Coach's Comments for March 1st

Aloha Everyone,

Hope everyone is fine and healthy.

I'm finally able to make some time for a few "Coach's Comments."

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Thanks to some special paddlers who helped make our first Rec Saturday, March 1st, such a great, great success...Michael Ann, Dari Ann (Admin & registration), Lita (photos & greeting), Jimmy (steering & greeting), Coach Ken (rotation & teaching).

.ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Canoe club President, Charlie Thurston - announced that all fiberglass canoes will need cleaning and polishing during this next week. If any Rec ohana can participte, they will be working each day before canoe practice at the Sand Island canoe site...just bring polishing rags and "elbow grease".

"Beach on the Brunch" (BOTB) Celebration

Saturday, March 8th, 8am - 12noon

An opportunity to bring friends and family for fellowhsip and fun!

Bring your favorite dish - grill available.

ACTIVITIES:

Beginners' paddling - Advance paddling

Canoe water safety "huli" training - begins this Saturday!!!

ANSWERS:

"Can I go from Rec paddling to competitive paddling once the season started?" Yes, you can - but I wouldn't wait too long. It's recommended you enter the competitive practices as early as possible to maximize practice, conditioning and training. Plus, you would give the coaches better opportunity for crew selections.

"How much serious training can I expect from being a Rec paddler?" Not a whole lot. We're there to have fun. However, our paddling technique training will more than equip you for competitive paddling if you chose to do so in the future.

As always, your comments and concerns are always welcome. Please stay informed by following our blog-site created by Lita Aka (recpaddlingohananhcc.blogspot.com)

God bless you and see you on the beach,

Coach Kimo