Thursday, July 2, 2009

"The Best 4th of July Ever"

You pray a lot, you worry, you pray even harder, you cry out to God and ask him to look over your son, please Lord bring him home to us safe and sound.

The days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and then you get the call, a familiar yet different voice, he's home on American soil! All praise be to God! Now he's far from a country which ends in a 'stan, just in time for the 4th of July.

Free from worry, free from pain, our airman is home, and this will be the best 4th of July ever!

Sunday, June 28, 2009


Thursday, June 25, 2009

"Welcome Home"

Kyle, Kay, Daniel, and Sara Lum are moving back to O'ahu after six wonderful years on Moloka'i.
As they prepare to bid a fond aloha to the New Hope Moloka'i Oceanside Retreat, they need our help in finding a place to live come August 1st.
If you have a referral to offer, please e-mail me at paddlehard.orgohome@yahoo.com , and I will be sure that he gets it.
On behalf of the Lum Ohana, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, and God bless you!
-Uncle Hut

"The Home Stretch"


by Uncle Hut

"George Hom Father's Day Regatta Memories"

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Saturday, June 20, 2009


Friday, June 19, 2009

EarthCam - Statue of Liberty

EarthCam - Statue of Liberty

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"Congratulations Tiffany and Matt Sadoyama"

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Watch their beautiful and touching wedding video!

"NHCC Bio on Teams of Liberty 2009 Website"


New Hope Canoe Club
Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiClub Established: 1999Visit New Hope Canoe Club Website

Team Name: New Hope-Ekahi and New Hope-Elua Competing in: Mixed Open Division
New Hope Canoe Club Ministry began in 1999 with a mission, to “Reaching the world paddling HIS canoe with ALOHA that glorifies GOD!” We welcome all ages and levels of paddlers. Our sponsor is New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, http://www.enewhope.org/ . Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Senior Pastor, also enjoys the sport of paddling. The two crews entering the Liberty Challenge is also looking forward to performing at the Pa’ina (celebration gathering) Luau scheduled after the race.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"You Are Loved"

You are loved.

God loves you, and he will never forsake you, no matter how dark and lonely the world may sometimes seem.

We love you.

You have a lot of brothers- and sisters-in-Christ who are here for you. To laugh, cry, pray, and play with too!

If your heart is breaking, and you need someone to love on you this Father's Day, come to our New Hope Canoe Club tent on Nanakuli Beach this Sunday, where someone will invariably greet you with a smile and a hug, a place where God's children are always welcome.

Monday, June 15, 2009

"Nanakuli to New York"




Or, from "The Big Pineapple to the Big Apple"

As our paddlers prepare for this Sunday's Leeward Kai Father's Day Regatta, another group of our paddlers are also ready to start spreading the (good) news in the city that's so nice, they named it twice - New York, New York!

It's the first time we've entered this race, and we can't wait to hear how cool it was to paddle in the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition on Saturday, June 27.
God Speed New Hope New York paddlers, and give our regards to Broadway!

"THE FISH Splashdown At Sea Life Park"


"King Kamehameha Regatta Photos From George Hom"


From: George Hom
The Kai 'elua is back on the water thanks to the tireless work of Luana.
Our canoe club thanked her by singing a thank you song (chicken skin moment).
God guided our crews. More crews qualified for the 4th of July race at Waikiki Beach. What a wonderful day at Kailua Beach.
God bless you!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

"Great Race Day Photos From Joel"


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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009

"Canoe Club News For All Of Yous"

The 2009 O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association regatta season begins this Sunday, June 7th, at the Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park (Clement D. Pa’aina Regatta).

From dawn-2-dusk, canoe race day at Ke'ehi is like no other.

Come one, come all, and treat yourself, ohana, and friends to a sweet day of fun in the bright and beautiful Hawaiian sun. Memories to last a lifetime.

Best wishes to all of our New Hope Canoe Club racers, we'll be cheering for you from start to finsih!

GOD-Built, FAITH-Driven.

Your 2009 NHCC Cyber Kanu "In HIS Kanu With U'!" Blog Crew

P.S. Why wait until Sunday for the fun to begin? It's a "Spirit of Aloha" weekend starting with a free concert tomorrow night!

Spirit Of Aloha Celebration Weekend June 5, 6, 7
Be a part of the fun at New Hope Oahu's annual "Spirit of Aloha" weekend Celebration at the University of Hawaii's Stan Sheriff Arena. Friday, June 5th... Free concert featuring award-winning Christian artist Tommy Walker and new artist Anne Gilbert. Doors open at 6:00PM / Concert begins at 7:00PM. Joining the concert will be New Hope's praise & worship band and dance teams, together with a 100+ member choir.Then Saturday and Sunday, hear an inspirational message from Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. Service times are Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 PM and Sunday June 7th at 8:00AM & 11:00AM. This year we will also be presenting awards in recognition of a few random acts of kindness performed by members of our community. The chosen recipients have displayed the true heart of serving the people of O'ahu.This is a weekend you won't want to miss! For more information call the church office at 842-4242 or log onto www.enewhope.org

P.S.S. Aloha to Paddler's Inn in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. We just heard that tomorrow is closing day. Besides the great food we've eaten at your restaurant over the years, you've warmly welcomed Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka'i Hoe paddlers from around the world, offering each and every one a home away from home. Where will all of those great yesteryear paddling pics which now hang on the walls end up?

