References on technique
- Overview of paddling including technique
- Keauhou Paddling Lesson Keauhou Coach explains basics of the proper paddling stroke.
- Luke Evslin on the catch.
- Danny Ching – 1
- Danny Ching – 2
- Kamini Jain on stoke technique explaining hinging & rotation.
- Kamini Jain on power phase
- Olamau paddling technique shown on a double hull.
- Titaua on roles of each seat During Coach Titaua’s visit in April 2009, she reviewed the roles and responsibilities of each paddler in the canoe.
- Dale Kerrigan Wave Video
Johnny Puakea
- Johnny Puakea – slower is faster
- Johnny Puakea – Teaches the Tahitian Paddle Technique with Video Analysis
- Johnny Puakea – The Catch Part 1
- Johnny Puakea – The Catch Part 2
- Johnny Puakea – What’s the Catch?
- Johnny Puakea – Keeping paddle loaded longer
- Johnny Puakea – How to Carry your OC1
- Johnny Puakea – How to Level your OC1
Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic
These are excellent stroke training videos!
- Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic Part 1
- Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic Part 2
- Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic Part 3
- Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic Part 4
- Johnny Puakea and Danny Ching Clinic Part 5
Hanohano Canoe Club OC-1 Beginners Clinic
Steve West Books
Steve West is the author of many paddling books for OC6, steering, OC1, V1, and SUP.
- Seat 1 / Stroker
- Profile of an Outrigger Canoe Steersman
- Steering Paddles
- Steering Strokes
- Steering from other seats
You can order his books online here.
Huli Recovery and Drills
Steersperson Study Guide
For information on our steering certification program see Safety.