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October 2025 Newsletter
 

It’s not too late to Spread Holiday Cheer with a Simple Fundraiser

Get Your Christmas Wreath, Door Charm, or Tree!

Hui Nalu Canoe Club has teamed up with Habilitat for a simple holiday fundraiser. You can purchase Christmas wreaths, door charms, and a variety of Christmas trees to help spread holiday cheer. 🎄

No tickets to sell, no money to collect and no volunteering!

How simple can it be?!?

How to Order:

  1. Go to hawaiichristmastrees.com and click "Order Now."
  2. Select your desired pickup location (Koko Head Elementary is one of the options).
  3. Choose "HUI NALU CANOE CLUB" as your group.
  4. Choose your items and proceed to checkout.

It's that easy!

The DEADLINE to purchase is OCTOBER 31st!  Pick up date is December 6th. Pass the word on to friends and `ohana!
 
OFF-SEASON PADDING HAS STARTED!

Schedule:
- Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m.,
- Sundays at 7 a.m. for experienced paddlers

For those experienced paddlers who did not register for the Hui Nalu Canoe Club 2025 season dues for the remaining part of the year is $125.  

The 2nd & 4th Fridays are open to new paddlers. They will need to complete the guest waiver and can try it out for two practices. If they decide to continue, they need to register at huinalu.org and pay the remaining dues of $125.

Any questions contact KT Scott at ktnalu@gmail.com.
 

LONG DISTANCE SEASON

Congratulations to all the Long Distance paddlers who took up the challenge of the Molokai Channel.  We had many members who did their first crossing!

Women: Ceci Symanski, Hoapili Kukea-Schultz, Alyssa Mahoe, Dekoda Lazaro
Men: Vann Burkhart, Deuce Kahanu and Ezekiel Fernandez, Donny Kaulukukui, Austin Bryant, Russell Perkins, Aaron Briones, Kolby Soong

Results can be found on the OHCRA website .
 

KAIWI COAST RUN & WALK

Join us on Sunday November 23, 2025
Time is running out!


Join us at Sandy Beach to welcome the sunrise and kick off a truly unforgettable morning along Oʻahu’s stunning Kaiwi coast. Don’t wait—this opportunity will disappear quickly! This once-a-year event lets you experience the breathtaking Kaiwi Coastline at your leisure, but spots are filling fast. Prices increase on November 1, and with nearly 2,000 participants already signed up, we’re on track to sell out early! The Hui Nalu discount code (Huinalu25) will go away on October 31.

Want to make race day extra special?

Treat yourself to the exclusive Kula 100 Champagne Brunch at Roy’s Restaurant after the event. Only 10 spots remain—secure yours before they’re gone!

Needed:  A truck and driver to follow the last race participant as well as a golf cart and driver to do the same. Please contact Kat Perez at racedirector@kaiwicoastrun.org or 808-391-2020.

 

RELAUNCHING OF THE A`A

OHCRA is celebrating the relaunching of the Aʻa on
Saturday, November 8, at Keʻehi Lagoon from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.


In the early nineteen hundreds Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole took part in efforts to recapture the importance of the canoe in Hawaiian society. The A`a, also known affectionately as the ʻĀ, is a 40’ waʻa kialoa or racing canoe, currently held at the Bishop Museum that was owned and raced by Prince Kūhiō. It is believed to be the first canoe built in historic times for racing.

Along with the relaunching of the A`a, there will be educational booths to provide information about the A`a and koa canoes, mo`olelo sessions, food and drink vendors.  

Hui Nalu will be bringing the Enay to join in the launching. Contact Mark Cluney for details (markcluney@gmail.com).

To join us at the A`a relaunch and kokua, register here .
 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP

The Restore with Resilience Maunalua Bay listserv is being transferred from a hawaii.edu group over to a google group. If you would like to remain on the listserv, you may add yourself by sending an email to:

rwr-maunalua-bay+subscribe@googlegroups.com

Subject line or body text is not necessary to be added.

They are planning to have at least one more volunteer event before the end of the year. If you would like to be notified, please sign up for the new listserv.

Additionally, the RWR team is working to restructure volunteer events in Maunalua Bay, and your help is needed to continue to lead this project. If you are currently a Core Volunteer Leader (CVL) or interested in becoming one, please fill out the form here. CVL’s have a leadership role and assist during events to set up and break down, guide volunteers at stations, and help to make sure events run smoothly. Please kindly complete the form before Friday, October 24th, 2025. We are planning a CVL workshop soon for those who fill out the form, so please sign up if you’re interested.

Mahalo nui for your continued support for a healthier future in Maunalua Bay!