Hamo 2009 Nappy

Mahalo Rambo for the awesome post!

Info: "It was a pleasure to have Hawaiian legend Nappy Napoleon steer our crew from Papua New Guinea - Konedobu Kanu Klab at the 2009 Hamilton Cup. How many people can say they took this line along the bottom of Dent Island and got away with? He truly deserves the title "Channel Master" after 52 Molokai Hoe Crossings. Thank you Nappy, Anona and grandson Rigg, we enjoyed your company. Also thank you to Brendon and the Boys of the KKK , i think we all learnt something eh. Rambo"

It was a pleasure to have Hawaiian legend Nappy Napoleon steer our crew from Papua New Guinea - Konedobu Kanu Klab at the 2009 Hamilton Cup. How many people can say they took this line along the bottom of Dent Island and got away with? He truly deserves the title "Channel Master" after 52 Molokai Hoe Crossings. Thank you Nappy, Anona and grandson Rigg, we enjoyed your company. Also thank you to Brendon and the Boys of the KKK , i think we all learnt something eh. Rambo

Macfarlane Regatta July 4, 2009

Mahalo to David, Darren and Sepa for da steering skills.

Ala Wai Practice

Mahalo to Mark for the link.

Leeward Kai Regatta June 21, 2009

Kamehameha Day Regatta June 14, 2009

One Paddle, Two Paddle: Techniques of Outrigger Canoe Paddling

This is the introduction to "One Paddle, Two Paddle" the instructional DVD on how to paddle a Hawaiian six person outrigger canoe. Learn tips and techniques from one of the most experienced steersman in the world, with more than 54 year of competitive canoe racing including 50 consecutive Molokai Hoe crossings. Produced by Sanoe Productions' Ann Marie Kirk and Lew Trusty, this clip is only 5 minutes of the 40 minute long DVD which includes original music by Nappy himself. The DVD is available for sale online at AnuenueCanoeClub.Org and the proceeds go directly to Anuenue Canoe Club's paddling program!

Play With Your Food

It is Saturday night, and you have just stumbled home from another bender with your buddies when you suddenly remember that you have to make a dish for regatta potluck! Donʻt fret. Go here and check out Ana the Redʻs Bento Factory Blog photos. Fun, nutritious and utterly time consuming bento ideas.



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Regatta Season Has Officially Started

Mahalo to everyone who contributed time, tent skills, food and support.
For our race results from the Clement D Paʻaina Regatta click here.
See you all on Sunday, 6/14 at Kailua Beach for the King Kamehameha Regatta sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club.
Below some snapshots of June 7 @ Keʻehi Lagoon. Donʻt forget to scroll down for a special slideshow for our novice crews.

For Our Novice Crews

New Website!

Is it really May 1 already? In a few weeks, we will be talking-story under a tent at Ke'ehi Lagoon. Until then, check out our new website, courtesy of Doc Pete.



www.anuenuecanoeclub.org


A hui hou!

FBI Most Wanted

The ‘Anuenue Bandits. Be a afraid. Be very afraid.

Hutch and His Art

During paddling season, we see each other at least three times a week, but we rarely have a chance to learn of the talents many of our teammates possess outside of paddling. This is the first in a series of member profiles for Ke Kioea.

Hutch Hutchinson has been known to;
a) Play tenor saxophone
b) Enjoy rugby
c) Hold a very impressive military career
d) Create dazzling art
e) Try all of the above.

Although you may have already heard that Hutch Hutchinson is an accomplished artist, you may not have been able to see his work or learn about his unique artistic process. Well now you can. Here is an excerpt from his profile that can be found at his website. And you can see even more of his work here. The dude is prolific.

Hutch’s Artwork:

Hutch’s passion for art dates back to his childhood. Over the years Hutch has explored working in pencil as well as with pen and ink. His current direction is based on what he calls his “doodles”, as well as his desire to create an art style which is unique both visually, and in the way the viewer is drawn into interacting with and interpreting each work in his or her way. Hutch digitizes his pencil drawings and sketches to serve as the bottom layer and foundation to the work he is creating. He then digitally paints and builds successive layers of elements upon it. Rather than concentrate on depicting accurate or ‘real’ objects, Hutch, through the juxtaposition of colorful, textured puzzle-piece shapes, instead tries to create and evoke a certain feeling or mood in his work (e.g. calm, motion, etc.) enabling the eye to explore and discover a variety of images limited only by the viewer’s imagination. Hutch considers the creative process to his work complete after it is printed on fine quality canvas or archival quality art papers.

Whether simple or complex in composition, the arrangement and flow of colorful abstract shapes complimented by the use of texture and shadow, serve to offer the viewer an opportunity to experience a unique art style reflecting the multi-cultural heritage and experiences of the artist.

Contact Information:
Website: www.mauricehutchinson.com
E-mail: hutch@mauricehutchinson.com
Phone: (808) 271-9230

Uncle Hardy, you so nice!

Posted by a Han on Google. Looks like the short is from the 2006 Ala Wai Challenge. And yes, that is yours truly in the yellow t-shirt.



Another post by a David Franklin on Google.

Kumu Kāwika

Most of us know him as David, but to his haumana, he is Kumu Kāwika Napoleon. Watch this inspirational video documenting his Kapi'olani Community College course, Hawaiian Studies 197 Hoe Wa'a. Makes you want to go back to college.


