May 2025 Newsletter - 3rd Edition

CLEMENT PAI`AINA REGATTA

Our first regatta is on Sunday, June 1st at Ke`ehi Lagoon.

PARKING

This year there are new parking restrictions.

Parking at Keehi: New signs and barricades in place along the outside pillars of the field.

No parking along the pillars or chains allowed.

Parking must be in marked stalls only or on the field once parking is full.

Do not hop curbs.

Healani is asking the C&C to open the gates at 5:00 a.m. but no guarantee. Parents of keiki please make sure you get out of the house early as the first races are the 10 & under boys and girls.

SCHEDULE

Healani asked to have all OHCRA Koa Canoes on the water at 7:30 a.m. for the opening ceremony and to kick off the regatta season.

Races will start at 8 a.m.

CODE OF CONDUCT

OHCRA rules:

Alcohol and dogs are not allowed at any of the regattas.  

The following is considered a violation of the Hui Nalu Code of Conduct as summarized here:

*Any form of discrimination;

*Any form of bullying;

*Any form of sexual misconduct;

*Any use of illegal drugs, abuse of alcohol;

*Any excessive profanity;

*Any obscene language, gesture or threatening or physical violence toward anyone;

*Any drinking alcohol during a regatta, distance or preseason race;

*Any act of fraud, deception or dishonesty in connection with any club activity.

Members of the Hui Nalu may be placed on probation, suspended or expelled for violations.

- Cathy Kam-Ho, President, Hui Nalu Canoe Club

REGATTA CREW KULEANA SCHEDULE 

DATE

LOCATION

TENT SET UP

TENT TAKE DOWN

Sunday, June 1st

Ke`ehi Lagoon

15/16 Junior Boys & Girls

50/55 Men & Women / 70 Women

Sunday, June 8th

Kailua Beach

17/18 Junior Boys & Girls

65 Men & Wome

Sunday, June 15th

Nanakuli Beach

TBD

60 Men & Women

Sunday, June 22nd

Waimanalo Beach

Novice A Women / 70 Men

Novice A Men

Friday, July 4th

Waikiki Beach

Novice B Men & Women

Novice B Men / Women

Sunday, July 13th

Kane`ohe MCAS

TBD

Novice A Men

Sunday, July 20th

Ke`ehi Lagoon

Open / 40 Women

Open / 40 Men

GEORGE PERRY KEIKI RACE

On May 17th the Hui Nalu Keiki were out in force at Kailua Beach for the George Perry Race. Unlike the regatta season their races ranged from a half mile (10 & under) to 2 miles (12-14 year old) to 4 miles (15 - 18 year old) in some challenging conditions. These crews learned how to maneuver through a blockade, turn on a buoy with several crews, surfed at Flat Island, and pushed through a long race. Maika`i loa!!

Mahalo to Ceci Symanski who registered the crews, and to all of our keiki and junior coaches: Shy Pratt, Jessica Paiva, Claire Poh, Uncle Stan, Tina Roque, KT Scott, Lance Hamilton, Matt Zahn, Rome Stein, Tori Aipa, Nalu Kukea, John Wacker, and Mark Cluney. It was wonderful to see all the parents enjoying the day as well!

A little history:

Mr. Perry started the Lanikai Canoe Club in 1937 borrowing two koa canoes, the Manuke`okeo and the A’a. The A`a was the first koa racing canoe ever built and had been owned by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Specifically organized for the youth on the Windward side of O`ahu, the Board of Directors and Officers were all under 17 years old.  George’s son, Tay, was the first President. The A`a will be lodged in our halau while a permanent hale is constructed.

48th EDITION OF THE MOLOKA’I CHALLENGE by Matt Zahn

Rounding out the OC1 racing season, the 48th edition of the Molokai Challenge took place this past Sunday. This relay, spanning 32 miles across the Ka'wi Channel from Kaluakoi Beach to Maunalua Bay Beach Park, offered steady winds from the ENE and a rising tide.

Hui Nalu had nine paddlers racing - Kamalu Souza & Felipe Carvalho (Ahuwale O-Gs); Kumau Pineda & Donny Kaulukukui (MKK-LIH); Lance Hamilton, Ryan Cooke & Ikaika Hose (Low Expectations); Rich Balancio (Babooze Cruze); and Matt Zahn (Team Uff Da) - with Ahuwale O-Gs taking 3rd in the 40-59 OC-1 and Babooze Cruze taking 2nd in the Open Relay OC-1 (3 or more paddlers).

Definitely was a great way to transition to regatta season!

Donny

Matt

Rich

Matt, Lance, Ikaika, Ryan, Donny & Kamau

Kamalu & Felipe