The Kona sun poured heavily out of the sky on the 90 paddlers lined up for both the short and long course of 6 and 8 miles on Saturday. A fun race with some paddlers in creative costumes, in spite of the heat. A light breeze from the south slowly built with some small bumps running from the south and on-shore. And the breeze tried hard to keep the heat stroke away but it wasn’t much relief.
It was a mass start racing 3 miles north to the first turn then the short course returned to the channel buoy and the harbor while long course continued south. If you were lucky, the long course turn boat didn’t yell wrong course instructions to go around the channel buoy again. If you weren’t lucky, you got to paddle some extra distance while others tried to cut inside you at the finish.
Keaukaha had good representation with a couple new paddlers hitting the long course and their first OC1 races: Lisa and Kalani Spain showed up and had a good time on their first race and braving the long course.
Long Course
Congrats to everyone keeping their momentum and training going. They brought home some hardware.
Eric & Nate – OC2 open (3rd overall, 1st division)
Most of the short course finished before the long course paddlers while the wind started to pickup slightly. We had some short course hammers too, including Kwai-Chang’s V1 debut.
NOTICE: There will be some Novice B training starting early this year and some other teams paddling some off season. Please contact us or your coach about opportunities. This includes new paddlers to the club.
Let’s Celebrate the End of the Season Together
Where: Keauakaha Hālau
When: Friday 18th at 4:00 pm
What: Potluck and BYOB
We had a good regatta season and some good times on the long distance courses with some teams competing off-island including the prestigious Molokai Hoe which hasn’t been run since 2019.
We had 2 open crews. One team put Keaukaha on the map finishing 3rd overall and the second crew not far behind at 21st overall. (Results are here)
Both KCC Teams3rd OverallGoTiming boysPre-start prepTraining Hard
With the exception of variations in sleeve length (eg sleeveless, short sleeve or long sleeve), competitors in the same crew must wear identical team uniform tops in competition. Underlayers may be worn by one or more of the crew and are not part of the uniform. Clothing worn below the waist need not be uniform.Headwear is optional and may be worn by only those needing or wanting to wear them.
No there can be no sponsor logos on any racing uniform.
Crews
3.g Competitors participating in the Elite V6 or V12 events will be allowed to join their club crew without limitation on the number of elite competitors per crew, with the exception of Open Club V6 and Open Club V12 crews which are limited to 3 elite competitors per Open Club V6 entry or 6 elite competitors per Open Club V12 entry.
Paddlers must stay the same 6 or 12 who swiped through at the check in desk for their first heat for an event. Crew changes can not be made for additional heats for that event. The only exception is with a medical withdrawal.
The only competitors who may be considered for a random drug test will be Elite paddlers including V6, V12 & V1 are are over 18 years of age.
Coaches are not allowed in the staging and marshalling area. Only the paddlers and area coordinators with their ID cards are allowed in.
Miscellaneous
Altering the va’a without permission from an official, this includes bringing in seat and footboard accessories (para va’a excluded), attaching electronic equipment, is not allowed and may be cause for disqualification.
A paddle shall have one blade and may be of any shape or size. It may be constructed from any material.
9.b No seat accessories (padding, etc.) may be brought into the canoe by the competitor with the exception of para va’a equipment as noted in 14.b.
Wax cannot be used as it would leave residue behind.
‘Iako settings must remain as set the same for all competitors. Do not change them.
V1’s will not have foot rests and no foot rest can be added – with the exception of Para Va’a
Straight lanes will be 15m wide
Turns lanes will be 30m wide
6 lanes for Elite V6 (straight and turn) and Elite V12
Everything else is 8 lanes:
Club 500 v6 @ v12 = 8 lanes
Club Turns = 8 lanes
Elite V1 = 8 Lanes
Paddlers can paddle in more than 1 age division. However, the race schedule will not be modified to suit individual paddler or team’s needs/requests.
