Hawaiian Kamali`i Summer Program

Our mission is to perpetuate and preserve the art of Hawaiian canoe paddling by providing an environment rooted in
traditional Hawaiian values that promote personal growth, character development, and achievement in physical fitness.
photo by 808photo.me
Board of Directors
President’s Message
Dave Ward
President
Looking back on 2015, HCC continued to strive for excellence in our youth programs, competitive
paddling, and leadership in the community.
Kelsey Nae‘ole
Vice-President
HCC honored Coach Paul Ka‘uhane Lu‘uwai for 35 years of service. Considering the hundreds of
lives Ka‘uhane has touched and his coaching accomplishments, he is truly one of a kind.
Barbara Querry
Secretary
Mary Akiona
Treasurer
Directors
Tobi Fisher
Bruce U‘u
Diane L. Ho
Stephen Smith
Kaikaika Teves
Honorary Board Member
John B. Guard IV
Club Manager
Arianna K. Gerry
Hawaiian Kamali‘i, Inc
PO Box 5053
Kahului, Hawaii 96733
Another highlight was investing in an unlimited canoe, Pi‘ilani. As a leader in the sport of outrigger
canoe racing, HCC seeks to maintain cutting edge equipment, and the Vortex is just that. The
canoe was designed by longtime HCC paddler, Mike Giblin. We were thrilled that Mike was able
to paddle Pi‘ilani in her first channel crossing, the Pailolo Challenge.
(See photo of Pi‘ilani above.)
The pinnacle of each year, however, is the HCRA
State Championships. I am always awed and
humbled watching our youth paddlers perform at
their best. Our youth teams earned medals in 11
out of 13 races. HCC once again claimed the state
championship title in Hilo this year, thanks in large
part to our youngest paddlers.
Mahalo to all of the innumerable volunteers who
make all of this possible. We look forward to
seeing you all in 2016!
(808)893-2921
HawaiianCanoeClub.org
Dave Ward, President
HCC Youth Leaders, Taysia & Mogul
Hawaiian Kamaliʻi Summer Program
The Kamali‘i Summer Program was in full force this year, with 108 youth
participating. The seven-week cultural and educational program opens up
opportunities for Maui youth to explore and learn about islands of Maui Nui.
Kamali‘i immerses children in Native Hawaiian culture, history, language and
values through huaka‘i (field trips). With each huaka‘i, keiki learn appropriate
cultural protocols that are unique for each place and contribute to the ‘āina
through projects such as clearing a lo‘i or planting trees.
Children as young as ten experience open-ocean paddling as they voyage to
West Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe. Many young people return year after year to the
program, developing as leaders, and then working as paid youth leaders in their
teen years.
Mahalo to our generous program supporters this year! HCC received grants
from the Peter and Debbie Martin Foundation, Saltchuk Resources, Inc., Kent &
Polli Smith Foundation, Bendon Foundation, NFL Charities, HEI Charitable
Foundation and the County of Maui.
HCC keiki clearing the lo‘i in Hālawa Valley
Coming Up... World Sprints in Australia!
HCC will field several crews in the upcoming International Va‘a Federation World Sprints in Australia. The event is slated for
May 5-15, 2016 with about 4,000 athletes representing 35 countries competing. World Sprints are hosted by a different country
every two years. Our youth paddlers work all year long, preparing for this event. They fundraise to offset the costs of international travel and train under Coach Ka‘uhane to compete in OC6 and OC1 races. Also competing in World Sprints next year
will be HCC open men, open women, 60 women, 70 women, 40 men and 50 men.
2015 State Champions
Hawaiian Canoe Club claimed the HCRA State
Championship at Hilo Bay on August 1. Our youth teams
jumped to an early lead, earning medals in 11 out of 13
events, including 8 gold medals. HCC claimed the AAAA
Division with 375 points over Lanikai CC with 348 points.
Hundreds of HCC paddlers and supporters cheered
through muggy and rainy conditions, greeting each team
that returned to the
beach with lei, hugs,
and
the
notorious
“HCC tunnel”.
