“That kind of energy, support, and genuine care is exactly what you need from a coach.“ —Haley Poppinga
14, even Emily is finally hooked, having just completed her second paddling season at OCC. “Every Sunday we’re all at regatta, so we pack a cooler and go for the day,” Needham says. “This chapter of my life, I am so grateful for. My family’s all here, we’re all doing the same thing. It’s a cool chapter.” Needham’s philosophy is simple: if you’re not hav- ing a good time, you shouldn’t be out on the water. “Look at where we are,” she says. “All my races—we’ve huli’d (flipped) and been DQ’d (disqualified)—but you just got to celebrate. Everything about it is just so fun.” She’s already looking forward to next season—con- tinuing to sharpen her steering, a new passion, and coaching a new group of fresh-faced Novice B’s.
A proud moment for the Needham family at the finish
of this year’s Moloka‘i Solo.
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