MAHALO FOR SUPPORTING HUI PAOAKALANI'S LAULAU & POKE SALE

Aloha Hui and Friends; Big Mahalo to all those who assisted with our Fall Laulau and Poke Fundraiser and to all those who loyally support the Hui by purchasing the laulau and poke. We look forward to next Spring 2014 for our next Laulau and Poke Fundraiser. Again, Mahalo Nui from Hui Paoakalani!!

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2013: CLEAN UP & STORE NA WA'A

Aloha Hui and Friends: On Saturday, 5 October 2013, we will have a final paddle for the 2013 Season and will be taking Na Wa'a out of the water to cleanup and store them for the winter season. We appreciate any assistance we can get in pulling the outrigger canoes out of the water. Mahalo to all that have participated during the past 6 months in our activities at the lake and our other activities and projects with the outrigger canoes, including the latest addition to our Ohana, Kumu Paoa. For those of you who have not met Kumu Paoa, he is our new 4 man canoe that was handcrafted by Tom Parker. Kumu Paoa is on display at the Pacific Heritage Academy located in Rose Park, Salt Lake City, Utah.

SATURDAY - 28 SEPTEMBER 2013: BYU POLY CLUB PADDLE

Aloha Hui and Friends: We will be paddling in the afternoon this Saturday following the Laulau and Poke Sale. The BYU Polynesian Club will be joining the Hui for a special paddle as they enjoy the Great Salt Lake and Na Wa'a. The Polynesian Club plans to meet at the GSL Marina around 1:30 PM and will paddle, play music, relax and eat that afternoon. Those wishing to paddle or meet the Polynesian Club members are welcomed to attend. Please bring some pot luck dishes to share. Mahalo.

SATURDAY - 28 SEPTEMBER 2013: LAULAU & POKE PICK UP

Aloha Hui Friends and Neighbors, We will have our Laulau and Poke Pick up this Saturday between 10 AM and 12 NOON. Please pick up your orders at Shauna's Home in the Riverside - Rose Park area at 1739 Jensen Meadow Lane (535 North), Salt Lake City, Utah. Jensen Meadow Lane is right off (west) of Redwood Road just north of the 500 North stop light. Look for a Red or White pop up tent in the driveway. Again, on behalf of Hui Paoakalani, Mahalo to all of our supporters.

SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 21, 2013: NO PADDLE

There will be no paddling this Saturday due to possible high winds forecasted for the Great Salt Lake Marina. Also, several Hui members are out of town this weekend. We will be paddling next week, Saturday, September 28, 2013, after the Laulau and Poke sale is completed; sometime after 1:00 PM. BYU's Polynesian Club will be joining the Hui for the afternoon paddle. Mahalo, Ben Au

SATURDAY PADDLE - 14 SEPTEMBER 2013

Aloha Hui and Friends, Just a reminder that the Hui will be paddling again this Saturday, September 14, 2013. We invite all to come and join us as the season is nearing its completion within the next month. Current weather forecasts show potential thunderstorms on Saturday, but in the past, we have had good paddling conditions in the morning with the thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. Please watch the weather for severe storm warnings. The Hui plans to be at the marina to paddle, clean the canoes, work on some projects or planning no matter the weather conditions with the EXCEPTION of high winds and severe thunderstorms. As always, we plan to have a pot luck. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON SATURDAY REGARDING THE WEATHER, PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THIS BLOG FOR UPDATES OR CALL BEN AT 801-721-7026. MAHALO!

No Paddle on Sep 7th

Due to schedule conflicts, we will not be paddling on Saturday September 7th. See you next week! 

DUKE PAOA KAHANAMOKU'S BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 24TH!!!

To help celebrate Duke's Birthday on Saturday August 24th, the Hui will be dedicating its Long Distance Paddle on Saturday August 24th to Antelope Island (17 miles) in Memory, Honor, and Respect to Hawai'i GREATEST Hawaiian ambassador and Father of International Surfing - Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Hui Paoakalani is humbled to be named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Please Honor Duke by sharing the ALOHA Spirit everyday with someone.

Imua!