Find more videos like this on Maoliworld

This has nothing to do with paddling, but I had to go there.

Hope to see all you tomorrow and on Sunday at the Ala Wai Challenge. Now enjoy this kick start to your awesome weekend. I wonder what Beyonce thinks about this spoof of her hit single "Single Ladies."

NEWS FLASH - Come Help Rigg Canoes & Other Club Announcements

E You Guyz. SAVE THESE DATES!


Rigg Canoes

• When: Saturday, January 24 2:00 p.m.
• Where: Ala Wai Park boat house
• Why: The Ala Wai Challenge Race is on Sunday, January 25

Canoe Maintenance Work Day

• When: Sunday, February 8 9:00 a.m.
• Where: Ala Wai Park boat house
• Why: Come help clean, repair and mālama our canoes. Club will buy all supplies. All you need to do is show up.

Preseason Club Day

• When: Saturday, March 7 9:00 a.m.
• Where: 'Ānuenue Club Site
• Why: Uncle Nappy will talk about the what-every-paddler-needs-to-know basics, like technique, form and parts of the canoe. Bring running shoes to start cross-training and tell friends you want to recruit.

Na Wahine o ‘Ānuenue 2008

It is indeed a small virtual world. Found this up on YouTube posted by aneboyy. Those voices sound pretty familiar, yeah? Cheeeehoooo!

Kanaka Ikaika Race Dates 2009

In case you are interested go to Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association.

keiki hānau o ka ‘āina

Introducing Kahi‘ona Mahelona. Born January 5th. Congratulations to Kāwika and Kehau. According to Mom, babyʻs "favorite thing to do is eat. A lot." So cute, yeah?

The Good Gentleman from Honolulu, Hawai'i

There is something about President Obama that makes us all want to be our best. And now you can. Be like him.
Go here. Yes, you can.

Escort Boat Necessity

Why oh why did Christmas end BEFORE I saw this YouTube clip? Water peeps, I present the 770 Olympus Stylus Waterproof Digital Camera. 

I Stand Corrected!

Stop! Don't mix those caramel cuts yet! Step away from the oven. Go back to this post and get the CORRECT recipe for those wonderful caramel cuts from Melvea Hardy.
Sorry Mel! A thousand apologies.

How to up right an outrigger canoe

Created by the Gibsons Paddle Club. I appreciate the serene, Space Odyssey like voice over, but vests? And "eye-ya-ku"? Enjoy.

Mahalo Nui

Aloha mai kakou e na hoa hoe wa'a o ka hui wa'a 'o Anuenue.  Mahalo nui ia 'oe e Loke no ka ho'okumu 'ia a kukulu 'ia 'ana o neia pünaewele puni honua.  Ua komo wale nö ka hau'oli i loko o'u ia'u i 'ike ai i neia wahi.  Mahalo piha ia 'oe.  E pi'o mau kakou.

OMG! Caramel Cuts Recipe

I really struggled about whether or not to post this because we all know who makes the best caramel cuts. Ms. Hardy does. But, I figure if I post one recipe, maybe the rest of you would be willing to share your secret recipes too. (Uh, Tom? That corn dish?)
So here we go:
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, slighty beaten
1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups chopped nuts - optional

preheat oven to 350, grease 9 x 13 " pan
melt butter in saucepan until bubbling, pour over brown sugar and mix until
well blended. add eggs and vanilla and beat well
sift flour and baking powder into mixture. blend well. add nuts if desired.
pour into pan, bake for 30 -35 minutes or until done. cut while still
slightly warm.

Be warned. Melveaʻs dog stole and then ate an entire pan of this stuff. Please keep out of reach from dogs, greedy paddlers who stash food and uh . . . well, me.

E Wahine! Save the Date!

E hele mai kakou! Na Wahine o Ke Kai September 27, 2009.

"I Just Love to Paddle" trailer featuring Uncle Nappy

"I just love to paddle" Trailer for a documentary video about Nappy Napoleon, age 67 and his 6 day crossing of 9 hawaiian channels. Crossing in one man outrigger canoe was concluded in july 2008 by Uncle Nappy and 5 other paddlers. 9 channels in 6 consecutive days have never been done before!!!

"Memories, light the corners of my blog . . ."

Can you guess which race this is?
Cheeeeeeeehu!

New Yearʻs Resolution? Better technique?

Check out this post from Scottyʻs Kihara Paddling Blog about a new book by Steve West and Kanu Culture titled, The Paddlers Guide to Outrigger Canoeing.

NEWS FLASH! WCC Ala Wai Challenge

Waikiki Community Center 24th Annual Ala Wai Challenge presented by Waikiki Beach Marriott scheduled for January 25, 2009 8:00 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. To to this link for more information on the race. Mahalo to Koti for e-mailing everyone yesterday regarding free canoe shuttles from Ala Wai Blvd. at Olohana Street across the canal to the event site. You were going to volunteer, right? Let us know or just show up.
This yearʻs distinguised honorees are two living Hawaiian water sports legends: Bobby Puakea and Clyde Aikau.
Othe perks? Aside from the races, there will be Makahiki games, Hawaiian Marketplace, Hawaiian lomi-lomi, Hawaiian entertainment and of course, FOOD.
For more information about the event, go to Waikiki Community Center.