Non-Race Activities
4:00pm on Thursday 15th August–OPENING CEREMONY — Countries will need to gather for the Parade at 3:30pm
7:15am Tuesday 13th August — Canoe Blessing
6:00pm Tuesday 20th August — Cultural Night — Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium
The course will be set up as shown on the course diagram below.
1) Straight races are demarcated by the buoy markings on each side of the lane.
2) Turn races shall turn around the flag marking the center of the lane. The width of the lane isfrom buoy to buoy. The canoe must remain within the buoy markings throughout the course of the race.
Paddling, including any stationary use of the paddle in the water, is only allowed while the competitor is in a sitting position on a seat in the va’a. Competitors must remain in a seated contact position in theva’a (no standing or kneeling).
Holders may be used, and may be either:
1) by mechanical means, or
2) by people to hold the stern of the va’a by way of a platform or from the water.
STARTS
Starting procedures must be as follows:
1) Immediately prior to race start time, the Starter will raise a white flag signaling va’a to come tothe pre-start line.
2) As soon as the va’a are lined up on the pre-start line, the Aligner will communicate to the Starter the OK to raise a red flag signaling the va’a to line up evenly on the start line.
3) As soon as the va’a are lined up evenly, the Aligner must communicate quietly to the Starter by radio to start the race.
4) Instantaneously upon radio communication, the Starter will simultaneously lower the red flagand raise a green flag signaling the start of the race. An air horn or other sound device may simultaneously be set off, but the green flag is the official start.
5) If the Aligner is unable to line up the va’a evenly and their positioning makes it difficult to do so, they may order the white flag to be raised and begin the process again.
6) At the start of a race, no va’a shall have an illegal advantage. All va’a that are lined up illegallywill be provided a warning by the raising of the black flag indicating an infraction exists and will be given the opportunity to line up correctly. If, after reasonable time, any va’a persists in lining up so that an illegal advantage is gained, the Aligner may start the race. The black flag remainingraised at the start indicates that an infraction will be called.
7) If the Aligner, after communicating to the Starter to start the race, sees an unfair situation not previously noticed, a rerun must be immediately called.
Interruption
a. The Race Director, the Head Course Judge or the Aligner may authorize the interruption of a race if an unforeseen problem occurs. A red flag will be used to halt the race.
b. In case of an overturn, any outside help will result in a disqualification of the competitor. The course officials may, at their discretion, authorize or provide outside help.
Turns
a. Turns are to be made counter-clockwise, with the ama nearest to and rounding the flag.
b. During a turn, the canoe shall not run over the flag in such a way that the flag is between the ama andthe hull. If this occurs, the competitor shall be disqualified.
Finish
a. The finish line is crossed when the bow of the va’a passes the finish flags, or as noted in 18.b below.
b. When finish line systems are used whereby the camera may be blocked by the finish line flags, animaginary line one meter in front of the finish flags will be the official finish line.
c. Any va’a finishing without its entire crew will result in the crew being disqualified.
d. Any va’a outside its assigned lane during the course of the race, including the finish will result in a crew disqualification.
e. Electronic photo finish system for the recording of finish times and place is the preferred system for a sprint regatta. Va’a and lane markings should be identifiable via the pictures captured. A manual backup system for verification of the order of finish must be provided. A secondary video should be provided in the event the main system is not operating properly at any time.
f. For timing of events, the photo finish system may be equipped with timing options. A secondary manual timing system shall be required. An acceptable timing unit shall be used. A single recording timer ensures the start time is fixed for all competitors and the finish time is recorded in chronological order on the tape.
g. Va’a should continue through the pre-start area before turning off the course.
