Outrigger Canoeing Publications and SUP Publications

Steve West - Award winning author and creator of Kanuculture publications since 1994

NOW AVAILABLE IN PRINT OR DIGITAL FORMATS

"Journalist, writer, educator, researcher, trailblazer, entrepreneur, cultural ambassador, Steve West is one of the most recognised and best known canoe and paddle sports personalties"

The World Paddle Awards Academy

Outrigger Canoeing - A Paddlers Guide to The Ancient Sport of Kings 465pp
Outrigger Canoeing - The Art and Skill of Steering 168pp
Outrigger Canoeing - OC1 Book - A Paddlers Guide 306pp
Outrigger Canoeing - V1 Va'a Hoe - A Paddlers Guide 292pp
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - A Paddlers Guide 510pp

'When one of our coaches and paddlers asked coach Gerard from Shell Va'a where he got his, 'Theory and Technique Concepts' from, he replied, "I read all the books - Steve West books and whatever books I can get a hold of". You inspire us all and give words where there were none or little. Thank you so much. Your hard work is greatly appreciated world-wide from the big to the little fishes.'
Dani Gay - Lanikai CC Coach

'If you’re into, or not into, stand up paddling, but want to be educated where it comes from and what it stands for, read this book by Steve West. The more I read, the more I respect the real paddlers of the world!'
Luke Egan - Australian Surfing Legend.

'When you stay at a hotel for a stand up paddle race and open the drawer, this should be next to the Gideon's Bible. It is the must-have book for anyone who paddles SUPs!'.
Distressed Mullet.com

'Be inspired by Stand Up Paddling – A Paddler’s Guide and join us as we ride the oceans of the world together'.
Travis Grant 2013 Moloka'i Champion

'I love the book. It's a brilliant piece of work, it's like a Lonely Planet Guide Book for Stand Up Paddling! I'm extremely impressed with how much research and time has been put into creating this book and I sincerely hope every stand up paddle fan out there goes and grabs a copy!'
Chris Parker SUPracer.com

 

Blogs / articles

 
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TOP ARM

Consideration of the top arm, entry and catch and looking at opposing views from that of Tupuria King of New Zealand and John Puakea of Oahu.

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CARBON PADDLES, TEAM CANOES AND HYBRIDS

Why the marriage of carbon paddles in team canoes is not a good one and the benefits of hybrids.

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ENERGY ALIGNMENT IN A PADDLING BODY

The canoe is composed of energy given up by the paddlers. Just how what does this mean for each seat and how it may relate to chakras?

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WATCHES, WANNABES AND WATERMAN

The term waterman has become and over used cliché and in cases limited in respect of what constitutes the title.

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MIXED MESSAGES

The complexities of the forward stroke in paddling dynamically or statically and how they are misunderstood.

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CALLING THE HUTS

Knowing and how to call the time to switch sides can make or break your crew.

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WHAT PADDLES DO AT NIGHT

An interesting consideration of the paddle and the life it leads.

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SUP - AN ILL DISCIPLINED TEENAGER

The ludicrous politics of a sport with a massive identity crisis.

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BAILING

Not just an inconvenience but a skilful essential requirement which should be practiced and clearly understood.

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CREW SELECTION AND BETTERING YOUR CHANCES

You’ve sacrificed much and done your best but it’s still not been enough. Plan to make a difference.

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PADDLE LIKE A TAHITIENNE

The mystery of just how Tahitian paddlers use body and blade with supreme effectiveness.

Aloha is an emotional prism, spawned from an affinity with the ocean, to an extent that European culture has never quite grasped.

The management of Batini Books, Kanu Culture, along with the authors and editors of this website, shall not accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage caused to any person acting or failing to act upon information arising from material at this website or within the contents of our publications, whether or not such injury, loss or damage is caused by any negligent act, or omission, default or breach of duty by Batini Books, Kanu Culture or its authors and or editors.
© Steve West, Batini Books, Kanu Culture 2012