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1 Complimentary JANUARY 2012 Maui Kjeldsen Molokai Hoe Official Program Inside

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5 Features September/October 2012 #60 Molokai Hoe CROSSING OHCRA Official Program Guy Wilding & Shelley Oates-Wilding Molokai Hoe ONe Weekend official Program 28 Surf Art -Hilton Alves 2012 Na Wahine O Ke Kai Seven time champions, Team Bradley!

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VOLUME 10 NUMBER 10 Publisher Lono Goo Editor Thalia Chickie Goo Writers Alyssa Navares, Roz Makaula CONTRIBUTING Writers Kamuela Aea, Gwen Kekaula Photographers Lono Goo, Byron Ono, Shannon Van

7 VOLUME 10 NUMBER 10 Publisher Lono Goo Editor Thalia Chickie Goo Writers Alyssa Navares, Roz Makaula CONTRIBUTING Writers Kamuela Aea, Gwen Kekaula Photographers Lono Goo, Byron Ono, Shannon Van Gieson, Pua Paiaina Anthony Beebe Distribution Alicia-Lei Goo WeB Social media Facebook : Makai Hawaii Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine Twitter: MakaiHawaii 2012 Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine, is the premier source for information devoted to the ocean lifestyles in the Hawaiian Islands. The unique blend of an island surrounded by pure blue ocean, we highlight commercial, recreational, and people with a passion for the ocean which surrounds us. Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly by Pure Blue Publications, LLC. Copyright 2012 Pure Blue Publications, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine shall be printed and/or altered without the written permission of the Publisher. Publisher reserves the right to edit material submitted. The Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any advertising matter. Unsolicited manuscripts and photographs are welcome but must be accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped-addressed, stamped envelope. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for care and return of unsolicited material. Contact us for your advertising needs: Reasonable rates 30+ days exposure Island-wide distribution Crisp, vivid, full color The BarefooT Publisher Aloha Makai Ohana, It is with great pleasure that I say MAHALO to all of you. Whether you live here or come from far away, with the Molokai Hoe, it brings us together as one. We all have our experiences of the Kaiwi, that very first time crossing the Kaiwi, or making record breaking finishes or making memorable treks across this great and vast channel. One thing in we all have in common is, we have heart and passion for what we do. To win or to finish, the heart and the passion, are similar. We hope you all have a great race and enjoy each and every moment out there. In creating this magazine, but throughout my lifetime in the water, Iʻve met some the greatest people on the planet that surf or swim or paddle. Prior to creating Makai, they would have been the greatest surfers, or swimmers or paddlers on the planet, but they not only surf, or surf and paddle, or fish and dive, or what ever they do in the water, they all have one thing in common, they have great character, they give back, they are kind and they all want to better this place, we call home. They all have heart. Finally, Congratulations Team Bradley Winners of the 2012 Na Wahine O Ke Kai, perhaps one of the most challenging races in modern history! I hope you enjoy this issue, as a lot of people put their heart into this issue. Once again Mahalo nui A hui hou, Lono Editorial, Advertising and Business inquires to: Makai Ocean Lifestyle Magazine P.O. Box 3232 Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: (808) info@makaihawaii.com Aloha Mai! That was fun! Ka Waihona O Ka Na auao Middle School Career Experience! makai ocean lifestyle September/october

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Maui Kjeldsen Out of the Ashes Written By Kamu Aea hard to believe what has happened since my unpretetious meeting with Lono in March met in the CVS parking lot across the Kamehmeha Shopping Center

Although I have known Lono r a few years this was my first time I recall saying anything deeper than Hi, how was the Hi, you going now? I recommended featuring Maui Kjeldsen from Kaua i.

I offered article and Lono not knowing anything of me except the guy who says, Hi, how was the Hi, you going now? blindly agreed.

It was a timely opportunity to knock on Maui s door and update the paddling community about his life after the fire that destroyed his canoe and paddle business in 2010.

9 Maui Kjeldsen Out of the Ashes Written By Kamu Aea hard to believe what has happened since my unpretetious meeting with Lono in March met in the CVS parking lot across the Kamehmeha Shopping Center so I could help Sherpa es of his Makai magazines back to Kauaʻi. During this transaction our conversation drifted e neighbor island paddlers to feature in his upcoming issue. Although I have known Lono r a few years this was my first time I recall saying anything deeper than Hi, how was the Hi, you going now? I recommended featuring Maui Kjeldsen from Kaua i. The problem ui is not many people feel comfortable contacting him and Maui, being somewhat a recluse, didn t feel comfortable with a stranger knocking on his door for an interview. I offered article and Lono not knowing anything of me except the guy who says, Hi, how was the Hi, you going now? blindly agreed. s after our meeting I began writing this article titling it, Out of the Ashes. It was a timely opportunity to knock on Maui s door and update the paddling community about his life after the fire that destroyed his canoe and paddle business in Although he lives about two miles away and I pass his house almost daily, the knock on his door never happened. In July, Lono contacted me again about the article, but it was never quite ready. It is now September, six months has passed since I wrote my first sentence and to my surprise Lono told me he wanted to feature this article with the Molokaʻi Hoe 60 th anniversary. I m not sure what readers are expecting for such an honored event. If it is twisted Ka Iwi, Pailolo on steroids, or a flat regatta, we all know how important timing is. Here are a few timeless lessons from the life of a warrior who has battled with the best of them and has more than earned the right to be featured in Makai magazine s Molokaʻiʻs 60 th crossing edition. E aloha kakou. Unless you have been there, it is impossible to know how it feels to get a call at around 5:30 in the morning from someone telling you, in a matter-of-fact tone, I just wanted to let you know that you might be getting a call from the fire chief. The shop is on fire. Kia Kaha Canoes and Paddles was ablaze! Assuming a mental fetal-position, my immediate defensive reaction was, You re kidding, but I knew Maui wasn t kidding. If you really knew Maui, you d know that, under all his muscles and stoic Wai Nui OC-1 makai ocean lifestyle September/october