Disqualification
a. The following provisions as stated in these rules are cause for automatic disqualification:
1) Competing while not a member of a Member Federation, affiliated or otherwise, of the IVF. (Section 3a)
2) Competing for more than one crew in an event will disqualify both crews from the competition. (Section 3b)
3) A competitor who is a citizen of or resides in an IVF Member Federation area competing in a team from another Member Federation area. (Section 3c)
4) Not meeting the age requirements. (Section 5)
5) Using prohibited drugs. (Section 6)
6) Paddling in a non-seated position. (Section 14a)
7) Starting incorrectly. (Section 15)
8) Not rounding the flags in a counter-clockwise direction. (Section 17a)
9) When making a turn around a flag resulting in the flag passing between the ama and hull.(Section 17b)
10) Finishing without the entire crew in the va’a. (Section 18c)
11) Going outside of one’s lane. (Section 18d, 12.a.2.)
12) Unsporting conduct. (Section 25b)
13) Para competitors will be disqualified if they do not meet all the requirements contained in the separate “Para Va’a Rules and Classification System” document.
14) Having more than 3 Elite competitors in an Open Club V6 or more than 6 Elite in an Open Club V12 (Event 1).
15) Not wearing appropriate uniform in a Elite team, Elite V1 or Club crew as defined in 19 d. and f.
16) Altering the va’a without permission of an official, this includes bringing in seat and foot board accessories (Section 9.) (para va’a excluded)
17) Competitor being assisted by outside help in the event of the va’a overturning. (Section 16)
b. Besides the reasons set out for disqualification in other parts of these rules, any competitor who attempts to win an event by means other than those which are honest, does not respect the race rules, or who displays unsporting conduct, shall be disqualified for the entire duration of the championships.
c. All disqualifications are to be pronounced by the Race Director and shall be immediately confirmed in writing with reasons given. The Area Coordinator of any disqualified competitor shall then be notified, given a copy of the disqualification form and acknowledge receipt thereof on a copy indicating the precise time, which is the start of the protest time. The disqualification shall then be publicly announced and posted. The disqualification will be posted without Area Coordinator acknowledgment and receipt after 10 minutes has passed since being called.
This year’s swag for states is available both online and at the race venue. They’ll probably run out so if you want it, get it.
All items in the catalog are still available on site (get there early), although some items and sizes are at a low quantity — props to the people who purchased online.
Everything looks better in person. The colors pop nicely. Hot off the presses is the names shirt. You should be so lucky to have your name on the island of Molokai. The crew that raced the event at your association’s championship are the names listed.
The names shirt is a “sold at Keehi only” item and you will have to stand in line. It’s worth it.We will open on Friday, 8/2/2024 no later than 1:00 p.m., but if we can open sooner we will.
Thanks to the Kona Low we had nice stable weather in the lee of the island’s mountains for the regatta. This past Saturday saw 1,228 paddlers in 322 crews out for a nice day of just smashing it.
In the AAA division the clubs battled it out with a handful of points separating the top 5. Our metal count was boosted thanks to all the heavy metal our youth paddlers won with a 5 in a row gold metal streak.
Sunday Post Regatta Paddle
We are hoping to revive our club flotillas by having everyone jump in a canoe (OC6 or OC1) on Sunday mornings (5:45 am) for an easy run around the bay. It’s a good chance to paddle with other members and have a nice paddle around the bay.
Don’t forget May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) is our annual clean up and family paddle day.
To all parents and club members: we will have a cleanup and BBQ day on Sunday May 5th! Help spread the word!
Clean up – 10am to 1pm (mostly adult members’ Kuleana)
BBQ/Potluck 1:30pm (Friends and Family please join us)
Ohana paddling (we’ll have 1 OC6 for family, friends and kids to learn 3 at a time, along with 3 experienced paddlers + life jackets supplied)
OC6 Ama flying contests (2 canoe show down, 3 to 6 man crews, audience decides who advances to final)
For the cleanup:
If you have materials that could be donated it would help.
