#29 - Johnny Puakea: History + Innovation. Internationally Renowned Paddling Coach, 3rd Generation Hawaiian Canoe Builder and Founder of Puakea Designs.

Johnny Puakea. Growing up in Hawaii working on historic Hawaiian koa canoes with his father and grandfather, to racing and coaching internationally at the highest levels; Johnny has melded historic Hawaiian canoe culture with modern design and methodology. The result is Johnny’s company, Puakea Designs, which produces some of the fastest and most innovative outrigger canoes on the market while he coaches and mentors some of the best paddlers in the world.