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demeanor, that, although he is really both funny and witty, he is not a kidder. Although Maui was on duty in the Koloa Fire Station, all he really knew was that no one had been hurt.

As I drove towards the shop, the morning traffic became unusually slow.

The remnants of the warehouse at the shop s location looked like a structure following a military aerial-attack.

11 demeanor, that, although he is really both funny and witty, he is not a kidder. Although Maui was on duty in the Koloa Fire Station, all he really knew was that no one had been hurt. However, the cause of the fire was still unknown. Fire trucks that were leaving the neighborhood station and heading towards the shop, which was located ten-miles away, first confirmed the fire. As I drove towards the shop, the morning traffic became unusually slow. Next came the smell of smoke, and then, finally, from a distance I could see the entire block coned off, as well as the flashing police cars, which were reminiscent of a crime scene. The remnants of the warehouse at the shop s location looked like a structure following a military aerial-attack. The only thing that concerned me was whether our shop had been responsible for this disaster. If so, I could be liable. My name was on the lease, and, technically, it was my shop. It was this shop that drew Maui and me together. It began in 2004, when Maui moved from Oʻahu to Kauaʻi. Somehow he found out I had a shop. Only a very small group of people knew about my obscure canoe-repair operation. Everyone in the international paddling community knew Maui, so you can imagine my surprise when I got an unexpected call from him. I knew he wasn t calling me because he was looking for a training partner or needing a repair done on his canoe. So, why would he call me? He needed space to begin making paddles. So began the pattern of surprise and unexpected phone calls from Maui. When I first met Maui, not only his accent, but other traces of his Aotearoa roots greeted me. Although his father Kris was a lifeguard, paddler and sailor, he chose to raise Maui and his older sister, Kapua, in the rugged bush of Pawarenga, a small community further north of the north island. Here was a bull, the salt of the earth, a barefooted Kiwi who looked more suited to carrying a football on the All Blacks National Rugby Team, than a paddle. Fortunately for Maui, through a series of serendipitous life-events, the circle of mauka and makai closed. His mother attended an art school in the south island, where Kris packed his family and temporarily settled. While waiting for his mother to finish class, Kris would take Maui to paddle a kayak. As they say, the rest is history. In this location, Kris interest in outrigger racing was also rekindled. In December, 1985, when the Maori built the voyaging canoe Hawaiʻi Nui, and sailed it from Tahiti to land in Okahu Bay, Auckland, Kris was there. Along with the commemoration of this historic event, outrigger canoes were gifted to the people of Aotearoa. The combination of these events, along with a hand- BE PREPARED! Honda WX10 Waterpump WX10 1.1hp hp OHV OHV 25cc 25cc Direct Drive Drive 13.4 lbs (Dry weight) 13.4 lbs (Dry weight) Discharges 37 gal per minute Discharges 37 gal per minute Honda Generator EU2000i EU1000I Super 1.8 hp quiet OHV Air 53db-59db. cooled Powers 50 cc refrigerator, 0.6 gal tank lights,small appliances 3.8 rated load Up 8.3 to hrs hours 1 4 load on a tank of gas. Easy 29 lbs to (Dry carry, weight) 47 lbs. (dry weight) ALOHA POWER EQUIPMENT We Sell put the power Best, at & your Service fingertips the Rest! 330 Sand Island Road Corner of Nimitz/Sand Island Rd. Sale Ends 08/30/09 08/30/11 8/15/06 11/15/12 $ 349 $ $406 $ 2 Convenient Locations 449 Visit our new Waipahu Store Pahu St. (808) (Behind Midas) $1069 $ 789 $1069 Must present coupon Limited quantities No Rainchecks makai ocean lifestyle September/october

ful of kindred-souls, birthed the renaissance of the waka ama in Aotearoa. Maui was there at ground zero.

In 1992, he traveled to Sacramento, where he won the junior waka ama world sprints title.