Some minor projects / supplies:
Need sections of galvanized chain link to close up the broken areas
Repair saddles (Fire hose padding will be available)
Sand removed around OC1 Halau 1 & 2 gates and under some of the canoes (check with stall owners)
PVC repair or replacement of the OC1 stands
Repair county hose valve by OC1 Halau 3 (If county hasn’t fixed it by then, need a valve NPT threaded)
Trim back trees and bushes from Halaus
Weed and Trash removal (need buckets and bags)
OC6 cleaning
Trucks to haul away trash
Things that will help
I’ll bring my pressure washer again for the shower area – might be nice to paint it too and maybe some lettering (“ALOHA”, “WORLD SPRINTS”, “2024”) – anyone have some colorful paint to spare?
Shovels, rakes, gloves, trimming equipment (take a look around now to see what you might be able to help with)
General tools for repairs
Clean OC6 canoes (buckets, rags, glycerin-based soap – without detergents which are bad for waterways, brushes, etc.)
Clean OC1 locks and lubricate
Repair your OC1 stall pads (personal responsibility)
Just cleaning and fixing stuff in general.
TIME TRIAL VOLUNTEERS
Mahalo nui to all the people who helped out on Saturday and Sunday. The event was a huge success because of the volunteers that keep the canoes going and the paddlers ready to race. Our club contributed about 95% of the non-HCRA volunteers and it wouldn’t have been a success without all of you.
We will be opening up a larger volunteer signup sheet and sending announcements for August soon for the world wide event. But our club will remain the central leader in making this event successful.
TIME TRIAL RESULTS
Congratulations to all the paddlers who trained and raced. We had some of the top paddlers from all over the islands show up to compete. It was a great experience racing against some of the fastest paddlers around.
These are not the official results, I’ve tried to extract the events where we had club members or teams qualify. Keaukaha had 10 total qualifications with Ali’i qualifying in both U19 and Open Men. It appears Kai ‘Ehitu managed to pull in 16 qualifications and Lanikai got 18.
There are multiple events that your V6 crew qualifies for in addition to the 500m. There’s a 1000m and a 500m double hull race. For the 500m, 4 out of 6 paddlers must be the same as your trials crew. The additional races I believe you’re not restricted on your use of alternates. However they must be approved paddlers and have paid all registrations fees along with proper paperwork (passports, etc.)
Familiarize yourself with your events, rules, fees, deadlines, etc. as there is still more to do prior to the race.
To all parents and club members: we will have a cleanup and BBQ day on Sunday May 5th!
Clean up – 10am to 1pm (mostly adult members’ Kuleana)
BBQ/Potluck 1:30pm (Friends and Family please join us)
Ohana paddling (we’ll have 1 OC6 for family, friends and kids to learn 3 at a time, along with 3 experienced paddlers + life jackets supplied)
OC6 Ama flying contests (2 canoe show down, 3 to 6 man crews, audience decides who advances to final)
For the cleanup:
If you have materials that could be donated it would help.
Some minor projects / supplies:
Sections of galvanized chain link to close up the broken areas
Repair saddles (Fire hose padding will be available)
Sand removed around OC1 Halau 1 & 2 gates and under some of the canoes (check with stall owners)
PVC repair or replacement of the OC1 stands
Repair county hose valve by OC1 Halau 3 (If county hasn’t fixed it by then, need a valve NPT threaded)
Trim back trees and bushes from Halaus
Weed and Trash removal (need buckets and bags)
OC6 cleaning
Trucks to haul away trash
Things that will help
I’ll bring my pressure washer again for the shower area – might be nice to paint it too
Shovels, rakes, gloves, trimming equipment (take a look around now to see what you might be able to help with)
General tools for repairs
Clean OC6 canoes (buckets, rags, glycerin-based soap – without detergents which are bad for waterways, brushes, etc.)
Clean OC1 locks and lubricate
Repair your OC1 stall pads (personal responsibility)
Just cleaning and fixing stuff in general.
