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426 pages - 5.75" x 8.25"
[15cm x 21cm] 

'The most important item a paddler should own, is The Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing. Without the knowledge of how your equipment works, or where it comes from you may be spinning your wheels. This book is a great read and a must for every paddler. Even the most seasoned paddler will find a benefit to owning this book. For those of you that do get the book, don't lend it out, you may never get it back!' Chris O'Keefe, San Diego, California

'The Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing, is an incredibly comprehensive and beautifully presented book covering everything to do with outrigger canoeing, from the technical aspects of the paddle stroke, steering, rigging and catching bumps, through to the cultural heritage and evolution of canoe designs, paddles and races. There is something for everyone in this amazing book, whether a new or experienced paddler.  Every time I pick up this book I learn something new and am inspired by the stories and photographs.'
Amanda Ozolins - Paddles Australia

'The Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing, is the most comprehensive book on outrigger canoe paddling yet. Essential reading for novices and experienced paddler alike.'
Michelle Shortis, Typhoon 8 Hong Kong

168  pages 5.75" x 8.25"
[15cm x 21cm]

'In Steve's book, everything's covered from all the great steerers in the world. There's 20 years of research in the latest Kanu Culture books, The Paddler's Guide to Outrigger Canoeing and the Steering book. I have a copy of every volume of Kanu Culture and consult them often.'
Ian Newland AKA Rambo Australia

'Thought I pretty well knew it all but found out I was wrong! Interesting that a lot of what you have in the book, I have figured out myself over the years, but it would have been a lot easier had I bought your book twelve years ago or so.
Peter Anderson Australia

Steve West
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The Paddlers Guide to Outrigger Canoeing or The Art and Skill of Steering an Outrigger Canoe
purchase on-line directly from this site, alternatively in the Hawaiian Islands, please visit these fine stockist below.

HAWAIIAN ISLAND RETAILERS OF STEVE WEST BOOKS


OAHU

Island Paddler
We provide the widest selection of outrigger canoe paddling equipment at the best prices. We take pride in offering genuine Hawaiian and Polynesian items – unique and of limited supply. We also have the latest in contemporary canoe paddles as well as related apparel.
716 Kapahula Av, Honolulu, Oahu
350 Hahani St, Kailua, Oahu


HAWAII - THE BIG ISLAND

Polynesian Paddling Products
Next time you're on the Big Island, come in and check out all our products. We've got everything for the paddler in you. If you don't see what your looking for, let us know....We can get it for you!
74-5598 Luhia Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740


MAUI

Tri Paddle Maui
Providing the paddling community of Maui the latest and best paddling gear
92 N Market St, Suite B,
Wailuku, HI 96793
(Cnr of Market / Vineyard)

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"Steve is a fantastic writer and photographer and has been an extension of the KIALOA family for many, many years. Actively involved in SUP and Outrigger Canoeing, we welcome him as an ambassador for KIALOA in the UK." Meg Chun. Kialoa Bend Oregon USA  

"In the context of paddling, KIALOA PADDLES have been a constant companion and essential tool of trade for me for well over a decade, representing thousands of hours and miles of paddling, racing and training throughout the Pacific, Pacific Rim and now the UK. The superlative workmanship and willingness to work with paddlers in the same way a surfer works with a shaper, has resulted in what I consider to be the finest outrigger paddles on the planet. A paddle is not an accessory, it's an essential and should never be a compromise"

 

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Mandy West
ASI Europe Enrolment Manager and Director
Contact Mandy (asi@kanuculture.com)
Steve West
ASI Europe CEO and Training Manager

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Outrigger Canoeing - 'A Coaches Manual'

We are working on Coaching Manual for Outrigger Canoeing, which will be a valuable tool for any coach, club, school, organisation or individual involved with or who has an interest in the promoting and or coaching the sport. Based upon the original coaching manual created for the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association, approved by the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Institute of Sport, the publication will also include a valuable section regarding the coaching of junior age paddlers up to 21 years of age. For expressions of interest please contact us.

Stand Up Paddleboarding - 'A Paddler's Guide'

This book will draw upon the 20 years of research which was invested in the study of outrigger canoeing in the Pacific. Surfing and Outrigger Canoeing share a close synergy to bring together many of the skills required for Stand Up Paddleboarding. Aided by some of the world's leading exponents, this will be a unique and demystifying publication, which aims to bring some clarity a sound technical advice regarding paddle and board techniques and skills and consideration of the plethora of equipment pervading the market; currently everyone's an expert and every bit of kit, better than the next; which simply isn't true. For expressions of interest please contact us.