"Honu Cam"

"Determination"

"More NWOKK - NHCCM Photos"

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"Moloka'i Hoe Schedule of Events"

MOLOKA'I HOE PRE-REGISTRATION & LOGOWEAR PRE-SALE
Outrigger Canoe Club 2909 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu , Hawaii 96815
Monday, Oct. 1, 2007
5:00pm - 8:00pm

SHIPPING OF THE CANOES
Young Brothers
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
7:00am - 9:00am

2ND SHIPPING OF CANOES
Young Brothers
Monday, Oct. 1, 2007
7:00am - 9:00am

MOLOKA'I REGISTRATION
Moloka'i Ranch Lodge
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
9:00am - 5:00pm

MOLOKA'I REGISTRATION
Moloka'i Ranch Lodge
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
9:00am - 12:00pm

MANDATORY COACHES MEETING
Moloka'i Ranch Lodge
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
4:00pm

RACE DAY
Hale O Lono
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
Blessing: 6:45am
Start : 7:30am

RACE COMPLETION
Duke's Beach - Hilton Hawaiian Village
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
Approximately: 12:30pm

AWARDS AND AFTER PARTY
The awards will be given out beginning at 3:30PM at the Anuenue Canoe Club paddling site, which is located on the makai side of the Hilton Lagoon.

UNCLE NAPPY
There will be a special presentation by Mayor Hannemann to commemorate Uncle Nappy's 50th consecutive Ka'iwi Channel crossing.

"MH Day Is Near"

8
days
205
hours
12306
minutes

"Crew Selection Announced"

Congratulations to the 39 NHCCM kane paddlers who were selected to cross the channel next month in four of our best racing canoes.

• New Hope Open 1 (Captain Glenn/Rooke)
• New Hope Open 2 (Captain Bernard/Arnie)
• New Hope Open 3 (Captain Larry/Lono)
• New Hope Senior Masters (Captain Wally/Garett)

Coaches, Deckhands & Support Crew Members~

Michael, Shawn, Clay, Ed, Kui, Larry, Colleen, Charmaine, Phyllis, Rhonda, Bernie, and Uncle Hut

There will likely be over 100 crews entered in this year's Moloka'i Hoe, with a special celebration to follow honoring Uncle Nappy's 50th consecutive Ka'iwi Channel Crossing at the Anuenue Canoe Club Paddling Site.

It'll surely be a day to remember.

Come down to the beach and join us in honoring this fine gentleman, and cheer your favorite paddler on as he crosses the finish line for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

This is Hawai'i at its finest.

-Boris Ho

"One2Dream!"

I first "met" Guy Wilding late last week, on the eve of the Na Wahine O Ke Kai.

As the leader of his crew, which would soon be flying in from Australia, Italy, and San Diego, he was looking for an escort boat, and making sure everything else was solidly in place before next month's Moloka'i Hoe.

The nice thing about this story is that Guy, is a real nice guy.

After getting back from Moloka'i, we "talked story," how much of a blast both of our wives had paddling in this year's race (largest field in its history), and how the journey leading up to the race was as rewarding, and likely more so.

Guy told me that his wife wrote about her Moloka'i race experience to a hometown newspaper in Australia, and I asked if I could share it with the rest of the club.

It's a wonderful letter which exemplifies the heart and spirit of an Olympian.

Our very best wishes to Shelley Oates-Wilding, as she prepares for next year's Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

-Uncle Hut

"NWOKK NHCCM Photos by Ed Martin"

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"Moloka'i Hoe"

Listen to the Moloka'i Hoe theme song!

"Uncle Nappy Five-O"

"Somewhere In The Middle Of The Ka'iwi Channel"

"Water Change"

"One Sweet Ride"

THE CLASS OF 2007

On behalf of the NHCCM Moloka'i WaterWomen & their Coaches,

thank you for your love and support.

Your kind and generous prayers, brought us all home safe and sound,

and a lifechanging weekend was celebrated by all.

-Uncle Hut

"NWOKK News Coverage"

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070924/SPORTS13/709240358/1032

http://starbulletin.com/2007/09/24/sports/story02.html

"2007 Na Wahine O Ke Kai Overall & Division Finish Lists

http://www.nawahineokekai.com/OVERALL.HTM

http://www.nawahineokekai.com/index.html

Congratulations NHCC Wahine Paddlers!

