Pacific Paddler December 2012 - (Page 3)

Contents Na Wahine O Ke Kai Molokai Hoe Around the Island Race Pailolo Challenge Gail Grabowsky Surfski in the Islands 4 10 18 20 22 23 We raced against mermaids, and a canoe powered by a crew of mini Arleen's New York Outrigger after Sandy 24 After you cross the finish line Calendar 25 26 PLAY VIDEO Gilligan's Island I last raced a canoe and I've felt photos, the pros make it look so easy. I decided it was time for a reality check and entered Pa'a's Aloha Halloween race. I dressed up as 'Skipper' from Gilligan's Island with my wife, Amy, as my Gilligan (little buddy). We had only practiced once and finish. It was exciting to be on the starting line again. When the horn went off, we settled into our and our strategy was to take it easy December 2012 Vol 17.5 It's been many seasons since a little out of touch. When I take CONTRIBUTORS Writers: Patty Rycroft, Anna Mathisen, Jim Farintosh, Keith Tsang, Amy Hebenstreit, Norma Creps, Shelley Oates-Wilding Photos: Johann Meya / 808photo, Keith Tsang, Ropati Hebenstreit race zone, only to be shattered less handle of my paddle came off, so than half-way into the race when the 'little buddy' and I took turns pad- dling Hawaii 5-0 style. We battled an caught them when we surfed in to OC2 with 18-year old lady-bugs, and the finish in front of the wind-sock. "See the reef?" said Amy. "Yea, I got the canoe the SS Minnow, and just like the show, we put a hole in our STAFF SALES: Nicole Emmerson PROOFREADER: Amy Hebenstreit PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Ropati Hebenstreit it..." Crunch. Ironically I had renamed boat. At least it wasn't a three hour tour. I should have gotten insurance! (see Allstate's ad on the back cover) O Nā Moi ʻEhukai Heihei Waʻa ON THE COVER: Shell Va'a just a couple of miles from the finish. Photo Ropati PACIFIC PADDLER PO Box 300345, Ka‘a‘awa, HI 96730 (808) 351-2398 pacificpaddler.com info@pacificpaddler.com SUBSCRIPTION Mahalo Richard from Charlottesville for the extra 'clams' you added to your subscription renewal. Before opening your letter (expecting to find $12 or $18), I was doing the math and keeping the magazine in print looked like another losing proposition - financially speaking. Your letter and gesture of support hit home. Forget those businesses that 'gorilla' advertise, who don't return calls; I'll sign up for another year too. Thanks Richard and all our subscribers. I wish you and our advertisers, who are the backbone of the paddling renaissance, a prosperous 2013. USA $12 for 1 year or $18 for 2 Canada $25 International $45 Send check to: Pacific Paddler PO Box 300345 Ka'a'awa, HI 96730 me paddling O Nā Moi ʻEhukai Heihei Waʻa. No time to 'SHAKA' the camera, I was focused on finishing the race... into the wind... into the current. In times like this you always ask yourself why, and then I remembered how lucky I was to be able bed, unable to walk. Now I am getting a work out and the to paddle let alone race. A year ago, I was laid up in a hospital fees for the race are going to a good cause, for programs Usually I'm the one taking the photos. This time they shot Printed at TRADE PUBLISHING CO. Honolulu, Hawaii that help keep Hawaii's culture, history and traditions alive. solo in over ten years. Back in-the-day, I'd try to beat Tay Perry. I remember always trying to catch him. He made it (See their story on page 27). Second, I hadn't raced an OC1 look so easy, he looked so relaxed? But that all changed and the focus now is capturing the moments, taking photos. I have studied so many of the top paddlers over the years and they all make it look so easy, so effortless. I wanted to see if any of that had rubbed off. I could have only dreamed… Hope to see you out in the ocean. Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world. Thanks for your contribution to the sport. A MAGAZINE FOR PADDLERS BY PADDLERS Print specialists (808) 848-0711 © 2012 Pacific Paddler is published six times a year. No reproduction without permission. No responsibility is assumed by publisher as to the contents’ accuracy or completeness. or subscribe at: pacificpaddler.com http://www.pacificpaddler.com http://www.pacificpaddler.com/subscription.html

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler December 2012

Contents
Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Molokai Hoe
Around the Island Race - Hong Kong
Pailolo Challenge
Gail Grabowsky
Surfski in the Islands
New York Outrigger after Sandy
After you cross the finish line
Calendar

Pacific Paddler December 2012