Cocktails and Canoes: Recent Episodes
Kelly and Will
This is a podcast about two best friends coming together over a cocktail (or mocktail) and talking about a sport that they both love.
We were able to get Joseph Gapuz and Huy Do on the podcast together, and they did not disappoint! Both were Cal Berkeley graduates, and their paddling careers took off during college. It started with Dragonboat paddling as we've heard so many times before, but now has also dabbled in the V1 game. And by dabbled - we mean jumped in ama first doing downwind runs up and down the coast and competing in the NAC Va'a California V1 Series for the past two years. We were stoked to have them!
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First off - NAC Va'a California Race #3 is on SATURDAY.
Second - we had the great opportunity to hang out and get to know Jay Wild on a totally new level. He's a professional athlete, professional businessman, and professional DAD! Learn more about the Lake Tahoe Waterman Lifestyle and what has been evolving from the Mecca of Flatwater Standup Paddling to a very competitive outrigger canoe paddling community.
If you've been dragging kelp thinking about coming to the Puakea Designs Wild Buffalo Relay in April - come out for the short course! Race and then stay for the Cocktails and Canoes Short Course afterparty on Saturday and play along with Buffalo Bingo!
To Learn more about Tahoe Waterman visit: https://watermanslanding.com/
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I mean WHO KNEW we'd back it this far. In a new studio with some new vibes and some new sound effects. We promise we'll lose the sound effects.
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NAC Va'a California hit the jackpot with a storm intermission, allowing them to surf through their second race in Marina Del Rey this weekend! We're catching up with Angie Dolan, a born and raised Hawaii paddler, to see if her toes had finally defrosted from last weekend's colder waters.
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It's 2024. We've had a month off, and we're ready to jump back in. Here. We. GO.
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NAC Va'a California Race #1 was just finished and what a killer turnout! A whole gaggle of Canadians came down to put their V1 paddling to the test in SoCal and we get to hear from Tony Hodanic on how his race went! He fills us in on Judsons not-so-awesome start and his own photo finish. We also hear a little bit of his background in paddling and how we got started with his highschool Dragon Boat Team. We look forward to seeing this crew and more at the next V1 race!
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Chef Isaac Bancaco in THE HOUSE! This guest does it all. Paddler. Fisherman. Artist. Hustler. From reality TV shows to 5+ star restaurants all over the country - Isaac has cooked up a lot of success in the culinary industry, and just wait to hear what he wants to nail next! Don't stress - he also paddles, a downwind junkie if you will, and just got back from the highly coveted ADR race. Where Will ditched him in a restaurant. Rookie.
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Hawaiki Nui is Will's favorite topic. Ever. In the history of ever. Tupu King joins us on this episode to go into the day-by-day recap of the three-day Hawaiki Nui Race. Tupu raced with our brothers from Ka Lahui Kai, and once again, they had a solid performance down in Tahiti.
We extend our heartfelt condolences, love, and support to the family, friends, and community of Kevin Kouider. A true legend in the sport of outrigger canoe paddling, we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet him during his visits to California for Va'a California and Catalina, even if it was only a few times.
Ride in Peace.
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We FINALLY got the man behind CALI PADDLER on the microphone! It was great to catch up with a longtime friend and learn more about his journey and how he ended up with Cali Paddler! Clarke Graves has done a lot for the paddling community, and we were stoked to chat with him!
Float Plan: https://www.calipaddler.com/pages/paddler-resources
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The episode you've all been waiting for. Hopefully...There's a lot to unpack here. Another collaboration with the BROADCAST BRADDAHS! Just know that by the time you finish listening to this, Jane Crayton will already have completed a half marathon.
We dive into the Catalina Crossing, starting by picking one word we thought described our experiences. Listen. It tracks.
Five callers on the episode? That's a full house! It was quite a lively discussion. Every good podcast needs a little humor, even if it's at Judson's expense. We confront Miles on his poor paddling choices. Sometimes, we all make questionable decisions, right? Johnny dives into the technique of shell va'a with Will. We listened to Kala'i and Justin's bromance grow - it was like listening to a rom-com on air. And then we hang up on Kekoa because Kelly wants to go to sleep.
Like we said, a lot to unpack. Warning: Explicit Language.
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WE ARE STILL HERE. After a few weeks off after living life fast and hard - we're here to bring back that cocktails and canoes excitement and kick off the So Cal Ocean Racing.
Will gets down to the nitty-gritty and asks the hard-hitting questions, and we talk about the upcoming races in 2023.
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This episode goes out to Jane Crayton. The story of Pirate Bruce on Avalon, Catalina during the Catalina Crossing.
The full Catalina Recap is still in the cutting room.
