Follow my journey over the next 22 weeks to a day in July 2011 where I will be taking part in one of the most amazing journeys in my calendar. The Molokai to Oahu Channel Paddle, Hawaii. The channel crossing is 32 miles of harsh swell, currents, winds and tides. Just when you think you have made it across the channel, Oahu's south east point, Koko Head, dishes up some choppy water and strong winds. Also known as "The Channel of Bones", this will be my biggest adventure yet. Follow my preparations for this epic paddle.

Friday, 18 March 2011

Coming into Week 4 of Block 1 Training / Documentary

Tomorrow is a 2 hour paddle in the delightful conditions Sydney has put on for us. With showers, a maximum wind speed of 26km per hour SW swinging to SE later in the afternoon = nice! Think I will be paddling after lunch so I don't get blown all the way to New Zeland (although, I must return for a visit soon but by airplane!)

Dad has been a superstar this last 3 weeks. Picking me up at home 3 mornings a week and taking me to where I need to be to train on my board, then waiting for me to finish training and then taking me into work in the city. Without dad, I would not be able to get the board training done that I need to. So thanks pops! YOU ROCK. And like this morning, even if there is no one else out on the water, the wind is blowing 18 nots and it's grey and overcast, I will still go out and paddle.... by myself!!!
This is me on my maiden voyage on the Lahui Kai board. 
Feet, neck, back, legs. These are areas of my body that hurt the most. Feet from rubbing on the pads on the board trying to get used to the rudder (which is proving to be more challenging than I expected especially in big swell). Neck back and legs hurting and being sore is all part and parcel of board paddling. Suck it up I hear you say, well damn straight!

After next week, I have a recovery week and it is definitely needed. So am looking forward to my weekend 26-27March with my best mate Louise (Laa Laa) for some baking, drinking, FOXTEL and CHILLLINGGG OUT.

The documentary is coming along nicely too. So check out the trailer and the website. Thanks to Jason Hooker :)

Documentary Trailer
Crossing The Channel Of Bones
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  1. Dad19 March 2011 at 16:43

    Bex
    Does this mean I also have a recovery week and don't have to get up at 5am??
    Dad
    x

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