe Races are the world’s largest outrigger canoe races. This year marks the 38th year Kai’Opua has sponsored these canoe races. All but the kane (men) race on Saturday start at Kailua Pier.
Saturday’s 18-mile races feature men (Kane) and women (Wahine) competing in their respective divisions, racing six-person crews (iron, no changes, no escort boats) and 9-person (non-iron, change) crews.
Sunday’s races are … Details
A 47-year-old man from Lancashire has completed an 85-day challenge to paddle his kayak 1,700 miles (2,736km) around the British Isles for charity.
Eric Innes, from Kirkham, landed at Blackpool lifeboat station at 1530 BST after finishing his mammoth paddle, which began on 6 June.
So far his journey has raised over £16,000 for the Help the Heroes charity for injured soldiers… Details