"Class of 2007"

2007 Na Wahine O Ke Kai

New Hope Canoe Club Ministry Race Team

"Fourteen On The Left, Fourteen On The Right"

"It's hard to think about anything other than paddling during this time of the year..."

-Uncle Hut

"CRU"

"Aloha Elise"

Elise Hom left home today to attend college in Oregon.

Her paddling Uncles and Aunts are all so proud of this very special young water woman, and we'll eagerly look forward to seeing her back in the boat next summer!

Best Wishes Elise!

Your NHCC Paddling Ohana

Proud Papa George and daughter Elise

"The Henry Ayau Men's Canoe Race Overall Results & News Coverage"

The Henry Ayau Men’s Canoe Race
Overall Results – September 16, 2007

Place Crew Names Time Age Group
1 Outrigger – 1 3:42.42 Open
2 Hawaiian-Maui – 1 3:48.55 Open
3 Lanikai – 1 3:50.24 Open – Koa
4 Team New Zealand/Kailua 3:53:19 Open
5 Tui Tonga 3:55.03 Open
6 Lanakila – Cal 3:57.03 Open
7 Outrigger – 3 3:57.26 Open
8 Hui Lanakila – 1 3:59.36 Open
9 Leeward Kai – green 4:01.09 Open
10 Kailua – 1 4:03.19 Open
11 Team West Hi/WK 4:10.40 Open
12 Lanikai – 2 4:12.01 Open
13 Hui Nalu – yellow 4:13.09 Open
14 Puakea Foundation/Windward Kai 4:14.47 Open
15 Hui Lanakila – 2 4:16.31 Open
16 Waikiki Beach Boys – 1 4:19.57 Open
17 Outrigger – 2 4:22.39 Open – Koa
18 Kalihi Kai 4:23.19 Open
19 Waimanalo/Team Bradley 4:23.36 -- M55
20 Lanikai – 3 4:24.30 Open
21 Koa Kai – 1 4:25.18 Open
22 Kailua – white 4:25.55 -- M40
23 Leeward Kai – yellow 4:29.14 Open
24 Honolulu Firefighters/Kailua – 1 4:30.38 Open
25 Kailua – 2 4:31.35 Open
26 Healani 4:33.00 Open
27 Manu O Ke Kai 4:35.27 Open
28 Team Big Island/Kawaihae 4:36.36 -- M55
29 New Hope – 1 4:37.23 Open
30 Waikiki Surf Club 4:39.06 Open
31 Lokahi – H 4:40.58 Open
32 Ka Mamalahoe 4:42.09 Open
33 Na Keiki O Ka Moi 4:43.11 Open
34 Anuenue 4:43.27 Open
35 Lokahi – masters 4:45.09 -- M40
36 Hawaiian Kanaktion/Hui Lanakila 4:45.39 -- M55
37 Hui Nalu – black 4:47.10 Open
38 Koa Kai – 2 4:47.44 Open
39 Waikiki Yacht Club – orange 4:51.08 Open
40 Honolulu Firefighters/Kailua – 2 4:51.25 Open
41 Waikiki Beach Boys – 2 4:53.25 Open
42 Lanikai 4:55.06 -- M55
43 Alapa Hoe 4:56.26 Open
44 New Hope – 2 4:57.39 Open
45 Makaha 5:00.02 Open
46 Honolulu Pearl 5:02.25 -- M40
47 Waikiki Yacht Club – blue 5:06.56 Open
48 New Hope – masters 5:08.42 -- M55
49 Kai Poha 5:10.53 Open
50 Keola O Ke Kai 5:11.43 Open
51 New Hope – 3 5:31.17 Open

Click Here For Age Group Results

"Henry Ayau NHCC Race Photos From George Hom"

Photo by George Hom

Congratulations on another great and exciting race NHCC Henry Ayau Paddlers!

