Today's event is in honor of Clement D. Paiaina, former President of the Healani Canoe Club. It started off with Richard "Babe" Bell and the blowing of the "Pu" Hawaiian name for conch shell followed with a blessing by Kahu priest Sherman Thompson for the Healani Canoe Club. Today's sponsor, Healani (which means "heavenly call") Canoe Club was established on March 23, 1890 and the original name of the club was "Healani Boat Club." The club became a member of OHCRA in 1950 and was given the number desgnation of 1. The other founding members of OHCRA weere the Outrigger Canoe Club, Waikiki Surf Club, and Hui Nalu Canoe Club. Healani made its home at the Ala Wai canal. They also won the fiberglass divsion of the men's Molokai race in 1966, 1967, and 1968. They also won the Koa Division in 1970 and 1971. The women won the Molokai crossing in 1979. Information provided by Healani Canoe Club.Thank you to OHCRA Executive Board, President Luana Froiseth, 1st VP Clinton "Lapule" Schultz, 2nd VP Jenifer Bossert, Treasurer Cheryl Campbell, Recording Secretary Pua Paiaina, Corresponding Secretary Katie Scott and Race Director Stan Dickson for the opportunity to cover their 2012 Season Opener Regatta race. Special recognition to the Healani Canoe Club and board members, R/L President Clement Paiaina Jr., VP Pua Paiaina, Secretary Celeste Paiaina and Head Coad Kea Paiaina for sponsoring this season opener. Race Results "click here." To view video and photos "click here."
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