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OH CANADA. It's clear that Leanne Stanley and Cheryl Skribe's journey to winning the Masters Women's 40s division for Team Canada at the IVF World Distance Championships in Samoa is an inspiring one. Their success stems from a combination of dedication, hard work, and strategic decision-making The stories that they share are stories of champions. From start to finish - how they went through the selection process, how they trained, and the intense race decisions they made on the course! Will could talk about overlap for hours...apparently. We were stoked to have them on!
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We are not over Samoa yet! World Distance Championships Open Women winners Grace and Mo join us for a fun episode. They were the power duo in seats 1 & 2 for Team USA! We were stoked to hear about their road to victory and all the training that led up to that race. In this episode, we explore the ups and downs of race day, as the team tackled challenging conditions and had to keep a sharp mental focus throughout the course. But for real, nothing beats that finish line feeling!
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The Hawaii Open Men's team had an impressive victory at the IVF World Distance Championships! Winning a race after overcoming multiple hurdles and challenges is definitely an accomplishment worth celebrating. Avan Becerra played a crucial role in their success, and it's great to hear his side of the race. He recaps the race and dives into the behind-the-scenes details that we had no idea about.
The World Distance Championships in the International Va'a Federation (IVF) is a prestigious event in the world of outrigger canoe racing.
Congratulations to the Hawaii Open Men's team on their outstanding achievement, and kudos to Avan Beccerra for leading them to victory. Their success serves as an inspiration to athletes and fans alike, highlighting the rewards that come from hard work and a shared goal.
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Our on-the-ground correspondence, Taylor Mar, joins us to check in on how all the sprint racing has been going at the 2023 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand. They're on Day 2...or was it Day 3? We can't keep track because these dragon boats are doing circles around us.
Shout out to the USA U18 team for being World Champions in the 1000m!
Confirmed: not on a track.
Live Streams: https://www.facebook.com/dragonboat2019TH
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explicit language because we interviewed cheance Adair and learned "what the fckity fck was (she) thinking" while doing the Yukon River Quest. It is an annual marathon paddling race - 444 miles!! Paddlers come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night to the Klondike on one of North America’s great rivers. It's crazy. It's wild. cheance and her team came in THIRD overall and FIRST in the Voyager division with a final time of 47 hours and 36 minutes. We talk about everything...and we mean everything...
We're honored to have cheance on the podcast, and she's someone we've ALWAYS looked up to and admired here in Southern California paddling. She's done amazing work in her community and the paddling community worldwide. Also, yes - it's cheance with a lower case "c".
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The first panel of the Wild Buffalo Relay Panel was guest speakers from Open Water,DannyNichols and Kyle Kelly, and We Are Ocean Paddler Claire Kennedy. Due to a late start in recording, the first part of We Are Ocean was cut short. You can learn more about We Are Ocean on our Episode with Jack Shimko, The We Are Ocean Episode.
Open Water is a community of surfers, adventurers, and advocates who have joined together to support those who protect us. Operation Open Water’s efforts started with surfing. With each wave, the transformative experience of the ocean can challenge the body, liberate the soul and unite our hearts. It’s an experience that bonds and even heals.
The primary mission of the NAC / We Are Ocean Cancer Program is to provide ocean-based, transformational adventures for teens and young adults (15-39) fighting and surviving cancer. The NAC / We Are Ocean Cancer Program focuses on bringing intimate groups of cancer fighters and survivors together in coastal wilderness environments while providing opportunities for connection, self-discovery, empowerment, support, and adventure.
This episode, and the panel, was brought to you with support from ALOHA Collection
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After Will learns how to post on Instagram, we dive into a deep conversation about history and culture with Kauai Native Stephenie Brown. She has paddled in every channel in the Hawaiian Island chain and shares facts and stories about each channel. She tells us stories of her ancestors and about her involvement with the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society. Stephenie has been paddling since she was a kid, and she has no plans on stopping anytime soon!
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society is to perpetuate through education and experience the Hawaiian culture of traditional long-distance outrigger canoe voyaging throughout all the Hawaiian islands; to uphold the unique and fragile beauty and power of the ocean; to practice an obligation of responsible stewardship and harmony between man and nature; to strengthen cultural and spiritual connections to the Hawaiian islands; and to experience the harmony, strength, and respect that arises when men and women of all ages paddle a canoe towards a common goal.
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Malia Winter - the 19-year-old powerhouse steersman from Ka Lahui Kai Junior women's program! She spent a good amount of time in Tahiti, recently racing Te Aito and the Vodafone Channel Race. She details each race and shares the highs and the lows with us (highs also including Carrefour iykyk) . To say we were impressed is an understatement. We are stoked to see where this wahine flies off to next.
