For those thinking about having a paddle in a seriously big beast (an OC6 - 6 man Outrigger Canoe), Torquay Outriggers paddle most Thursday's at 6pm, and in the water at 6:15. Visitor's are always welcome. They have spare paddles. (Because I reckon ours are too long!).

They are often paddling with either 4 or 5 people, so they would appreciate some extra man-power!

You can probably organise a paddle of an OC1 through them also.

AT FISHERMAN'S BEACH.

http://www.torquayoutriggers.com.au/?page_id=14

(if I'm around, you can also try a Naish 17 SUP)

Play it by ear tomorrow CMC... like (almost) every day . See what the swell and wind produce, and then decide. Even this afternoon I headed off with a board on the roof, and was surprised by what the surf was offering, so went home for a quick board swap.

Simondo said...

Well that was fun! Nice amount of swell pushing through and past Pt Danger. Can't wait to catch a big rolling wave out there on an OC6.

I was in "seat 3" tonight calling the shots.... I call "HUT", everyone else calls "HO", then we swap sides....

simondo, am i right in thinking that was your first oc6 paddle and your calling the shots?
cheers

ps my first time was straight out into some rough onshore conditions. we got swamped twice getting out - welcome to oc6 they said

Great work Simon, stoked you had a paddle. Are you going back for another?

Wait until you are with a strong crew and get out into the ocean. It's like nothing else I have ever done before. So much fun.

You've got me interested... I'll be down to check it out next week for sure.

Hey Simondo,

Back from NZ sms me the details please!

Phill