In 1993, at eighteen years of age, he steered their New Zealand crew to fifth-place in the Molokai Hoe, the same year Faa a won, busting the door wide for the Tahitians.

To date, this is the highest that any international paddler has ever finished in the Super Aito.

In 2001 and 2003, as a crewmember on Team New Zealand/Hawaiʻi, they won the Molokaʻi Hoe. In the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu Kaʻiwi Channel OC1 solo-race, he placed third.

12 ful of kindred-souls, birthed the renaissance of the waka ama in Aotearoa. Maui was there at ground zero. Being a quick study, Maui soon began competing in the outrigger, and in 1988, he competed in the waka ama world sprints, held at Keʻehi, and again in 1990, in New Zealand. In 1992, he traveled to Sacramento, where he won the junior waka ama world sprints title. Following this victory, Maui s focus shifted towards the 1996 Olympics and the K1 kayak, thus expanding his paddling repertoire to include the K1 and surf ski. In 1993, at eighteen years of age, he steered their New Zealand crew to fifth-place in the Molokai Hoe, the same year Faa a won, busting the door wide for the Tahitians. That same year, he came in second in Tahiti s Heiva. In 1995, he place third in, what is considered by many, to be the worldʻs most prestigious paddling race, Tahiti s Super Aito. To date, this is the highest that any international paddler has ever finished in the Super Aito. In 1996, Mauiʻs New Zealand K1 Olympic crew missed qualifying by ten one-thousandths of a second, against the strong European teams. In 2001 and 2003, as a crewmember on Team New Zealand/Hawaiʻi, they won the Molokaʻi Hoe. In the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu Kaʻiwi Channel OC1 solo-race, he placed third. As a seven-time waka ama solo-champion, and a member of New Zealand s National Kayak team, Maui s success is both raw and disciplined. It s another beautiful evening, even at the Koloa fire station, where we are sitting. I can tell that Maui has been uncomfortable talking about himself, especially about his past accomplishments. The sky is turning National Geographic red, and as the sky above us changes color, we change topics. Maui wants to show me something on his phone. It s a picture of a canoe. His latest, one that came out of the ashes, crafted in a back yard (an environment that both Maui and I prefer). Like a proud father showing me his newborn, he displays his family on a three-man sailing canoe that he built. It is his first canoe since the fire, and I know it won t be his last. He shows me another picture, this one of the Mahimahi OC6 that is under a tent in the backyard. It was a hull that he built in 2000, in the style of his father s craftsmanship, of the racing fleet for the 2006 Waka Ama World Sprints, held in Aotearoa. Although he mentions his father s passing a year ago in June, Maui Kjeldsen Ohana, TaiMana, Jody & Maiha 12 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012

focuses on the hulls that were in Krisʻ possession at the time, but have since been shipped to Kauaʻi, and how he would like to tweak them.

He talks about the hulls that he has designed and built here on Kauaʻi, the Hiko and the Wainui, which I helped ship to China, just days before the inferno.

passionate to create with fiberglass, carbon fiber and epoxies, it is clear that his focus is on the next generation, the one he picks up and drops off at school.

When I was small, my kupuna told me that fire is cleansing. We grew up burning rubbish: leaves, household rubbish, hao bushes. It didn t matter, as fire does not discriminate.

Although Maui and I returned to the shop to survey the fire s damage at different times, I m sure we shared the same amazement of how created-things had vaporized, without a trace.

13 focuses on the hulls that were in Krisʻ possession at the time, but have since been shipped to Kauaʻi, and how he would like to tweak them. He also talks about the past hulls that he helped shape while at Outrigger Connection, such as the Sting Ray, the Fuze, the Fusion, and the Makaha 4-Man. He talks about the hulls that he has designed and built here on Kauaʻi, the Hiko and the Wainui, which I helped ship to China, just days before the inferno. He talks about the future, with the hope of a craftsman, not only wanting to design, but build with his own hands, another racing hull, another paddle, another steering blade Although he is passionate to create with fiberglass, carbon fiber and epoxies, it is clear that his focus is on the next generation, the one he picks up and drops off at school. He is living in the present, and not in his stellar past as a paddler and builder. He has not been in a racing canoe since his father passed away. It is all about his family. When I was small, my kupuna told me that fire is cleansing. We grew up burning rubbish: leaves, household rubbish, hao bushes. It didn t matter, as fire does not discriminate. Once, I remember our neighbor s fire burning for a week, and when it started dying down, he threw in tires and diesel fuel. Although Maui and I returned to the shop to survey the fire s damage at different times, I m sure we shared the same amazement of how created-things had vaporized, without a trace. This evening, the fire that forced us into different paths, is never mentioned. Neither of us has found space to create, but there remains a silver lining. We understand ourselves better. We see the good, the bad, the things we want to change, as well as the things that have already changed. We return to what we value: relationships, simplicity, life, love, and all those things that are fireproof. There is a time for everything under the sun A time to weep, and a time to laugh, A time to mourn, and a time to Go Bananas Watersports Waikiki 799 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI Phone: (808) Paddler supplies for Kayaks, Canoe & SUP boards. Ocean Kayak, Epic Surf Skis,Cobra Kayaks, Outrigger Connection &Hawaiian Designs Canoes. QuickBlade, Kialoa, Grey Owl, Carlisle paddles. Yakima, Thule, Trac -Rac and much more... 2 Convenient Locations! Aiea Kamehameha Hwy Aiea, HI Phone: (808) dance, A time to search, and a time to give up as lost, A time to keep, and a time to throw away, A time to tear, and a time to mend... A time to paddle, and a time to stop paddling. A time to paddle on the left, a time to paddle on the right, a time not to paddle, to let the canoe release, and enjoy the glide. May we learn to discern what time it is. To all the warriors crossing the beautiful Ka Iwi channel, Imua Convenient Saves time Do Multiple Runs Race Day Pickup Team Events For Reservations Denise Darval-Chang (808) or makai ocean lifestyle September/october