PS. Tyson. Do not sell a bounce house business to my husband thanks.
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A quick Q&A with Will as he goes into what's been hogging up all his time lately. Update: it's mold. Eh - or A mold.
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Because if you listen to this episode and don't feel motivated to get up and do something - come talk to us. Kali Wilding and Emma McDonald are two young female athletes who have already accomplished so much, overcome so many hurdles, and are still trying to balance their life between being a young college kid to a Team USA Kayaker. From leaving LA by 4:30 am to make it to a morning workout in Newport Beach to training double days with the College Crew team on top of their many flatwater training sessions, these girls have seriously unstoppable motivation. They also just competed in the Kanaka Ikaika 2023 Molokai Challenge, where they raced from Molokai to Oahu on a surfski and had the best time.
We're rooting for them every day and know they'll earn their spot on the Olympic team come 2028.
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It's hard not to think about Danny Ching's win on May 14th Pa’a Hawaii 2023 Kaiwi Channel Solo OC1 World Championships and NOT smile. It was his 40th birthday, everyone saw his girls send him off through the surf (literally - ask Leah for the video), and the race was just exciting to watch. This was his third Solo win. He talks through the race, as well as reflecting back on his first two wins. Danny's hard work, dedication, and commitment to the sport make him one of paddling biggest icons - as well as super dad.
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17 women crossed the Kaiwi Channel on Sunday, May 14th for the Pa’a Hawaii 2023 Kaiwi Channel Solo OC1 World Championships. The top 5 women to reach the finish line were all in their 40s: Kristin Foster, Lindsey Shank, Lauren Spalding, Beata Markin, Anella Borges. Kelly and Will have the honor of sitting down with Women's OC1 WINNER Kristin Foster to talk about her race, training, and everything in between. George Wilson also joins them and gives key insight into what he saw throughout the course. All we can say is - WHAT A RACE!
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The perfect time to launch this episode - days before the Molokai Solo. Danny Ching and Ryland Hart were keynote speakers at the 2023 Wild Buffalo Relay. This was a conversation between 4 friends that grew up together, and shared core memories and values instilled by the people that raised them in this community.
Listen in for fun race recaps, training tips and what their (maybe over the top) training schedule looks like!
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Elizabeth Kalama dove into canoe paddling head first - and she’s not slowing down! Kelly and Will have a great time getting to know how she found herself in a V1. Yes it’s true, she’s actually never paddled an oc1. With the sport of rudderless racing rapidly growing, she is helping lead the charge for female racers.
Elizabeth came out and competed in the NAC Va’a California Series Race #2 and #3. She recaps her strategies and shares what’s in store for her next!
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Steeve Teihotaata, Kevin Kouder, Marc Tehuritaua - all in the same room after the finale of the NAC Va'a California Race Series. Steeve took home the win for Race #3, and his brother Kevin took 3rd. They were just 2 out of the many international racers that this race attracted. Kelly and Will were able to sit down with them after the event to recap their race, ask what races are on the horizon, and learn a little bit about where they came from. Will was able to ask Marc the burning questions about canoe building that he's been waiting to ask, and everyone was intrigued to learn more about the V1 's he builds.
Shout out to NAC for making the Va'a California Series happen and expanding the V1 racing here on the mainland!
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The man, the myth, the "retired" legend - Jimmy Austin hops on to recap his winning 2023 Maui to Molokai Race. THIS GUY jumped into outrigger paddling guns flippin' blazing. And he hasn't stopped since. He shares some key training tips, funny Will stories and the life-changing medical decisions he had to make just not too long ago. Now we have one question - will Jimmy race the solo?
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This episode was almost named the Liquid IV episode. Kelly and Will dive into Alana and Kaleena Cappeway's training plans, nutrition plans and deepest fears regarding channel crossings. Both paddle for Santa Barbara Outrigger and were coached in the winter by a Cocktails and Canoes regular - April Zilg. Both women come from a strong athletic background and once they jumped in a canoe - it was hard to get them out! Especially if you waned them on the escort boat...
Kaleena is now coaching the Santa Barbara Outrigger team and we can only imagine great things coming out of the central coast this season!
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April + Leah + Lindsey + Leanne = The Women's Adventure Panel at the 2023 Wild Buffalo Relay. All four of these incredible women have stories to share about their paddling careers. They're all down-to-earth role models that paddlers from all over the world look up to. Kelly and Will were stoked that they all accepted the invitation to participate in this year's panel and share their knowledge with others. From home life, to mom life, to work life, to racing life - these girls kick a** in EVERYTHING!
