A MAGAZINE
FOR PADDLERS
BY PADDLERS
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Vaka Eiwa
Kanaka Ikaika
Pu'uwai Canoe Club
Maui Canoe & Kayak
Molokai World Championships
California paddling
Cross training - When it snows
Hampton's club
New club - new beginning
Unlimited massage
Pa'a highlights
ON THE COVER: Kekoa Bruhn goes around Moku Nui during Kanaka Ikaika's first race of the season.
Photo by Ropati Hebenstreit
Peaceful Easy Feeling
I'd like to thank everyone who helped put this issue together. I wasn't sure in December if I could continue printing the magazine in 2012 as ad revenue plunged in 2011. Add on to this, the mud-slinging between the politicians these past months; I felt like slinging some mud myself, lots of fat targets, but I caught myself on the way to cover a race and decided to make my 2-cents positive. What a great sport, what great people, why bother them with my lemons, get some sugar and start making lemonade — so going through this issue, I pulled out this quote on page 13, "The word eiva, Cook Islands politician Sir Geoffrey Henry once said, is a fusion of 'ei' – the flowery image of Cook Islands hospitality and festivity – and 'va' – the space between then and now." — exactly where I'm at, then I came across this photo of
Daisy and Violet and realized 'it ain't no big thing' - go with the flow. I hope you enjoy this issue, and on our digitized edition, the links we have set up to further entertain you (think I'll go tweet about it).
In this issue
Vaka Eiwa
The final race was held in the outer island of Aitutaki, the post-festival party moved from the bar to the beach, and for the first time, the Canadian paddling community fled the winter cold to join the line-up. Despite the differences, the essence of Vaka Eiva – that tried-and-true formula of sun, sweat and solidarity – prevailed. >>digital content>> [top]
The first race of Kanaka Ikaika's season was held on the Windward side of Oahu, January 14th. The long course was from Makai Pier to Kailua Beach, the short course ran from Waimanalo Beach and finished also at Kailua. >>digital content>> [top]
After several years of paddling on Oahu, Luke Evslin and Kelly Foster return to Kaua'i to co-coach Pu'uwai Canoe Club located on the Wailua River. >>digital content>> [top]
The Maui Canoe and Kayak Club (MCKC) has begun its 2012 Race Season on Maui, Hawaii. We rang in the New Year with the Sarento's Season Opener on Saturday, January 7th from Kihei Canoe Club to Sarento's on the Beach Restaurant. >>digital content>> [top]
The First Molokai World Championship was held 35 years ago. Last year Hawaii Canoe & Kayak Team - with the continued assistance of Geoff Graff - became involved as the race organizers. It was a great opportunity for HCKT to develop the race and to grow the event for paddlers, their friends and family. >>digital content>> [top]
We start out 2012 and the year of the dragon with an awesome day in Santa Barbara. And now at time of print and with sunny skies beckoning us to the beach, we gear up for the Huki Hanhano Challenge to round out January and then the Hal Rosoff/NAC race to begin February. More details to follow or on the www.eteamz.com/socaloceanracing site. >>digital content>> [top]
Making the dream a reality
We would like to take a moment to thank all of you and our sponsors who have supported the Dolan Brothers throughout our ongoing journey. >>digital content>> [top]
Cross training ...when it snows
Off season for most Canadian paddlers is a forced rest from the water. Well, water in the liquid form anyway! In the frozen form, water becomes a whole new training ground. It's the time when we hit the mountains for adventure, fitness, fun and a huge set of lungs. >>digital content>> [top]
This year we formed KAI Canoe Club. We will have a strong emphasis on building a Keiki program. We will be working with local businesses to create a community network that will spread the Aloha spirit. Our Keiki program will allow the young adults to learn water safety, paddling techniques and most importantly giving back to their community.
>>digital content>> [top]Have you ever heard of a foam roller? It is an ingenious piece of exercise equipment made of compressed foam. Lightweight, inexpensive (internet prices between $10-40), and versatile! You may have seen me using it before a regatta or after one of the many races. >>digital content>> [top]