by Peter Caldwell | Oct 10, 2016 | 2016 Distance Races, 2016 Long Distance
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 unfortunately the...
by Peter Caldwell | Oct 8, 2016 | 2016 Distance Races
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 logistical problems...
by Peter Caldwell | Oct 8, 2016 | 2016 Pre-Season
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 to correct these...
by Peter Caldwell | Oct 8, 2016 | 2016 Regatta
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 the clubs, the...
by Peter Caldwell | Oct 8, 2016 | 2016 Regatta
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 second place....