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Igor Sobreira started as a sunrise outrigger paddler and is now the state Champ! His first year paddling, he raced the Molokai Channel - and has continued to every year since. Kelly and Will had a great time learning more about his background growing up in Brazil and leading up to where he is now - battling neck to neck with Triston and Chase for Hawaii State Champs on Oahu.
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We were excited to host our first in-person event in Avalon, Catalina, during the Wild Buffalo Race on 4/1/23. Big thank you to KISL Avalon Radio Station for setting us up for success and helping put on this program!
On this panel, we were lucky enough to get Jo Jo Toeppner and Julie Wolfe ON DECK and give us some stories on their Na Wahine O Ke Kai Molokai Crossings! The stories they share are about ohana, community, hard work, and of course - fun. We could talk about this for hours with them!
Jo Jo and Julie have an extensive resume for outrigger canoe paddling, and we thank them for sharing a little bit with us on this panel!
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You don't know Jack about Jack Marshall Shimko until you listen to this episode. From the early stages of his cancer diagnosis, he knew he wanted to give back and make a difference in the cancer community. With Paddle2Live, he completed many WILD solo prone paddling trips across the Channel Islands while raising money for cancer research, one trip that earned him the Surfer Magazine Agent of Change award in 2012. He shares the sketchy moments as well and the great memories he made on these 150-260 mile solo paddle treks.
Then he started We Are Ocean, and the rest is history!
Since 2012, We Are Ocean has provided carefully curated ocean and coastal wilderness experiences, camps, and programs for young adult cancer survivors. You can catch the NAC / We Are Ocean team on Catalina from March 31 to April 2, participating in the Wild Buffalo Race. They are teaming up with NAC Outrigger paddlers and Team Open Water to cross the channel and keep cancer on the sidelines.
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Kelly and Will team up with the Broadcast Bruddahs, Joe Naholowa'a and Justin Feesago, to bring you some in-depth reviews on the past V1 races and upcoming races. The Broadcast Bruddahs bring a fresh perspective to the sport on a lifestream platform. You can recap the live-stream race videos on the Newport Aquatic Center YouTube Channel.
Oh, how the turns table. The BBs somehow took the reigns of the podcast and took Kelly and Will into some deep water. They asked about pivotal moments in their lives and let them explain their WHY. Warning: It gets deep. It gets emotional. If that's not for you, feel free to move along. But they figured it wouldn't be Cocktails and Canoes if they didn't post something because they worried about other people's thoughts.
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BIG ISLAND JR VA'A IN THE HOUSE! We get to chat with one of BIJV's youngest paddlers, Oliver Powers, and his dad Liam. They just had the 1st Annual Moke 'O Keawe 2 Day Challenge on the Big Island and we get to hear all about Oliver's experience with a 2-mile sprint.
Yes. 2 miles. Sprinting. Coach. Call us.
We're stoked about what Oliver has already accomplished with the support of his family and BIJV and we cannot wait to see what the rest of this year has in store for him!
Hopefully see you at the Gorge or in Catalina soon, Oliver. Bring your Dad!
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Ryland is back on the pod talking about all things Hawaii Racing, as well as his new coaching brand he is launching: HART ATTACK. You can find out more about Hart Attack on Instagram at: @Hartattack.05
Will is still emotionally damaged from the Hanohano race and is trying to sort out his feelings while still being stuck at June Mountain. Just sayin' that March 11 might be a big day for paddlers in Southern California.
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By Brice, we mean Bruce. This is the episode Mark Schluein has been waiting for. Bruce with cameos throughout the whole episode. And no matter how frustrated or prepared Kelly may be, Will does not give a dang.
IN THIS EPISODE - 2023 racing is going to be busy. With a few race postponements, there ends up being a SoCal race every weekend in March. SO if you race all five you will get a Short Course Queen T shirt. psst...George if you spark OCPaddler back up we'll give you a shirt too.
Stay tuned for more news on Mana Va'a.
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Kelly and Will go over the rest of the schedule for small craft races in Southern California. They also give some introduction and insight into the new race series starting on Oahu - Mana Va'a Racing.
They also want to encourage everyone to head over to Catalina for the Wild Buffalo relay where they will be hosting the adventure panel and have a lot of fun!
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Hang tight cause this is another whirlwind surprise call episode and Kelly + Will cover A LOT.
~Adventure with Florence Marine X
~Brent Campbells Recorded Statement
~Ondrian’s Best Race
~Chris Cheng’s (dog) Training Tips
~Kala Diaz and Mana Va’a
LETS GO!
