Roles of Paddlers in the Canoe

Seat #1	Stroker (Mua) who sets the pace for the rest of the paddlers
Seat #2	Second Stroker who follows the pace set by Seat #1 and is followed by Seat #4
Seat #3	Part of the Engine Room and is usually also the Caller who does the kāhea (i.e. calls the changes)
Seat #4	Part of the Engine Room who helps to move the canoe
Seat #5	Part of the Engine Room and backup Steersperson
Seat #6	Steersperson (Ho’okele)

Huli Recovery Video

Here is a great video from our sister club, Hi’ilani ‘O Ke Kai, that explains how to recover from a huli. This video gives a good basic overview of the standard procedure.

However, in the BOCC version that we use, #2 and #5 straddle the canoe while #3 and #4 help to push the ama up. Then, once the canoe has been re-righted, #3 gets into the canoe first on the right side to begin bailing followed by #4. Meanwhile, #2 and #5 hold down the ama to stabilize the canoe.

Huli Recovery Overview

1. Hold on to the canoe
2. Steersman calls for everyone to count off (say your seat number beginning with #1)
3. Check your partner, relax & breathe
4. Tuck your paddle up under the seats
5. Seats #1 & #6 position the bow and stern to control canoe (usually towards the wind or waves)
6. Seats #2 & #5 climb on the hull
7. Seats #3 & #4 hold onto the ama
8. On the Steersperson’s count, flip canoe over
9. Brake ama from hitting the water hard, if possible
10. Seats #3 & #4 swim to the canoe, get in and start bailing
11. Seats #2 & #5 hang on iakos
12. Seat #6 gets in to direct when others should get in
13. Paddle off into the sunset

If you huli with spray skirts on the canoe (e.g. during a race):

• Once flipped it is possible you may still be in the canoe.
• If this happens, pull down on zipper (We have attached plastic balls on the end of the zipper to pull with so you can find zipper fast.)
• Use your feet to push off from the bottom

Huli Recovery Walk-through

Coach Cathy gives an overview of how to recover from a huli.

Getting into the Canoe (for Water Changes & Huli Recovery)

Various Methods to Get Into the Canoe from the Water

1. Forward pull up
2. Leg under seat for leverage
3. Push inside hull of canoe at bow or stern with both legs
4. Use of Huli strap
5. Crewmate’s shoulder as a step
6. If person is injured, you can pull him or her on board by using the huli rope under the arms of the injured person whose back is against the canoe

Method #1 and #2 could be used to enter the canoe when doing a water change.

Entering the Canoe from the Water

This method demonstrated by Coach Patricia could also be used when doing water changes.

Using a Huli Rope

Coach Cathy demonstrates how to use a huli rope to get back into the canoe after a huli.

More Ways to Enter the Canoe from the Water

Coach Cathy demonstrates how to get back into the canoe after a huli.

2016 Huli Drill