First time paddlers are more than welcome to the SOCC. Come down on Thursdays when there is a novice-specific practice with Coach John. He's been paddling for 13 years and is a great instructor. Just prepare to get wet! Location is 2360 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA. If you've wanted to try it out, now's your chance! **So much fun** and I wish I had enough paddling time under my belt to participate in races happening now (Portland race was this weekend). Eventually, it will come. Would be cool to make the Catalina Crossing in mid-September which is a distance/change-out race (WOOT!). But, being around this great group of people makes it easy for me to come out for practice - even in the cold. I'm officially hooked.
In the meantime, I watch this video to keep me motivated. It's of a club from San Diego participating in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe race from Molokai to Oahu. Not only is there great footage of 'change-outs' during the race (first one is about 1:32 into the video - exit on right, load on the left or 'ama' side) but I am mesmerized by the mele (hawaiian chant) playing in the background. Artist is from Oakland, CA (Oaktown). Can't wait for my next practice on Tuesday.
(Source: YouTube, MediaMechanix. Artist: Kumu Hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu)
Another video from inside the ka'nu. You can watch some 'change-outs' and hear the 'hut' 'ho' which are the cues for switching paddling sides.
(Source: YouTube, MediaMechanix)
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