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15 #60 Molokai Hoe CROSSING 2012 Official Program makai ocean lifestyle molokai hoe 2012

RACE DIRECTORS MESSAGE Aloha and welcome to the 60th Crossing of the Kai'wi Channel!

There were 3 crews; Waikiki Surf Club, Molokai Canoe club and Hale Canoe club which were comprised

9 Men, no canvas, and the rules were simple, first one to Moana Hotel was the winner.

How things have changed, both good and bad.

all PONO. Mahalo to all those who have come before us and have allowed us this amazing opportunity.

This race would not be possible without you. Good luck to all the paddlers.

REGISTRATION: Outrigger Canoe Club, Honolulu Monday, Oct.

16 RACE DIRECTORS MESSAGE Aloha and welcome to the 60th Crossing of the Kai'wi Channel! In 1952, the first crossing of the Men's Moloka'I Hoe transpired. There were 3 crews; Waikiki Surf Club, Molokai Canoe club and Hale Canoe club which were comprised of some beach boys and paddlers from Stan Dickson various clubs. 9 Men, no canvas, and the rules were simple, first one to Moana Hotel was the winner. They were only allowed to change once and 3 of the men were required to IRON the race. How things have changed, both good and bad. So many rules, lots of paper work, but our focus is SAFETY first, competition, fairness and above all PONO. Mahalo to all those who have come before us and have allowed us this amazing opportunity. To all the volunteers, coaches, committee members and SPONSORS. This race would not be possible without you. Good luck to all the paddlers... welcome to our brothers who have traveled to get here and to our locals. God speed...a hui hou! REGISTRATION: Outrigger Canoe Club, Honolulu Monday, Oct. 1, :00 pm - 8:00 pm MERCHANDISE SALE: Paddler's Inn, Moloka'i Friday, Oct. 5, :00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 6, :00 am - 3:00 pm COACHES MEETING: Paddler's Inn, Moloka i Saturday, Oct. 6, :00 pm ESCORT BOAT CAPTAINS MEETING: Paddler's Inn, Moloka i Saturday, Oct. 6, :00 pm These meetings are Mandatory! ISLAND PADDLER makai ocean lifestyle molokai hoe 2012

Molokai Hoe Facts: Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai to Duke Kahanamoku Beach - 40.8 mi The Kaiwi Channel is 22.

There are annual paddleboarding and outrigger canoe paddling contests which traverse this channel.

Outrigger Canoe Club 16 1956,65,67,68,75,77,79,80, 83,84,86,87,88,90,98,99 Waikiki Surf Club 12 1953,55,58,59,60,61,62,63, 66,69,72,73 Lanikai Canoe Club 6

17 Molokai Hoe Facts: Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai to Duke Kahanamoku Beach mi The Kaiwi Channel is 22.5 miles (also known as the Molokaʻi Channel) separates the islands of Oʻahu and Molokaʻi, and is 26 miles wide. Maximum depth is 2300 feet (701 m). There are annual paddleboarding and outrigger canoe paddling contests which traverse this channel. FIRST CROSSING: 1952 Consecutive Wins: Shell Va a Waikiki Surf Club Outrigger Canoe Club Most Wins by One club: Outrigger Canoe Club ,65,67,68,75,77,79,80, 83,84,86,87,88,90,98,99 Waikiki Surf Club ,55,58,59,60,61,62,63, 66,69,72,73 Lanikai Canoe Club , 95, 96, 2000, 04, 05 RACE START: 7:30 am Hale O Lono Harbor Molokai RACE FINISH: Approx 12:00 Duke Kahanamoku Beach Waikiki, Oahu Youngest Paddler Robert Kaopuiki age 11 Windward Kai 1973 Oldest Paddler Bill Monahan age 75 Lanikai 2005 makai ocean lifestyle molokai hoe 2012

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RACE AROUND THE HAT 20 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012 RACE AROUND Race 1: 15 & Under and Adaptive

1 0:17:56 David Kaleleiki Male 15 & Under 1 2 0:20:18 Vincenzo Bizik Male 15 & Under 2 3 0:21:05 Karl Kahui

