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The following links are provided for members and visitors who are interested in paddling. Tips on training, where to buy gear (including paddles), other paddling clubs, opportunities for racing, information about general sports, organizations aimed towards women and sports, local environmental resources, tips for newcomes and visitors to Washington, DC and weather sites.


TRAINING



Hong Kong Island Paddle Club Training Manual
This is an all-encompassing guide to sports training specific to paddling. It covers paddling technique, endurance, strength and speed, the physiological and psychological aspects of training, and even includes recommendations to prevent and alleviate injuries. This manual should be required reading for every paddler.

Bruce von Borstel
A great training guide for paddlers.

United States Masters Swimming
Swimming is the 'perfect' exercise, ideal for cross training.

District of Columbia Aquatics Club
DCAC has a great swim coach who really enjoys working with people who are new to the sport.

Cory Everson
A former Ms. Olympia, Everson has a pretty interesting site with information about weight training programs, nutrition and motivation.

Krista's site
I found a lot of good information about training technique, nutrition and rest on this site, plus a healthy dose of sarcasm.

The Exercise and Physical Fitness Page
This site from George State University provides general information about different kinds of training, aerobic and strength, and their benefits. It has a few specific exercises as well.


GEAR


Zaveral Racing Equipment
Many of our members sport these black blades made of lightweight carbon fiber. Zaveral also has other gear available and is a good source of information for care and repair of paddles.

Gillespie Paddles
Several club members own these paddles.

Hawaiian Paddles

Huki Outrigger Equipment

Kalai Custom Outrigger Paddles
NCAWPA owns several of these paddles.

Mohawk Canoes

Canoesports

Polynesian Paddling Products
A small selection, but tailored for the paddling community.

Campmor

Glasses Float
This seems like a neat way to keep you from losing your glasses while you're out on the water.

Patagonia® Online Store

Wiki Wiki Sportswear

Grasse River Boatworks
Maker of canoes and boats in molded carbon-fiber and cedar woodstrips/fiberglass.

We-no-nah Canoes
Canoe manufacturer - Our own Patt Meyer and Kathy Wright own one of these canoes, dubbed 'Mercedes.'

Caribe Outfitters
Canoe manufacturer.


DRAGON BOAT


Washington, DC Dragon Boat Race
NCAWPA will cosponsor this race, the first dragon boat race in Washington, DC, on Memorial Day weekend.

United States Dragon Boat Federation

International Dragon Boat

Dragon Boat Festival
This is a great overview of the tradition behind dragon boating from the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Great White North Dragon Boat Challenge


OUTRIGGER


Hawaiian H2O
A one-stop shop for links relating to many areas of paddling and fitness.

Y2Kanu Online
This is an online magazine for outrigger and other canoe enthusiasts.

The Outrigger: a photographic collection
You're invited to a new Web site containing a collection of images from photographer Daphne Hougard's 20-year study of Outrigger Canoes.

Y2Kanu Online
This is an online magazine for outrigger and other canoe enthusiasts.

Outrigger Canoeing
A nice overview.

Outrigger Links
Links to Outrigger Canoe Clubs on the World Wide Web.

Outrigger Canoe
'Photographic coverage of an exotic South Pacific sport.'


PADDLING GROUPS


U.S. Canoe Association
An umbrella organization for canoe and kayak clubs.

New England Canoe Racing
Organization dedicated to promoting canoe and kayak racing.

New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association
Organization dedicated to promoting marathon canoe racing.

St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers
A non-profit organization promoting the waterways of St. Lawrence County in New York.

CORA (Candian Outrigger Racing Association)

Vernon Racing Canoe Club
In British Columbia, Canada.

Newport Aquatic Center
This is a great group of people who have let several of our own club members paddle with them while in California.

Kahakai OCC
Located in Long Beach, Ca.

Kalifornia Outrigger Association

Northern California Paddling

Florida Competition Paddlers Association
I think this group focuses on marathon canoe.

SoCal Winter Ocean Racing

Coffs Harbour Outrigger Club

He'e Nalu Outrigger Canoe Club

Malanuka Outrigger Club Inc.

Mid Atlantic Canoe Club

Hong Kong Island Paddle Club
This a great site about dragon boating as well as outrigger canoeing with an emphasis on happenings in Asia. Also, they provide superb training tips - see 'Training' above for that link.

HoloHolo Hawai`i Canoe Club

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club


RACES


Hamilton Cup Home
This is one of the premiere outrigger races in the world.

Na Wahine O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Race

General Clinton Canoe Regatta
A 70 mile endurance canoe race on Memorial Day weekend in New York.

AuSable River Canoe Marathon
The second leg of the North American Triple Crown, in Michigan.


GENERAL SPORTS INFORMATION


ESPN
Nothing more to say.

OuterQuest
Outdoor adventure stuff.


WOMEN AND SPORTS


Women's Sports Foundation
This group provides a lot of support to women's sports groups, from training grants to blueprints for community action.

FMF Women and Girls in Sports


OUR ENVIRONMENT


Capital Rowing Club
Our gracious hosts.

Anacostia Watershed Society
This group works to protect the Anacostia River and enhance recreational access to the river.

National Arboretum

The National Park Service
NPS owns the land that we are fortunate enough to use for launching.

Summit Fund of Washington

Anacostia Riverkeeper

Anacostia River Chemical Analysis
Anyone who understands what this chart says exactly, please email the webmaster.


WASHINGTON, DC


District of Columbia Homepage

DC Metropolitan Police Department

The Official Tourism Website
Best for visitors or those new to the town.

Welcome to DC
Another site for newcomers.


WEATHER


National Weather Service

The Weather Channel

Accuweather