2013 Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge, January 26
Didn’t have the greatest of races, but all was made right when I won the Grand Prize at the raffle: a brand new Huki V1-X OC-1 Outrigger. Talk about stoked!
Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge
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Sand Washes and Sandwiches
If there are better days than spending it with your son, on a dirtbike or at the beach, let me know, because I haven’t ever found one. Daniel, my youngest hero, has taught me that a well timed ‘No’ is more powerful than 10 ‘Yeses’ (e.g., Me: “Are you sure you don’t want a snack? You did a heck of a ride out here.” Daniel: “No, I don’t want to get anything too expensive.”). Well played my man [scene: Dad going for the $20 in his wallet].
Pound Sand
“Go pound sand” … seriously? I would in a heartbeat.
Wave Check
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2012 Island to Island Waterman Challenge Relay
A few shots from the
2012 Island to Island Waterman Challenge Relay
(28 miles)
Catalina Classic Paddleboard Marathon — Race Day
37th Annual Catalina Classic, 2012
7:04
Perfect Spot
5 days …
Put a little motivation in the cockpit of the board to keep me smiling. Daniel’s picture has always gotten me through the tough ones before; I’m counting on his smiling face to do it again…
5 Crowns it is Not
The funny thing is I have trouble eating before AND after events; however, we have to choke down something during longer races, which includes electrolyte and carbohydrate replacement drinks, energy gel “gu” (which tastes a lot like the Farmers glue that I used in 2nd grade — don’t ask me how I know that), and a PowerBar or two.
Hydration/Nutrition
6 days…
88 paddlers pre-confirmed…suckers.
Forecast still looks hot…
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