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This was Kelly and Will's first LIVE panel. So yeah live, raw and REAL. The goal for this panel was to get the current prospects excited and motivated to fight for their spots and race in Thailand for the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.Join Kelly and Will as they interview panelists from prior Team USA teams about their training, races and all around feels about Team USA Dragon Boat.
Vicki Chou
Joseph Hsia
Zoey Chesny
Austin Vuong
Brandon Yip
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DIY Athletes, Olympic Athletes, Olympic Coaches. Maggie Hogan and Michele Eray have both competed in the Olympics and many World Championships representing their respective Canoe + Kayak teams. Ever wonder what it takes to make it to the Olympic trials? Well, it takes a lot. These two incredible women share their stories, insight, and life lessons they learned along the way. What they've accomplished in their Olympic careers is nothing short of amazing. They're currently residing up in Carson, WA enjoying the good life on the Gorge while also selling Nelo and Nordic Ski's. Take notes ya'll. TAKE. NOTES.
Michele Eray - Beijing 2008 Olympics K2 500m, K4 500m
Maggie Hogan - Rio 2016 Olympics, K1 200m, K1 500m
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Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Will Reichenstein and Brent Campbell. The Frenemies. Their lives mirror each other which helps makes them the best competitors on and off the water. Take a seat cause the takes are hot, the jabs are cool and Kelly is just trying to keep everyone on track.
Brent fills us in on his 5-week stint in Brazil and all the paddling that is happening there. We also get insight into his training secrets and how much he's looking forward to racing will in the V1. He subconsciously compliments Kelly 3 times and she makes sure to keep track.
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Our last episode of 2022! ISA Champion, Hawaiki Nui Competitor, Worldwide Paddler. But Will calls him the Milkman. Hunter Pflueger comes from a competitive background of swimming, then jumped ship to prone and that lead him to outrigger canoe paddling. He's a leader on the Ka Lahui Kai team on and off the water and we're stoked to him him with us! He recaps his winnings at the ISA 2022 World Championships, his Hawaiki Nui Race, and an insight into what a normal weekly training plan is for him. Which explains why he's champion. And we are not.
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Join us as we dive deeper into the NEW NAC Va'a California Series! Ryan Cameron is on the episode as we recap the Becky Stuart Invitational, Will's dramatics, and the ideas being the new V1 series. If Ryan can get a word in edge-wise between Kel and WIll, you'll hear about all the excitement coming to California paddling in 2023.
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Thanksgiving break is OVER! And We're back! We hear how the family celebrations went, parenting tips, upcoming races and how Will really feels about Elf on the Shelf.
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Ironwoman, World Record Setter and smasher, surfski paddler and all around really awesome girl! This is the Bonnie Hancock episode! She took it upon herself to paddle around the CONTINENT of Australia on her Nordic Surfski - and all for bringing awareness and raising funds to a non-profit called Gotcha 4 Life. We ask this Ultra-Endurance athlete: Why? What made you decide that this is what you were going to do? She answers. Bonnie dives into how long she paddled each day, her animal encounters (plural by the way), and other stories about her circumnavigation of 16,000km of the Australian coastline. We are so impressed by Bonnie and her accomplishments, including her recent world records, and her story has just begun. Did we mention she's only 32?
Here are some Australian terms to help you along the way:
Australian Saltwater Crocodile - the largest reptile known to man that will rip the paddle out of your hands and should be avoided at all costs.
Meters - metric system measurement. So when she says the 'animal' is 100 meters in front of her. It was 328 feet. So, thats cool.
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After we educate Will on the time change - our guest this episode is Michael Seay, the president of the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association. He's a USA native but has spent most of his life down under.
We dive into their Hawaiki Nui Experience from how they formed the team to their days of racing. And believe us - it will keep you on the edge of your seat 1 SEAT.
If the Sydney Harbor Challenge is not on your list of races to do before you stop paddling - add it now!
You can learn more about the upcoming Australian races here: https://www.facebook.com/AOCRAINC
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Ka Lahui Kai went to Tahiti to compete in the 2022 Hawaiki Nui Va'a and did not disappoint. They brought together some of the top paddlers in the sport and had a very impressive finish as a team. We cannot wait to see what they accomplish next!
We sit down with Danny Ching and Kala Diaz to talk about their ama on Day 1, and their ama on Day 2. And then their ama on day 3. And trust - it was something to talk about! We got day by day and dive into their course strategy and if they stuck with it. We talk about how they kept focused, their nutrition, and also who had the worst hangover on Bora Bora. It's a great episode ya'll.
This episode is not sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company...yet. However, the discussion is open with V8 Splash.
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We were so stoked to be able to talk to the winner of the Women's Hawaiki Nui Race: Outrigger Canoe Club. The Crew: Lindsey Shank, Hoku Keala, Donna Kahakui, Anella Borges, Angie Dolan, Rachel Kincaid. The Coach: George Wilson.
