Ānuenue took a step backward this distance season with less participation than in the past. Again as in the case of the preseason races, this development was the result of the same factors, i.e. decreased membership and organizational problems. Also … [Read more...] about Distance Races 2016
Archives for October 2016
Molokai 2015
Molokai 2015 did not get off to a good start with the cancellation of Na Wahine O Ke Kai due to extreme and dangerous channel conditions. Back in 1980, a similar call was made and for very good reason. With the number of crews involved now, major … [Read more...] about Molokai 2015
Preseason Races 2016
This year Ānuenue was missing in action for Oahu races. This unfortunate development was disappointing to club paddlers but occurred for various reasons ranging from a drop in club membership to organizational difficulties. Hopefully we will be able … [Read more...] about Preseason Races 2016
Regatta season wrap up
The season ended on a down note thanks to problems after Tropical Storm Darby rolled through the islands resulting on the cancellation of the OHCRA Championships. Keʻehi Lagoon was inundated with debris but thanks to a lot of volunteer help from all … [Read more...] about Regatta season wrap up
Kaupiko Regatta, 7/17/2016
Back to sunny Keʻehi for another regatta with clubs looking for points to qualify for States coming up. The club ended up with a season best fourth place overall in the "Aʻ division with the 70s men again leading the points scorers with another … [Read more...] about Kaupiko Regatta, 7/17/2016
MacFarlane, 7/4/2016
Macfarlane day brought less action than the 2015 edition but as always, as the tide changed and the day wore on, sets began to get interesting in the Diamond Head lanes especially as Ānuenueʻs Novice "Aʻs discovered. Paddling in Lane 1, the crew … [Read more...] about MacFarlane, 7/4/2016
Waimānalo Regatta 6/26/2016
Waimānalo provided its usual number of hulis and challenging shore break episodes for an exciting day of paddling. For the third week on a row, the 70s men grabbed a silver medal after surviving a near disaster with a false start getting off the … [Read more...] about Waimānalo Regatta 6/26/2016
Fatherʻs Day Regatta, 6/19/2016
Regatta days donʻt get any better than this classic sunny beach day for this yearʻs Fatherʻs Day event. Paddlers basked in the sun and enjoyed a mellow ocean. Ānuenueʻs best for the day was another second for the 70s crew of Harry, Cappy, Sam, Hardy, … [Read more...] about Fatherʻs Day Regatta, 6/19/2016
King Kamehameha Regatta 6/12/2016
It was a blustery cloudy day at Kailua Beach for the annual visit for the King Kamehameha regatta. Highlights for Ānuenue included a second place for the 60s women and a second for the 70s men in their debut race after sitting out the previous week … [Read more...] about King Kamehameha Regatta 6/12/2016