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"New Hope Moloka'i Oceanside Retreat"

"Hale O Lono"

"Na Wahine O Ke Kai New Hope Canoe Club Ministry Schedule Of Events"

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"The Final Countdown"

You can feel the excitement in the air, it's "Moloka'i Time!" Or the "Big Dance" as our lovable Coach Cy has so fondly called it over the years.

How blessed we are to live in this place called Hawai'i.

How blessed it is to be able to spend a fleeting weekend amongst people who embody a glimpse of yesteryear and the true "Aloha Spirit."

The people of Moloka'i are one special lot.

While on "The Friendly Island" breathe in the air of people who will smile and wave at you, as if to allow us a glimpse for the brief time we are there, of the way it used to be throughout the entire island chain.

In the past, when time and opportunity permitted, the ocean vista of Kalaupapa is so incredibly breathtaking as to make my eyes well up with tears of joy. If you've never been to the lookout, it's sheer beauty unparalleled.

To our twenty NHCC wahine paddlers who will be flying to, and paddling back from one island to another, and amongst sisters from here and around the world, GodSpeed!

Stay Safe, Stay Strong!

C'ya on the Beach at Waikiki this Sunday afternoon!

Uncle Hut

"Things To Bring"

• Travel light
• Leave valuables at home
• Wet/Dry bags are a good thing
• Don't squirrel anything away on the escort boat, keep it with your personal belongings, or give it to your coach or boat helper for safekeeping
• Consolidate everything into one bag
• Pack the night before
• Scan your room before leaving for any personal items
• Let your ohana know that cellphone reception on Moloka'i is fair to poor, and in some spots non-existent. Provide them with the retreat's number in case they need to reach you in case of an emergency. It is 479-6835
• Rigging Gloves
• Paddling Gloves
• I.D. & E-Plane Tickets
• Cash
• Pillow Case (old kind which can be donated to retreat upon departure)
• Sheets (old kind which can be donated to retreat upon departure)
• Thick rubbah' slippahs' (The thorns at Hale O Lono could stop a rhino)
• Ear Plugs (the stories I could tell you, shaking walls)
• Toiletries including prescription medications to last until Sunday night
• Paddle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Cap
• Pen
• Disposable Camera

"Perseverance"

Hi Uncle Hut,

Can you post today's devotion on our club's blog? It comes at a perfect time. God's timing. As we persevere towards the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka'i Hoe races. Through the trials and challenges that many have gone through this season, we know that through His grace we all will come out of it a better person, being drawn closer to Him and to each other.

Mahalos,

Gary

"Downtown Paddlers"

I mean come on, you can spot em' a mile away.

Well, especially at this time of the year.

Yup', they are the "Downtown Paddlers!"

Ya' see em' walking down Bishop Street clutching a bowling ball sized container of water (it's likely glued to their hand), their taking humongous swipes from it as if to say "I will burst soon, of this, I am sure."

They walk along side us, and get into elevators with us, and you can't help but say "Na Wahine O Ke Kai?" or "Moloka'i Hoe?"

The pregnant pause (always a little awkward), and ya' think for a sec, "Ouch, she/he must think I'm a kook on the loose!"

Happy to report, I've never been wrong (yet).

"How did you know?" (It's elementary my dear Watson!)

Besides the water bottle, the other tell tale mental notes I've already made is the paddle or really big fish hook pendant they are wearing, a half-eaten power bar in the non-jug hand, and a yesterday sun burnt body which is so fresh as to call out, "Duke's," "Kailua," "Dad Center," "Kona," and "E Lau Hoe." I swear, sometimes I can actually detect the smell of, perhaps a new fragrance which would likely be called "Paddler of Canoe." A whiff of the sweet and salty Pacific Ocean air, and no can wash off suntan lotion.

We exchange the customary-

Supah' Buff Paddler: "Lanikai."

Me Trying To Look Supah' Buff Too: "Oh, right on."

Me: "New Hope."

SBP: "Oh, right on."

Me: "Moloka'i?"

Responses vary, but if that big container of water or their favorite performance drink is still clenched in his/her hand, especially if it still is in the same hand, the answer is always a big smiley "Yes!"

SBP: "You?"

Me: "No, I taking one paddling sabbatical this year."

SBP: "Oh, right on, next year."