"Paddler's Skin Care 101"

So beautiful, to be out on the water on a gorgeous sunny day, blue skies, trade winds, catching swells, and feeling “the glide” when you paddle together, yeah?

So, with all those good things to enjoy, you may not give much thought to skin care. But you should! There was a time in the ‘60’s and 70’s when tans were in vogue and pale people would soak up all the rays they could, deliberately adding some kind of tanning oil to accelerate the sun’s effects. Just look around- you’ll see plenty from those days, and the skin on many looks a bit, ah, “high mileage.”

Dr. Amanda Haley did a survey of paddling related injuries in 2007 for paddlers on Oahu. So this applies to us! She reported significant issues with skin: 7.5% of paddlers had sunburn severe enough to require medical attention, 6% had pre-cancerous lesions, and nearly 3% had skin cancers. She didn’t ask about wrinkles and accelerated aging, would have been plenty!

So there are 3 main reasons for concern:

1) Risk of sunburn. We’ve probably all had a bit of reddening and local discomfort somewhere along the line, but sunburn can be far worse than that. Extensive or severe exposure involves loss of fluids, reduced ability to regulate your body’s temperature, and may be associated with heat exhaustion. And it can sneak up on you. By the time you feel the pain, the damage is already done. Plus the long term damage even after the immediate symptoms resolve.
2) Risk of skin cancer. All the skin cancers are associated with sunburn and sun exposure: Basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and the far deadlier melanomas.
3) Accelerated aging. Maybe you aren’t worried about this now, or figure this only applies to haoles. But in fact, chronic sun exposure even short of sunburn causes dark spots, wrinkles, and other problems. Sometimes these show up at a surprisingly young age, even for those blessed with brown skin from the start.

Sun exposure “goes with the territory” when paddling in Hawaii. This is a daytime sport, so whether on the water in the canoe or on the beach, there’s sunshine. Even on a cloudy day, plenty of ultraviolet rays come through. So what are you to do? Here’s my top 10 tips to avoid sun related problems:

1) Use sunscreen. Seriously. Even the brown guys. Lots of it. Apply to any and all areas that are sun exposed, preferably before you go out in the sun. Half an hour before exposure is not too early. But if you forget to apply early, put it on as soon as you can. Use at least SPF-30, and SPF-45 or 50 may be better. Use a “sports” formula that won’t wash off right away with water exposure and perspiration.
2) Re-apply sunscreen every 2 or 3 hours, maybe more often if you’re sensitive or there is any question about covering all the areas or the earlier application getting washed off.
3) Stay in the shade when you can. Yeah, we don’t have umbrellas on the canoes, so I’m talking about at the beach or on the escort boat.
4) Wear sun protective clothing. A hat is essential, preferably with a visor or brim to cover your face and neck. Wear a shirt, with long sleeves when you can. Most any shirt is better than nothing, but look for fabrics certified at SPF 15-20 values. Even still, if you’re going to be paddling long- put sunscreen on even under the shirt. Seriously.
5) Stay hydrated. Even if you don’t feel very thirsty. You lose a lot more fluids when it is warm and humid. Coupled with exertion and even mild sunburn, if you’re dehydrated you have an increased risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. And sports medicine gurus say even 2 or 3% dehydration cuts down your peak performance. So…, stay hydrated.
6) Have your skin checked regularly. Especially if you’re over 40 and are one of those with a history of sunburn/sun exposure in years past, have your MD look you over for skin cancer. If they’re there- you want to catch ’em early!
7) If you’re concerned about sunspots and wrinkles, there are things you can use. Separate discussion for another day, let me know if you’re interested.
8) Keep your kids out of the sun and do all the stuff for them that I’m talking about for you. Train them early and hope they make this a life-long habit.
9) Use a lot of sunscreen and re-apply regularly.
10) Did you catch the part about sunscreen?

Enjoy paddling, and God bless,

“Doctor Jon”

Jon L. Ruckle, MD
Principal
Pacific Pharma Group, LLC
www.pacificpharmagroup.com
cell: 808-349-9812

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

"This Chicken Tastes Great!"

Forward this flyer to all of your family and friends!


Sunday, April 26, 2009

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Thursday, April 2, 2009

"The Promise"


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Friday, March 20, 2009

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

MANNY KULUKULUALANI OC-1 PADDLING CLINIC MARCH 25, 2009 (Wednesday)

Manny Kulukulualani, elite paddler and founder of PA‘A-Paddling Athletes Association, will be holding a OC-1 Paddling Clinic, on March 25, 2009, at the NEW HOPE CANOE CLUB - Sand Island Halau.

The hands on clinic will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm - Please bring your OC-1 and a fee of $19 to support PA‘A. Manny's curriculum will cover technique, speed, training, strategies and more.