What a huge accomplishment they achieved in Tahiti! They share their feelings at the start line, their practices leading up to the race as well as some small hurdles they had to overcome after they crossed the finish line. These women are an inspiration to women outrigger paddlers around the world! It goes without saying, the entire team was so grateful for the outpouring of support from the Tahitian community when they arrived. And especially grateful for the Hinano's after the race!
If you haven't had a chance to watch their race, click the link below to watch the battle on the water between Outrigger Canoe Club and Team Teva.
To the team - All we can say is congratulations and thank you guys for sharing this episode with us!
je t'aime , Kel and Will
Watch Their Race Here
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We're Off Da Couch and just hackensackin' and chattajackin' over here - making up for radio silence last week. We have a multi-race episode for you!
There's a lot of stuff going on here:
Once again, Will has something to say about his favorite podcast topic: Brent.
Kelly is overcoming an injury that almost cost them the podcast episode - but she shall prevail. They both reminisce on their past goals and races because now they're just on preschool pickup duty.
Katie and Wardell Lee are newlyweds with a busy racing schedule but are still committed to putting on one of the best races on the East Coast. The 6th Annual HACK Race on the Hackensack River is on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. This race paddles through a lot of historical landmarks on the Hackensack river. A must-do for anyone looking for something new!
Judson Grey went ham for 31 miles through the Tennessee River Gorge and won the OC1 division at the Chattajack 31 on his Kai Wa'a Draco. He tells us the race strategy he went in with as well as how he prepared mentally for this long-distance race. He's got big goals, and is ready to take on more races. FYI: The Chattajack 31 sells out in MINUTES and is attended by over 500 racers! And yes, they've already announced the 2023 date.
The 12th Annual Chattajack will commence on October 28, 2023 at 8:30AM.
General Registration will open at Midnight EST on May 1st, 2023.
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The BIG 5-0! We made it to 50 episodes!
Uncle Will and Uncle Ryland get to hang out with the younger, cooler kids - Kel and Wyatt. Wyatt is the YOUNGEST paddler to cross the Kaiwi Channel on an OC1 - at just 13 years old; he's crushing more goals than most people Will's age. Ryland fills us in on how the Hawaiki Nui training is going and what's in store for him next. Spoiler alert: it involves resting for about 4 days.
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Solo. Unsupported. Human-powered. This is the guy who kayaked to Hawaii. After he set the world record for rowing to Hawaii during the Great Pacific Race. On June 21st, 2022 at 6:49am local time, Cyril left Monterey, CA to kayak across the 2,400 nautical miles of the mid-Pacific Ocean, to reach Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii on September 20th, 2022 at 12:49pm local time. This is his adventure.
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What do Snakes, Boomers and Tahitian paddlers have in common? They're all talked about in this episode. Kelly and Will are back - and it's just them! After a week off, they dive into what's been going on. Will helps Kelly through a breakup, and Kelly helps Will see that he's dramatic.
Hawaiki Nui Va'a Solo
Henry Ayau Race
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After Hurricane Kay took a turn for the worse, the SCORA committee had no choice but to pivot and change the course of this year's Catalina Crossing. Which meant - we weren't crossing the channel insert crying emoji . Some teams dropped and decided not to come (which was understandable), but there was still a lot of competition out in Newport Sunday morning.
Cora Wolfe (Lanakila) , Savannah Wright (Hui Nalu) and Brandi Cumin Baksic (Dana Point) give their insight on how the weekend went for them and their teams! Lanakila Women placed 3rd, Hui Nalu 2nd and Dana Point earned First Place at the 2022 Cancelina Crossing.
We also learn more about pool noodles, football teams, and pelotons.
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We must learn our history or we are doomed to repeat it! However - hearing about Bud Hohl's Malarkys days , maybe we do want to repeat it? Bud is the one-stop-shop for EVERYTHING California Outrigger history. We learned way more than we thought we would talking to him about the start of the Outrigger Associations and the Catalina Crossing. Did you know John Wayne was a Grand Marshal?
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We sit down with RJ DeRama to talk about the past, present and future of the Makapo Aquatics Project. As well as what order he watches Star Wars in.
The Makapo Aquatics Project was originally a team of five blind men gathered together by John Chavez. It was John’s dream to field a team of all blind paddlers to compete in the 18-mile Queen Liliu’okalani Outrigger Canoe race in Kona, HI. Being the largest race in the world, it would be a showcase of what blind people could accomplish despite their disability.
