new hope oc1 paddling ministry

Pacific Paddler 14th Anniversary

It is out, April's issue which officially kicks off our 15th year in print. 

Want to know the skinny on why the Ala Wai is off limits for races to finish? We have the answer. Clue $$$$. In this issue (pg. 42), we look at why the DLNR wants to keep paddlers from finishing races inside the Ala Wai. We actually got some answers. If this might affect you, it could be time to start e-mailing calling everyone you know and help us to stir up the muddy waters of the Ala Wai so we can continue to finish races at Magic Island instead of beyond the reef. I think this being an election year there may be some politicians open to suggestions. You can also see the story online at <http://www.pacificpaddler.com/0410/pp0410_alawhy.html>

Only at our web site I have posted "To blur or not to blur" A lively discussion on my reasons and some responses to why I have in the past blurred out certain logos in Pacific Paddler, much to the dismay of of few. Seems like they were paying attention to what we are doing. 

Hope you enjoy the latest issue. We had a blast putting it together.
Mahalo to our hui!

'Power to the Paddler'
Ropati

New Beginnings! - Easter 2010

Neal Blaisdell Center
Sunday, April 4 - 8 & 11am

CATCH EASTER SERVICE WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOUSE HERE!!!

OR

Join your friends and neighbors as we celebrate New Beginnings at New Hope Oahu's Easter services at the Neal Blaisdell Center with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro and 2010 Grammy Nominee and American Idol finalist Mandisa.

Bless a friend and invite them out to what promises to be a very special presentation of the promises of new beginnings to build our lives on. Invitations are available at New Hope LEAD Center during normal business hours and at the information table during weekend services at the New Hope Honolulu campus.

Join New Hope Oahu in the fight against hunger in Hawaii by bringing non-perishable items to any of the Easter services. Items will be collected in the breezeway as you enter the auditorium. For more information contact Ryan Tsuji at 842-4242 ext.280 or by email at ryant@enewhope.org.

Kanaka Ikaika State Championships results

Place	No.	Course	First Last Name	2nd Paddler	Division	Time
1	757	Long	JIMMY AUSTIN		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	01:57:42 AM
2	780	Long	MANNY KULUKULIALANI		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	01:58:55 AM
3	790	Long	STU GAESSNER		M-MASTER 40-49 Surfski	01:59:34 AM
4	701	Long	KAREL TRESNAK JR		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:00:36 AM
5	797	Long	AARON NAPOLEON		M-MASTER 40-49 OC-1	02:01:06 AM
6	779	Long	SIMEON KEPALOMA		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:01:11 AM
7	582	Long	KAEO ABBEY		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:01:37 AM
8	703	Long	KEAHI PAIAINA		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:03:23 AM
9	794	Long	LUKE EVSLIN		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:03:45 AM
10	759	Long	TAPA WORTHINGTON		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:04:39 AM
11	758	Long	MAEL CAREY		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:04:52 AM
12	293	Long	AARON CREPS		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:06:39 AM
13	767	Long	JUSTIN WATTS		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:09:12 AM
14	796	Long	KALEI KAHOOKELE		M-Jr. 18& Under OC-1	02:09:53 AM
15	170	Long	CARLTON HELM		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:09:58 AM
16	798	Long	SEAN KAAWA		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:06 AM
17	813	Long	KEKOA BRUHN		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:13 AM
18	277	Long	KEOLA WRIGHT		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:10:29 AM
19	783	Long	HAYDEN RAMLER		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:10:43 AM
20	111	Long	RAVEN AIPA		M-MASTER 40-49 OC-1	02:10:47 AM
21	793	Long	MATTHEW DUBRULE		M-OPEN 30-39 OC-1	02:10:52 AM
22	665	Long	JOHN HOOGSTEDEN		M-SR. MASTER 50-59 Surfski	02:14:14 AM
23	120	Long	KEKOA KAU		M-Jr. 18& Under OC-1	02:14:23 AM
24	799	Long	ADAM TREINEN-AEA		M-OPEN 19-29 OC-1	02:16:28 AM
25	644	Long	PATRICK SWITZER		M-OPEN 30-39 Surfski	02:16:33 AM

Mayor's Cup celebrates 5 years

Hi Fellow paddlers,

This year marks 5 years of kayak racing in NYC. Thanks to all for their support over the years. 

To celebrate this I am offering $100 entry fees until April 30! This is roll back pricing. There are also multiple race discounts so if you register for the Metedeconk River Run and Bear Mountain Challenge Tune Ups....you get a discount.
Register online through IMathlete...http://www.imathlete.com/events/mayorscup

Metedeconk River Run is May 29th - 6 and 12 mile courses
Bear Mountain Challenge is July 10th (one week before Blackburn - great tune up for Blackburn) - 14 mile course

For travelers coming to NYC. We have secured $99 dollars room rates at Hotel Belle Claire - two blocks from the launch site.  http://www.nymayorscup.com/hospitality.php

Have a great weekend and paddle lots.

Thanks,
Ray

Race Director

Mayor's Cup New York City Kayak Championships
www.nymayorscup.com

$15,000 in CASH, $20,000 in prizes, International competition and an experience of a lifetime.

