We have an active group of oneman paddlers in Nelson, paddling both V1 and OC1. We often meet Saturdays at the beach. Sometimes Tony or Jan have their GoPros out… Paddling from Tahunanui Beach Linda tries out her new Va’a Factory V1 Yesterday was an…
Competing at World Sprints, Tahiti, 2018
I find it really easy to offer help, support and awhi to others. And yet it is always so much harder to ask for help for something for myself. Going to the 2018 IVF Va’a (Waka Ama) World Club Championships, Tahiti Our Crew, Tahu-Nui-A-Rangi, qualified…
What makes a good crew
Waka ama crews in New Zealand are normally 6 people who come together for social or racing events in 6 man outrigger canoes (OC6 or W6). Forming racing crews for waka ama racing can be a challenging task. If you are thinking of a race…
Outward Bound – they say only the tough go in the winter
They say only the tough go down in winter and, having been at Outward Bound for the coldest June on record in ages, I have to agree with them. It was cold. Fortunately I am the sort of person who would take a parachute if…
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Go Minimal is dedicated to bringing you information about minimal, Zero Drop shoes for getting out Trail Running and living life. We try and energise ourselves with whole food fuels and fuel our souls by getting out into the wilds. We will bring you gear and shoe reviews, recipes and thoughts about how to get off the couch, move, and bring joy into your life.