"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

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Intermission

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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

"Geev' Um'!

On behalf of the NHCCM Non-Active Paddlers Association, a big-time "Geev' Um'!* to all of our paddlers who are racing in tomorrow's O.H.C.R.A. Championships at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park.

We have been in awe of your teamwork and competitive spirit all season long.

A special hats off to Club Leader & Wahine Head Coach Charlie Thurston, Head Coach Blane Gaison, and Kane Head Coach Cy Kalama and the rest of the coaching staff for their dedication, time, talent, and energy, which made our club's 5th anniversary something really special to remember for years to come.

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

*For our scores of readers around the globe, the hearty local "Geev' Um'" is said to have been derived from England as in "Give Them Heck Old Chap." An encouragement akin to "When there is no tomorrow," "Give it all you've got." "We've come this far to settle for anything less than giving our best," "There is no turning back now," "Failure is not an option," and "Batten down the hatches," "All for one, and one for all," "Punch it Chewey" (Star Wars), just to name a few.

"John 1:12"

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power."

"One, Three, Five! One, Three, Five!"

Foto Flashback 2006 Moloka'i Hoe (40's Crew) photo bY pailona

"Doxology In Hawaiian" (Corrected)

"Doxology In Hawaiian"

"The Last Hurrah"

Crew,

To our many paddlers both active and inactive, we invite you to the 2007 O.H.C.R.A. Championship Regatta which will be held this Sunday, July 22nd, at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park.

At 7:30 am, a very special program will be held both on and off the water to celebrate and honor an extraordinary waterman and faithful servant of GOD Mr. Mike Tongg.

Join us, as we close out another GOD-filled, and action-packed Hawaiian outrigger canoe regatta paddling season.

Aloha,

Uncle Hut
"In HIS Kanu With U!"

Photo bY pailona of Baby Genesis cooling off in her portable "swimming pool" at last weekend's regatta. So cute no'?

"New Hope's Online Classifieds"

"A Tale Of Two Regattas"

http://www.yousendit.com/download/OGhkanZpZ2dubVUwTVE9PQ

http://www.yousendit.com/download/OGhkanZzTkxCSm8wTVE9PQ

Photos bY George Hom

"I Love Waimanalo"

Click to play Make your own Smilebox

A big mahalo to Coach Clay for trailering the Aloha to Brent Bixler's Canoe Repair Shop in Waimanalo, and to Jorge, Ed, and Lono for helping to lighten the load. The Aloha will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, likely in the morning, although we don't know for sure just yet. More information to follow, and a crew of paddlers to help carry her home would be a blessing. Mahalo, Uncle Hut

"For My Buddy Larry"

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/VIDEO01/70704005/1032

"Paddler Muscle Needed & A Tribute To Mike Tongg"

Crew,

Just got off the phone with Coach Clayton, and he requests that paddlers who are available to help carry canoe meet tomorrow morning (7-17/Tuesday) at the Waimanalo Jack-In-The Box at 9:30 AM (sharp).

• 9:15 - 9:30 AM: Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the Waimanalo Jack-In-The-Box.
• 9:30: Coach Clay arrives, we saddle up and convoy to nearby Brent Bixler's, and carry the Aloha into his canoe repair shop.

For those of you who have never had the pleasure, it's a lot of fun to see canoes in various stages of being built and/or repaired.

Before leaving for Oregon today, Charlie and Kathy asked us to let you know that there will be a special memorial presentation in honor of our brother Michael Tongg before the start of this Sunday's O.H.C.A. Championship Races at Ke'ehi Lagoon. We are all encouraged to turn out en masse to celebrate the life of this incredible gentleman. The commemorative t-shirt which is sold every year at the O.H.C.R.A. Championship Races will also have a special tribute to Mike printed on it. Memorial services will be held during the weekend of August 11-12 (more information to follow as it becomes available).