The elevator door opens, SBP walks out, and you wish him/her well by saying "Geev' Um," (translation- go and give them heck fella' for we know not what tomorrow will bring), or "Have a great race!"

To all of the Downtown Paddlers, and paddlers coming in from around the world this month and next-

Stay safe, stay strong, and have a great crossing!

-Uncle Hut

Na Wahine O Ke Kai

New Rules for 2007:

II. ENTRY APPLICATION

C. Division of Paddlers

Classification Change for Junior Masters Division - the number of paddlers for the Junior Masters Division (formerly Senior Masters Division) for 40 year olds has been changed from 12 paddlers to 10 paddlers.The Golden Masters Division is now called Senior Masters. The number of paddlers for this division (50 years old) remains at 12.No change in the Open Division. The number of paddlers for this division remains at 10.

D. Paddlers Eligibility

Item 3. NO PADDLER WILL BE ALLOWED TO RACE IF PREGNANT. If a pregnant paddler races without the knowledge of the Race Committee, or if a crew member knows of a paddler who is pregnant and races without the knowledge of the Race Committee, that crew will be disqualified and subject to sanctions that may include a $1000 fine and no future participation in any Na Wahine O Ke Kai race.

"Fearless" (Full Version)

"Yum!"

Moloka'i Bread Here We Come!

"Fearless"

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"BOTB Photos From Maria Zitney"

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"Best Wishes Tiffany!"

Tiffany Thurston (Charlie and Kathy's daughter) just left Hawai'i the other day bound for Ohio, where she will be singing as part of the 2007 GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist Of The Year Natalie Grant's in-progress and spectacular nationwide tour.

If you have family and friends on the mainland, send em' over to one of Natalie's concerts so they can make Tiffany feel at home when she sees the shaka signs in the crowd!

Right on Tiffany. We will miss your singing here at home.

God Bless!

"GOD Bless America"

We Will Never Forget

"Pau Race, Load Em' Up, Head Home"

"Take Da' Plunge"

Let's all turn out and cheer on our NHCC Kane, as they compete in their final O'ahu race in the "Henry Ayau" from Hawai'i Kai to Nanakuli this Sunday!

Watching the rock divers compete for "Biggest Belly Splash Of The Day" is pretty exciting to watch too!

"September Brunch On The Beach Photos From Lita Aka!"

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"Daddy, Daddy, Did You Watch Me?"

It's kinda' funny ya' know, the things that pop into your widdle head for no rhyme or reason sometimes.

Kinda' like one of those distant, happy, and growing hazier-by-the-year thought bubbles I had today.

Calling out to Dad to make sure he knew it was my turn to jump into the deep end of the pool for the very first time. Knowing that I couldn't do it without him watching nearby,

The Sixties. Was it '1965, '66? Seven, may be eight years old. Central Y's pool by the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

Surfacing, no "puka-head," looking for my Dad's face of approval, and proudly calling out probably way too loud "Daddy, daddy, did you watch me?" Dad would usually grimace and shake his head that his son, a Japanese kid, would and could yell so uncharacteristically loud.

Oh well, I looked pure Japanese, but I was hapa-haole. He attributed my gregarious nature to my "haole side."

My dad passed away in 2000.

He never got a chance to greet me, nor I him on the beach after a Kailua to Waikiki, Hawai'i Kai to Nanakuli, or best of all a Moloka'i to O'ahu race.

I wish we had had that experience together. It would have felt real good. I think it would have made his heart smile.

I guess I start feeling these sweet and bygone memories when I make a water change, or see others plunging into the open arms of a welcoming indigo colored Pacific Ocean. Temporarily and totally submerged, enveloped in GOD's hand of protection.

The sweat, pain, and tears all gone and washed away in the blink of an eye. How wonderful knowing that my Heavenly Father is always watching, and loving me. Never leaving my side when I jump into something new or unknown.

Balled up for a moment in the comfort of a fetal position, knowing that when I open my eyes again and lunge for the surface for my first gasp of fresh air, I will see the approval on my Dad's face again in my mind's eye.

That I was able to jump into the deep water because I believed and loved Him, and that I know He believed and loved me too.

-Uncle Hut

"CrimeStoppers!"

