Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club

Yoga and Paddling

Here's an article from the Na Leo Hoe Wa'a blog about incorporating yoga in your cross-training regimen:

Yogafying Your Way To Better Paddling

Weekday Practices

Weekday practices for the 2009 season will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm starting March 10th. Hope to see you there.

 

Have Your Say on Marine Protected Areas

The process of locating and sizing marine protected areas (MPAs) under the MLPA is overseen by an appointed 5-member board called the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF). This group is crucial, standing between the stakeholder group (fishermen, conservationists, kayakers, divers, etc.) and the Fish and Game Commission who make the final decision.  The BRTF guides the stakeholders as to which MPA proposals are going to be forwarded along in the process and in the past has pretty much set the stage for how strong the ultimate MPA network will be.  They are not appointed as experts in marine science or policy; rather, they are government process experts who ensure a sense of fairness, balance and openness to the process.

Beginner Paddler Day

It rained a little heavier than expected for our Open House on the 7th.  Many thanks to those who braved the weather and joined us in spite of the wet!

To follow up this event, Hokuloa is hosting a Beginner Paddle Day on Saturday, February 21st at 8am.  Another opportunity for those interested in the sport of outrigger paddling to check it out without the pressure of hopping in on a regular practice, although you're welcome to join us anytime! 

The morning will consist of club information, instruction on the beach, and technique on the water.  We'll cap the morning with a BBQ lunch.  Fingers crossed by all for clear skies!

We're located in Ventura harbor on Harbor Cove Beach, at the very end of Spinnaker Drive (just across from the Channel Islands National Park headquarters).

Google Earth goes deep with launch of new oceans feature

On Monday, February 2, Google Earth introduced version 5.0, which allows users to explore the world's oceans.  With 5.0, you can dive beneath the surface to check out coral reefs, scout prime surfing spots and track sharks and whales as they migrate to feed and breed.

The new tool includes footage from the BBC series Planet Earth and videos from Jacques Cousteau.  The site is interactive, and is expected to grow rapidly as users upload photos and comments about their favorite surf and dive spots.

But Ocean is not just a groovy way to fritter away an afternoon.  It was developed in partnership with marine science and educational organizations--including Monterey Bay Aquarium, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and UCSB--and will highlight research, conservation efforts, and policy processes occurring in California and around the world.