2013 "Laulima" Preseason Long Distance Canoe Race - Sponsor by Koa Kai Canoe Club

Today, I was invited by President of the Koa Kai Canoe Club, Carolyn Pacheco (photo top center) who is the sponsor of the "Laulima" (which means, cooperation, working together) Preseason Long Distance Canoe Race at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. The race started  off with a beautiful day. Magic Island to Diamond-head and back for the Women Mix and Magic Island to Black Point for the men and back.  

The following canoe clubs who participated were, Waikiki Beach Boys, Koa Kai, North Shore, Alapa Hoe, Koa Kai, I Mua One Blade, Hawaiian Kanaktion, Ka Mamalahoe, Lokahi, Kaneohe, Kalihi Kai and Pukana O Ke Kai Canoe Club. In the Women Open, Waikiki Beach Boys (Lehua Kona) took 1st place with a time of 0:55' 53.20 and in the Mixed Open, Hawaiian Kanaktion (Wailani) took 1st place with the time of 0:57' 30.04 and overall 2 place. For more race results click here.

I like to thank the "Koa Kai Canoe Club," President, Carolyn Pacheco (photo above) for inviting me, President of the Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a Association, Samantha Moikeha and Race Chairman, George Waikaloa for the safety boat transportation, Mr. Ed Hayashi and Kekoa Hayashi  (boat captain of the "Puanani H" Boston Whaler and his son) "Congratulation" to all who participated. "Candid" photos "click here" More information on the Koa Kai Canoe Club, click here.

Moanalua Na Menhune Varsity Girls Softball Team Finished 12-0 in 2013 OIA East Division

What a game on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Moanalua High School Softball field. Kaimuki Bulldogs Varsity Girls Softball (8-2) faced up against Moanalua Na Menehune (10-0). Talk about power, it was a game of "pitcher power," Kaimuki pitcher #2 Ehlen Awaya and starting pitcher for the Na Menehune #5 Cyanne Fernandez (photo below) and continued by #20 Leisha Yamauchi.

Both were throwing strike balls all morning which kept the game score 2-2 up into the 10th inning. The pitching was so "hot" that it was cooled off by a heavy down pour, and the game had to be stopped in the 10th inning with the score still at 2-2. Both pitchers were hot and on target, including Moanalua #20 Leisha Yamauchi. This game was determined as to who could throw the most strikes and strikes they came all morning!  The game was continued on Saturday, April 6, 2013. It was a re-match for both teams and Na Menehune took the lead and ended the game 10-0 with great pitching by Moanalua #20 Leisha Yamauchi and a catch by Jadeen Sakauye (photo above).Click here" for more photos of today's game and "Saturday."