Goodbye to Jeannie
Jeannie’s celebration of life was not surprisingly a very crowded affair. Friday’s gathering at the Yacht Club had over 250 guests and the Paddle out was just as well attended. We had help from other clubs to provide additional seats for friends and family as Bill spread her ashes in the bay she loved to paddle in. If you would like to share your photos or videos with others, look at her memorial site: http://www.inmemoryofjeansakovich.com/
She was a positive force on the land as well as the ocean and she’ll be missed by many.
Beanie Heen Race
Due to Dave Yamagata unable to fully run the Yamagata Challenge this year, the Beanie Heen is the last OC1 until fall.
Long Course Results
Way to represent, Tyron!
Place
Bib
Name
Category
Gender
Finish time
Gap
1
521
Grocholski Jr, Nathan
OC-1, Junior
M
1:48:06.3
–
2
65
Ho, Kala’e
OC-1, Junior
M
1:50:55.0
+2:48.7
3
1801
Foti, Jaemon
OC-1, Junior
M
1:53:04.6
+4:58.3
4
111
Team Capri-
OC-2, 60+
F/M
1:53:17.7
+5:11.4
5
551
Napoleon, Maui
OC-1, 19-39
M
1:53:47.3
+5:41.0
6
238
Pj & Alex
OC-2, 60+
M
1:54:31.1
+6:24.8
7
1787
Hayward, Eddie
OC-1, 50-59
M
1:55:37.7
+7:31.4
8
1669
Bertaina, Toa
OC-1, Junior
M
1:56:14.3
+8:08.0
9
39
Grocholski, Nathan
V-1, 40+
M
1:56:56.7
+8:50.4
10
1829
Bess, Jerry
OC-1, 50-59
M
1:57:20.3
+9:14.0
11
1668
Becerra, Charles
OC-1, 50-59
M
1:59:22.1
+11:15.8
12
8
Ogata, Theron
OC-1, 50-59
M
2:00:29.4
+12:23.1
13
1811
Nicolas, Tyron
OC-1, 50-59
M
2:01:25.2
+13:18.9
14
1701
Woods, Leo
OC-1, 40-49
M
2:01:48.8
+13:42.5
15
69
Old, David
V-1, 40+
M
2:02:59.5
+14:53.2
16
26
Daniels, Jude
V-1, Junior
M
2:03:11.8
+15:05.5
17
1463
Meyer, Patrick
OC-1, Junior
M
2:03:14.2
+15:07.9
18
882
Team Tan
OC-2, 19-49
F/M
2:03:17.8
+15:11.5
19
626
Free, Martin
OC-1, 50-59
M
2:05:04.3
+16:58.0
20
1768
Ward, Makayla
OC-1, 19-39
F
2:05:23.9
+17:17.6
21
25
Kilgore, Jim
V-1, 40+
M
2:05:28.5
+17:22.2
22
1741
Ho, Kona
OC-1, 40-49
M
2:06:09.2
+18:02.9
23
1411
Hunter, Brian
OC-1, 50-59
M
2:07:54.1
+19:47.8
24
1662
Daniel, Darcy
OC-1, 50-59
F
2:08:01.9
+19:55.6
25
1704
Pucong, Malakai
OC-1, Junior
M
2:08:30.4
+20:24.1
26
1413
Lee, Zalyn
OC-1, 19-39
M
2:09:32.7
+21:26.4
27
1809
Heiss, Mike
OC-1, Novice
M
2:10:02.0
+21:55.7
28
1692
Sticks And Tiny Bubbles
OC-2, 19-49
M
2:10:20.6
+22:14.3
29
37
Powers, Oliver
OC-1, Junior
M
2:10:30.7
+22:24.4
30
888
Anderson, Susan
OC-1, 60-69
F
2:11:33.0
+23:26.7
31
1705
Kahulamu, Nolen
OC-1, 40-49
M
2:12:47.4
+24:41.1
32
300
Benavides, Karlos
OC-1, 40-49
M
2:13:00.0
+24:53.7
33
1752
Parker-Bailey, Troy
OC-1, 60-69
M
2:14:49.8
+26:43.5
34
1750
Heiss, Brenna
OC-1, Junior
F
2:20:03.8
+31:57.5
35
99
Morris, Louise
OC1, 70+
F
2:33:24.4
+45:18.1
Short Course Results
Great Job Casey, Talan, Greg, and Crystal!
