Archive for the 'Downwind/Racing' Category
January 1st, 2017 by robert
This video covers how to catch the smaller, slower moving bumps to connect into the bigger, faster moving swells. Guy Pere, a great paddler from Oahu, used this great analogy: use an “onramp” to pick up the speed you need to merge onto the “freeway”. Then, as you come off the faster moving swell, look for an “offramp”, a smaller bump that will keep your speed up as you come off the back of the bigger, faster swell, which allows you to maintain the glide and look for another faster moving “freeway” to merge onto, keeping the momentum going at a high average speed, this is what connecting bumps is all about. Continue reading ‘SUP Downwind Tip – Connecting Bumps by Using the Onramp to the Freeway’
July 18th, 2016 by admin
My brother Darin and I recently went on a Hawaii Kai downwind run in Oahu to test out my new Ozone Tempest OC2 two-man canoe in open ocean conditions. The Tempest OC2 is fast and it glides really well. We caught some really nice bumps, I think some of the longest bumps we’ve ever caught.
Continue reading ‘Hawaii Kai Downwinder on Tempest OC2 Canoe’
November 30th, 2015 by evan
Here’s part 3 of my OC1 canoe Hawaii Kai downwind 101. In this video, I talk some more about bumps and paddling then catch up with my friend. Towards the end of the video, I share my strategy on how to avoid big waves when coming in to the beach.
Continue reading ‘OC1 Canoe Hawaii Kai Downwind 101 – Part 3′
November 23rd, 2015 by evan
Here’s part 2 of my OC1 canoe Hawaii Kai downwind 101. In this video, I talk about catching bumps, connecting bumps, and a bit about paddling technique.
Continue reading ‘OC1 Canoe Hawaii Kai Downwind 101 – Part 2′
November 16th, 2015 by evan
Here’s part 1 of a three part video of a recent downwind run that I went on with my friend. We both rode on Pueo OC1 canoes.
In this series of videos, I’ll share the techniques that I’ve learned from experts like Doug Lock, Todd Bradley, and Robert Stehlik. Mind you that I’m still a novice but hopefully you guys will learn something from these videos that will help you when you go on a Hawaii Kai downwinder.
Continue reading ‘OC1 Canoe Hawaii Kai Downwind 101 – Part 1′
August 18th, 2015 by robert
At Blue Planet we offer downwind coaching to those wanting to get into this exciting sport. After doing many coached downwind runs I have noticed that most beginners make the same common mistakes when first trying to catch bumps. For those coming from a flatwater background, where a strong, steady, powerful, longer, slower stroke works best, making the adjustment to the quick, short accelerating strokes needed to catch bumps and then stopping and resting while gliding is challenging to say the least. I’m hoping that sharing these tips will help more paddlers get into this super fun aspect of Stand Up Paddling.
Continue reading ‘SUP Downwinder Tips: The most common first timer mistakes’
July 13th, 2015 by robert
Training Group: Downwinder on Wednesday
Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 5 pm to catch the trailer, launch will be from Canoe Hale in Hawaii Kai.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meeting at 5:00 PM, Kahala’
July 7th, 2015 by robert
Training Group: Downwinder on Wednesday
Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 5 pm to catch the trailer, launch will be from Canoe Hale in Hawaii Kai.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meeting at 5:00 PM, Kahala’
June 22nd, 2015 by robert
Training Group: Downwinder on Wednesday
Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 5 pm to catch the trailer, launch will be from Canoe Hale in Hawaii Kai.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meeting at 5:00 PM, Kahala’
May 18th, 2015 by robert
Training Group: Downwinder on Wednesday, Sandy’s to Hawaii Kai Race on Sunday
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May 17th, 2015 by davi
Great Video of 11 year old Luciana downwinding on Lake Washington with family and friends! Spring 2015.
Continue reading ‘11 year old Luciana downwinding Lake Washington on her new custom Bullet 11′
April 13th, 2015 by robert
Training Group Downwinder on Wednesday. Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 5 pm to catch the trailer, launch will be from Canoe Hale in Hawaii Kai.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meeting at 5:00 PM, Kahala’
March 30th, 2015 by robert
Training Group Downwinder on Wednesday. Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 5 pm to catch the trailer.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meeting at 5:00 PM, Kahala’
March 2nd, 2015 by robert
We are doing another downwinder on Wednesday. Please meet at Wai’alae Beach Park in Kahala at 4:30 pm to catch the trailer.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Rain or Shine – Downwinder! – Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala’