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"E Lau Hoe Race Results And News Coverage"

Click on photo for race news coverage

PADDLING

E LAU HOE WOMEN'S RACE
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS

MAUNALUA BAY TO NANAKULI BEACH (33 MILES)

Overall: 1, Team Bradley/Hawaiian (Noe Auger, Lauren Bartlett, Mahealani Batlik, Jennifer Binney, Theresa Felgate, Kelly Fey, Margie Kawaiaea, Cherisse Keli'i, Andrea Moller, Dane Ward), 4:31:46. 2, Team Wahoo's/Keahiakahoe, 4:33:27. 3, Hui Lanakila-1, 4:36:53. 4, Waikiki Beachboys-1, 4:41:35. 5, Namolokama, 4:54:10. 6, Hui Nalu Black, 4:57:56. 7, Outrigger 40s, 5:00:56. 8, Hui Lanakila-2, 5:00:57. 9, Lanikai-1, 5:04:39. 10, Keahiakahoe, 5:08:09. 11, Kailua Kanaktion, 5:09:03. 12, Niumalu, 5:09:36. 13, Kailua, 5:10:28. 14, Healani-1, 5:11:13. 15, Waikiki Beachboys-2, 5:11:51. 16, Outrigger-koa, 5:15:37. 17, Lokahi-1, 5:21:40. 18, Hui Lanakila-3, 5:24:10. 19, Manu O Ke Kai, 5:28:09. 20, Lanikai-3, 5:29:39. 21, Hui Nalu Yellow, 5:30:25. 22, Waikiki Yacht Club-1, 5:32:44. 23, Waikiki Surf Club, 5:33:43. 24, Lanikai-4, 5:34:10. 25, Waikiki Yacht Club-2, 5:35:52. 26, Waikiki Beachboys-3, 5:36:20. 27, Lanikai-2, 5:36:58. 28, Koa Kai, 5:39:22. 29, Kailua, 5:40:36. 30, Healani-2, 5:41:10. 31, Lokahi-2, 5:47:48. 32, Lanikai White, 5:48:31. 33, Lanikai-5, 5:48:52. 34, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i, 5:52:19. 35, Outrigger, 5:53:46. 36, Honolulu Pearl, 5:56:58. 37, New Hope, 6:04:58. 38, Ka Mamalahoe, 6:12:44. 39, Waimanalo, 6:24:53. 40, Ka Mamalahoe-2, 6:25:54. 41, Lanikai Green, 6:45:21.

Masters-40-older: 1, Outrigger (Paula Crabb, Laurie Lawson, Kaili Chun, Karin Hansen, Lisa Irish, Kisi Haine, Genie Kincaid, Jenn Horner, Wendy Wickman, Tracy Bradley), 5:00:56. 2, Lanikai-4, 5:34:10. 50-older: 1, Kailua Kanaktion (Donna Meyer, Kathy Erwin, Vivian Griffin, Lois Wise, Patsy Vasquez, Carleen Ornellas, Patty Eames, Vanessa Weiss, Katy Bourne, Mary Jo Smiley Gumbert, Margie Goodno, Tenley Veda-Cotchey), 5:09:03. 2, Lanikai White, 5:48:31. 3, Ka Mamalahoe, 6:25:54. 4, Lanikai Green, 6:45:21.

Koa canoe-Open: 1, Outrigger (Erin Emberson, Julia Fiedler, Mary Smolenski, Tiare Salassa, Robin Beck, Keala Kilcoyne, Natalie Sokol, Debi Ing, Jenn Bossert, Jenn Raams), 5:15:37.


BIG BOY CHALLENGE IRON CANOE RACE
SATURDAY
At Kailua Boat Ramp

DISTANCE: 16 MILES (TO MAUNALUA BAY BOAT RAMP)

18—1, Keahiakahoe 23:05.7 (Kalei Kahookele, Daven Astrero, Rusty Goings, Justus Jenkins, Ricky Greenleaf, Braun Albino). 2, Hui Nalu 3 23:23.7.

Open—1, Kailua 20:80.0 (Kevin Thompson, Boyd Nobriga, Alan Goto, Cana Day, Nick Ho, Kekama Akana). 2, Lanikai 1 20:85.0. 3, Lanikai 2 21:13.7.

