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Steve West
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We've redesigned and reprinted both of our Outrigger Canoeing Books, and in doing so, we've achieved reduced book prices for paddlers in the USA, Canada, Europe, South America, Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia including New Zealand. In addition, we've taken a firm environmental stand in the way we have choosen to print and package. 

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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 and stand up paddleboard paddles on the planet, to which end other manufacturers aspire to as their yardstick for excellence. A paddle is not an accessory, it's an essential and should never be a compromise"

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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.
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12.0 GOVERNING BODIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

12.1 Is outrigger canoe racing governed by a universal governing body?
12.2 Who are currently members and affiliated with the IVF?


12.1 Is there a universal governing body?

No. The closes thing is the International Va' a Federation Founded in 1981 originally as the International Polynesian Canoe Federation, created with the intention of promoting the sport within primarily the Pacific region amongst islands who's cultures had cultural links with the outrigger canoe in one form or another. They also wanted to play an authoritative role in being able to distribute information relating to outrigger canoeing to anyone interested in the sport and have as one of its goals, to make the sport reach Olympic status.

However, a universal set of rules does not exist, be it racing rules or canoe specifications which must be adhered to by all countries and states. Each country and state, is essentially a law unto themselves. They have their own associations which in turn set their own rules and canoe specifications, which are all fundamentally taken and modified from the Hawaiians. In this respect the IPCF has no say, only at its own event, the IPCF World Sprint Titles, held every two years.

12.2 Who are affiliated with the IVF?

They include but not limite to; American Samoa, Australia, California, Canada, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, Guam, Hawaii, Italy, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Wallis Futuna, Western Samoa, Stahlo Canoe Club, Native Participation Committee, Hong Kong, Easter Island, Marianas, United Kingdom.