Pacific Paddler Contents


Publisher: Ropati Hebenstreit sales: (808) 351-2398 Writers: Bill Rosehill, Dani Gay, Robert Manu Gay, Volkan Buyukacar, Jim Foti, Jeff Keisel, Brent, Beck, Serena Hunter, Peter Caldwell, Keani Rawlins, Randy Botti Photos: Peter Caldwell, Brian Vestyck, hampsterworks.com, James Rojas, Greg Porteus, Eric Ratkowsk, John Woods, Lara Collins, Joss Photo Proof reader: Amy Hebenstreit A MAGAZINE FOR PADDLERS BY PADDLERS Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world. Thanks for your contribution to the sport.	View photos of the I Remember You Fundraiser race for the wounded Warrior programs here in Hawaii On the cover: Aaron Napoleon in a rudderless V1 at the Race Around the Hat - Hawai'i Va'a Assoc. Photo by Ropati Contents, August 2010<pdf of current issue> Dad Center Duke Kahanamoku Race Queen Lili`uokalani HCRA State Championships Molokai Hoe Special Feature: -Past winners -Molokai-Oahu: Back to the Future -Moloka'i - Oahu Through the Years Te Aito, Tahiti Liberty World Competition Hawai'i Va'a Association A 9-Man Sprint? An Italian classic Honolulu Pearl Club 5,000 or so years ago Got koa canoe? There are so many paddling events going on, we can't cover them all. The sport is growing and new races are added each year. Back in the day, there were a handful of races, and that was it. Now there is a smorgasbord to choose from. Talking about smorgasbord, that's what will be waiting for paddlers who enter our race, the 'I'll Remember You' fundraiser for 'The Wounded Warriors' here in Hawaii. Yes, we are adding one more event to your busy schedule, but if you prefer not to race, but to just hang out with us and party, you can at Jimmy Buffett's. On October 16th, the weekend after Molokai Hoe, we will race outside of Waikiki, and after the race, ride one of those tourist-type trolly buses from Magic Island to Jimmy Buffett's in Waikiki where the fun will continue. Jimmy Buffett's will provide the stage for one fun get-together with music, 'ono' food from their menu, drink specials and door prizes. It wasn't until I took on this event that I realized what it took to run a race. Without the help of OHCRA and Jimmy Buffett's, I'd be lost. OHCRA's Race Director Stan Dickson has been so helpful. His 'no worries' attitude and knowledge has given me back my sleepless nights. Organizing the event has shown me how valuable our officials are. La Pule is the bomb, the way he can get those permits taken care off without flinching. (La Pule how about pulling a permit for a parade through Waikiki after the race?—maybe next year)… and of course our sponsor club Waikiki Surf Club didn't hesitate when I asked for their help with insurance. Luana Froiseth with her 'can do' attitude saved the day and Koa Kai's Paul Amoy was happy to lend us some canoes for those who wanted to participate by didn't have an outrigger. Thank you all. I hope you will be able to join us. More on the event is at our website, pacificpaddler.com. So why do we (all of the above) volunteer our time and energy on these races? I think because we want to give back to the sport that is our extended family, and for us, it's also a way to give back to the men and women in the armed forces who have given up so much for our freedom. October 16th Join us for our Pacific Paddler PARTY fundraiser at Jimmy Buffett's This year we are going to repeate our fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Program here in Hawaii. For photos of the race follow this link Last year we raised money and had a fantastic party at Jimmy Buffett's with door prises, live music and great food. Please join in on the fun. Enter to win a free subscription to Pacific Paddler - offer ends October 31st, 2010	Discount Coupons Jimmy Buffett's

Publisher: Ropati Hebenstreit
sales: (808) 351-2398

Writers: Bill Rosehill, Dani Gay, Robert Manu Gay, Volkan Buyukacar, Jim Foti, Jeff Keisel, Brent, Beck, Serena Hunter,
Peter Caldwell, Keani Rawlins, Randy Botti
Photos: Peter Caldwell, Brian Vestyck, hampsterworks.com, James Rojas, Greg Porteus,
Eric Ratkowsk, John Woods,
Lara Collins, Joss Photo
Proof reader: Amy Hebenstreit

A MAGAZINE
FOR PADDLERS
BY PADDLERS
Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world. Thanks for your contribution to the sport.

View photos of the I Remember You Fundraiser race
for the wounded Warrior programs here in Hawaii

On the cover: Aaron Napoleon in a rudderless V1 at the Race Around the Hat - Hawai'i Va'a Assoc.
Photo by Ropati

Contents, August 2010<pdf of current issue>
Dad Center
Duke Kahanamoku Race
Queen Lili`uokalani
HCRA State Championships
Molokai Hoe Special Feature:
-Past winners
-Molokai-Oahu: Back to the Future
-Moloka'i - Oahu Through the Years
Te Aito, Tahiti
Liberty World Competition
Hawai'i Va'a Association
A 9-Man Sprint?
An Italian classic
Honolulu Pearl Club
5,000 or so years ago
Got koa canoe?

There are so many paddling events going on, we can't cover them all. The sport is growing and new races are added each year. Back in the day, there were a handful of races, and that was it. Now there is a smorgasbord to choose from.

Talking about smorgasbord, that's what will be waiting for paddlers who enter our race, the 'I'll Remember You' fundraiser for 'The Wounded Warriors' here in Hawaii. Yes, we are adding one more event to your busy schedule, but if you prefer not to race, but to just hang out with us and party, you can at Jimmy Buffett's. On October 16th, the weekend after Molokai Hoe, we will race outside of Waikiki, and after the race, ride one of those tourist-type trolly buses from Magic Island to Jimmy Buffett's in Waikiki where the fun will continue. Jimmy Buffett's will provide the stage for one fun get-together with music, 'ono' food from their menu, drink specials and door prizes.
It wasn't until I took on this event that I realized what it took to run a race. Without the help of OHCRA and Jimmy Buffett's, I'd be lost. OHCRA's Race Director Stan Dickson has been so helpful. His 'no worries' attitude and knowledge has given me back my sleepless nights. Organizing the event has shown me how valuable our officials are. La Pule is the bomb, the way he can get those permits taken care off without flinching. (La Pule how about pulling a permit for a parade through Waikiki after the race?—maybe next year)… and of course our sponsor club Waikiki Surf Club didn't hesitate when I asked for their help with insurance. Luana Froiseth with her 'can do' attitude saved the day and Koa Kai's Paul Amoy was happy to lend us some canoes for those who wanted to participate by didn't have an outrigger. Thank you all.

I hope you will be able to join us. More on the event is at our website, pacificpaddler.com. So why do we (all of the above) volunteer our time and energy on these races? I think because we want to give back to the sport that is our extended family, and for us, it's also a way to give back to the men and women in the armed forces who have given up so much for our freedom.

October 16th Join us for our Pacific Paddler PARTY fundraiser at Jimmy Buffett's

This year we are going to repeate our fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Program here in Hawaii. For photos of the race follow this link
Last year we raised money and had a fantastic party at Jimmy Buffett's with door prises, live music and great food. Please join in on the fun.

Enter to win a free subscription to Pacific Paddler - offer ends October 31st, 2010

Discount Coupons
Jimmy Buffett's

View photos of the I Remember You Fundraiser race for the wounded Warrior programs here in Hawaii

October 16th Join us for our Pacific Paddler PARTY fundraiser at Jimmy Buffett's

View photos of the I Remember You Fundraiser race
for the wounded Warrior programs here in Hawaii