VISION: To come together as a family who cares and shares.

MISSION: To promote and provide educational and personal achievement opportunities which strengthen family, community, and individual relationships by: Providing ocean oriented education programs special to Hawai'i;
Providing other sport activities programs and opportunities;
Providing community improvement and educational programs;
Preserving Hawaiian traditions as they relate to the ocean, family, and community;
Supporting club members to achieve their athletic potential;
Nurturing club spirit and personal pride.

Headshot and ID:
I understand that my ID and a headshot photo must have been providced to Hui Nalu, or uploaded to this form if not previously provided.
Upload is preferred. You may hand in a hard copy if you prefer. Texts to phones is not permissible.

DUES:
I understand that my dues must be paid prior to start of regatta season, and that dues are non-refundable after regatta season has started.

I understand that my dues provide use of equipment, registration & race fees in OCHRA, insurance through HCRA, club shirt and decal, events, insurance for our canoes, equipment maintenance and repairs, transportation of canoes to and from the race sites, general administration fees, new equipment as needed, misc. expenses associated with regatta races, and misc. expenses associated with club operations. We are a volunteer organization with no paid staff.


HUI NALU NO ALCOHOL POLICY: It is against State law and City and County of Honolulu regulations to drink alcoholic beverages at any public parks and beaches. Violations of these rules are unacceptable and the Hui Nalu Board will take action. If any Hui Nalu member, or their family member or friend, is found to be drinking alcoholic beverages that club member will be responsible for paying whatever fine is imposed on the club.I understand I must complete & submit an HCRA Insurance Waiver/Release of Lability form for calendar year 2024 before paddling.


NEW MEMBERS: I understand, as a new member, I must provide my ID and a headshot photo (with no hat or glasses).


ALL MEMBERS (new and returning): I understand that my dues are due at the time of I start paddling. A partial dues refund may be requested no later than May 31st. Dues are non-refundable starting June 1st.


I understand that I need to stay up to date with HN activities and received email communications from Hui Nalu.

I understand I must participate in crew assignments as requested throughout the year.

I understand that I must volunteer for HN activities sponsored by Hui Nalu. This includes social events for paddlers. Hui Nalu sponsors the Kala Kukea pre-season race and Kaupiko regatta. Volunteer help is needed for
both events. Hui Nalu’s fundraiser is the Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk. Many hands are needed to put on this 4-mile event for 3,000 participants. Volunteers are needed for packet pickups, the day before and day of the event. The
Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk is the Sunday before Thanksgiving every year. Mark your calendars.

Parents of youth are expected to volunteer for their children.


I understand that paddling is a public sport in a public place, and the club has no control over other club members, members of the public, or volunteers who may take photos and use personally. See next section for Hui Nalu Canoe Club photographs/media use and release.


I have read, understand, and will comply with all Hui Nalu requirements and support Hui Nalu by volunteering where help is needed.

I acknowledge and fully understand that participation in Hui Nalu activities, events, races, practices, programs, or any activity (hereinafter "HN Activities") is an inherently dangerous activity which involves risk of serious injury, including permanent disability, death, or other losses. Risk may arise from any number of circumstances including, but not limited to, the actions or inactions of the participant or other persons, the rules of play, the condition of the premises or equipment. Risk, whether known or unknown, reasonably forseeable or not, are inherent in paddling and HN Activities. I understand and assume the risks.

I accept personal responsibility and assume the liability for any damages incurred associated with the risks of participation.

I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Hui Nalu Canoe Club, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other volunteers or employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used during participation, (hereinafter "HNCC Parties").

Assumption of All Risk:

I assume all risks associated with losses or damages arising from my participation in Hui Nalu Activities, whether due to HNCC Parties negligence or otherwise.Code of Ethics from OHCRA Race Rules:
We are all responsible to promote good sportsmanship and fair play in the activities in which we engage. This means observance of these race rules as well as generally accepted rules of behavior and all governmental laws.

Paddlers are required to avoid situations where a canoe is deliberately rammed, where there is deliberate interference with another crew, and situations where assaults and abusive language are used.

Coaches are required to support and help enforce these race rules and avoid any circumvention of these rules.

Officials and officers are required to do their best to be fair and not be biased in their decisions and carrying out their duties.

Any club members that are found drinking at our events will result in the entire club being asked to leave the event and no longer being allowed to compete for that day's events. This includes all paddlers, friends, and family.

Code of Conduct from Hui Nalu By-laws and posted on its website: An atmosphere of caring and respect at all Club practices and functions by its members and their families. The following will be considered a violation of our 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.

Rules: I, the undersigned, am the applicant named above, aged 18 or older, or am the Legal Parent/Guardian of the minor child applying for membership named above. My (or my minor child's) participation in Hui Nalu events, programs, or activities of any kind, are conditioned upon my agreement to the following:

All members must adhere to all club rules as found in the operations manual.

Activities of Hui Nalu may be suspended or rescheduled due to circumstances outside of our control.

Our membership/activity fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated.

I (or my child) will inspect the facilities and equipment prior to use and will notify a coach or other supervisor if any unsafe or improper condition is discovered, and will refuse to participate.

I have read, understand, and will support OHCRA's Code of Ethics, as updated by OHCRA from time to time, and all club terms above. I understand my membership standing in OHCRA and/or Hui Nalu may be negatively affected for violations.