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We have a local vendor lined up for the 2022 Jerseys. They will be similar to the 2020 jersey but closer to our club colors.

PRE-ORDER BEFORE APRIL 1

If you have an account on the club site, you can login then go to the store (from the Menu). It will fill in all the data for you. If you don’t have an account you can just enter it when you go to pay.

Pick your sizes and quantities so we can get them made before the races start!

Also stay tuned…the six man paddling schedule will be announced soon! The coaches are meeting in a few days.

It’s time to start the new OC1 season. The locks and keys for the Hālau will be changed February 1st. You can exchange your old key for a new key on the 1st between 4pm to 6pm at the Hālau. After this you can exchange them at Lani’s Snack Shack with Kaui during business hours:

• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: CLOSED

If you lost a key and want it replaced:

1. Login and go to menu Hālau->Waitlist
2. Scroll down to Hālau Keys
3. Select “Request Replacement Key“
4. Go to menu Aloha->KCC Billing Summary and you should see the $50 deposit to be paid.
5. Once paid you can pickup your key either on the 1st or at Lani’s Snack Shack

No payments will be processed in person on the 1st, as dues need to be paid online before the 1st. If you wish to turn in a key and request your key deposit back and a check will be issued in your name and either mailed to you or picked up at Lani’s Snack Shack.

HCRA is still developing their covid-safe plans and we are planning to start OC6 training in mid-March after the high school teams finish.

In the meantime, stay fit, get out on the water, and get vaccinated. Vaccinations are becoming more and more of a requirement for sports events like it is for World Sprints.

Due to the uncertain nature of this pandemic, if you are not an OC1 stall holder we ask you wait to join and pay dues until closer to March just in case things change again. We will make more announcements as the time gets closer.

OC1 Schedule from https://hipa.clubexpress.com/

The OC6 schedule (note LD is long distance and Regattas are the sprint races)

Note to New and Returning Paddlers:

We will start training soon and there will be an announcement regarding practices and schedules as the coaches work out their times and we share canoes with the high school teams.

Get ready for more OC action as HIPA has published the races for 2022. The first two will be in Hilo, so let’s get in shape!

With Covid shutting down our six man season and one man season starting in a few months, some paddlers started to up their fishing game during the between seasons.

Jeff was out in his V1 fishing for a bite and got more than he expected. While he was paddling along some of the known active spots he turned from Honoli’i towards the light on the breakwall. The swell was slapping the ama and the current was flooding out. The combination made for a pretty easy trolling speed around 4.5 mph.

While nearing the center channel Jeff had a huge hit on his line and it started taking up line. Just as he started to deal with the fish he noticed the tug and tow exiting the bay and heading in his direction. So he started to paddle to clear the channel but the fish had other plans.

Stopping to fight it and reel it in gave the tug plenty of time to get to ramming speed. Jeff waved his paddle in the air with one hand and the rod in his other as the tug kept moving in his general direction. The current was also causing him to drift and the combination of waves and current made it feel like the tug was coming for his fish.

Fortunately the tug captain must have seen the situation and had set his course to slightly to the side Jeff was drifting away from so as he came about 50 feet they passed without incident and Jeff got his first glimpse of a yellow fin through the water!

After some more struggling, he managed to get it under the ‘iako and then barehanded the fish by the tail and pulled it into the V1 where it proceeded to pound out a Tahitian style drum solo on the hull.

Using some rubber straps he managed to tie up the tail and secure it to a ‘iako for the paddle back and used pliers to pry out the hook. But the ahi wanted back in the water and let everyone within earshot of Jeff’s V1 know it.

The hammering continued causing other paddlers on shore came over to see why his V1 was making so much noise.

• The final stats: 38″ and 23 pounds.

Everyone is invited to stop by the Hālau on Sunday to wish Jeff a Happy Birthday, go for a paddle and pick up some fish around 12:00 noon. This is not a club event and don’t forget to practice safe distancing and take all the necessary covid precautions.

Everyone has to register their own crew and pay on-line for this race.

Registration For Kamehameha Canoe Club Hilo’s OC6 long distance race on August 7th is now open. To register your crew please click on the following link:

https://kcchilo.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=657884&item_id=1498629

Scroll down to Personal Information and enter your first and last name. Choose next and then choose the division(s) you are registering crews for. Payment will be collected via the online registration.

The Jr. paddling program will be temporarily suspended for at least 2 weeks starting next week, June 28th, because Keahi will be traveling until approximately mid July. If you were planning on helping or practicing with them just know there will be hiatus next week and we’ll announce when the program will restart.

Da Hui Paddle Race

Da Hui race normally held on north shore of Oahu is coming to Big Island July 4th. Open to just about every type of watercraft from SUP to OC6. If you’re ready to paddle, pick the 5 mile or 10 mile course and go hammer. They usually have great prizes and it should be a fun event. Register and get the details here: http://dahuipaddlerace.dahui.com/news/

Kai ‘Opua Scrimmage

The July 3 OC6 scrimmage is open for registration too. It’s fun, it’s free (they accept donations naturally) and a great build up to Queen Liliuokalani Race. https://www.kaiopua.org/race-series-info.asp

Moku has now officially opened long distance racing and this is the current race schedule (this is in addition to the Kai ‘Opua scrimmages and Aloha Unlimited Relays discussed in the previous post).

• 8/07 Kamehameha (Hilo Side)
• 8/14 Keauhou (Keauhou)
• 8/21 Keoua (Honaunau)
• 8/28 Waikoloa (Anaeho’omalu Bay)
• 9/04 Kai Opua/Liliuokalani (Kailua Kona)

Still unknown is 9/11 Pailolo Challenge Race, but Molokai Hoe and Na Wahine O Ke Kai are officially cancelled.

OC1 Practice and help with keiki

Keahi is inviting anyone who wants to do some beginning to intermediate level paddling to join the kids group Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the water. They will start at Palekai (aka. Radio Bay) at 4pm so you can meet them outside of Palekai along the wall around 4, or you can catch up with them when they pass the bayfront halau. While you’re out there, you can help keep an eye on the kids and make sure everyone stays safe, yourself included.

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4pm on the water outside Palekai or 5pm on the water outside the main Halau.