The Season We Want and Fear is Upon Us
The season we fear and the season we await is upon us. The Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) season is just around the corner and I must admit, I am not ready for it. A fresh new season brings in new novices, new paddling techniques, new canoes and new stories. On the other hand, what is not new, is the back-pain you get after the first practice. I am positive that I eventually encounter the pain. I am ready for it because, I know how it feel and how to overcome it. However, not sure if the new novices will. I’ll just to wait till the next practice if they show up. The first day of practice can be cruel. If you attend, don’t come in a wetsuit, you will definitely be given a silly nickname. Do not come wearing a bright green or yellow shirt; again, you will be given a silly nickname. If you do anything wrong after being given the rules, trust in me, you will be given a silly nickname. On the other hand, I ...