"Paddle From The Heart"

"Although the world is very full of suffering,

it is also full of the overcoming of it."

Helen Keller

1880-1968

American writer & lecturer

Photo by George Hom

To all of our leaders, coaches, paddlers, crew, family and friends, congratulations on paddling from the heart all regatta season long:

Best wishes to those who are continuing on to the long distance season. Stay hydrated (it's been hot and humid this summer), seek shade when ever and where ever possible, slather on that sun screen (not just once), stretch (before and after practices and races), remain alert and stay safe always (buddy system).

For our paddlers who are hospitalized, on the mend, weathering a lifestorm, or fighting off a flu bug, our thoughts and prayers are with you 24/7, call on us if you are in need of prayer, or just a friendly chum to rap with.

We are Ohana both on and off of the water, through good times, and not so good times.

One Team!

Team Alaka'i
Charlie, Blane, Arnie, Kehau, Byron, and Kimo

"Long Distance Season ESTIMATED Race Fees"

"Ask Uncle Hut"

Uncle,

I had to work and couldn't make this morning's long distance meeting :( Did you go? Could you give me the Reader's Digest, What-I-need-to-know-pronto, where-the-rubber-meets-the-road version?

I'll never forget my first regatta season, it was incredible! I can't wait to race in my first long distance "water-change" race. I'm so excited, I could just pop!

Ted
Novice B


Dear Ted,

Please don't pop, I want you to make crew, and that's the kind of enthusiasm long distance requires. It's too bad you couldn't make the meeting. If you think you're fired up now, Coach Blane told the large group of paddlers who gathered at the L.E.A.D. Center today, that we are gearing up for one doozy of a long distance season encompassing nine races from now until October. Chicken skin.

• Long distance practice begins on Monday, July 30th (Wahine), Tuesday, July 31st (Kane).
• An excellent presentation was given by Coach Blane, Coach Charlie, and Kehau. An informational packet was distributed which I will make available to you on-line by tomorrow.
• A "NHCC 2007 LD Season ESTIMATED Race Fees" flyer was also distributed (I'll post this too).
• Invite and welcome new faces as some canoe clubs do not have long distance paddling programs.

Pretty soon, you going see what the color indigo really looks like.

It's a gift from GOD, to all who get the privilege of paddling from Moloka'i to O'ahu.

Uncle Hut

"Our Deepest Condolences"

Two very special moms passed away this week.

We send our sincerest and deepest condolences to paddlers Larry Castillo, Colleen Ballesteros Ono, and their respective ohanas on the loss of their beloved mothers.

We will pray for your comfort and strength during this tender time.

"Maui To Moloka'i Canoe Race"

"The Hits (& Chicken) Jus' Keep On Comin'"

Crew,

Ya' know, when we decided to open up this here bloggie a little over five months ago, we had no idea how it would fare against posting a more conventional website instead. We knew we were bucking the trend big time, but websites take a lot of work to keep them vital and relevant. We took it to the LORD in prayer. GOD answers all prayers, and our club's first canoeblog was launched!

Well paddling fans, and unless the counter is acting funky, we are closing in on 10,000 hits! It seemed that as the paddling season progressed, it picked up more, and more steam. Kinda' like a runaway train, or that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when everyone is blending and hitting the water at the same time. Chicken skin no?

We've seen some pretty cool websites in our day, but wethinks it's mostly about freshness and timeliness these 21st century days, which is where a website falls short vs. blogging.

To the scores of people who worked tirelessly all season long to make our club's 5th anniversary an extra special one, Udabest'!

Mahalos to all of you peeps who kept blogbacking to read and see George, Maria, pailona, and Uncle Hut's ponderings and photos, come back for more soon partner, we'll be sure to keep the lights on for ya'...

When it happens, we dedicate the 10,000th hit to all of you. Hopefully, it's not just one person who came back to check the blog 10,000 times (ouch).

Paddles Up!

Uncle Hut

"In HIS Kanu With U!"

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew

P.S. Eat Choke Koala Moa Huli-Huli Chicken This Sunday. It's Good For You, And Our Canoe Club Too!!!

"Friendly Reminder From Kehau"

Aloha, e NHCCM 'Ohana~

Friendly reminder:

July 2007

W 07/25 5:00pm Wahine practice
Th 07/26 5:00pm Kane practice

F 07/27 5:30pm Sunset Magic (Food, Fellowship, Fireworks) @ Magic Island

Sa 07/28 8:00am Long Distance Season Meeting
(Remember money for Pa'ina)

Su 07/29 7:30am Shift 1 for Koala Moa Fundraiser
10:30am Shift 2 for Koala Moa Fundraiser

Kehau

"2006 Foto Flashback"

"Hale O Lono"

"More O.H.C.R.A. Championships News Coverage"

http://starbulletin.com/2007/07/23/sports/story01.html

"Regatta Pa'ina"

Regatta Pa'ina

Thursday, August 16th @ 5:30 PM

L.E.A.D. Center

Cost: $8.00 for Active Paddlers / $11 for All Others

Free for children under the age of 12!

Sorry Uncle Hut, we know how old you are so no even try

Please bring money this Saturday, July 28th @ 8:00 AM L.E.A.D. Center

(2007 NHCC Long-Distance Race Meeting)

If you are not paddling distance,

we want to make sure that you still come and celebrate with us.

Active, Inactive, Semi-Active, Competitive, Non-Competitive,

Contemplating paddling next year (next wave of Novice-B's!)

"Yesterday's Results"

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070723/SPORTS13/707230352/1032

"First Place! ~ NHCC 40's Mix Crew"

"O.H.C.R.A. Championships"

by NHCC Paddling Regatta Digital Photo Documentarian

George "D-2-D" Hom

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2QauWLVq4YsVQ Act I

Intermission

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2QauWLVq4YsVy Act II

Dear George,

Your photos will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you for keeping us cool in the shade of our club's tent all season long, and for your attention to detail as our club's O.H.C.R.A. Race Rules Representative.

Mahalo,

Uncle Hut, pailona, George, Maria, Miki, Asa, "Coin Toss", Micah, Boris, Natasha, and "Tookie-Tookie"

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew (more or less)

"In HIS Kanu With U!"

Editor's Note: Now that the regatta season is pau, and if you are not paddling long distance, yet long for some exciting "time on the water," George has advised us that you can vividly relive those special regatta moments best when you watch the photo slide shows in your all day regatta clothes, cap, and sunscreen, to simulate those always special Summer Days at Ke'ehi. Sipping from a plastic bottle of water would be the icing on the cake!

"Congratulations O.H.C.R.A. Champs ~ Lanikai Canoe Club"

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jul/22/br/br0821576394.html

"Congratulations Hui Wa'a Champs ~ Kane'ohe Canoe Club"

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070722/SPORTS13/707220352/1032

"Forever In Our Hearts ~ God Bless You Michael Tongg"

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jul/17/sp/FP707170361.html