Take Manhattan by Paddle!

BADGER PADDLE SOCKS

 Greeting Fellow Paddlers!

Badger Paddles... for those who dig the water had just newly launched a new One-Size-Fits-Most stretchable paddle bag! 

One of the most interesting thing about this product is it's versatile fit for paddles (up to 65" in length). Not only will the sock stretch to fit every Badger Canoe Paddle style available - but it also fits many of the blade styles and widths available from other paddle makers and manufacturers as well!

Click here for more information about this innovative new paddle bag:
http://bit.ly/aHGA6k

Badger Paddle Socks... for those who dig their gear.
http://www.paddlesock.com

Hamilton Cup 2010 - it's coming!

Well it's coming up fast.........

The Hamilton Cup this year is from 24th to 27th June,  we've got a REALLY large contingent of Hawaiians back on board, so some exciting racing to be had!

Kamoa is bringing 4 teams this year - including the women's Hui Lanakila team - the racing will be furious this year! He will also be hosting a variety of clinics on the island - which we all look forward to attending
and improving our knowledge of the sport.

This year, we are also opening up the OC2 classes in the 8km and 16km, to cover all age divisions.

And we've introduced SUP for the first time, in both 8km and 250m sprint classes!

Some other improvements to ensure we get as many people racing as possible:-

Shark Bite Challenge

 

Saturday April 17^th & Sunday April 18^th, 2010

Waimea canoe sunset

Waimea canoe sunset, originally uploaded by Brian Howell.

KAHUOKEKAI

KAHUOKEKAI, originally uploaded by Brian Howell.

A Season to Learn

SCRIPTURE

"If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight." (1 Corinthians 3:19)

OBSERVATION

It was a piece of advice an old preacher gave me once... He said, "When you come to Jesus, come to Him stupid" ... And that still holds true today! 

We often think that we have got it pretty much together, and when we come to Jesus, it is just for Him to "add" more to what we already have or to increase what we've already gained.

APPLICATION

I have so much to learn! I can't believe what a novice I am in so many things. I guess it's not too hard for me to think of myself as a fool, because it is so true. But my greatest challenge is that I am also a rabid practitioner, and I love to roll up my sleeves and jump into things. So then, I must cordon off my time to study and establish time to learn. 

But this verse prompts me to study more instead of just doing more. I never want "busyness" to overshadow everything. Being busy does not necessarily equal advance. It can be a subtle form of laziness ... in that my mind can think that if I am busy doing insignificant tasks, then I don't have to do the important activities that are harder to do.

PRAYER

Lord Jesus, thank you for reminding me about my need to learn. That is an important item on my list today. I cry out for more of Your wisdom from on high. 

I have sooooo much to learn. And there are so many categories that I haven't even started to explore! I am so glad we have an eternity in heaven so I can take the time to learn.

Wayne Cordeiro

7th Annual Kumu'ohu Challenge

Aloha,

Spring is here and we’re less than 4 weeks away from the beginning of the ECORA OC1/OC2 Points Series!  To kick off the racing season, we’re excited to once again present the Kumu’ohu Challenge on Saturday, April 17th at the Washington Canoe Club.  New this year will be SUP and ICF Canoe/Kayak categories in addition to OC1/OC2 and Surfski.

This is the perfect venue for an early season race, with the relatively calm waters of the Potomac River and hot showers in our clubhouse at the finish line.  Not to mention a post-race lunch with great food.  Come join us for the start of the 2010 outrigger racing season.

7th Annual Kumu’ohu Challenge
Saturday April 17th, 2010
Washington Canoe Club, Washington DC

To help us plan this event, please let us know if you expect to attend by submitting an entry form in advance (no advance fee required), via our high-tech on-line system.

For more information, see

http://www.washingtoncanoeclub.org

Mitch Potter
Washington Canoe Club

SoCal - JUNE 12 - Bay2Bay

The San Diego Peninsula YMCA Bay2Bay event in So Cal is scheduled for June 12th, (an OFF weekend for SCORA racers!) and the on-line registration for this stellar event is now open!
www.peninsula.ymca.org

The premier course is 20+ miles along the coast from Mission Bay to San Diego Bay, once you hit the entrance to San Diego Bay, you get an awesome view of Downtown, and as you paddle along the waterfront- you'll parallel the Coronado Bridge to finish on Coronado Island.
Truly a great event for surfski's, oc1's, oc2's and OC6's!
If you want to do the paddleboard or SUP or feel like sprinting or cruising a 5-miler that day- then start at San Diego Bay near Humphrey's and finish at Coronado. No matter what distance or challenge you set for yourself- this event can cover it for you.
Check it out!
www.peninsula.ymca.org

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cheance

Thank you for your support!
www.refresheverything.com/FreedomOutriggerProject

Catalina Challenge Race Results

 

FYI: Kokua - Paddling in Hawaii

Recent events have given me no choice but to ask for your kokua to save our sport of outrigger canoe paddling.  It is my intention to provide all the information so that each of you may communicate the necessary information to your respective clubs however as I compose this email, the political climate surrounding DLNR is in constant motion.  

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/Testimony/HB2582_TESTIMONY_WTL_03-10-10.pdf