Regatta 2013:
6/2/2013: Clement Paiana regatta: Competing once again in the “A” division, Anuenue finished second to Hui Lanikila on the strength of a photo finish first for the 65+ men. The days races marked the start of OHCRAʻs new format with only a quarter mile course, shortened events in some races and a revised scoring system awarding points down to sixth place.
65+ women in action
65+ men push for the finish
Anuenue edges out OCC at the line.
Anuenue women off the line.
For more paddling photos, go to Dr. Peteʻs Smugmug site: http://pekelo.smugmug.com/Sports2013/Paddling
6/9/2013: King Kamehameha regatta: Kailua Beach was good for the usual challenges with shorebreak and onshore winds as the club ended up second in the division again collecting points in the daysʻ older adults “prime time” events. Overall the new format sped up the days races and was proving to be an improvement as well as more spectator friendly with 5 turns in the senior events over the quarter mile course.
6/16/2013: Fatherʻs Day regatta: With ideal conditions, paddlers enjoyed a beautiful day at Nanakuli for the annual Leeward Kai regatta. Anuenue took second once more in the “A” division. the 65+ men battled right to the line with OCC finishing second this time.
Firing at the start for the 65+ men.
With paddle upraised, Nappy tries to convince officials that Anuenue was firsgt across the line.
An Anuenue tunnel!
Thank you Hui Nalu for the use of your koa!
6/23/2013: Waimanalo regatta: Rock and roll at Waimanalo Beach but unlike last year, the dayʻs schedule of races was completed. Anuenue edged out the competition in the “A” division with the 65+ men taking third in the best club finish for the day.
65+ men chase OCC.
7/4/2013: MacFarlane regatta: Waikiki provided lots of surf regatta action with a moderate swell. Anuenue took another second with the 65+ women (3rd), 65+ men (3rd), and 55+ women (3rd) providing major points.
7/14/2013 John D. Kaupiko regatta: In contrast to last year, conditions were as classic at Kaneohoe MCAS as paddlers raced under sunny skies with the stunning backdrop of the Koʻolaus framing the racing scene. The club finished third in the “A” division with the 65+ men topping the point scoring list with a second place.
Mixed open crew take off.
7/21/2013: OHCRA Championships: On a sunny day at Keʻehi, the regular regatta season came to an end with the OHCRA Championships. The wind picked up around mid-day so as usual the upwind quarter mile was a challenge. Anuenue finished the day in third place in the “A” division. The 65+ menʻs crew finished the season with a very close win over OCC just as they did in the first regatta to account for the majority of the clubʻs point total.
The starter boatʻs view plus special hair for the occasion!
65+ women go for it.
65+ men: On the way to a win!
