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"Paddle Rain or Shine; Lightning or Gale Cancels" |
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Weather Marine Forecast Tides Sunrise & Twilight Check Offshore Buoy for Seawater and Air Temperatures | ||||
Standard Training Schedule: Wed 5:00am and Sat 7:00am Race Training: Sunday 7 am (reserved for race teams) | ||||
Boston Outrigger Training Covers . . . Overview of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing (history, boat design, parts of canoe) Training to Proficiency Rigging/Unrigging Outrigger Canoe Training to Proficiency in Paddling Techniques Training to Proficiency in every seat (stroker, engine room, steersperson) Two structured practice sessions per week with specific goals Nautical Rules of the Road & Water Safety East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA) race opportunities Bring a friend opportunities separate from scheduled practices (as available) Effective use of time & improved performance for every level of experience Recommended Reading "The Hana Hou Series" by Kawika Sands (Water Safety, Water Savvy, Customs, related topics) | ||||
Compass Rose useful for interpreting Wind Direction graph |