Tag Archive for 'paddlers'

Two Groups this Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park; Time Trial at 5:30 PM

Jeff and I decided that we don’t want to limit our training group to just the more advanced paddlers paddlers by only doing the downwinders, so we decided to have two training groups this Wednesday. Jeff will meet the downwind group at 4:30 pm at Kahala with his trailer (no changes for this group). Robert […]

Wednesday Training Group Meeting at 5:30 PM, Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp; Topic: Forward Stroke

We were hoping for good downwind conditions tomorrow but we are expecting light variable winds, so we will have our regular training group time trial. Meet at 5:30 pm at the boat ramp. Coaching topic: Get more out of your forward stroke: Maximizing forward momentum and minimizing yaw: Stacking shoulders, blade angle, stroke path, catch, […]

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:30 PM, Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp; Topic: Riding Waves on a Race Board

This Wednesday we are expecting light winds. Meet at 5:30 pm at the boat ramp. Coaching topic: Jeff Chang will coach on riding waves on a race board.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:30 PM, Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp – TWIST

This Wednesday we are expecting light winds. Meet at 5:30 pm at the boat ramp. Coaching topic: We will keep working on the TWIST, we have some new drills and will shoot some video for feedback. Practice makes perfect.

Stand Up World Tour Day 1 Highlights – Women, Youth, and Legends Take to the Water

Day 1 is in The Books! Stormy conditions have been covering the North Shore for most of the previous week. This morning saw the conditions improving as the wind began to settle down and the waves cleaned up to provide consistent 5-7 foot faces at the “Pool Bars” break at Turtle Bay Resort.

Wednesday Coaching: Downwinder instead of time trial this week! Meeting at 4 PM, Kahala

No time trial this Wednesday, instead our training group will do a Kahala run. We will meet at 4 pm at the Waialae Beach park (Kahala) parking area.

Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial 5:00 PM, Meet by Boat Ramp, Topic: Turning

Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:00 pm. Coaching topic: We will talk about and practice fast turns. Note: Meet at 5pm at Hawaii Kai Boat ramp close to sign in picture below. Where: We meet by the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp and enter the water on the small beach on the left of the boat […]

The S.I.C. Malana Outrigger Canoe

The Malana is a fast and lightweight three or four man outrigger paddling canoe built by S.I.C. in Maui, Hawaii. Its intended use is for downwind runs in open-ocean, distance along shoreline or simple recreational fun paddling. It has a high freeboard and will hold 4- 190 lbs. paddlers with ease.

Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial STARTS 5:00 PM, Topic: Acceleration

Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:00 pm. Coaching topic: New drills for the twist at the beginning of the stroke and video analysis. Light wind tomorrow = fast times! NOTE: STARTING TIME IS NOW 5PM FOR WINTER SEASON. Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, […]

Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial STARTS 5:00 PM, Topic: Changing Up Your Stroke

Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:00 pm. Coaching topic: Changing up your stroke to add power, conserve energy, add efficiency and paddle longer and faster with less fatigue. NOTE: STARTING TIME IS NOW 5PM FOR WINTER SEASON. You can watch these videos with some helpful drills from Larry Cain on SUP stroke technique: http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=21478.0 Where: […]

Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial, Topic: Beginning of the Stoke Power Phase – The Twist and Catch

Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:30 pm. Coaching topic: Stroke Drills for the Beginning of the Power Phase: The Twist and Catch Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, close to where the Molokai race finishes. We will start with some weekly coaching tips and […]

Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial at 5:30 pm, Topic: Stroke Technique – Blade Angle

Congratulations to the finishers at Sunday’s Wet Feet/Blue Planet race! Results: http://racesplitter.com/races/45871BCB0 Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:30 pm. Coaching topic: Using blade angle/steering strokes, forward strokes. Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, close to where the Molokai race finishes. We will start with […]

Connor Wins Overall Title in Chicago

Connor Baxter Wins Overall Title at the Stand Up World Series – Chicago His 5th Straight Overall Title! ReCap of Event by Connor The 2013 Stand Up World Series Event in Chicago was a good turnout. We had some of the best paddlers show up from all over the world. And the interest from the […]

Weekly Wednesdays time trials starting on Oct. 10th

This coming Wednesday will be the first weekly time trial, brought to you by Blue Planet and Wet Feet. Where: Meet at the Hawaii Kai Boat Club dock in front of The Shack in Hawaii Kai. When: 5:00 pm this Wednesday, Oct. 10th and every Wednesday until further notice

Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay: coming up next

Wednesday 3 October The Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay Resort In just under 2 weeks, all eyes will once again turn back to Hawaii, and more specifically, Turtle Bay Resort for the prestigious Finals of the 2012 Stand Up World Series. With $15,000 up for grabs, and the prestigious World Title from […]