The clinic is limited to 10 paddlers, so please email: lono13@hawaii.rr.com to reserve your space or if you have any questions.

See you there!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

"How Far Will You Go?"

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Click on Comments below, and Post your time so we know!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

"LIFE at its best" (March 2009)

"Canoe Connections"



  • New Hope Canoe Club Wahine Paddling Practice begins on Monday March 2nd, 5 PM, NHCC Sand Island Paddling Site.

  • New Hope Canoe Club Kane Paddling Practice begins on Monday March 3rd, 5 PM, NHCC Sand Island Paddling Site.

  • Last and final order of 2008 Coast Guard Canoe Race T-shirts just arrived. Please e-mail me at paddlehard.orgohome@yahoo.com if you ordered and paid for one. Recent laptop massive wipe-out katoosh left me without your contact info. Thank you for supporting this race and subsequent t-shirt sale, which in turn supported the Coast Guard organization who aided the families of the Coast Guard members who were tragically lost last year. I hope it becomes an annual event. A great way to say mahalo to those who protect, and take such good care of us day in and day out.
  • "The Connection" flyer (above) received from Arlene to pass along to you, your ohana, and friends.

-Uncle Hut


Sunday, February 22, 2009

"OHCRA 2009 Race Schedule"

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"Coachs Comments 022109"

Aloha Rec Ohana,

Much Mahalo’s to the canoe maintenance “cleaning and buffing” crew on Saturday, Feb. 21st!!!!

I counted about twenty-three (23) people present, a balance of competitive and Rec paddlers. Thank you for caring so much about our paddling program to give up your free time on a Saturday morning. We didn’t even get the chance to paddle.

Charlie Thurston was on the beach with us all morning. He brought all the compound polish supplies and after we had cleaned three (3) canoes he stated, “the canoes look almost good as new”.

This canoe maintenance program is so IMPORTANT to the longevity of our club and ministry. Please realize that our usage of these canoes is a privilege NOT A RIGHT! The Rec ministry does not pay any membership fee’s each year like the competitive crews do. And even then, that membership fee does not even come close to the overall cost of equipment that the club/ministry has purchased over the years.

With the exception of six (6) canoes, all the others were bought brand new. Each one costing $12,000 to $15,000. Our total fleet consists of thirteen (13) canoes, including our $68,000 koa canoe.

As you know, the sun and salt air plays havoc on the condition of our fiberglass hulls and ama’s. The ‘iako’s (sidebeams) are also an important concern of ours Each year, they have to be totally sanded down and re-varnished. Right now, Coach Clayton, Sam Kam, Larry Castillo and Joel have been taking the responsibility to get that work accomplished.

And don’t forget our paddles. The club/ministry owns two (2 bags of about 36 paddles which also need to be worked on.

What’s my purpose for telling you all this? WE STILL HAVE MORE WORK TO BE DONE AND WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!

Next Saturday, Feb. 28th, Maria will be on the mainland for business. Lita and Ulu will help with the refreshments and food tent. I would like to suggest deli-sandwiches and beverages.

So, this week, please sign-up on-line with Lita. Let us know what deli meats, salad, fruits and snacks you can bring.

THE MORE HANDS WE HAVE WORKING, THE FASTER WE GET THE JOB DONE!

God bless you,

Coach Kimo

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

"Canoe Maintenance Day"

Help is needed at our paddling site this coming Saturday, February 21st, 8am - noon.

Some of our canoes will be buffed up, nipped and tucked, and TLC'd, while their iakos are being stripped, sanded, and varnished. Laulima; plenty hands. Hanahana; working together will make the work easier.

Coach Kimo will be taking the lead with the rec paddlers in this endeavor. Coach Clayton and Coach Sam are taking the lead on refurbishing the iakos.

Mahalo...coach

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

"Racks For Sale"


For sale: Thule XSporter 421 racks. Brand new. This is the all aluminum adjustable racks that can lower so it is below cab roof line. They are fully lockable. Go Bananas sells these for $599 plus tax ($27). I'm selling this for only $530. My loss is your gain. I removed from box, but still have box, and has never been installed. I decided to go with a trailer hitch mount rack, and a cab roof rack so I don't have to remove my bed cover. It will fit any pickup truck except probably the Honda Ridgeline. I might consider splitting this up (1 rack only), so you can use one of these and a rack over the cab. Contact: Jeff Stockton / 561-6396 / fusion@hawaii.rr.com

Monday, February 9, 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

"Why The Cardinals Will Win"

Retirees move to Arizona because it is warm.

I like warm.

Pittsburgh is cold.

I don't like cold.

Warm is better than cold.

Arizona beats Pittsburgh.

It is what it is.

-Uncle Hut

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

"inHISkanu"

If you invite them, they will come.







Saturday, January 3, 2009

"Congratulations Kepa!"



U Stands For Undefeated!

Kepa Gaison #59
Linebacker
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 230 pounds
Class Year: Jr
Experience: 1V
Hometown: Kaneohe, HI
High School: Kamehameha
Proud Dad: Blane Gaison

Thursday, January 1, 2009


Monday, December 29, 2008

"Freed-Up Financial Living"

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