Saturday, July 25, 2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Monday, July 20, 2009

"Go NHCC Novice B Wahine!"

Congratulations and Best Wishes at the State Championships at Hilo Bay on Saturday, August 1st!

Photo by George Hom

"Hilo Or Bust!"


"Congratulations Kailua Canoe Club!"

New Hope Canoe Club's 40 Women racing to a 3rd Place Finish in the 2009 OHCRA Championships, and a berth in the HCRA State Championships at Hilo Bay on August 1st!


Congratulations to Kailua Canoe Club, winner of the 2009 OHCRA Championships, Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park, Sunday, July 19, 2009.


























OHCRA Championships Results

Photos & Message from George Hom
The Lord again blessed our canoe club with two third place finishes, (the Novice B Women and the 40 Women). In all, three crews (add the 55 Mix Masters) qualified to go to the HCRA Championships on August 1, 2009 in Hilo. Let's continue to embrace His joy in us as we end our regatta season and prepare for distance. God bless you!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

“Congratulations”

Congratulations to all of our paddlers on another terrific regatta paddling season.

Thursday, July 16, 2009


Monday, July 13, 2009

"NHCC Kaupiko Regatta Photos From George Hom"

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"OHCRA Championships This Sunday"



The 2009 OHCRA Championships are upon us!

Treat your family and friends this Sunday at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park to a field day of great races, ono grindz', good times, and exclusive OHCRA Championship logo wear and gear (they make for great stocking stuffers at Christmastime).

Green Flag!

-Uncle Hut

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

"NY NHCC Liberty Challenge Race Photos From Chad Brownstein"

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"Remaining Races For 2009"

7/12/09
John D. Kaupiko Regatta
Hui Nalu CC
Keehi Lagoon

7/19/09
O.H.C.R.A. Championships
OHCRA
Keehi Lagoon

8/01/09
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
HCRA
HILO BAY

Long Distance Races:

8/09/09
Kaena Challenge
Makaha CC
Sunset Beach Park to Makaha Beach

8/16/09
Duke Kahanamoku Race
Lanikai CC
Kailua Beach Park to Hilton Pier

8/22/09
Kailua Bay Iron Men
Kailua CC
Kailua Beach Park

8/23/09
Dad Center Race (Women)
Outrigger CC
Kailua Beach Park to Outrigger CC

9/13/09
E Lau Hoe (Women)
OHCRA
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park

9/20/09
Henry Ayau Memorial Race (Men)
Hui Lanakila CC
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park

10/11/09
MOLOKA'I HOE
OHCRA
MOLOKA'I to O'AHU

OTHER - (Non-Sanctioned)

9/27/09
NA WAHINE O KE KAI
NA WAHINE
MOLOKAI – O'AHU

Sunday, July 5, 2009

"2009 Regatta Pa'ina Sign Up"

Let’s Celebrate the
end of the
2009 Regatta Season!



Who: All NHCC Recreational and Competitive Paddlers and their Ohana
What: 2009 Regatta Pa’ina (Hawaiian Dinner will be served!)
Where: The New Hope L.E.A.D. Center on Sand Island Access Road
When: Sunday, August 2nd @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for children 18 and under; $15 Adults

Please sign up amlongb8000@hawaii.rr.com as soon as you can for a head count by 17 Jul.
Please turn in payment by July 26th. Checks made out to NHCC.

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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