For more info: Rj@makapo.org and www.makapo.org
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We have Nahokuheleiakeahu'olu Keala on the podcast this week! After spending time racing in London, we get to talk to Hoku about all things paddling, training, and the races she's looking forward to doing. We have some BREAKING NEWS hot takes in the episode as well as some great advice to take to heart.
First Question: What Order did you watch Star Wars in?
Second Question: How was World Sprints?
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Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
The healthiest food you eat is the food you grow yourself. We tell you how.
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Our intro doesn't do her justice - Leanne Stanley is a force in the paddling community as well as an incredible role model to all paddlers. We catch up with her to see how all 150+ (!!) Canadian paddlers are doing in the IVF World Distance Sprints and what they've accomplished so far. Kelly needs to sit down after just thinking about managing a team that large internationally.
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We had an opportunity to get Singapore paddler Teck Lee Kong on a call and we couldn't pass it up! Kong is representing Singapore in the IVF World Sprints races happening now.
Fun Fact: Kong started his paddling career in the C1! And wasn't too long ago that he finally sat down in an OC1 and hasn't looked back - or maybe we haven't been able to keep up?
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Hold on because Kelly and Will go World Wide on this episode and hit a lot of topics - many of them not on the content list that Kelly sent Will.
41 episodes in and Kelly wants everyone to know she cares what you think.
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Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison was the founder of Dana Outrigger Club, unofficially formerly known as Doheny Outrigger Club. Rich Long, a legendary Dana Outrigger paddler and wedding officiant, sheds some light on the Ultimate Waterman - Whitey Harrison.
Dana Outrigger Canoe Club hosts an annual distance change race called the Whitey Harrison Classic.
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We catch up with Tupu King as he takes us through his training programs while in London waiting for the IVF World Distance Championships to start. Tupu is representing, along with 11 of his teammates, the country of New Zealand. Will also finally gets a chance to talk (to SOMEBODY WHO WILL LISTEN) about Super Aito.
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Will packs a lot of insight into this short episode. From mansplaining what mansplaining is, new upcoming races, and more. Kelly and Will also answered 3 listener questions - two of which are not important. There is also a small glimpse of Bruce for those who miss him.
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We caught up with Canadian Dragon Boat Paddler Marianne Tai and checked in on her racing during the CCWC in Sarasota, FL! We also learned a bit about her background in paddling and how Canadians are the ones to watch when it comes to the after-parties!
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Double Trouble. Checking in after 4 days of racing and we got all the highlights on the food, flips, and false starts from Jeannette and Nancy. This is easily the most competitive out guests have gotten.
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We pin down international traveling 19-year-old paddler - Jack Seymour to talk about his Gorge experience as well as get the women OC1 winner, Lindsey Shank, on the line to dive into her race strategy and tips she has for the course!
The Gorge Downwind Champs is a week-long festival of downwind paddling held annually in the Columbia River Gorge which is conveniently located 1 hour from Portland Oregon. The main solo event will be held either Thurs, Fri or Saturday based on the best wind.
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DAY 3 DAY 3 DAY 3
Checking in with John Colasito, who's been on the podcast before. Try to keep up cause the 200m go FAST! So do the alligators. But what slows us down? The lightning Delays.
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It's a big week for Dragon Boat Paddlers! DAY 2 of the Club Crew World Championships of Dragon Boat Paddling. We caught up with Katie Peck for a quick re cap.
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SURPRISE A FEW HOUR EARLY for all of ya'll enjoying that PNW sunset. Will gives his OC6 Gorge recap, his OC1 Gorge pep-talk and how he's trying to fit in with all the cool kids up there.
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Will is tuning in from the road and before we get all wrapped up in all things Gorge Downwind Champs, we wanted to bring your attention to another Championship race coming up! We asked Dragon Boat Paddler and Coach, John Colasito, some hard-hitting questions about the upcoming IDBF Club Crew World Championships. For example: How does the Drummer train? Do they ever cramp?
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Happy 30th Episode! We've gone abroad! Well, we wish. But Noam Elroi is! He's been in Tahiti for three weeks and has three more weeks to go. We were able to check in with him and talk about his amazing finish at the Te Aito this year, and see what's in store for this guy next!
Also, let's get Will a phone charger. Thanks.
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It's been a while since we checked in on Ryland while recording ourselves. Checking in on Hawaii racing, any summer plans and asking some listener questions we've been holding onto! #KalaIsLaw
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Kelly and Will take this quick episode to give a small historical timeline about OC6 canoe models that have graced the SCORA scene. Will also argues about the pronunciation of Tajin.
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We got some feedback that you guys liked when we surprised called Corey Simpson a few episodes back. So we're at it again, we throw out a few lines, and we had a few bites.
