Archive for the ‘Kayak, Canoe & Rafting’ Category
During one of our monthly pot luck breakfasts, one of our coaches explained the basics of the proper paddling stroke to our recreational paddlers. Outrigger canoe paddling stroke.
What better showcase to show off your sport than allowing people to overlook it from a shoreline pier?
Run by the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) and sponsored by the IMUA Outrigger Canoe Club, the Noah Kalama Outrigger classic returns to Long Beach shores from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 12, on the water right next to the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier.
“It’s very spectator-friendly and all the canoes will line up at the beach that morning facing the pier, for great views of the races,” said Cheance Adair, SCORA race chair. “They’ll head down to the opposing flag, and make a turn while trying to … More
KANEOHE – A well-known native Hawaiian koa wood canoe builder who had to halt work on a koa canoe after his koa wood supply was stolen, had the wood returned by the thief.
Bobby Puakea, who heads the Puakea Foundation in Kaneohe, makes koa canoes for several canoe clubs throughout the state.
Last Thursday, all the rare koa wood he had … More