"It Takes A Church"

Seventy-Three New Hope Canoe Club Wahine & Kane Paddlers, Coaches, Boat Drivers, Deckhands, and Boat Helpers will be competing in tomorrow's prestigious 39th Annual Duke Kahanamoku Classic Long Distance Race.

Scores of NHCC Ohana, friends, and supporters will watch the race kick-off from Kailua Beach, and then from other select viewing spots along the course's scenic ocean route. The race finishes at the Duke Kahanamoku Beach in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, with crews crossing the finish line at about noon.

GOD has blessed our canoe club with people such as Charlie Thurston, Blane Gaison, Cy Kalama, and Clayton Kaichi, whose dedication, expertise, and leadership allows our club to enter a whole lotta' racers all long distance season long, year after blessed year.

When you get a chance, please thank them for all they do.

To all who will be on and off the water tomorrow, have fun, and stay safe!

GodSpeed!

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew
"In HIS Kanu With U!"

"Hang A Right At Makapu'u"

U' go geev' um' this Sunday NHCC Kane!

Crew,

Just got off of the horn with Coach Clay.

He will be dropping off our racing canoes at the Kailua Beach Park tomorrow morning at 6:00am, to avoid the mad crush of canoe trailers which will follow shortly thereafter. Coach Clay requests that at least 10 Levites help unload our racers at that time.

Rigging will begin in earnest at 8:00am.

Paddles Up!

Uncle Hut

"Daily Affirmation"

"One kind word can warm three winter months."

-Uncle Congo

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

39th Annual Duke Kahanamoku Classic

"Calling all active and inactive paddlers, ohana, church ohana, and friends..."

"Calling all active and inactive paddlers, ohana, church ohana, and friends..."


Paddling Fans,

• There is going to be some great paddling action on tap this Sunday in Kailua (commence theme song from "Rocky" movie now), and click on above link for race info.

• You'll not want to miss the "Le Mans" start for both the wahine and kane races. For us cheerleaders left on the beach, it is just so much fun to caravan from Kailua through Waimanalo, and then down the home stretch on the East Side, stopping along the way to grab a cup of joe from Starbucks (actually, I like the new iced coffee from McDonald's too - hazelnut - yummy), and see our paddling crews jockeying for the finish line amongst the scores of other crews entered in the race.

• Let us all pray for the safety and welfare of each and every Boat Driver, Deckhand, Boat Helper, and Paddler competing in this weekend's races.

• A special thank you to Lanikai Canoe Club for always putting together this terrific event every year befitting of the race's namesake.

• GodSpeed! C'ya on the beach.

Uncle Hut

P.S. Eh' no forget to slather on dat' sunscreen all day, stay covered and under shade when and where ever possible, and remain well hydrated, paddler or spectator.

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"Can You Spare The Time To Save The Lives Of 3 People?"

Crew,

This is one of those very, very rare times when we will humbly ask that y'all send this to every eligible blood donor in your address book (Bcc: it to guard against identity theft).

We know that GOD answers all prayers, and HIS love and promises for us is not measured by whether we forward mostly dubious e-mails on to "10 people" or not.

Straight up, and I can promise you this is fact and not the stuff of urban legend and/or chance. If you can, and are eligible to donate blood tomorrow or thereafter, it will save lives, no if, ands, or buts about it.

Per Sister Arlene, Y. Hata is right across the street from the L.E.A.D. Center.

Our numbers are small, but our hearts to help others in need has always been big. Coach Cy (a permanent fixture at the Dillingham BBH), and other super donors such as Arlene Iwano and George "Drink Water" Hom (so cute your picture on the Dillingham BBH supah' donor wall Jorge) have inspired me and many of you to give on a regular basis.

Thank you so much for your indulgence.

God Bless You,

Uncle Hut

http://www.hawaii.gov/gov/

http://www.hawaii.gov/gov/gov/news/enewsletter/2007-newsletters/Folder.2007-08-13.2541/Emergency%20Proclamation%208.13.07.pdf

http://www.scd.state.hi.us/dp_kit.html

CAN YOU SPARE THE TIME TO SAVE THE LIVES OF 3 PEOPLE?
PLEASE GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!

• BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY NEEDED AT Y. Hata and Co., Ltd. (Bloodmobile)
  
• Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  
• Blood donors are needed EVERY DAY and you’re invited to be a LIFE SAVER!
  
• Want to learn more about donating blood? Please call Blood Bank of Hawaii at 848-4721 to make an appointment and become a LIFE SAVER!

Hawaii’s patients count on a healthy blood supply for their survival. Nearly 60% of us will need blood, yet only 2% of Hawaii’s population donates.Your ONE donation can help save THREE lives and the process only takes about an hour! Please help Hawaii’s patients by donating blood. It’s safe. It’s simple. It saves lives.

"New Hope For A Broken Paddle"

It takes a very special person to breathe life into something most would consider rubbish.

While waiting for our canoes to return home from Diamond Head this past Saturday, I spotted an unusually short paddle amongst the other practice paddles which were all proudly propped up against the cement picnic table, and all ready for action.

This stubby looking paddle seemed to beckon, "Come on guys, I'm short, but I can still get the job done, pick me! You'll see!"

I didn't think I had been in the sun too long, although I must admit I hadn't been wearing a cap which can't be good.

Just as I began to turn away, a heaven sent voice out of nowhere land said "Isn't that just incredible?"

I snapped back toward the paddle, and luckily, the voice belonged to paddler Dave who had picked the quirky looking paddle up, and off of the sand as if it were a masterpiece.

Dave said that paddler Jimmy had found the paddle in the rubbish can after last week's practice, it's function rendered useless as part of the blade had broken off. Dave said that it was akin to GOD's love for us, how HE takes the brokenhearted out of the garbage pit of despair and loneliness, to render people new and whole again.

As luck would have it, Jimmy was within earshot, and Dave called him over to join in on our impromptu conversation. A very tall Jimmy said, "The kids and the not so tall love it, they can really get a good grip!"

Thank you Jimmy, you are a very special man.

Thank you GOD, for fixing my earthly broken paddle, day in, and day out.

Uncle Hut

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