Tune in to check in with KC Thompson (former Puakea Designs Distribution Manager, San Diego) and Kala Diaz (Paddler, Oahu).
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WHOOOO DA BADDEST ?!
Alli and Greg. And we're damn proud of everything they've done to live up to the LEGEND of Sandy Kahanamoku. We're stoked they were able to sit down with us and talk about Sandy and his impact on California paddling! This Saturday is the Kahanamoku Klassic and we're here to shed some light on the namesake of that race.
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We want to start with: We love you guys. Thank you for all the support. We're still balancing our work, family, and podcast schedule and some weeks are better than others.
We're going to be honest. We ran out of time this week. The best we could do was hop on an episode while driving home from the Culture Hot Sauce Farmers Market booth while Will was working late in the shop.
If this is your first episode - pick a different one and come back to this one. But hey, we're honest and we're consistent!
We sit down with the King of the Mountain in the Heart of the Gorge! Val Stepanchuk relives his extreme sports days and what also lead him to be the founder of the Gorge Canoe Club.
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We get NOVICE PADDLE Elle Law on the line to talk about her first TWO SCORA races she did this past weekend. The short course Novice race and then jumping in the canoe with her very dramatic steersman for the women's race .
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We hit the books and try to answer some SCORA steersman test questions. Once we failed at that, we had a chance to talk to Kai Bartlett about the killer race he hosted on Maui and also how the transition between full manufacturing on Maui to Ozone went for him.
Other Special Guest: Bruce.
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We have a chance to get together with Josh Hwung and jump into the Dragon Boat World. We ask all the important questions, talk about how the Draco has been a killer canoe in the Dragon Boat Community and let Will geek out about time trials.
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We decided to call up a friend on the fly to see if they wanted to join us for an episode - and Corey Simpson did not disappoint.
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We caught up with paddling ROCK STAR April Zilg and talked about the launch of her new Journal "The Athlete Agenda". The AthleteAgenda is 126 pages of guided prompts for putting your thoughts and intuition and guidance on paper.
It's a way to discover your own athletic practice and set your own goals.
Get your Agenda here:
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Find out more about April here:
https://www.aprilzilg.com/about-april
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Kelly and Will sit down individually with a whole crew of paddlers to recap their experiences at the Wild Buffalo Relay. Basically a double episode.
Interviews:
Kristin Thomas - SUP
Say Craig - OC1 Women Solo
Wade Williford - OC1 Men Solo
Megan Welsh and Jenn Harris - OC2 Women Iron
Joe Naholowa'a - OC1 Men Relay
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THIS EPISODE IS ALL ABOUT TONY HART AND WILD BUFFALO RELAY. two really cool subjects.
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We're joined with Koa Nui Champions Lindsey Shank and Ryland Hart on the episode this week and we take the race stage by stage. We also find out Will's secret training workout routine so listen closely.
We dive down to Tahiti with California V1 paddler Ryan Cameron ( @outriggerunderground), before he flies home, to recap his experience racing the Taaroa Race the weekend before. Also, Will apologizes for his absence.
It's Wild Wahine Wednesday...on a Thursday...airing on a Friday. Oh Lawd.
We're diving into some details about Gorge planning while also diving into a glass of wine. We've got packing tips, camping tips, hot sauce tips..you know - the essentials. Just remember - if you're just starting to plan for the Gorge Downwind Champs in February, you're behind.
We had a HAL of a time talking about a family that is near and dear to our hearts! With the NAC Hal Rosoff Classic race this weekend, we wanted to make sure everyone had the history of the Hal Rosoff Family! #nac4life
Tyson Poppler joins us in the garage and we just have a good time talking story and swapping race memories. Oh, and commenting on drafting techniques until Will's phone runs out of battery.
BONUS EPISODE: Paddler Vibe Check
There were over 600 Paddlers at the Hanohano Ocean Challenge in San Diego on January 29, 2022. Dan van Dyck and his team are well-oiled machine and this race ran beautifully. Everyone had a great time hanging out until Sunset.
We bugged some paddlers to check in on their races. Some bugged Will back.
We're getting to more of those paddler questions! We're also joined by Ryland Hart to talk more about Oahu racing, favorite California runs, and our demilitarized tent set up for the Hanohano Ocean Challenge race in San Diego.
We took a listener question and made it a whole episode. We also have Spencer York jumping in fresh off the newlywed train to join us this week.
We have our first special guest! More talk about Hawaii Racing, Malia's deadlift, and paddler bromances.
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We watched the awesome segment put together by Ocean Paddler TV - and of course, took some notes.
We're calling this Season 2.
Kelly and Will are back and ready to talk paddling!
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