August 29th, 2016 by evan
This is the continuation of our paddle technique coaching session with elite paddler and coach, John Puakea. In this video, Robert (from Blue Planet Surf Hawaii) and Darin (my brother) try out John’s paddling tips in the water. We are also joined by Blue Planet team rider Jenn Lee and John gave her some tips as well. Again, John gives a lot of really good paddling tips in this video so be sure to check it out.
Continue reading ‘John Puakea Paddle Stroke Analysis and Coaching – Part 2′
August 24th, 2016 by davi
Connor Sweeps The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge
The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge was a huge event with heavy competition. It was the largest contingent of elite competitors getting together at one event for this entire year – in both the men’s and women’s fleet.
Continue reading ‘The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 22nd, 2016 by evan
We recently met up with elite paddler and coach, John Puakea for some paddle technique coaching. In this session, John watched and analyzed Robert’s (from Blue Planet Surf Hawaii) and Darin’s (my brother) paddle stroke and coached them on how to improve their technique. John gives a lot of paddling tips in this video so be sure to check it out.
Continue reading ‘John Puakea Paddle Stroke Analysis and Coaching – Part 1′
August 21st, 2016 by davi
The 2016 Quiksilver JM Survivor Race
The 2016 Quiksilver Survivor Race was a huge success – with very tough competition. It was a one day event and had the survivor format – which is the hardest race format for short sprints. The first heat started with 44 men and the bottom 10 were eliminated. This was the worst round for me and I got stuck in the back of the pack. I finished in 11th and made it through to the next round, but this year each round you get points for what place you get and at the end you want the smallest number of points.
Continue reading ‘The 2016 Quiksilver Survivor Race – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 15th, 2016 by evan
Canoe paddler Ryland Hart shares with us his thoughts on the Kahekai OC1 Canoe by Puakea Designs.
Continue reading ‘Ryland Hart Paddling the Puakea Kahekai OC1 Canoe in Hawaii’
August 8th, 2016 by evan
Champion SUP and canoe paddler Travis Grant shares with us his new paddle stroke technique which he learned from paddling guru John Puakea.
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August 3rd, 2016 by davi
Molokai-2-Oahu Championships
The 2016 Molokai2Oahu Championships was a big turn out with some tough competition. This is one of the biggest events in Hawaii for stand up paddling.
Continue reading ‘The 2016 Molokai-2-Oahu – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 1st, 2016 by evan
Here are some more paddling tips, this time from canoe paddler Bill Pratt. Bill also shares his thoughts on the new Kahekai OC1 Canoe by Puakea Designs.
Continue reading ‘OC1 Canoe Paddling Technique 101 on Kahekai OC1 Canoe with Bill Pratt’
