"Thank You"

Dear Canoe Ministry,

On behalf of the Na 'Opio youth group, I'd like to thank everyone for their servant hearts and participation in celebrating our youth's first race of the season.

Many hands and hearts were supported and encouraged our children! With 5 crews, all the kids raced. One youth raced with another club and won 2nd place!

God is good ~ good weather, calm ocean... all the steersmen and women delight in the conditions, Jiana Moniz, Alana Ogitani, Sean Mahone, and Monica Benson, all first time steerspeople. Jerika Moniz ~ piece of cake! Monica Benson raced again with the 18-mix crew.

Our 12s braved their near huli, the huli our 16 girls recovered... within seconds and raced to the finish!

Our 16 boys 'uni on the turn, our 15 girls finished well and our 18-mix with a 14 and 15 year old accomplished much.

Thank you to the coaches who work well with our youth ~ Coaches Audra, Bernie, Charmaine, Colleen and Mark. Great job!

Thank you to the families who bring their kids to practice and support them at the race!

With much love,

Coach Chris