Michael Booth: “The Cook Islands is a paddlers paradise and a training haven. No matter what way the wind and swell is going you can get a solid 12km downwind paddle in 365 days a year. It also gives you all conditions allowing you to work on your skills to become a more adaptable paddler. The beauty of the island (Ed. - Rarotonga) is that its 36km around on the ski with distinct north, South, East and West coastlines which allows for some great and testing paddling conditions everyday. I loved it.”