Oh, the glorious challenges of endurance racing! As any athlete knows, the human body can only perform for so long with no fuel before breaking down. In the outrigger 9-man season - the true endurance portion of the outrigger year, it's not uncommon to be out on the water for over 3 hours, and thus it is very important to eat wisely.
If you have never been out for a significant amount of distance, the lack of preparation can be a shock to the system. One of the major differences in a long paddle is that DURING the race you have a significant amount of time to rest, refuel, re-hydrate, and catch your second (or third) wind over the long event.
Paddler fueling preferences come in all varieties - which one are you?
Cali Paddler is proud that its borders extend well beyond state lines. Much like water, we meander throughout the world looking for fun events, challenging races, and scenic places to be on the water. And so this past week, we were stoked to have the chance to see what all the fuss is about regarding "The Gorge". So check out our little recap about why this event, venue and scene is unlike any other, and why we can't wait to attend in years to come!
What made you want to build a wood board in the first place?