Masters 40 and over—1, Hui Nalu 1 21:85.2 (Nainoa Thompson, Bruce Blankenfield, Chris Baird, Matt Beals, Giovani Camuso, Kurt Cottrell). 2, Nui Nalu 2 22:50.0. 3, Lokahi 22:74.6.

Senior Masters 50 and over—1, Koa Kai 22:72.7 (Ben Ancheta, Reed Sumner, Bill King, Arthur Smith, Ron Secretario, Paul Amoy

Strength. Courage. Pink.

Spread The Pink

"Race Prep"

"Aloha"

"Go NHCC E Lau Hoe Wahine Racers!"

Dear LORD,

As our E Lau Hoe Racers settle in for a restful night's sleep, we humbly pray that you guide and bring them home safely to their family and friends who will be eagerly awaiting their finish on the beach at Nanakuli.

Uncle Hut

"MAKAI Ocean Lifestyle Magazine August/September 2007"

There is a beautiful photo taken by George Hom of our dear friend Michael Tongg on page 11.

"Carpe Towel"

"SandIslandSmiles"

Cap, Visor, and Shirt

Thank you so much for the Kona race logo stuff.

Y'all are 2 2 kind.

"REC Paddling SmileBox"

Click Here And Smile :)

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"Happy 12th Anniversary!'

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"2007 Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race Results"

Saturday

http://www.kaiopua.org/ql/results/2007_Saturday.html

Sunday

http://www.kaiopua.org/ql/results/2007_Sunday.html

"The Hokulea Voyage of Discovery Play Area at Windward Mall"

My granddaughter's newest "favorite" playground, right outside one of my very favorite places - Borders and Starbucks!

Michael Lee (http://www.leecaptures.com/)

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos Michael!

"Super Kona Photos From George Hom"

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Editor's Note

Uncle George's beautiful tapestry of photos will live on for many, many years to come.

I believe that these "snapshots in time" will be enjoyed, and live on for generations.

Thanks for the memories George, it's no wonder why everyone calls you "D2D" (Dawn To Dusk)!

"NHCC Kane 50's Iron Crew Take The Gold In Their Division At The Queen Lili'uokalani Long Distance Race In Kona!"

Congratulations!

"Another Exciting Paddling Weekend Ahead!"

BIG BOY CHALLENGE

(Inaugural Race!)

Saturday, September 8th

Kailua to Hawai'i Kai

Kane

&

E LAU HOE

Sunday, September 9th

Hawai'i Kai to Nanakuli

Wahine

"Queen Lili'uokalani Long Distance Canoe Races News Coverage & Race Results"

• http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2007/09/02/sports/local_sports/sports05.txt

• http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2007/09/02/sports/local_sports/sports01.txt

"Smilebox From Lita & Jimmy"

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"News Flash From Kona"

Calls have been pouring in here at the NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew HQ, reporting how well all eight of our wahine and kane crews did today at the Queen Li'liuokalani Canoe Race in Kona.

Congratulations Finishers!

We are all so very proud of you.

A glorious day for paddlers on the Big Island...

UH thumping Northern Colorado...

Four more exciting races left...

Priceless!

"Go The Distance"

Will he, or won't he bring his best buddy back a race cap and/or visor from Kona?

Stay tuned!

'Hydrate, It's Hot"

Click on the thermometer to see what you can do to avoid being a heat-related casualty.

"The LORD Is My Shepard"

"When GOD Is All You Got, GOD Is All You Need"

"Ohana Splash Water Baptism"

"Cures For Personal Burnout"

You are invited to attend a teaching time...

Pastor Dave will be speaking at the Ministry Center

"CURES FOR PERSONAL BURNOUT"

A Leadership Teaching

Wednesday, August 29th @ 7PM

L.E.A.D. Center - 290 Sand Island Access Road

Free Hot Dogs & Hamburgers served from 6PM - 6:45PM

"Women's Prison Ministry"

New Hope W.C.C.C. is looking for help with their weekly Wednesday night services.

