We are into Minimalist, Zero Drop shoes & light weight gear for getting out Trail Running and living life. We energise ourselves with whole food fuels and fuel our souls by getting into the wilds.
V1 or OC1? Ruddered or rudderless – what is best for me?
In New Zealand a ruddered canoe (Hawaiian style - oneman outrigger canoe) is referred to as an OC1. ...
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Creating a Waka Ama paddle erg at home
Covid-19 calls for a Plan B OK, so now I am definitely onto Plan B. Aotearao, New Zealand's ...
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I’m refusing to act my age
Age is no barrier to competing internationally I've just Qualified to race at World Sprints, 2020 At nearly ...
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Training at Primal Fit Gym, Nelson
Going to 'Worlds' is such a big journey. Besides all the training, I have had to put my ...
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Magic days on the water in Nelson
We have an active group of oneman paddlers in Nelson, paddling both V1 and OC1. We often meet ...
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Buying Waka Paddles (Outrigger or Va’a Paddles)
Waka Paddles are A very personal choice Getting the right paddle for you can be a bit of ...
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Buying a V1 Va’a (rudderless outrigger canoe) for Grannies
From OC1 to V1 I bought the OC1 nearly 3 years ago and it's made such a difference ...
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Competing at World Sprints, Tahiti, 2018
I find it really easy to offer help, support and awhi to others. And yet it is always ...
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Saying YES opens up my world
At 67 saying "Yes" is really important and I've been saying "YES" a lot more lately. I am ...
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Off Water Training – Waka Ama Sprints for the over 60’s
Getting fit on my own doesn't work for me. I can paddle heaps because I am usually paddling ...
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