Nishimoto Male Adaptive 3 7 0:30:09 Diane Whitcomb Female Adaptive 4 Race 2: Men s Open Heat 1 1 0:17:32 Makana

0:18:58 Ron Cotteen Male Open 6 0:19:06 Dayne Van Gieson Male Open 7 0:19:06 Vance Hashimoto Male Open 8

Cole Jeremy Male Open 12 0:21:01 Kulani Ryan Male Open 13 0:21:33 Kendal Tanigawa Male Open 14 0:21:59 Anthony

1 0:17:37 Kalei Kahookele Male Open 2 0:17:38 Will Reichenstein Male Open 3 0:17:41 Luke Evslin Male Open 4

Kamu Lau Male Open 8 0:19:39 Alan Goto Male Open 9 0:20:19 jeff metzger Male Open 10 0:20:41 Tom Aukai Male

18 & Under and Women s Open 1 0:19:05 Nick Herrera Male 18 & Under 1 2 0:19:27 Maleko Lorenzo Male 18 & Under

Open 1 6 0:22:24 Coburn Hopkins Male 18 & Under 5 7 0:23:16 Seth Holck Male 18 & Under 6 8 0:24:16 Nana Kairua

20 RACE AROUND THE HAT 20 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012 RACE AROUND Race 1: 15 & Under and Adaptive Div Pl. 1 0:17:56 David Kaleleiki Male 15 & Under 1 2 0:20:18 Vincenzo Bizik Male 15 & Under 2 3 0:21:05 Karl Kahui Male Adaptive 1 4 0:21:09 Vic Allen Male Adaptive 2 5 0:22:42 Preston Kaluhiwa Male 15 & Under 3 6 0:26:31 Mike Nishimoto Male Adaptive 3 7 0:30:09 Diane Whitcomb Female Adaptive 4 Race 2: Men s Open Heat 1 1 0:17:32 Makana Denton Male Open 2 0:18:28 Bill Oliver Male Open 3 0:18:41 Kekoa Kau Male Open 4 0:18:48 Sean Kaawa Male Open 5 0:18:58 Ron Cotteen Male Open 6 0:19:06 Dayne Van Gieson Male Open 7 0:19:06 Vance Hashimoto Male Open 8 0:19:06 Lara Timothy Male Open 9 0:19:18 Jasen Kaya Male Open 10 0:20:18 Anthony Ortiz Male Open 11 0:20:42 Cole Jeremy Male Open 12 0:21:01 Kulani Ryan Male Open 13 0:21:33 Kendal Tanigawa Male Open 14 0:21:59 Anthony Laglia Male Open 15 0:22:24 James Hanley Male Open 16 0:22:53 John Kekauoha Male Open Race 3: Men s Open Heat 2 1 0:17:37 Kalei Kahookele Male Open 2 0:17:38 Will Reichenstein Male Open 3 0:17:41 Luke Evslin Male Open 4 0:18:38 Heinere Itchner Male Open 5 0:18:40 Mario Mausio Male Open 6 0:18:52 Jason Ignacio Male Open 7 0:19:02 Kamu Lau Male Open 8 0:19:39 Alan Goto Male Open 9 0:20:19 jeff metzger Male Open 10 0:20:41 Tom Aukai Male Open 11 0:22:55 Troy Palencia Male Open 12 0:23:15 Ernie Wong Male Open 13 0:29:03 Ian Baker Male Open Race 4: 18 & Under and Women s Open Div Pl. 1 0:19:05 Nick Herrera Male 18 & Under 1 2 0:19:27 Maleko Lorenzo Male 18 & Under 2 3 0:20:30 kalani kaaa Male 18 & Under 3 4 0:21:36 Roydon Yim Male 18 & Under 4 5 0:21:38 Chelsea Bizik Female Open 1 6 0:22:24 Coburn Hopkins Male 18 & Under 5 7 0:23:16 Seth Holck Male 18 & Under 6 8 0:24:16 Nana Kairua Female Open 2 9 0:25:30 Minnie Fontenelle Female Open :26:24 JonathanYoshikawaMale 18 & Under :26:32 Leanne Jayce Female Open :28:11 Annie Lovell Female Open :44:02 Cheryl Zurbano Female Open 6 OUND THE HAT

THE HAT FINAL RACE CUMULATIVE RESULTS HEAT1 Finals TOTAL Finals Pl.