For more information, or if you are interested in joining the Prison Ministry, please call Tammy at 262-1922.

Mahalo!

"More Great Dad Center Snaps From Harris Chang"

More great Dad Center snaps from Harris Chang
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"Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race"

A Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race weekend is chock full of great people, and choke precious memories for years and years to come.

Play tourist, bring a camera!

As our scores of NHCC paddlers, support crew members, ohana, and friends, prepare to leave for the gold coast of Kona in a couple of days, we bid them a fond aloha, and eagerly await their return.

Dear LORD, we humbly pray that your hand of love and protection keep safe everyone participating in this weekend's race as a competitor, or spectator. We ask that all stay happy and healthy by keeping well, well hydrated before, during, and after the race.

It's rice cooker hot in Kona this time of the year sports fans.

Make shaka sign to our biker pals who'll you'll see rolling thunder over the weekend. They're making their way around the Big Island for the yearly Labor Day Ride.

Hawaiian Outrigger Canoes and Harley-Davidsons galore, all in the same place, in the same weekend.

Quick, somebody pinch me, I must be dreaming!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Uncle Hut

"Dad Center"

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"Kaunakakai To Hale O Lono"

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"Dad Center Women's Canoe Race 20007 Overall Finish List"

Dads Center Womens Canoe Race 2007
OC-6 Women Division
Overall Finish List
August 25, 2007
Results By Pacific Sport Events and Timing
Place Name Bib No Age Group Time Pace
1 WAIKIKI BEACH BOYS 1 11 39 1 F 0-39 3:04:10.6 8:00/M
2 HUI LANIKILA CC 1 9 39 2 F 0-39 3:06:07.7 8:06/M
3 HAWAIIAN TEAM BRADLEY 17 39 3 F 0-39 3:09:48.9 8:15/M
4 NAMOLEKAMA O HANALEI 22 39 4 F 0-39 3:14:44.0 8:28/M
5 KEAIAKAHOE CC 15 39 5 F 0-39 3:15:59.6 8:31/M
6 LANIKILA CC 8 39 6 F 0-39 3:16:18.6 8:32/M
7 KAI EHITU WEST HAWAII 3 39 7 F 0-39 3:17:24.7 8:35/M
8 LAE'ULA O KAI CC 21 39 8 F 0-39 3:17:56.4 8:36/M
9 LANIKAI CC 1 20 39 9 F 0-39 3:18:01.4 8:37/M
10 HUI NALU YELLOW 24 39 10 F 0-39 3:18:02.7 8:37/M
11 WAIKIKI BEACH BOYS 2 12 39 11 F 0-39 3:18:35.0 8:38/M
12 KAILUA CC 1 16 39 12 F 0-39 3:19:57.2 8:42/M
13 HAWAIIAN CC 19 39 13 F 0-39 3:20:13.3 8:42/M
14 KAILUA CC MASTERS 6 50 1 F 50-98 3:20:13.4 8:42/M
15 HUILANIKILA CC 2 10 39 14 F 0-39 3:21:13.1 8:45/M
16 HEALANI CC BLUE 36 39 15 F 0-39 3:21:52.3 8:47/M
17 PUNA CC 23 39 16 F 0-39 3:21:54.1 8:47/M
18 OUTRIGGER CC MASTERS 4 40 1 F 40-49 3:24:57.9 8:55/M
19 LANIKAI CC 2 42 39 2 F 0-39 3:25:51.2 8:57/M
20 NIUMALU CC 7 39 17 F 0-39 3:26:27.4 8:59/M
21 KAIOLA CC 2 39 18 F 0-39 3:26:45.5 8:59/M
22 HUI LANIKILA CC 3 28 39 19 F 0-39 3:28:53.8 9:05/M
23 WAIKIKI SURF CLUB 46 39 20 F 0-39 3:28:54.5 9:05/M
24 WAIKIKI YACHT CLUB ORAN 33 39 21 F 0-39 3:29:08.4 9:06/M
25 MANU O KE KAI CC 14 39 22 F 0-39 3:29:10.7 9:06/M
26 LOKAHI CC 1 1 39 23 F 0-39 3:30:35.6 9:09/M
27 LANIKAI CC 3 43 39 24 F 0-39 3:30:37.5 9:09/M
28 WAIKIKI BEACH BOYS 3 29 39 25 F 0-39 3:31:45.8 9:12/M
29 IMUA CALIFORNIA 37 39 26 F 0-39 3:32:48.5 9:15/M
30 NORTH SHORE CC MASTERS 39 40 3 F 40-49 3:32:59.5 9:16/M
31 OUTRIGGERS CC KOA 5 99 1 F 99-99 3:33:29.0 9:17/M
32 LANIKAI CC 4 44 40 4 F 40-49 3:33:45.2 9:18/M
33 KOA KAI CC 35 39 27 F 0-39 3:34:46.9 9:20/M
34 PUNA CC 40 40 5 F 40-49 3:34:47.9 9:20/M
35 HUI NALU CC BLACK 50 39 28 F 0-39 3:35:10.6 9:21/M
36 HEALANI WHITE 18 39 29 F 0-39 3:35:24.7 9:22/M
37 KAILUA CC GOLD 41 39 30 F 0-39 3:35:35.1 9:22/M
38 NORTH SHORE CC 38 39 31 F 0-39 3:36:12.8 9:24/M
39 WAIKIKI YACHT CLUB BLUE 34 39 32 F 0-39 3:36:42.7 9:25/M
40 NA KEIKI OKAMOI 32 39 33 F 0-39 3:38:50.4 9:31/M
41 NEW HOPE CC 2 31 39 34 F 0-39 3:40:33.3 9:35/M
42 LOKAHI CC 2 26 39 35 F 0-39 3:40:51.3 9:36/M
43 LANIKAI CC 5 45 39 36 F 0-39 3:41:03.9 9:37/M
44 LANIKAI CC 47 50 2 F 50-98 3:41:40.4 9:38/M
45 KAILUA CC 2 49 39 37 F 0-39 3:42:08.6 9:39/M
46 OUTRIGGER CC RED 27 39 38 F 0-39 3:42:12.7 9:40/M
47 HONOLULU PEARL CC 48 39 39 F 0-39 3:43:21.0 9:43/M
48 MAMALAHOE CC 51 39 40 F 0-39 3:46:47.3 9:52/M
49 NEW HOPE CC 1 30 39 41 F 0-39 3:47:52.4 9:54/M
50 MAMALAHOA KA 52 50 3 F 50-98 3:55:36.2 10:15/M

