Some of Steve West's past publications (Out of Stock)
KANUculture Volume 5 1999
Paddles. Wood versus Carbon. Camparisons and consideration of suitability. Stroking. How to perfect and develop the skill of sitting seat 1. Calling the Huts. How and when and the importance of doing it right. Outrigger Canoeing for the Physically Disabled. Jan Whitaker. Hawaiian Canoe Sailing. Since 1988 in the Hawaiian Islands, this sport has been gaining popularity. Insight into Designs and Rulings. Mike Kincaid and Tim Woods. Evolution of the Hawaiian Canoe. Herb Kane. Hawaiki Nui Va’a. Tahiti’s premier race. Rowing Machines.
KANUculture Volume 6 2000
Long Shafts Smaller Blades. Brad Gillespie. Bailing Technique. The importance of keeping your canoe dry and how to go about it. Capsize. How to prevent and ultimately who is to blame? Pain Management in Paddling. Jo Lukins Pumping Iron. Common paddling gym exercises. Shoulder Injury. How to avoid and treat. Dr Dane Silva. Koa Canoes of Sand Island. Restoration of Hawaii's finest Koa Canoes. Howe Island Sound Race. British Columbia. Fijians Paddle Moloka'i. A story of inspiration for first timers. Rapa Nui. Reintroduction of the outrigger canoe to Easter Island. Liberty Challenge New York and more.
KANUculture Volume 7 2000
Single and Double Bend Paddling Techniques. Difference in technique revealed. Time in the Support Boat Made Good. Make effective psychological gains during time out. Crew Selection. Avoid the pitfalls and create a win/win situation. Energy Alignment in a Paddling Body. Paddling on a metaphysical level. Risk Mangagement. How to take a safe and responsible approach to your sport. Essential Equipment Checks. Canoe Surfing Images by Joss. What is Kanu Culture? Va'a Hoe or OC1? Cultural differences of interpretation between Hawaii and Tahiti. Preparing for Moloka'i t o Oahu Race. Terry Wallace. Super Aito Tahiti. The world's toughest V1 event. Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association. Hawaii’s OC1 and Surf Ski governing body by Randi Botti Micronesia. The regions fastest growing sport. Saipan and the Micronesian Cup.Canoe Ceremony. Blessings and pre-race. OC1 Racing Californian Style. Hawaiki Nui Va'a Tahiti Lake Tahoe. California's scenic race Oregon's Coastal Based Club World Sprints
KANUculture Volume 8 2002
Stroke Correction. The forward stroke is considered in detail and common errors identified. The Art and Skill of Steering. Snippets of wisdom from the masters. Composite Paddles. The Next Generation. Dave Chun Kialoa Paddles. In Celebration of Canoes. Maui Canoe Festival. Mirage OC6. New thoughts on rocker line. Karel Tresnak Snr. Youth Coaching. A detailed look at age groups 9 –19yrs. Ouvéa to Poindimie. A Ten Hour Epic Event in New Caledonia by Guy Wilding. English Channel Crossing. Wa'lele Crosses again after 23 years. Heemoana Va'a. A New Breed of Race For Tahiti. Soul Paddling. Paddling as a means of escapism. Hamilton Cup. International Va'a World Sprint Championships Bora Bora. Tahitian Trophies. Powerful symbolism
KANUculture Volume 9 2003
20 Years of the Hamilton Cup. A blow by blow overview. Seat Duties. Terry Wallace gives a concise view of seat roles in a team canoe. Marquesas. Dave McGuire recounts a paddling adventure deep in the Pacific. Maui/Jaws. A day at one of the world’s big wave meccas. Traditional Technophobia. OC6 weight issues of tradition, culture and global standardization. Chris Maynard . One of the world’s must accomplished steerers interviewed. Makaha Surfing Canoe. Karel Tresnak reveals secrets behind his newly designed surfing canoe. Vakauhi. Kris Kjeldsen tells the story of this great Marquesas race between Ua Hoku and Ua Pou. New Zealand National Championships. The countries national cultural sport at its biggest event. Holopuni in Tahiti. Nick Beck sends a sailing canoe from Lake Tahoe to Bora Bora Tahiti. Hong Kong. One clubs transition from Dragon Boat to Outrigger Canoeing. South America. Introduction of the sport into Brazil. Leg Leashes. The benefits and dangers of wearing leg leashes on OC1 and OC2's. Europe. What's going on in the next boom area of the world. Canoe Surfing Images by Joss
KANUculture Volume 10 2004
A beautifully presented 1oth anniversary large format issue with amazing imagery! Thibert Luissaa. The quintessential ambassador of Aloha. The Micronesian Cup. Coverage of the 2003 event held in Saipan. Rio Va'a 2003. Stunning photography and a solid story written by organiser Nicolas Bourlon. Vakauhi 2004. A blow by blow account of Outrigger Australia's participation. Outriggers and Indians. An account of outrigger canoeing in the San Francisco California region. History of the IVF World Sprints. A remarkable story recounting each and every World Sprint event. Hauraki Hoe. New Zealand's premier change over distance race. South Africa. An account of the growth of outrigger canoeing in this great country. Hamilton Cup 2003
Interview with Jamie Mitchell, Golden Guy of Paddleboarding. Tom Blake's moment of Infamy Spurns a New Sport (Paddleboarding), Paddleboarding Technique, Catalina OC1/OC2 Challenge Report, Kauai World Outrigger Challenge, Mens Health Series, Fiji International, Cost Rica Outrigger Canoeing, IVF World Sprints Hilo Hawaii, Micronesian Cup Palau, Sit on Top Kayak Revolution, Surf Ski Origins, Evolution of Distance Surf Ski Padding, IVF future perspective, Hamilton Cup, Canoe Sailing Tutukaka New Zealand, Canoe Sailing Tahiti, The History of the Flip Flop (Sandals), Paddling Cronulla to Bendalong Australia.