God Bless You,

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew

"John D. Kaupiko Regatta News Coverage & Race Results"

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jul/16/sp/FP707160360.html

"A Man For All Seasons"

"Brunch On The Beach & John D. Kaupiko Regatta Pics / "A Tale Of Two Regattas" (Video)

"Brunch On The Beach"
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Photog: Maria Zitney (Photo right by Maria Zitney)

"John D, Kaupiko"
Part 1 of 2
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Part 2 of 2
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Photog: George "D-2-D" Hom

"John D. Kaupiko Plus"
Coming Soon!
Photog: Uncle Hut

"A Tale Of Two Regattas"
A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love

Click to play Make your own Smilebox

Photog: George "D-2-D" Hom
Editor: Uncle Hut

"Evening of Worship & Prayer with Rod Shimabukuro and Band"

Join in and celebrate the launching of New Hope Kailua & the upcoming spiritual growth campaign "40 Days of S.H.A.P.E." at the Faith Baptist Church (next to YMCA) in Kailua on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Hope to see you there! For more information, please call Eva at 261-5975.

The New Hope Windward Surf Ministry will be having their first meeting on Saturday, July 28, 2007. please call Terry Jones at 253-0076 for beach location and meeting time.

"Redux Regatta Photos by George Hom"

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Redux Regatta Photos by George Hom
Edited bY Uncle Hut

Have a great race this weekend!

Pastor Alex Pacheco (from New Hope Hilo) will deliver this weekend's message. "Get it? Got it. Good!"

Grandpa Gene and granddaughter Genesis, love watching Grandma and Mom race at paddling regattas all summer long!

"New Hope OC1 Paddling Ministry's Website Announced"

New Hope OC1 Paddling Ministry Website

http://lightofthisworld.com/oc1

Great looking website Richard!

"BRUNCH ON DA' BEACH THIS SATURDAY!"

One of the nice things about living in Hawai'i
Come join us for Fun, Fellowship, and great Food!
For more information, please e-mail Ann Taylor at kaptaylor@yahoo.com

"Paddling Experience Outreach Kokua Needed"

NHCC Crew,

A summer school class of children will enjoy a paddling experience with us from 1pm-3pm, this Friday (July 13th).

If you can come down to our paddling site and help out, please e-mail Arnie at kanusounds@hotmail.com, you'll be glad you did!

God Bless,

Uncle Hut

"John D. Kaupiko Regatta - Ke'ehi Lagoon - July 15th

Photo by George Hom

Bring family, bring friends, and catch some really exciting Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing as the end of the 2007 regatta season quickly approaches.

P.S. Don't become a heat casualty this summer. Hydrate, stay cool, seek shade.

"Because Of HIS Love We Are"

"MacFarlane Photo Collage"

"Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody"

Benjamin Franklin

American statesman, scientist, philosopher, printer, writer and inventor. 1706-1790

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"Waikiki Beach - July 4th, 2007"

"2007 NHCC Paddler's Pa'ina Date Announced"

News Flash From Da' Coconut Wireless

"They (Novice A Wahine) were able to secure the Lead Center for Thursday, August 16th. It will be in the late afternoon or early evening similar to past pa’ina’s"

More details on da' end of regatta season party to follow!

"Ask Uncle Hut"

Uncle,

It's hard to believe that the regatta season is almost over, what an incredible ride!

A number of my Novice B paddling brothers are talking about picking up OC-1's, and I was wondering if you can give me some suggestions as to how to select one so I don't sink on the water.

Ted

Dear Ted,

Right on. Da' best thing is to make sure you kick da' tires, and give it a good spin befoa' you bust out da' green.

There are many different types of OC-1's on da' market (it's gone global), and I'm sure there is one out there (new or used) with your name on it.

Best bet, talk to our coaches and veteran paddlers who paddle OC-1's (many of them paddle competitively), and they won't let you down.

