Kailua Canoe Club takes OHCRA regatta
By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer
Relying on a "club-first" approach, the Kailua Canoe Club wound up in first place at the end of the John D. Kaupiko Regatta yesterday at Ke'ehi Lagoon.
More than 1,200 paddlers participated in the day-long regatta. It was the sixth of seven events this summer in the O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, the state's largest paddling organization.
Kailua won only six of the 37 races in the regatta, but amassed 78 points to prevail for the second time this season.
Hui Lanakila placed second with 67 points. Outrigger, with a regatta-high eight race victories, finished third with 64 points. Lanikai, which had won four regattas this season, was fourth with 52.
Waikiki Surf Club won three races and captured the A division for smaller clubs with 19 points.
"It's a great feeling because if you look at the way we did it, the whole club contributed," said Kailua head coach Jimmy Bruhn. "It's about the overall look, not just certain areas."
The perfect example came in the youth races.
Kailua won just one of the 13 youth races, but still won the Chris Olds Memorial Trophy — awarded to the club that scores the most points in the youth races. Kailua scored at least one point in 11 of the 13 youth races and finished with 28 points in those races (only the top four teams in each race score points).
"That's pretty much what it's all about," said Vai Conner, coach of the boys 12-and-younger and 13-and-younger crews. "We have the potential to win every race, but even if we don't, we know we're going to score points."
The boys 16-and-younger crew edged Lanikai by two seconds to give Kailua an overall lead in the point standings it would not surrender the rest of the day.
"We pretty much just focus on our race," said Harrison Chang, a stroker on the victorious boys 16 crew. "But we know we're paddling for the club."
Kailua's other race victories came from a wide-range of paddlers: women's novice A, women's novice B, men 55-and-older, mixed 55-and-older, and mixed open-6.
"The biggest surprise was probably our kids," Bruhn said. "And then the rest of the club did their part to hold on."
Outrigger turned in a few surprises of its own by sweeping the prestigious senior races.
The Outrigger crew of Mary Smolenski, Paula Crabb, Donna Kahakui, Traci Phillips, Jennifer Horner and Kisi Haine completed the 1 1/2-mile women's senior race in 13 minutes, 13.62 seconds to beat Hui Nalu by 15 seconds. Hui Nalu had been undefeated in that division prior to yesterday.
The Outrigger men then won their 1 1/2-mile senior race in 11:19.99, edging Hui Lanakila by 1.14 seconds. It was the first victory this season by the Outrigger crew of Tim Twigg-Smith, Jimmy Austin, Mike Beyer, Jeff Brown, Jim Beaton and Scott Hendricks.
"We're slowly getting better and better every week," Hendricks said. "To even stay near that Hui Lanakila crew is an accomplishment in itself. To nose them out at the finish is extra special."
Lanikai's traditionally strong men's paddlers were dispersed throughout the club yesterday in an effort to qualify more crews for the Aug. 2 state championship regatta.
Yesterday's regatta and next week's O'ahu Championships are the last chances for crews to qualify for the state regatta.
"We had to sacrifice this (regatta)," said Lanikai head coach Bob Puakea. "Our goal today was to strengthen some of the crews that needed help qualifying for states."
Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
• Kane'ohe again: The Kane'ohe Canoe Club won the Waikiki Beach Boys Regatta yesterday at Waikiki Beach for its seventh victory in eight regattas this season.
Kane'ohe won eight races and amassed 81 points. Lokahi won 12 races and finished second with 73 points. Koa Kai won the AA division with 41 points and the host Waikiki Beach Boys won the A division with 22.
Among the victories for the Waikiki Beach Boys was the women's senior race. The crew of Malia Eversole, Dana Gorecki, Jody Kono, Angela Lovitt and Meredith Takara was steered to victory by Guy Pere (because of the potential for danger in the Waikiki waves, teams are allowed to use men to steer in every race).
Lokahi placed second in the race, snapping a streak of 53 consecutive victories against Hui Wa'a competition. It was the first time since 1997 that Lokahi did not win the women's senior race.
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Results
Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
Waikiki Regatta
AAA Division (18+ events)
1, Kane'ohe 81. 2, Lokahi 73. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 29.
AA Division (9-17 events)
1, Koa Kai 41. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 34. 3, Kai Poha 20. 4, Kamehameha 17. 5, Ka Mamalahoe 10. 7, Kalihi Kai 6.
A Division (6-8 events)
1, Waikiki Beach Boys 22. 2, Windward Kai 9. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 4. 4, Alapa Hoe -5.
