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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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Hydration & Nutrition Critical for Long Distance Waka Ama Paddling
Increase the distance, increase the nutrition Proper hydration and nutrition are critical if you are going to do ...
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