For anyone interested in the Pacific-wide sport of
outrigger canoeing this is the definitive look at the sport
Canoe & Kayak Magazine USA
A PADDLERS GUIDE TO OUTRIGGER CANOEING
426 pages - 5.75" x 8.25" [15cm x 21cm]
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THE ART AND SKILL OF STEERING AN OUTRIGGER CANOE
168 pages 5.75" x 8.25" [15cm x 21cm]
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Purchase both books and save!
Recommended by the Lonely Planet Guide Books to the Hawaiian Islands
For Outrigger Canoe Paddling, check out Steve West's "A Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing" and
the "Art and Skill of Steering" Outrigger Canoeing Technical Manuals.
'Steve West should be regarded as one of the best practitioners of the sport, supporter of the culture, chronicler of current races, canoes, trends and so on. His analysis of technique, canoe development, racing history and other aspects of our life, is way more thourough than most. He has a deep and true appreciation for the true feeling and spirit of outrigger canoeing. The photos are the best. I cannot recommend these 2 books too highly enough!'
The Paddlers Guide to Outrigger Canoeing and the Art and Skill of Steering are the culmination of the production of the KANUculture series of books, which comprised of 9 Volumes and two magazine format publications, totaling over 1800 pages of information. The contribution of these publications to the sport of outrigger canoeing, between 1995-2004, while difficult to quantify, can be measured perhaps by the biblical reverence by which they were esteemed. Prior to 1995, no periodized outrigger canoeing publication existed catering to the needs of paddlers widely spread between the Pacific Rims of Australia and the North American West Coast and all islands in-between. Ultimately, after many thousands of miles of travel, racing, coaching and time spent talking story with some of the world's best canoe paddlers, author Steve West produced two highly significant publications.
"I really miss KANUculture magazine. Now that was an awesome periodical! I think most of it’s readers would agree that a vacuum in paddling publications has existed since it left the scene. It was a quality product, with global features, and a Polynesian focus. It had great writing, international appeal, photos, and event coverage all bound in great paper. KANUculture still publishes sought after books on training and skills development."
Kailua paddler
"Steve is a greater writer and a pioneer in promoting the sport of outrigger."
Ropati - Pacific Paddler Magazine
'Once again your latest book is well done and a great reflection of the paddler lifestyle and the sport itself.'
Dale Hope - Author The Aloha Shirt - Hawai`i
'Many, many thanks for your dedication to the sport of va`a in our lives. You have enriched our knowledge and enthusiasm in our club and I am sure of clubs worldwide.' Leon Rossbottom - Head Coach Hong Kong Island Paddle Club.
'Your books have had amazing results. People are refining techniques and adjusting rigging. We've never had such informative resources before. One guy was able to start building paddles after reading one of your chapters!'
David Goulet - Western Samoa
'Your series of books has increased participation numbers around the world, bringing the Polynesian experts to Canada, Hong Kong, Europe and other places. Thanks also for giving equal amount of air time to women participants,'
Cherly Skribe - British Columbia
'Your book is Biblical to the outrigger community, particularly in such outrigger desolate areas as New York. Kanu Culture is indispensable.'
Roger Meyer - New York USA
'Rarely have I seen a sports publication that delivers this kind of quality and value. For those of us just getting started with paddling, your volumes are a gift from the Gods.'
Mike Berwind - Maui
'I am in my 10th season of outrigger canoeing and my 3rd Kanu Culture Edition. I wish you started writing earlier, they offer much to the newcomer and experienced paddler. Thankyou for the time you have put into informing and educating paddlers about both paddling and the culture.'
Lori J Kitahata - Redondo Beach California USA
'...deep reading that a sequence of printed pages promotes is valuable not just for the knowledge we acquire from the author's words but for the more intellectual vibrations those words set off within our own minds. In the quiet spaces opened up by the sustained, undistracted reading of a book, or by any other act of contemplation, for that matter, we make our own associations, draw our own inferences and analogies, foster our own ideas.'
Nicholas Carr
New Publication:
Due out during 2012 'A Paddler's Guide to Stand Up Paddleboarding' - will culminate over 5 years of research and looks at the sport from the point of view of the paddler, seeing it as a board sport, which, from a cultural standpoint, is more of an extension of outrigger canoeing than of surfing per se, where the paddle is the primary means of propulsion and control and where outrigger canoe paddlers are now excelling in this unique sport.
As with the Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing, this book is substansive and offers some compelling considerations of the sport and includes technical sections on paddling techniques, down winding, flat water racing, training, learning, equipment and synergies with other ocean paddle sports. This will be by far the most comprehensive look at the sport to date. More information will posted shortly.
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