• 1/4-mile
Male
12: 1, Lokahi (Michael Freeman, Kawai Laroya, Curtlin Cabacungan, Harrison Ines, Jorge Arelleano, Chris Tseu) 1:49.37. 2, Kane'ohe 1:51.74. 3, Kalihi Kai 2:02.39. 13: 1, Lokahi (Jeffrey Kahler, Michael Freeman, Kawai Laroya, Curtlin Cabacungan, Andrew Palakiko, Michael Cushnie) 1:48.47. 2, Ka Mamalahoe 1:49.41. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 1:51.90. 14: 1, Lokahi (Jeffrey Kahler, Chad Kahler, Palani Carden, Dean Ushijima, Chase Wiggins, Michael Cushnie) 1:51.51. 2, Kane'ohe 1:54.65. 3, Kamehameha 1:56.74.
Female
12: 1, Kane'ohe (Skyler Kamaka, Cherish Hosino, Kree Espinda, Cathy Sherman, Kalena Frank, Stuboy Kalama) 1:56.35. 2, Lokahi 1:58.19. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 1:59.14. 13: 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Noreen Pamed, Jazlynn Cabbab, Ashley Tan, Tira Akiona, Shannon Kaholokula) 1:56.72. 2, Kane'ohe 1:58.65. 3, Lokahi 2:07.32. 14: 1, Kamehameha (Ashley Awana, Emma Daclio-Spencer, Maile Kimura, Kameko Yee, Chrisma Fojas, Owen Cenal) 1:57.25. 2, Lokahi 1:58.40. 3, Kai Poha 1:59.63. Novice B: 1, Kane'ohe (Vanessa Tsukano, Brie Ventura, Kris Trinies, Crissy Kaiama, Loke Villiamu, Cory Fukushima) 1:46.22. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 1:48.44. 3, Kai Poha 1:48.90.
Mixed
12: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Makani Matutino, Kaalani Pahinui, Natasha Ah Nee, Rein Keliihoomalu, Kawika Nunes, Hartwell Afong) 2:14.54. 2, Kamehameha 2:15.19. 3, Kane'ohe 2:16.44. Novice B: 1, Koa Kai (Ethan Lum, KC Christensen, Gabriel Solis, Evette Argayoso, Trina Priddy) 1:50.36. 2, Kamehameha 1:56.58. 3, Kane'ohe 1:57.35.
• 1/2-mile
Male
Golden: 1, Kane'ohe (Bobby Amaral, Sandy Quon, Bob Perriera, Noll Andrell, Dickie Abbey, Cappy Vickery) 3:54.51. 2, Lokahi 4:26.42. 3, Kalihi Kai 10:30.34. Novice B: 1, Koa Kai (Kaleo Schoening, Brett Saguid, Jesse Nakanishi, Dave Fuga, Justin Oleole, John Miner) 3:47.09. 2, Kane'ohe 3:50.33. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:02.92. 15: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Ricky Lein, Kingston Dias, Stanson Cuizon, Kekoa Afong, Tony Seals, Hartwell Afong) 4:09.20. 2, Kai Poha 4:11.62. 3, Kane'ohe 4:14.63. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Kawika Kahiapo, Chase Silva, Gabe Tabadero, Justin Kumai, Jimmy Nakamura) 3:59.97. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger 4:01.52. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:07.80. Senior Master (50+): 1, Lokahi (Michael Cushnie, Rodney Ouchi, Richard Mahi, Aaron Zoller, Randy Fernandez, Terrence Hamamoto) 3:39.57. 2, Koa Kai 3:40.86. 3, Kane'ohe 3:55.10. Open Four: 1, Koa Kai (BJ Bagood, Andrew Gomes, Brian Arzadon, Kalei Lukela) 4:06.37. 2, Lokahi 4:08.26. 3, Kane'ohe 4:16.02.
Female
Golden: 1, Lokahi (Barbara Keenan, Darrah Lau Anderson, Angie Tam Sing, Teena Urban, Nina Brunski, Robert Viernes) 4:30.37. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:34.88. 15: 1, Lokahi (Amanda Peralta, Jasmine Chapman, Keaka Yamashiro, Tasha Kolo, Melody Langinbelang, Kevin Mokuahi) 4:17.17. 2, Kane'ohe 4:18.03. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 4:34.41. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (CJ Tokuda, Gina Hew Lin, Kamaile Macloves, Kapua Simeona, Lei Kahihikolo, Randy Mercado) 4:20.72. 2, Koa Kai 4:39.70. 3, Windward Kai 4:40.82. 18: 1, Lokahi (Po'omai Keola, Jasmine Chapman, Keaka Yamashiro, Tasha Kolo, Lauren Yamashita, Michael Cushnie) 4:07.38. 2, Kane'ohe 4:13.69. 3, Kamehameha 4:20.00. Novice A: 1, Lokahi (Carol Silverio, Christina Clinton, Sue Lin Lutfy, Wendy Gampong, Laureen Garrido, Maureen Manufekai) 4:20.90. 2, Koa Kai 4:21.22. 3, Kai Poha 4:22.34. Senior Master (50+): 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Sue Garner, Linda Nishimura, Dee Sawyers, Patricia Dupuis, Erin Maloney, Jeremy Cole) 4:57.91. 2, Kai Poha 5:05.95. Open Four: 1, Lokahi (Mikala Bradley, Iwa Bush, Karen Dunai, Michael Cushnie) 4:23.05. 2, Kane'ohe 4:37.24. 3, Waikiki Beach Boys 4:45.44.