Evslin Male Open 2 3 0:17:38 0:37:01 0:54:39 Will Reichenstein Male Open 3 4

Kau Male Open 5 6 0:18:48 0:39:20 0:58:08 Sean Kaawa Male Open 6 7 0:18:40 0:39:36

8 9 0:19:06 0:40:07 0:59:13 Vance Hashimoto Male Open 9 10 0:18:58 0:40:38 0:59:36

0:20:18 0:41:37 1:01:55 AnthonyOrtiz Male Open 11 13 0:19:06 0:43:19 1:02:25 Dayne

0:21:05 0:56:38 1:17:43 Karl Kahui Male Adaptive 16 0:45:19 Shien-luStokesbary

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21 THE HAT FINAL RACE CUMULATIVE RESULTS HEAT1 Finals TOTAL Finals Pl. 1 0:17:32 0:36:25 0:53:57 Makana Denton Male Open 1 2 0:17:41 0:36:46 0:54:27 Luke Evslin Male Open 2 3 0:17:38 0:37:01 0:54:39 Will Reichenstein Male Open 3 4 0:18:38 0:38:28 0:57:06 Heinere Itchner Male Open 4 5 0:18:41 0:38:54 0:57:35 Kekoa Kau Male Open 5 6 0:18:48 0:39:20 0:58:08 Sean Kaawa Male Open 6 7 0:18:40 0:39:36 0:58:16 Mario Mausio Male Open 7 8 0:18:52 0:39:52 0:58:44 Jason Ignacio Male Open 8 9 0:19:06 0:40:07 0:59:13 Vance Hashimoto Male Open :18:58 0:40:38 0:59:36 Ron Cotteen Male Open :19:05 0:42:43 1:01:48 Nick Herrera Male 18 &Und :20:18 0:41:37 1:01:55 AnthonyOrtiz Male Open :19:06 0:43:19 1:02:25 Dayne Van Gieson Male Open :21:38 0:47:38 1:09:16 ChelseaBizik Female Open :21:05 0:56:38 1:17:43 Karl Kahui Male Adaptive 16 0:45:19 Shien-luStokesbary Female Open 14 0:18:28 dnf Bill Oliver Male Open RACE AR RACE AROUND THE HAT Property Management Services? We manage your investments, like it s our very own! Call us for a free consultation! Fran Villarmia-Kahawai Principal Broker/Owner RealtoR, CRB, CRS, GRI Cel: (808) fran@pilhawaii.com Shawn K. Kahawai, RA Property Manager/Owner Cel: (808) shawn@pilhawaii.com Hekaha Street #37 (Behind Cutter Ford Aiea) Aiea, HI (808) Complete line of: C-4 Waterman equipment Hinano Tahiti Clothing Von Zipper Sunglasses Reef Brazil Scott Hawaii and more. Visit our Warehouse Outlet Mon. to Sat. from 10-6pm Moaniani St. Unit 202 In the heart of Waipio makai ocean lifestyle September/october

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CE Pua Paiaina Pua Paiaina Van Gieson ONE WEEK END In Hawaii, as well as where you live we really love to play!

With the weekend prior to two of the largest water events in our playground, both the Na Wahine O Ke Kai & the Molokai Hoe

There were multiple surfing contest, with the Pops AhChoy Contest in Waikiki, The Mokolii Paddle Classic at Kualoa, Wet Feet

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Team Livestrong #1 and Hui Nalu Canoe Club Win Queen Lili uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Race Kona, Hawaii The world s largest outrigger canoe race, hosted by Kai Opua Canoe Club, welcomed

Oahu s Hui Nalu Canoe Club #142 captured the win in the overall women s race.

Kai Opua Canoe Club 1 finished a strong second with a time of 2:24:25. Kai Opua s crew included Melanie Kelekolio, Tia Ulufaleilupe, Cheryl Villegas, Grace Emanuel, Maile Leslie and Nicki Lacey- Enos.

It was Team Livestrong #1 who crossed the finish line first and captured the win in the overall men s division.

24 Team Livestrong #1 and Hui Nalu Canoe Club Win Queen Lili uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Race Kona, Hawaii The world s largest outrigger canoe race, hosted by Kai Opua Canoe Club, welcomed more than 2,500 paddlers to this year s Queen Lili uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races held over Labor Day holiday weekend in Historic Kailua Village. Oahu s Hui Nalu Canoe Club #142 captured the win in the overall women s race. Only about four minutes ahead of second place, Hui Nalu finished the 2012 Queen Lili uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Race from Kailua to Honaunau in 2:20:55. Kai Opua Canoe Club 1 finished a strong second with a time of 2:24:25. Kai Opua s crew included Melanie Kelekolio, Tia Ulufaleilupe, Cheryl Villegas, Grace Emanuel, Maile Leslie and Nicki Lacey- Enos. Kawaihae Canoe Club finished third with a time of 2:25:11. All three women s winning crews paddled as Iron crews, going the entire 18-mile course without making any crew changes. It was Team Livestrong #1 who crossed the finish line first and captured the win in the overall men s division. This powerhouse of paddlers stroked from Honaunau to Kailua with a finish time of 1:37:08. Crew members included Jeff Silva, Daniel Chun, Earl Cox, Kua Nolan, Ikaika Hauanio and Mesepa Tanaoai. In this highly competitive Iron Division, the crews of 6 paddle the entire 18-mile course without making any crew changes. Second place went to Kai Opua Canoe Club s own Puni #217 team finishing with an impressive time of 1:42:29. Paddlers in the Puni crew included Ina Ynigues, Keola Dudiot, Theron Ogata, Nate Grocholski, Kawiki Leicher and Eddie Hayward. Wa a Kapaemua Canoe Club team #1 finished third just behind Puni #217 with a time of 1:42:54. Perhaps the star of Saturday s canoe race start was the Hawaiian monk seal that made its appearance at Kamakahonu Bay. The seal seemed to be very interested in the women as they launched their canoes and headed to the starting line. The weekend races continued on Sunday with Wa a Kaulua (races for double hull canoes) OC1 (one person) & OC2 Races (two person) Stand-up Paddleboard races and Teen (single hull canoes) races. The exciting Ali i Challenge which is a blend of Survivor and Amazing Race with single hull canoes - 12 person crew started their race from Kailua Bay on Monday. Photos Courtesy Charla Photography Photos Courtesy Charla Photography Photos Courtesy Charla Photography Photos Courtesy Charla Photography 24 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012

