Preseason 2011: 65s in action during the Keahiakahoe's Kahiau race, which was the first of the annual series of preseason ironman races. Nappy and a group of his prime time paddlers traveled to New Zealand for the Takapuna Cup in late February. … [Read more...] about Preseason Races 2011
Preseason Races 2012
Preseason Races and OC1: Anuenue paddlers competed in a variety of races ranging from the Takapuna Cup down under to OC-1 Kanaka Ikaika events and relays: Results: Takapuna: Competing in several events as follows: 7K: 3rd in Senior Masters Men 50+, … [Read more...] about Preseason Races 2012
Long Distance Races
Distance 09 Duke race: Two Anuenue crews made the trip around Makapu'u in the annual opener for the men's long distance season. Despite several huli's, the open crew hung in there for a creditable near middle of the pack finish. Doing even better … [Read more...] about Long Distance Races
Long Distance Races
Distance 2010: With Moloka'i around the corner, Anuenue's crews were on a fast track to preparing for the annual crossings. Three men's crews (open, 40s, and Nappy's prime time paddlers) have been training and entering earlier season distance events … [Read more...] about Long Distance Races
Regatta 2009
The first regatta of the year as always was a shakedown cruise for Anuenue crews. Competing in the single A division , the club ended up with seven points and a third place finish. Of note were strong showings by the mixed 40 (second) and open mixed … [Read more...] about Regatta 2009
Regatta 2010
Getting underway at Ke'ehi Lagoon, the first regatta of the season featured some stunning rainbows late in the afternoon but no medals for any of the club's crews. Best finishes were turned in by the Novice A crew (fourth) and the 55 Mixed Masters … [Read more...] about Regatta 2010
Preseason races 2009
Aaron powers through the backwash off Portlock in the Solo Molo With the regatta season rapidly approaching, it's a good time to look back at the various races and events where Anuenue paddlers participated during the first half of 2009. Looking … [Read more...] about Preseason races 2009
Preseason Races 2010
Preseason 2010: This year's club participation focused on OC1 and relay events, and there were no club entries in any of the early season distance events. Three generations of Napoleons made their mark in a number of races beginning with the Kanaka … [Read more...] about Preseason Races 2010
One Paddle, Two Paddle: Paddling Technique Part 2
Available in local stores in Hawaii (Island Paddler and Native Books) and by mail : DVD $24.95. Please add $3.00 S/H for US orders and $5.00 for International. {j2storecart 90} Original Videotape version @ $22.95 per tape. {j2storecart … [Read more...] about One Paddle, Two Paddle: Paddling Technique Part 2
One Paddle, Two Paddle
"Ho'okahi ka 'ilau lile ana" Wield the paddles together One Paddle, Two Paddle:Techniques of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling This unique instructional video features Coach Nappy Napoleon and has something to offer for both novice and seasoned … [Read more...] about One Paddle, Two Paddle