TATONKA PADDLE UPDATE: Saturday, August 24th at 8:30 AM

Hui Paoakalani will be paddling to Antelope Island on Saturday, August 24th.  We have changed the time for this event from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for meeting and prepping Na Wa'a for the trip.  We will leave the marina at approximately 9:00 AM.  So far, we have only 1 crew confirmed to make the trip.  Paddlers who have confirmed to join us are:  Kumu Butch Porter (steersman), Darren & Nalu Medeiros, Kwan Ki and Ben Au.  Shauna Au and Ra Arii are probables at this point. 

No "first time" paddlers for this event due to the distance (16 miles round trip) and physical demands to complete the paddle.  If you want to join us, please email us at huipaoakalani@gmail.com.  You can also call or text Ben Au at 801-721-7026.   Mahalo!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR HUI PAOAKALANI'S ANNUAL FALL LAULAU AND POKE FUNDRAISER!

PICK UP IS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH.  SEE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS.  E-MAIL THE HUI AT HUIPAOAKALANI@GMAIL.COM BY SEPTEMBER 14TH TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

MAHALO FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!

Hui Paoakalani and Manu Ura Va'a

Hui Paoakalani was privileged to spend time with our Tahitian friends from club Manu Ura Va'a this past weekend.

Mahalo to Manu Ura Va'a for coming to the lake to visit us and for the wa'a paddles you gave the Hui as a gift.  The Hui would also like to say Mahalo to  ka 'ohana Au and ka 'ohana Mahuru for helping to organize the visit of our Tahitan paddling friends, and to ka 'ohana Porter for their support in welcoming our new friends to the lake.

Saturday Paddles Up time is 9AM

Saturday, August 10th. 2013: Out Tahitian visitors will be here to paddle at 9am instead of the normal 10am paddles up time. Forecasts show winds picking up after 12 Noon so we want to get an early start. Aloha to Manu Ura, our club friends from Tahiti.

KAILANA KALEO: New Sailing Outrigger Canoe on the Great Salt Lake

That's Right!! You heard it here first. Hui Paoakalani is re-outfitting Kailana Kaleo, our royal purple and yellow beauty, to turn her into a sailing outrigger canoe. We have begun work and purchased items to outfit Kaleo with (a)sail, (b)mast,(c)spur, (d) boom, (e)new double amas (outriggers) and (f)new "iakos". Our plan is to have Kaleo as a sailing canoe to teach our youth about sailing and their heritage as voyagers throughout the Pacific Ocean. Anyone interested in assisting the Hui with this project can contact us via email at huipaoakalani@gmail.com. We are looking forward to sailing to various parts of the Great Salt Lake. You never know where Kumu Butch will take us on the lake. Rumor is that Kumu Butch will be installing a "shaved ice" cup holder on seat number 6.

Tatonka Paddle: Great Salt Lake Marina to Antelope Island on Saturday, August 24th, 2013

Hui Paoakalani is planning a long distance paddle (17 miles round trip) from the Great Salt Lake Marina to Antelope Island and back. We currently have 1 canoe filled and have 12 seats open for reservations on a first come basis. This paddle is set for Saturday, August 24th, 2013 starting at 7:30AM (canoe prep time) and paddles up set for 8:00AM. The round trip normally takes 2 1/2 to 3 hours depending on how long we take a break on the island. Paddlers have 2 weeks to practice for this trip. If interested, please reserve your seat via email to huipaoakalani@gmail.com. If you have any questions, call Ben Au at 801-721-7026.

TAHITIAN WEEKEND PADDLE AND POTLUCK - AUGUST 9 & 10, 2013

Hui Paoakalani will be hosting a group of Tahitian paddlers visiting Utah on Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th, 2013. Come join the fun; eat good food, listen to good music and dance to the drum beats of Tahiti. FRIDAY: Evening Paddle & Potluck starts after 5PM and will wrap up around 8:30PM. SATURDAY: Morning Paddle & Potluck starts at 10AM and will wrap up sometime Saturday afternoon/evening. If you have any questions, please email us at huipaoakalani@gmail.com. Mahalo!

PADDLE & POTLUCK: Saturday - August 3, 2013

The Hui will be paddling this weekend on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come join the fun and get some exercise before the summer ends. If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail at huipaoakalani@gmail.com. Mahalo

Paddle/ Potluck - Sat. July 27th

Aloha,

The Hui will be out at the lake tomorrow from 10 am till 2 pm to paddle. We will potluck for lunch.