Place
Bib
Name
Category
Gender
Finish time
Gap
1
57
Gladden, Kekai
OC-1, 19-59
M
1:13:09.8
–
2
1515
Ohana Va’a
OC-2, 19-59
F/M
1:13:47.1
+0:37.3
3
1803
Farmer, Troy
OC-1, 19-59
M
1:14:31.5
+1:21.7
4
4430
Lai, Jr
OC-1, 60-69
M
1:14:52.1
+1:42.3
5
21
Leyva, Daniel
OC-1, 60-69
M
1:14:57.9
+1:48.1
6
1816
Kamauoha, Gary
OC-1, 60-69
M
1:15:10.6
+2:00.8
7
199
Morris, Casey
OC-1, Novice
M
1:15:33.6
+2:23.8
8
1716
Axelson, Mark
OC-1, Novice
M
1:15:53.4
+2:43.6
9
19
Orosco, Syl
OC-1, 19-59
M
1:16:07.4
+2:57.6
10
1691
Nicolas, Talan
OC-1, Junior
M
1:16:20.3
+3:10.5
11
1719
Huli Chickens
OC-2, 19-59
F/M
1:16:30.0
+3:20.2
12
543
Watters, R.D.
OC-1, 19-59
M
1:16:40.2
+3:30.4
13
71
Kane, Greg
OC1, 70+
M
1:16:52.9
+3:43.1
14
9
Elliott, Jim
OC-1, 60-69
M
1:17:28.4
+4:18.6
15
171
Roth, Shaun
V-1, 19-59
M
1:18:22.7
+5:12.9
16
1656
Akau, Kaeaea
OC-1, Junior
M
1:18:49.0
+5:39.2
17
279
Mama & Papa Bear
OC-2, 19-59
F/M
1:18:57.5
+5:47.7
18
1817
Vondrak, Vladimir
OC-1, Junior
M
1:19:10.2
+6:00.4
19
14
Muin, Joseph
OC-1, 19-59
M
1:19:38.3
+6:28.5
20
49
Thompson, Chuck
OC1, 70+
M
1:19:47.3
+6:37.5
21
239
Spirit Of Scotty
OC-2, 19-59
F
1:20:36.7
+7:26.9
22
1663
Bertaina, Giovanni Onosai
OC-1, Novice
M
1:20:48.8
+7:39.0
23
1620
Tan, Hina’Ea
OC-1, Junior
F
1:22:07.7
+8:57.9
24
721
Green, Jene’
OC-1, Novice
F
1:22:23.1
+9:13.3
25
1416
Martin Ekings, Sam
OC-1, 60-69
F
1:23:48.7
+10:38.9
26
294
Cheyenne And Peri
OC-2, Junior
F
1:24:48.0
+11:38.2
27
1679
Kaiawe-Zager, He’Enalu
V-1, Junior
M
1:26:06.9
+12:57.1
28
1753
Learned, Brodie
OC-1, Junior
M
1:26:24.6
+13:14.8
29
162
Jarvinen, Suzanne
OC-1, 60-69
F
1:26:41.0
+13:31.2
30
1441
Martinez, Crystal
OC-1, 19-59
F
1:26:59.2
+13:49.4
31
711
Hodges, Lois
OC1, 70+
F
1:27:24.5
+14:14.7
32
808
Kukua, Cherise
OC-1, Novice
F
1:31:02.4
+17:52.6
33
18
Shaw, Susan
OC1, 70+
F
1:31:56.3
+18:46.5
34
2743
Solomon, Matthew
Prone Board, Open
M
1:36:54.6
+23:44.8
35
1767
Ecker, Kaeti
OC1, 70+
F
1:44:06.5
+30:56.7
Businessman Regatta
Always a fun pre-season race hosted by Kamehameha Canoe Club. The Businessman Regatta was held Sunday on the 14th. It’s a good way for new people to get a high energy introduction to paddling and a fun community event.
