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.