Outrigger canoe racing is one of the fastest growing water sports on the Pacific Coast. Many of my paddling friends have paddled outrigger canoes.... The Hawaiian style canoes featued in Hawaii 5-0 opening credits are called outrigger canoes, also known as OC-6 canoes.... I went out this morning for my outrigger canoe orientation. It was lightly raining. I drove to Safeway and bought waterproof bandages and a Starbucks coffee. I had put on about 8 waterproof bandages, hoping it would help keep my finger and stitches dry. The weather was cold and drizzly. The other four people were wearing shorts, knowing they would get wet. I wore my running tights, thermal long-sleeved undershirt, thermal Sugoi long sleeved biking shirt + my paddling jacket. I stayed warmer thany they did. Good choice.    more »