Archive for the ‘Kayak, Canoe & Rafting’ Category
The sailing world lost one of its greatest visionaries this weekend when Hobie Alter passed away at his home. He was 80 years old. Impressively, Alter influenced virtually every aspects of sailing, from beach-cat racing to the America’s Cup, and is credited as being the father of the modern fiberglass sailing catamaran. Additionally, Alter helped crack the code on creating regatta experiences that were fun for all participants, not just those lucky souls standing on the podium.
Unlike many of his sailing peers, however, Alter first found his path to the ocean through his childhood love of surfing. This love became a loose ‘career plan’ that fused his woodworking skills with his passion for surfing, and eventually … More
The group is eager to get back to paddling after a couple of days without good water flows. The Rio Hoyo del Aire offers exactly what they’re looking for, with quality whitewater and perfect drops during two amazing days of exploration
For the first time in 11 years, the voyaging canoe Hawaiiloa entered the ocean. Volunteers set her in the water at Keehi Marine Center Monday.
Hawaiiloa was built in the early 1990s. At the time, there were no koa trees large enough for her hulls, so native Alaskans donated two large logs. Over time, the wood cracked and rotted so she was pulled out of the water.
Volunteers with the non-profit Friends of Hokulea and Hawaiiloa spent more than four years restoring her … Video and more