“States is about much
more than paddling,”
said
Head
Coach
Diane Ho.
The dynamic duo: Auntie Dani and Coach Kauhane. photo by Matt McDonald
“Everyone comes together, holding boats,
organizing equipment,
managing registration.
It takes a strong team
at all levels to bring
the pieces together for
a big win.”
Mahalo, Coach
David Hoonan-Amby in the tunnel!
The leaders of HCC honored Coach Paul Ka‘uhane Lu‘uwai for 35 years
of service to our keiki competitive paddling and educational programs. We
celebrated Coach at the Annual ‘Aha ‘Aina at King Kamehameha Golf
Club on July 19. Two longstanding keiki paddlers, Kellen Bean and Mogul
Lu‘uwai, presented Coach with a gift of appreciation for his years of
leadership and dedication. Three hundred people, including HCC
paddlers, family members and friends, attended the event.
The Pailolo Challenge
Lake ʻOhana Scholarship
The 2015 Lake ‘Ohana
scholarship went to
Tyson Felicilda. An H.P.
Baldwin High School
graduate,
Tyson
is
attending Boise State in
Idaho,
majoring
in
Kinesiology.
HCC provided Tyson
the
Lake
‘Ohana
scholarship of $1,000 in
recognition of his commitment to paddling, his
work ethic and exemplary sportsmanship.
The Pailolo Challenge was held on September 19, 2015. Widely
known as “the world’s funnest canoe race,” Pailolo Challenge
provides world class surfing experience from D.T. Fleming Beach
to Kaunakakai. It was a record year with 97 teams competing,
including teams from Washington, California, Singapore, American
Samoa, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
The 2015 Pailolo Challenge was made possible through grants
from Hawaii Tourism Authority, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, A&B
Foundation, Matson Foundation and sponsorships from Tobi’s
Shave Ice, Kialoa Paddles, and Maui Adventure Sports.
photo by 808photo.me
Pi‘ilani
Kupuna ‘Iokepa Nae‘ole blessed Pi‘ilani, the newest member
of our ‘ohana. Pi‘ilani is a 145 lb. unlimited canoe made of
carbon fiber, which is a modern take on our traditional 400 lb.
fiberglass canoes. Designed and built by longtime HCC
member Mike Giblin, “The Vortex” is a leading design among
the cutting edge unlimited canoes by Outrigger Zone.
HCC wahine celebrate their Pailolo win · photo by Sheleen Quisquirin
Mahalo 2015 Donors
‘A‘ohe lokomaika‘i i nele i ke pāna‘i.
No kind deed has ever lacked its reward.
Alexander Raas
Felipe Gomes & Barbara Querry
Jerry Jameson & Donna Neuhart
Mary Akiona
Pat & Tobi Fisher
Bendon Family Foundation
Fergus & Company
John B. Guard, IV
Matson Foundation
Ray Glauser & Tee Felgate
County of Maui
Four Season Resort Maui
Kaui Philpotts
Maui Oil Company
Rory Frampton
Cynthia Kanoholani-Wong
Frampton & Ward, LLC
Kent & Polli Smith Family Foundation Maui United Way
Saltchuk Resources, Inc.
Dan & Arlene Ricalde-Garcia Frank Crozier
Kevin & Claudia Ledesma
Melanie Takushii
Skyline Eco-Adventures
Diane Ho
Fred Baldwin Memorial Fund
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Michael Clarke, DDS
Stephen Smith
Eric Hamp & Theresa Gerry
Goodfellow Brothers
Joel & Dania Katz
Mike & Jill Spalding
Sun Edison
Eric & Tamara Barto
Hawaiian Paddle Sports, LLC
Karen Mooiweer
Morihara Store
Terry & Cynthia Quisenberry
Evans Holdings, Inc.
Jacob’s Ladder
Lisa Gainey
NFL Charities
Yvonne Ricciuti
Exxon Mobile Foundation
Jim & Jeanne Riley Foundation
Makena Golf & Beach Club
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Dr. Zacarias Asuncion
Mancini, Welch & Geiger
Outrigger Zone