Mixed
Golden: 1, Kane'ohe (Sandy Hifo, Kunani Canario, Pua Kaiama, Dennis Kaluhiwa, Juju Takano, Stuboy Kalama) 4:25.50. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 4:36.68. 3, Kai Poha 4:42.55. Masters (40+): 1, Kane'ohe (David Aquino, Beryl Parilla, Lehua Lau, Clint Anderson, Jimmy Nakamura, Donna Aquino) 4:15.83. 2, Windward Kai 4:18.33. 3, Kai Poha 4:21.94. Senior Master (45+): 1, Ka Mamalahoe (Leroy Lopez, Norbert Kitashima, Tracy Reimer, Marilyn Lui-Pold, Denise Higgins, Lauree Kaleikau-Gill) 4:17.76. 2, Kane'ohe 4:19.22. 3, Lokahi 4:20.93. Open Six: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Kathleen Grubbs, Darlene Hiller, Stephanie Hunt, James Richmond, Cory Beall, Guy Pere) 3:54.51. 2, Windward Kai 4:09.95. 3, Koa Kai 4:11.00.
• 1-mile
Male
18: 1, Lokahi (Ryan Kamo, James McCue, Makena Fernandez, Tony Cabacungan, Jonah Nakaza-Koizumi, Michael Cushnie) 7:45.32. 2, Kane'ohe 7:52.00. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 8:01.56. Novice A: 1, Lokahi (Alexander Tiedemann, David Shamblin, Kalani DeMello, Lokahi Fernandez, Rudy Briones, Robert Viernes) 7:34.28. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 8:05.45. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 8:09.60. Freshmen: 1, Koa Kai (Pio Jiminez, Brian Akau, Chad Lee, Ben Ancheta, Henry Leoiki, James Oleole III) 7:23.69. 2, Lokahi 7:59.67. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 8:03.41. Sophomore: 1, Koa Kai (Richard Rapozo, Ruben Cabaniero, James Kane, Neal Ceberano, Clyde Kobayashi, James Oleole Jr.) 7:29.25. 2, Lokahi 7:29.55. 3, Kane'ohe 7:31.71. Masters (40+): 1, Kane'ohe (Richard Jenny, Ace Esau, Randy Mercado, Charlie Akana, Cary Chang, Cory Fukushima) 7:47.72. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 7:59.77. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 8:02.07.
Female
Freshmen: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Sue Brown, Makena Coffman, Erin Offenhauser, Rome Esperanza Stein, Julia Shupe, Maui Kjeldsen) 7:53.21. 2, Lokahi 8:13.64. 3, Kane'ohe 8:55.93. Sophomore: 1, Lokahi (Annette Viernes, Darlene Morikawa, Michelle Tashima, Hokulei Lindsey, Lolli Mokuahi, Michael Cushnie) 8:59.73. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 9:19.36. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 9:21.83. Masters (40+): 1, Koa Kai (Luzia Maia-Jube, Lisa Galloway, Audrey Lee, Lianne Taft, Lisa Irish, Dickie Chow) 8:58.80. 2, Kane'ohe 9:08.57. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 9:17.10.
• 1 1/2-mile
Male
Senior: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Danny Sanchez, Eric Soo, Rollen Padello, Joe Kanana, Hartwell Afong, Chris Gibson) 11:30.96. 2, Lokahi 11:34.96. 3, Koa Kai 11:46.73.
Female
Senior: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Malia Eversole, Dana Gorecki, Jody Kono, Angela Lovitt, Meredith Takara, Guy Pere) 12:30.50. 2, Lokahi 12:46.52. 3, Kane'ohe 13:34.55.
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O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
John D. Kaupiko Regatta
Division AA (18+ events)
1, Kailua 78. 2, Hui Lanakila 67. 3, Outrigger 64. 4, Lanikai 52. 5, Hui Nalu 45. 6, Keahiakahoe 28. 7, Healani 27.
