Paddle Techniques: Recover
We’re going to talk about how you finish the Tahitian stroke and then put the whole thing together. The first two articles: The Catch, and… Read More »Paddle Techniques: Recover
Race Tips
Race season is starting to approach here in the islands pretty quick, with the Olukai less than a month away and a fun race, Maui… Read More »Race Tips
Really want to get better ?
When it comes to stand up paddle technique, you can only learn so much about the mechanics of the stroke standing up. At some point… Read More »Really want to get better ?
Paddle Techniques: Applying Power
Hopefully you’ve been practicing that long catch. It’s a critical component of any stroke. Now we’re going to talk about adding power to the Tahitian… Read More »Paddle Techniques: Applying Power
Paddle Techniques: The Catch
Most of my paddling life I’ve been using the Hawaiian stroke, which probably comes as no surprise given my Ohana. But my canoe partners and… Read More »Paddle Techniques: The Catch
There must be something to it.
Over the last week I’ve surfed really good outer reef on Maui’s north shore. Good enough for four hours outer reef, then one hour at… Read More »There must be something to it.
Slow down to speed up
I know, what the hell is that supposed to mean, slow down to speed up. A few years ago I stumbled up an interesting discovery… Read More »Slow down to speed up
Is it over?
I feel like I’ve just woken up from one of those dreams that you enjoy so much that you desperately try to go back to… Read More »Is it over?
ABC Nightline Segment: Laird and Dave
This segment aired on ABC last night. They got some nice video of Stand Up in Hanelai Bay. Most of the shots of me were… Read More »ABC Nightline Segment: Laird and Dave