Mahalo,

NO PADDLE ON SATURDAY JULY 20TH

Aloha,

The Hui will not be paddling on Saturday July 20, 2013.  Enjoy the day with your O'hana.

Aloha Danielle!

Hui Paoakalani would like wish Danielle safe travels back to Santa Barbara later this week.  We appreciate your help with the Hui over the years.  We will miss you!  Good luck with your future endeavors.
A hui hou!
-Your Hui Paoakalani 'Ohana

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Water Fest this Saturday!

PADDLE/ POTLUCK - SATURDAY JUNE 15

The Hui will be out at the lake tomorrow from 10 am till 2 pm to paddle/ potluck. If staying for lunch, please bring something to share. Mahalo.

PADDLE/ POTLUCK - SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2013

Aloha Everyone,

Paddle/ Potluck tomorrow June 8th beginning at 10:00 am till mid afternoon.  See you in the wa'a.


Mahalo!

5TH ANNUAL DUKE PAOA KAHANAMOKU WATER FEST - JUNE 29TH

Hui Paoakalani, Utah’s first Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club, is pleased to present the 5th Annual Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Great Salt Lake Water Fest.  This unique aquatic event will showcase Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Sprint Racing (OC6) on the Great Salt Lake in honor of Hawaii’s greatest ambassador of ALOHA and first Olympic gold medalist – Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.  Paddlers from Hui Paoakalani as well as other paddlers will assist in celebrating Duke’s Legacy in this demonstrational aquatic racing event.  FREE Outrigger canoe rides will also be offered!!!!
 

The festivities are Saturday, June 29, 2013, 11 am – 4 pm.  The Duke Water Fest will take place on the shores of the Great Salt Lake Marina South. Exit off I-80 at Saltair.  A $2 State Park fee is required.  

SATURDAY (5/25) PADDLE/ POTLUCK

The Hui will be out at the GSL Marina this coming Saturday (5/25) beginning at 10:00 am till 6:00 pm to paddle, talk story, and potluck (bring something to share if staying for lunch?). Please bring your signed waiver form and membership application with you (2012 Application is fine until we can post a 2013 PDF to the site). Please remember to pay your $2.00 entrance fee before you enter the marina.

No Paddle/Potluck May 11th or May 18th

No paddle/potluck scheduled on Saturday May 11th or May 18th.
Hui Paoakalani's next paddle/potluck will be Saturday, May 25th.
See you on the lake in 3 weeks!
Mahalo!
Hui Paoakalani

SATURDAY (4/27) PADDLE/ POTLUCK

Aloha Everyone,

The Hui will be out at the GSL Marina this coming Saturday (4/27) beginning at 10:00 am till 2:00 pm to paddle, talk story, and potluck (bring something to share if staying for lunch?). The weather is forecasted to be PERFECT!! Please bring your signed waiver form and membership application with you (2012 Application is fine until we can post a 2013 PDF to the site). Please remember to pay your $2.00 entrance fee before you enter the marina.


A Hui Hou

SATURDAY (4/20) PADDLE

Aloha Everyone,

The Hui will be out at the GSL Marina this coming Saturday (4/20) beginning at 10:00 am till 2:00 pm to paddle, talk story, and potluck (bring something to share if staying for lunch?). The weather is forecasted to be a little on the "cool" side so dress appropriately. Please bring your signed waiver form and membership application with you (2012 Application is fine until we can post a 2013 PDF to the site). Please remember to pay your $3.00 entrance fee before you enter the marina.

Mahalo

NO PADDLE ON SATURDAY APRIL 13TH

No paddle tomorrow (4/13) due to the incoming weather conditions.  One wa'a was rigged last week and is ready to go. Please follow the blog for an update for paddling on Saturday April 20th.

Mahalo

Mahalo for your support! Paddle tomorrow!

Mahalo for your support in our recent fundraiser!

We will be at the lake tomorrow from 10 am to 2 pm, working on the amas, painting the Iakos and rigging one of the wa'a.   We will have a potluck for lunch, planning on beef tacos and Mexican type lunch, but we eat anything.

Please join us!

**FYI: 2013 Membership forms and Waivers will be uploaded to the site early next week.

Mahalo!