Outrigger Canoeing - The Ancient Sport of Kings by Steve West

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426 pages over 1000 photos/illustrations

1. Oceania Va'a

2. People of the Va'a

3. Ceremonies

4. Hawaiian Historical Perspective

5. Hawaiian Acacia Koa Wa'a

6. Design Limits

7. Evolution Fibreglass Hawaiian Wa'a

8. New Zealand Waka Ama

9. Kanu Types

10. Wa'a Components and Accessories

11. Rigging Materials

12. Rigging Know How

13. Rigging Process

14. The Paddle

15. Evolution of Paddling Techniques

16. Single or Double Bend Paddles

17. Different Strokes for Different Folks

18. Fundamentals

19. The Forward Stroke

20. Working with the Ocean

21. Calling the 'Huts'

22. Bailing

23. Capsize

24. Change Overs

25. Crew Selection

26. Safety Issues
26. Road Trips

“The most important item a paddler should own is The Paddler’s Guide to Outrigger Canoeing. Without knowing how your equipment works, or where it comes from you may be spinning your wheels. This book is a great read and a must for every paddler. Even the most seasoned paddler will find a benefit to owning this book. For those of you who get the book, don’t lend it out, you may never get it back!” Chris O'Keefe, San Diego, California.

“The Paddler’s Guide to Outrigger Canoeing, is the most comprehensive book on outrigger canoe paddling yet. Essential reading for novices and experienced paddlers alike.”

Michelle Shortis, Hong Kong.