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168 pages over 500 photos and illustrations
1. Qualities of a Good Steerer
2. Paddles
3. Steering Strokes
4. Steering from Other Seats
5. Commands and Motivation
6. Stability
7. Rigging
8. Regatta/Sprint Racing
9. Open Ocean
10. Change Overs
11. Race Strategies and Preparation
12. Maritime Rules and Risk Management
13. Canoe Surfing
14. Canoe Sailing
15. Safety Items
16. Stretching and Steering Injuries
17. Preparing for Long Races
“Aloha Steve, thank you so much for putting words to actions to help coach and explain the art of paddling & steering. I have paddled most of my life and enjoy all your works. Huge Mahalo!” Dani Gay Lanikai Canoe Club Paddler & Coach
“In Steve’s book, everything’s covered from all the great steerers in the world. There are 20 years of research in The Paddler’s Guide to Outrigger Canoeing and the Steering book. I have a copy of every volume of Kanu Culture and consult them often.” Ian 'Rambo' Newland Australia
This comprehensive book, presented in easy to follow format, is the next best thing to having a personal coach at your side. Covering a wide range of topics, issues and techniques, information is presented in a logical, easy to follow sequence, fully illustrated and supported by photos from around the Pacific. Ultimately it is a valuable source of reference for all outrigger canoe paddlers, whether novice or experienced and for those who coach.
As part of our 'Kanu Culture Series' this publication manifested out of a deep respect and acknowledgment for those steerers who have the magic touch and as such an attempt to put at least part thereof what they know on paper, seemed an absolute necessity, so as to be a valuable resource for any outrigger canoe paddlers library.
The ability to steer an outrigger canoe, while being very much a science is fundamentally an intuition. In theory, you can be told or shown how to steer; but in practice, it requires time on the water; lots and lots of it, developing skills, which evolve to a point in being a natural extension of oneself in getting the most out of canoe and crew. While most every good paddler, over time, will make for a fair to good steerer, to become a true master one must make a study of its nuances and possess abilities both natural and acquired.
The contents of this book, addresses many of the subtle paddle skills and mental concepts required, supported by inspiring quotes from some of the world’s best.
Being in the hands of a master steerer, is a unique feeling. Beyond the physical merits of their skills, a master steerer is an analytical animal, who simply interprets, anticipates and acts upon instincts in a superior manner to others. In some regard they possess a sixth sense, which serves to inspire and bring confidence to the crew.