Outrigger Canoe
(people) of water from Chacos
For thousands of years, outrigger canoes have connected diverse cultures and people around the world. Chaco is proud to present (people) of water, a film following the story of Rob Prechtl,...
Outrigger Canoe
Video: Puakea Explains the New Kahele OC1
The Kahele OC1
Master outrigger canoe designer Johnny Puakea talked with StandupPaddleSurf.net about his newest canoe, the Kahele OC1. The Kahele is shorter than most OC1, but it has a it has...
Columns
The Inland Paddler: What a difference a year makes! Recapping the 2017 Carolina Cup
OC2 View of the Carolina Cup
Last year, after training all winter in the OC1, which I was still new to, I made a big splash on my first-ever Graveyard course. Literally....
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OC-6 Video: Breaking Down the Tahitian Stroke with Johnny Puakea
If you have ever seen the Tahitian teams race six-man outrigger, you know how fast and powerful they are. Â Master OC coach and canoe designer Johnny Puakea breaks down the secret...
Columns
The Inland Paddler: Finding that Moment
In the best races, there is always that moment.
That moment when you just know. When you realize that no matter what you are paddling through, against or with, you are going...
Videos
Travis Grant Changes Up His Paddle Stroke
Travis Grant has changed up his stroke, thanks to Johnny Puakea.  He explains what he's doing in this video from StandUpPaddleSurf.net
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Bone Island 6-Mile Paddle Race, Lazy Dog Key West This weekend!
I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the 12+ feet of snow or freezing cold rain we've had in the past few weeks....
Paddle Monster
Zoom Session – Winter Paddling
A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM EST
Coach Larry Cain will be discussing winter paddling. If you want to learn to, improve, or get Larry's tips on paddling in the cold, join Larry for...
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The Valentines Day “I Love Paddling” Challenge
The Next Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge
The Paddle Monster Challenges are back for 2021 with a series of shorter challenges designed to keep everyone motivated and provide a chance for those that miss the start of a particular challenge to not feel...
Racing
New VPL, Race and Paddle Challenge Short-Cut Menu
The Paddle Monster team is excited to announce our new short-cut to all Paddle Monster and community races. From this side menu, you can reach Virtual Paddle League, Paddle Challenge, registration, upload, and leaderboard lists as well as all physical races...
Events
2021 Virtual Paddle League – The February Five
The Virtual Paddle League is Back
The Virtual Paddle League is back this year with a series of virtual events with shorter windows. Leading off is "The February Five", a free, 5 km out and back race to help you get a...