Cory Routh was floating and fishing in a world practically devoid of clutter, and he liked it.
There was the reel’s spool buzzing out line, the swishing of the rod cutting an arc in the air and the sloshing of miniature waves against the side of his kayak. Somewhere far off an outboard was running, far enough away to be a faint hum rather than a roar.
Routh looked to the horizon as he fished. In the flat distance, quivering in and out of vision as they rode the heat waves, were the barrier islands of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore…Â DetailsÂ
The Outrigger Canoe Club men turned a rare training session off Windward O’ahu into a familiar result.
Outrigger won the Kailua Bay Men’s Iron Challenge in dominating fashion yesterday.
Outrigger crews took the top two places. The first crew finished with a winning time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 12 seconds. The second crew came in second in 2:04:08.
More than 50 crews participated in the race. The 14-mile course …Â Details
One of the advantages of fishing in a kayak is that they often force you to slow down and survey the area more thoroughly. A small shallow creek opening up into a cove full of lily pads might keep a bass boat from the temptation of crossing the shallower water. These areas are perfect for the kayak fisherman. These waters are also a natural refuge for baitfish and the catfish know it…Â Details
The outstanding season for the Outrigger Canoe Club continued yesterday.
Outrigger won the Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Race, holding off a strong push from an upstart Team Primo.
Outrigger completed the 26-mile course from Kailua Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach in 2 hours, 48 minutes, 50 seconds.
Members of the winning crew were Craig Gamble, Scott Gamble, Billy Lawson, Noah Gibson, Kapono Brown, Mike Kane, Will Estes, Tapa Worthington and Jimmy Austin…Â Details