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Mokoli i Paddle Classic By Gwen Kekaula The First Annual Mokoli i Paddle Classic kicked off without a hitch on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Kualoa Regional Park.

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consisted of teams of 4, each going around the island once on a singleperson canoe.

She moved here in 2003 and paddled canoe for Kalihi Kai for a year and now paddles for Manu O Ke Kai for the past six years.

There was a challenging upwind section on the backside of the island, but it was fun hugging the coastline and there were some swells.

It was nice to paddle around such a monumental spot and paddle for a cause. It was cool that they had a novice and an expert division. It was a well-run event, especially for it s first year.

26 Mokoli i Paddle Classic By Gwen Kekaula The First Annual Mokoli i Paddle Classic kicked off without a hitch on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Kualoa Regional Park. While heavy clouds loomed ominously along the Koolau mountains, sunny skies prevailed over the first ever Paddling for Possibilities event presented by Assistive Technology Resources of Hawaii (ATRC Hawaii) and co-sponsored by the University of Hawai i Center on Disability Studies. Well over 200 people were in attendance and 76 participants competed in three separate races to raise funds for assistive technology equipment like software and peripherals. ATRC Hawaii assists persons with limited mobility, hearing or sight challenges to access computers and other information technologies, and all the money stays in Hawai i. The competition included a Novice Division, where participants paddled once-around Mokoli i Island; an Expert Division, where paddlers went around the island twice and an OC canoe relay that consisted of teams of 4, each going around the island once on a singleperson canoe. Kim Celebre placed first in the Overall Female SUP, Expert Division with a time of 34:46, paddling twice around Mokoli i island. She moved here in 2003 and paddled canoe for Kalihi Kai for a year and now paddles for Manu O Ke Kai for the past six years. I got into standup maybe six years ago and have done races every summer, especially around the North Shore, but never on this side, she said. There was a challenging upwind section on the backside of the island, but it was fun hugging the coastline and there were some swells. The second time it seemed like the wind might have picked up a little but by then your body is warmed up and comfortable. I had a good time. Overall it was a really beautiful day. It was nice to paddle around such a monumental spot and paddle for a cause. It was cool that they had a novice and an expert division. It was a well-run event, especially for it s first year. When asked if she plans to participate again next year she said, Absolutely! It was a lot of fun, great prizes, food vendors. It was a great day for my family to have a lot fun and make a day of it. Jordan Gomes, is a newbie. At 23, he never competed in the water before. This was his first race yet he managed to complete one lap around Mokoli i with a time of 16:58, placing him first in the men s (20-49) Novice Division. I didn t even have my own board, I had to borrow a friend s Star Board for the race, he said. Going out was all right but going around the island was tricky. I fell off a couple times. You get more swell out there and it puts the ocean into it. As for how he felt after completing the race he said, It kinda got me hooked. I was really there for the experience, it was real fun. The race was easy, everything went smoothly, it was well organized and everyone was really nice. He said he ll definitely compete again next year. Trish Bratton, 28, has lived in Hawaii makai ocean lifestyle JUne/JUly JUNE2012.indd 9 6/22/12 12:49 PM for three years now and only started prone paddle boarding a month-and-ahalf ago. In fact, she and her boyfriend participated in the 5-mile Ocean Quest race from Waimea to Haleiwa the day after she bought her first board. She read about Paddling for Possibilities online through the Hawaii Paddle Board Association website and decided to sign up for the event. I was really super nervous, she said because her boyfriend was out of town and she was there by herself. It was 26 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012

Kualoa really empowering that I could do that and get out of my comfort zone. I was the only female prone paddle boarder, she said.

She challenged herself by going twice around Mokoli i with a time of 52:23. It was fun and great to go around Chinaman s hat.

I m just glad I got to participate and finish, she said, It was a good turnout for the 1 st year and I hung out with some really great ladies.

When working at ATRC we came upon an event done by IPAT (Interagency Program for Assistive Technology) in North Dakota.

We were inspired to do something similar in Hawaii to help our state and community. We wanted to do something that would appeal to all genders and ages.