Uncle Hut

Pictured Above: A bowl of Waiola's "Rainbow" flavored Shave Ice. Vanilla ice cream on da' bottom, topped with genuine Hawaiian Ohi'a Lehua Honey. Aftah' a hot day in Waikiki, it's a fast, cool, and sweet treat. Broke da' mout'. Thanks for the pic Ted. We go Korean Festival after practice next, next Saturday at Kapiolani Park. I heard Waiola Store going have one booth there too!

"Please Pray for our Argentina Mission Tean"

Aloha,

I’ve had so many inquiries on how the Argentina Mission Team is doing.

Please check out this website for updates from Pastor Rauna.

Also, please continue to pray for the team.

Thank you!

Arlene

http://argentina.ascribedata.com/

Let us remain ever vigilant, and pray for our brethren paddlers who journey to far off lands so that others might come to know HIM!

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Web Crew

"MacFarlane Regatta News Coverage, Race Results, & Video"

Honolulu Advertiser

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/SPORTS13/707050351/1032

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

http://starbulletin.com/2007/07/05/sports/story02.html

"MacFarlane Regatta Photography by George Hom"

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http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2QauWLVq4YsTq Part II of III

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newhopecc/pending?view=1&msg=180 Part III of III

"You Can't Eat Just One"

"No Tuesday Kane Practice"

Hey Guys,

Via Coach Blane, there is no prcatice on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.

We will meet as ususal on Thursday. If you know of anyone who is not listed on this email list, especailly the Novice B men, please let them know.

God bless you.

George

"Bayfest 2007"

With no regatta on slate this past weekend, a number of us headed over to Marine Corps Base Hawai'i in Kaneohe after church yesterday to see if we could catch the "Bathtub Regatta" on tap there.

While we didn't find the bathtubs, we did stumble upon a new and exotic delicacy which we will not soon forget, deep fried Twinkies!

Broke da' mout'.

"Seven Roadblocks to Healing"

"States"

"Hawaiian Islands Surf Ministries Christian Surfers Contest"

Portion of the proceeds to benefit Hawaii's Angel Tree Keiki

E-mail questions to: hism8thsurf@yahoo.com

"14 NHCC 4TH OF JULY QUALIFYING RACE CREWS ANNOUNCED"

Congratulations to our following paddling crews who qualified to race in next Wednesday's 4th of July race at Waikiki Beach.

Let's all turn out en masse to cheer our racers on to victory in this incredibly fun "wave-riding" race, which is equally fun to watch for the spectator as well!

Parking can be pretty rough for latecomers. Carpooling is always a good idea, and ensures that you won't be late for your race if parking is unavailable nearby.

Special
Women Novice B

Men Novice B

Boys 16s

Men Novice A

Women Juniors

Men Juniors

Men 60s
Men 55s
Women 50s
Men 50s
Women 40s
Men 40s
Mixed 40s

"Happy Birthday America!"

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

"Outrigger Canoe Club's Walter J. MacFarlane Regatta"

Waikiki/Kuhio Beach

July 4th, 2007, Wednesday

Bring a camera, and have your ohana's pic taken in front of one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Diamond Head!

GOD Bless America

"Waimanalo Canoe Club Race Coverage & Results"

Honolulu Advertiser

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070625/SPORTS13/706250354/1032

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/25/sports/story01.html

Full Race Results

http://www.ohcra.com/MZraces/rwaim.htm

"Waimanalo Canoe Club Regatta NHCC Photo Albums from George Hom"

From dawn until dusk,

the Lord blessed us with a gorgeous day.

Throughout the day,

the New Hope Canoe Club paddlers celebrated this long day in fellowship and grace.

God Bless You.

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A special note of thanks to all of the OHCRA officials who unselfishly give of their time and energy, week after week, so that we all get to enjoy great races all day long.

Mahalo!

"Homeless No More"

China Mission Photo #5614 - Some homeless kids that a lady looks for in the city and takes them in, trains them for the workplace as well as spiritually! Awesome!