SATURDAY PADDLE - JUNE 1, 2019

Aloha Hui Members & Friends,

Last Saturday we were able to rig and launch Na Wa'a (Outrigger Canoes) Hanohano and Duke Paoa Kahanmoku.  With both outrigger canoes in the water, we will be able to paddle with a little more fun and enjoy the company of more people on the water at the same time.  As you know, it is more fun to have some friendly competition when paddling against another canoe.  Also, we can accommodate more families and paddling with your ohana is always a great experience when we have keikis that are learning about their heritage.

Our Saturday Paddling sessions are from 10 am to 2 pm or whenever we get done.  We will have our traditional potluck luncheon as part of the paddling so please bring a potluck dish.  This week we are making some smoked Turkey to share so please bring whatever you feel like making or surprise us with one of your favorite dishes, salads or desserts.

Current weather forecasts for Saturday is partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a high of 72 degrees and winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.  As usual for this time of year, the weather can be unpredictable so please visit our blog to check on the status of the paddle.  Please bring water or drinks to keep yourself and family hydrated and dress appropriately for water activities.  Don't forget sunscreen or other protective gear (hats, sunglasses, etc) and footgear (slippers or old shoes) appropriate for water use. Don't forget to pay the entrance fee (about $3 per vehicle) to enter the Great Salt Lake Marina State Park.

One last note, we will have a short Safety Protocol Review prior to paddling.  For those of you that are new to outrigger canoe paddling, please visit our blog and click on our New Paddler Orientation!!
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If you have any questions, please call Ben Au at 801-721-7026.

Mahalo,

Ben Au

HUI PAOAKALANI 2019 PADDLING SEASON OPENS - SATURDAY MAY 25TH

Aloha Hui Paoakalani Paddlers,

The 2019 Paddling Season will begin this weekend, Saturday May 25,  2019 at the Great Salt Lake Marina at 10 AM.  We will be rigging and launching Na Wa'a (Outrigger Canoes) and preparing them for the paddling season.  This will be our initial paddle of hopefully a very fun and exciting paddling season.  Reports from the Great Salt Lake Marina show that the lake has risen from record lows and we anticipate a very good water year will allow us to have a very fruitful paddling season.

With the weather forecasts showing a window for us to launch the outrigger canoes, we felt like we should take the opportunity to rig the canoes and launch at least one canoe and hopefully with your help, launch a second canoe.  Our sailing canoe, Kailana Kaleo is still under going maintenance  and we do not anticipate launching her until later this summer.  We will be at the marina from 10 am till after 2 pm, weather permitting.

Because of the unpredictability of the spring weather, please visit this blog for updates or if you have any questions, please call Ben Au at 801-721-7026.

Mahalo,

Ben Au
Hui Paoakalani

Hau’oli La Makuahine - Happy Mother’s Day

 to all our 

Hui Paoakalani Mother’s and Aunties! 

We hope you have a great day and we’ll see you on the lake soon!

Mahalo for your support!

Mahalo to all who supported our fundraiser. We look forward to a great paddling season. We hope to be on the lake mid-May 2019.  Continue to check the blog for updates!

-Hui Paoakalani

REMINDER...

Hui Paoakalani Fundraiser Laulau and Poke pickup this Saturday! 10am to noon at the Pacific Heritage Academy.

Mahalo for your support!

REMINDER: HUI PAOAKALANI LAULAU & POKE SALE - APRIL 27, 2019

Aloha Hui Members & Friends;

Just a quick reminder that we will be having our Laulau & Poke Sale this coming Saturday, April 27, 2019.  Hui members, we will be meeting at Larry & Pat Leong's Home in Bountiful on Friday to make and steam the laulaus.  Pick Up will be Saturday morning at the Pacific Heritage Academy in Rose Park, Salt Lake City.  For those wanting to pick up your orders in Utah County, please call Ben Au at 801-721-7026 to make arrangements.

Due to high demand, we are making approximately 400 laulaus and have sold 365 to date.  We are also making 40 pounds of Poke and have sold 34 pounds to date.  We will take orders until we sellout!!    If you have any questions or want to order, please email me at huipaoakalani@gmail.com or call / text message Ben Au at 801-721-7026.

Mahalo Nui!! 

Hui Paoakalani Laulau and Poke Fundraiser!

E-mail orders to: huipaoakalani@gmail.com by April 20, 2019

Pick-up will be April 27, 2019 

*We are planning to have 2 pick-up locations - Orem and SLC

Please specify pick-up location on your order.

(Pick-up location will be announced soon)

Mahalo for your support!