27 Kualoa really empowering that I could do that and get out of my comfort zone. I was the only female prone paddle boarder, she said. At first I signed up for the novice division but then at the last minute I switched to the expert division to give myself a little more of a challenge. She challenged herself by going twice around Mokoli i with a time of 52:23. It was fun and great to go around Chinaman s hat. I ve driven past it before and drove to the park, but I ve never even gotten out of the car. I m just glad I got to participate and finish, she said, It was a good turnout for the 1 st year and I hung out with some really great ladies. Hopefully, next year, there ll be more female paddle boarders. Kawika Shook, Information and Outreach Specialist for Assistive Technology Research Centers of Hawai i, is the brainchild of this event. When working at ATRC we came upon an event done by IPAT (Interagency Program for Assistive Technology) in North Dakota. They created a financial funding program for assistive technology called Pedaling for Possibilities, raising money on stationary bikes. We were inspired to do something similar in Hawaii to help our state and community. We wanted to do something that would appeal to all genders and ages. The sport of standup paddle boarding, as you know, is the fastest growing sport in the world. My sport was football, but I always loved paddling and being out in the open ocean. We thought it would be cool to put on a race that would give back to the community and assist individuals in Hawai i with disabilities. Once we decided on a SUP/ Paddleboard/OC1 Race the next step was to find a location. My family is from Waikane and Kualoa Regional Park is right down the road. How cool would it be to put on a beneficial race at Kualoa incorporating Mokoli i island? We developed the idea and as they say the rest is history. We are really happy and blessed to have the turnout we did for the 1st year. We have to make a few adjustments but overall the feedback was really good from participants and spectators. We are excited and looking forward to next year. For the complete list of race results go to Also visit ATRC.org and cds.hawaii.edu to find out more about their programs, the work that they do and how you can help. OCean-LifeSTYLe STORe Jams World, Kuhl, Yater, C4 Waterman, Hamilton, Goal Zero, Brewer, Kai Wa a, Kailua Kanu, Paddle Sports, Tropical Blend, Victory, Zodiac John Takase 411 Puuhale Rd., Honolulu Hi surflinehawaii.com Takase DOORS & SERVICE Hawaii s Residential Garage Door Speecialist FREE Estimates Broken Springs Replaced Sales Service All Brands Over 15 YEARS Experience YOUR CONVENIENCE STORE 500 Alakawa Street, Suite 120 (between Costco gas station and Best Buy near Honolulu Community College) A Kahai St. musubis sandwiches bento s snacks Great selection and cheap prices on cigarettes and tobacco products too! drinks PUFF makai ocean lifestyle September/october

Surf Art Kids Project Completes Two Murals During U.S. V Awareness Day Celebrations in Waianae Oahu, September 19, 2012 - On September 15th, artist Hilton Alves completed two murals during U.

As part of Brazilian Day celebrations in the Unite States, this mural project featured special guest tattoo and graffiti artist from São Paulo, Markone.

inspiration for life. U.S. Vets Pai olu Kaiaulu staff and Surf Art Kids volunteers involved over 200 children and community members in the mural process.

The children also volunteered to help the artist in the mural process and painted their own sea life on the second community mural.

The second mural featured an under water theme and included the work of Markone and the children artists.

28 Surf Art Kids Project Completes Two Murals During U.S. V Awareness Day Celebrations in Waianae Oahu, September 19, On September 15th, artist Hilton Alves completed two murals during U.S. Vets Pai olu Kaiaulu Homeless Shelter Awareness Day celebrations in Waianae. As part of Brazilian Day celebrations in the Unite States, this mural project featured special guest tattoo and graffiti artist from São Paulo, Markone. Two murals were completed in less than 8 hours beautifying two structures at the shelter which houses families and individuals experiencing financial difficulties on the Leeward coast. Speaking about the project artist Hilton Alves said, The goal was to introduce community art in the life of these children and encourage them to use art as a source of inspiration for life. U.S. Vets Pai olu Kaiaulu staff and Surf Art Kids volunteers involved over 200 children and community members in the mural process. Inspired by Hilton s live art exhibition, children participated in drawing activities and were asked to record why they love art. The children also volunteered to help the artist in the mural process and painted their own sea life on the second community mural. These murals were the 12th and 13th Surf Art Kids murals on the island. The first mural featured a perfect wave 9 x 30 feet in size and was completed in less than three hours. The second mural featured an under water theme and included the work of Markone and the children artists. Marcelo Caverna, Operations Manager of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Susie Turner, of Aloha Private Tours, were special volunteers also assisting in the mural process. Hilton Alves created surf Art Kids in 2003, in Sao Paulo, where the artist gave painting lessons as a volunteer in a community center in the city. In 2007, Surf Art Kids completed it s its first Hawaii mural in Waialua on Oahu. Since then, over 4,000 children have been reached through the project. To learn more about the Surf Art Kids Project, visit: Photos by Cecilio DelaCruz 28 makai ocean lifestyle September/october 2012

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