Canoe

As long as I can remember, even if the memories are just flashes from when I was a toddler, my parents have organized canoe races. One event in particular has by far the most impact on the local community and me personally, the “Adirondack Canoe Classic”, or “90 Miler”. As small children my sister, who is two years older, and I would have a babysitter that took us around to various pit stops over the three day event to cheer for my mother while she competed. My mother had a rule for my sister and I that we could not race in the event until strong enough to pull our own weight, so when she agreed to let my sister race at age 10, that became the age at which I could compete as well. I remember about an hour total of day 1 during my first 90 mile canoe race. It was September of 2009, the race starts on a Friday morning and it is foggy. The boat I raced in was built for four people, my sister, mother, and my mothers friend. I woke up early, sometime between six and seven, I was staying in a hotel suite and breakfast is already underway when I go downstairs. I was given a beagle with peanut butter on it,…

More Than Just Paddling Outrigger Canoe Paddling is a sport that has deeper meaning than its externality. People that do not paddle only see the outside of the sport: a canoe with a flotation device on the side, and people putting paddles into the water. However, as a paddler myself, I discovered the internal aspect of the sport. During a long search I have discovered four intriguing sources. First is a book titled Hawai’i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics by Dan Cisco. Cisco holds a…

Every step of our sixty-mile Canadian canoeing adventure was another challenge. As Chris Hadfield said, it was just a matter of working the problem. That’s NASA-speak for descending a decision tree, methodically looking for a solution. The most rewarding part was being the man in charge; from meal preparation to dangerous situations, the final say was mine. Of all that we went through, I think our fourth portage (a “trail” between two lakes that are not connected by a traversable waterway)…

The constant search for food was the primary reason for the Karankawa to travel throughout southeastern Texas. Karankawa generally traveled by dugout canoe as well as by foot. Myth has it that the Karankawa practiced cannibalism, however it was true that they would often catch an enemy chief or warrior to kill and eat them. The reason for this was not for food but instead to capture the power within the chief or warrior. The Karankawa ate a diet consisting of berries, plant roots and other…

decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision" (Coelho 70). This quote from Paul Coelho's novel The Alchemist reflects on that idea that when someone decides to take risks and persevere, they will discover so many opportunities and uncover their own character. Just like the protagonist, Santiago, from The Alchemist, I have experienced my own journey to find myself and who I am, and it all starts with a…

For myself an explorer on this expedition, there were many difficulties on this journey. One of the greatest difficulties we had faced was carrying our canoe. Half way we dropped our canoe. When we dropped the canoe, it almost landed on one of us. As well on August 6, 1805 “Whitehouse had been thrown out of one of the canoes...the water been 2 inches shallower must inevitably have crushed him to death” On the journey carrying the canoe we had turns we had to make carrying the long canoe as well…

Across the globe there are a number of barriers that separate the people who live within them. Language, religion, race, culture, and geography are just a few of these barriers. Throughout time people have seen many events that can bind some of these countries together. One constant is athletic events. Some countries are more powerful at this. Ancient Chinese sports like juedixi, dragon boat racing, and cuju are able to connect and unify many people across the globe and allow barriers to be…

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a vacationer's paradise. With close proximity to Yellow National Park and the Grand Teton National Park, there's plenty to do with spectacular scenery. If you're looking for an adventure, consider kayaking at Jackson Hole. Flowing from the mountain ranges and nearby canyons, Jackson Hole waters are the perfect location for kayaking. Beginner kayakers will enjoy the tranquil water that Shoshone Lake offers. An advantage to beginning on this lake is that no motorized…

Learn About Nutrex Hawaii’s BioAstin Canoe Team Nutrex Hawaii has put together a canoe team to help spread the word about astaxanthin, an amazing antioxidant that has been shown to support joints and tendons and skin, cardiovascular, eye, and brain health. It also has been shown to work as a pain reliever and to reduce inflammation. The canoe team will be participating in events hosted by The Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association, supporting the associations’ mission encouraging the learning,…

5 I.D.s 1. Double Canoe a. Who? Polynesians b. What? Invention of two canoes connected together using rope, wood, and a sail to move forward faster than a normal canoe. The double canoe could also transport a lot more people and supplies. c. When? First Century d. Where? Pacific e. Significance? The invention of the double canoe helped people not only travel and explore more widely and faster, but resulted in the settlement of many islands in the Pacific. 2. Domestication a. Who? Natufians b.…