BOOK 1 · JORGE LUIZ REMADOR VA’A · KINDLE EBOOK
A Arte de Lemear Hawaiian and Polynesian outrigger canoe.
What every paddler needs to know before taking the steering seat. Steering is not just guiding a canoe: it means taking responsibility for the safety, direction and trust of the whole crew.
- 18 chapters in 6 modules, from leadership to crossings.
- The REMAR Method: Recognize, Eliminate, Micro-actions, Anchor and Repeat.
- Reflections and practical guidance in every chapter, to apply on your next paddle.
The book is written in Portuguese. Kindle eBook, sold on Amazon.
THE BOOK
A learning journey for paddlers ready to steer
In A Arte de Lemear Canoa Havaiana e Polinésia, Jorge Luiz offers a journey for paddlers, steerers and anyone passionate about Hawaiian and Polynesian outrigger canoeing.
More than learning maneuvers, readers are invited to build awareness, discipline and responsibility on every outing.
Because paddling is producing movement. Steering is taking responsibility for everyone’s movement.
Take the book on your Kindle to your next paddle
18 chapters with reflections and practical guidance.
REMAR METHOD
Five steps that run through the book
Throughout the book, the author presents the REMAR Method, to turn what you learn into action in the canoe.
Eliminate
Micro-actions
Anchor
Repeat
18 CHAPTERS · 6 MODULES
What the book covers
From leadership to knowing the area, everything that weighs on the steerer’s decisions.
Get the book on Amazon01
Leadership
Caring for the crew before commanding it.
02
Navigation planning
Preparing the outing before the canoe hits the water.
03
Safety equipment
What to bring and check on every outing.
04
Emergency procedures
What to do when something goes wrong at sea.
05
Nautical rules
The rules that apply to the canoe on the water.
06
Steering technique
Guiding the canoe with precision.
07
Canoe balance
Weight distribution, stability and rigging.
08
Weather conditions
Reading the weather and the sea before going out.
09
Racing
Steering on race day.
10
Crossings
Planning and safety over long distances.
11
Knowing the area
The geography of the waters where you paddle.
WHO IT IS FOR
For paddlers, steerers and va’a lovers
Who it is for
- Paddlers preparing to take the steering seat.
- Steerers who want to review safety and leadership fundamentals.
- Anyone passionate about Hawaiian and Polynesian outrigger canoeing.
- Readers who prefer Kindle, phone or tablet.
What the book is not
- It does not replace hands-on training with a qualified instructor.
- It does not replace first aid and water rescue courses.
- It does not replace the rules of the Maritime Authority.
- The decision to go out depends on the day’s conditions and the crew’s experience.
WHO WROTE IT
Jorge Luiz Ferreira Dias, va’a paddler
Book 1 of the Jorge Luiz Remador Va’a series. Jorge Luiz paddles and steers Hawaiian and Polynesian outrigger canoes (V1, V3 and OC6) and created the REMAR Method, LEME VAA PRO and CRM VAA PRO. Paddling content and tips on Instagram and YouTube at @jorgeluizremadorvaa.
Educational material. It does not replace hands-on training with a qualified instructor, first aid and water rescue courses, or the rules of the Maritime Authority.
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Paddling is producing movement. Steering is taking responsibility for everyone’s movement.
Read A Arte de Lemear on Kindle and take the REMAR Method to your next outing.