"Brunch On The Beach"

The next REC "Brunch On The Beach" will be held on Saturday, September 8th.

Join in for a great morning of sun, fun, paddling, great food, fellowship, great food, paddling, fellowship, and more great food (not necessarily in this order).

"Dad Center Collage"

"Dad Center News Coverage & Race Results"

Honolulu Advertiser
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/SPORTS13/708270357/1032/SPORTS13

Honolulu Star-Bulletin
http://starbulletin.com/2007/08/27/sports/scoreboard.html

"Congratulations NHCC Dad Center Racers!"

"Kailua Bay Men's Iron Challenge Race Results"

http://www.kailuacanoeclub.com/

"REC Paddling Photos From Maria Zitney"

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=9IaOHLhy1bdc&emid=sharview&linkid=link5

"Dad Cener Race Photos From George Hom"

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2QauWLVq4YsX6&emid=sharview&linkid=link5

"Happiness Is..."

photo bY pailona

Happiness Is...

Watching the always exciting Dad Center Race unfold right before your very eyes, for as far as the eye can see, against a sweeping and breathtaking backdrop of GOD's majestic tapestry. -Uncle Hut

"Paddle With Aloha"

"The Illinois Brigade"

http://www.silentsports.net/features/midwest_performance_paddlers.html

"Race Photos From George"

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2QauWLVq4YsXY&emid=sharview&linkid=link5

"Kailua Iron"

"Moloka'i To O'ahu 2007"

"DUKE 4 U"

http://download.yousendit.com/0B2F3BC337094DDB

bY Request for 7 days or 100 downloads "DUKE"

"DUKE"

Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

"This Weekend's Schedule Of Events"

Click on above image for image of Pier 35 which is located at the intersection of Nimitz Highway and Waiakamilo Road