Hopefully you got to see some of the fun or got to race this year.
Saturday was a gorgeous day to paddle. Maybe we lacked a little wind but the weather was nice for spectators.
Short course worked out to be about 3 miles and the long course was somewhere around 7 or 8 miles.
Good to see lots of paddlers hitting the water even if we had some pukas due to the 2 big races going on over on ‘Oahu. Full results and times can be found here https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=344471
Kwai-Chang and Corrina provided a great venue and food for everyone. Mahalo for the hard work getting everything organized and the big prize TV in the raffle!
Long Course
Jose (2nd overall)
Kama
Nik
Tito
Dennis
Kawena
Lexi
Brandi
Whitney
Crystal
Short Course
Kyle & James (1st overall)
Greg
Casey
Loren
Kanoe
I hope I got everyone. Congratulations to all the paddlers who came out and charged today. It looked like great fun.
Both Adults and Keiki dust off those paddles. The week of March 4we will start to meet up with the coaches and hit the water. Schedules may end up adjusting based on crew needs and canoe availability.
Adult Paddler Dues & Paperwork
Make sure you’ve logged in and paid your dues and finished your paperwork before getting in a canoe. Coaches will be checking.
Filling out the form will add you to a separate contact list from the adults.
Menehune (under 12) – Friday 4-5 pm
12-18 – M/T/W/Th 3-5pm
Bonus: Monday Madness
For those looking for some extra water time, Monday will be an open day to all levels/ages of paddlers who have OC1’s. Let’s go for a 4:30pm fleet departure from the beach, or join up on the water if you can’t make that time.
If you can’t keep up, that’s fine. Here’s some rules of thumb.
Stay on the same line as the other paddlers.
If in trouble, hold your paddle blade above the water to draw attention. (This signal can also be used by leaders to tell the group to stop/regroup).
If you don’t feel comfortable with the route or conditions, turn back and let others know you’re heading back.
Also before the paddle out, if you’re not sure about conditions or leaving early, let others know you might turn back early.
If you’re outside the wall and see the faster group stopping, then stop unless the plan is to regroup. When they turn around and start paddling, start heading back too. This helps keep the group from spreading out.
Keep your equipment in good condition and know your limits.
2024 Schedule
It seems likely that Kona will not get their racing permits in time for the 2024 season, but this is still Moku’s published schedule. Races are expected to all be in Hilo again this season, updates to the link above will be made as the dates get closer.
As you may already know, our beloved Jeannie Sakovich left us on Saturday, January 13, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.
We would like to extend this invitation to the paddling community to join the makule crews and Jeannie’s family on Saturday, April 13, 2024 7am at Bayfront as we assemble to remember and memorialize her in a paddle out to spread some of her ashes in Hilo Bay. She loved paddling; more accurately, she loved paddling in Hilo Bay with Keaukaha Canoe Club so itʻs appropriate that we release a portion of her ashes into the bay with her friends and family being a witness to her new found freedom. We will gather at 7 a.m. for pule and spiritual guidance; Jeannieʻs makule crew will begin the paddle out and we invite you to be present as we paddle out towards Moku Ola where family members will be able to gather and experience the spirit of aloha as we lay her to rest. It is our hope that you will join us on your oc-1, SUP, or kayaks. Following the sprinkling of her ashes, we will have a few pop up tents in the lower parking lot and a selection of pupu’s and would like you to join us in celebrating her life and remembering her smile, her thoughtfulness and her willingness to be there for the team. Will you join us? If youʻd like to bring something, please bring loose bio-degradable flowers.
Also, Jeannieʻs family is hosting her Celebration of Life the day prior, on Friday, April 12th, at the Hilo Yacht Club from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