Division A (17 events or less)
1, Waikiki Surf Club 19. 2, Anuenue 9. 3, Leeward Kai 7. 4, New Hope 7. 5, Waimanalo 4. 6, Makaha 0. 7, Honolulu 0. 8, Puuloa 0.
• 1/4-mile
Male
12: 1, Lanikai (Jason Campbell, Daniel Cooper, Ryan Dolan, Mina Gould, Kyle Landers, Taylor Vitale) 2:10.17. 2, Hui Nalu 2:14.09. 3, Kailua 2:15.68. 13: 1, Keahiakahoe (DJ Silva, Kawika Sayers, Lionell Garcia, Kyle Miller, Danny Owens, La'a Kahookele) 1:59.63. 2, Lanikai 2:02.39. 3, Kailua 2:07.69. 14: 1, Lanikai (Collin Ague, Patrick Dolan, Justin Faulkner, River Kim, Sean Murphy, Scott Steiner) 1:57.75. 2, Kailua 2:01.02. 3, Waikiki Surf 2:01.65.
Female
12: 1, Leeward Kai (Grace Brack, Kourtney Kaaihue, Kalena Kai, Chyna Gohier, Nestlee Callejo, Andrea Conselva) 2:41.05. 2, Anuenue 2:43.50. 3, Hui Lanakila 2:44.66. 13: 1, Keahiakahoe (Jami Marciel, Teresa Kahookele, U'ilani Heimuli, Tyleen Teixeira-Rosa, Brandi Hulihee, Rachel McCallum) 2:11.19. 2, Kailua 2:18.26. 3, Lanikai 2:18.81. 14: 1, Keahiakahoe (Jazzmine Silva, Ette Ameperosa, Sarah Keliihoomalu, Ashley Boyle, Haunani Lum, Irene Kon) 2:10.08. 2, Healani 2:11.65. 3, Kailua 2:13.57. Novice B: 1, Kailua (Steph Pratt, Ann Zeigler, Leyla Samimi, Melinda Francis, Kelehua Kawai, Odessa Dariel) 2:10.83. 2, Healani 2:11.47. 3, Hui Nalu 2:11.87.
Mixed
12: 1, New Hope (Jerika Moniz, Kylie Arrell, Erin Aki, Candis Kamalii, Bryson Canyon, Kahai Lazo-Hu) 2:19.64. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:20.38. 3, Hui Lanakila 2:23.22. Novice B: 1, Hui Nalu (Nan Hwang, Donna Lipman, John Hobus, Debbie Joseph, Ray Evans, Kevin Kahauolopua) 1:57.64. 2, Hui Lanakila 1:58.10. 3, Healani 1:59.13.
• 1/2-mile
Male
15: 1, Lanikai (Kai Aluli, Ben Creps, Ryan Jones, Geoffrey Long, Chad Martin, Sevren Smith) 3:58.84. 2, Kailua 4:02.60. 3, Hui Nalu 4:06.94. 16: 1, Kailua (Thomas Chang, Brandon Lima, Kaipo Chong, Nainoa Chong, Kalani Kaanaana, Andrew Aiu) 3:51.22. 2, Lanikai 3:53.77. 3, Outrigger 3:55.73. 50: 1, Outrigger (Doug Bechert, Bill Bright, Steve Van Lier Ribbink, Jimmy Kincaid, Mark Buck, Aka Hemmings) 4:01.27. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:02.55. 3, Lanikai 4:03.95. 55: 1, Kailua (Boy Kalama, Miki Watson, Paul Shaner, Pat Goldstein, Howard Keller, Tom Conner) 4:04.17. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:09.88. 3, Outrigger 4:13.63. Novice B: 1, Healani (Matt Lafferty, Ed Ebert, John Bardo, Keone Joao, Rike Pacsal, Patrick Graham) 3:42.03. 2, Hui Lanakila 3:43.47. 3, Anuenue 3:45.83. Open Four: 1, Hui Lanakila (Tracy Poepoe, Eddie Horner, Jed Gushman, Kalama Heine) 4:05.60. 2, Lanikai 4:06.02. 3, Keahiakahoe 4:07.03.
Female
15: 1, Waikiki Surf Club (Waianuhea Lyau, Kehau Meyers, Raeanne Cobb-Adams, Leanne Pratt, Reya Liilii, Awapuhi Kalauli) 4:41.19. 2, Healani 4:44.41. 3, Hui Nalu 4:45.29. 16: 1, Outrigger (Halli Van Lier Ribbink, Ginger Lunt, Kellen Fletcher, Sarah Harris, Dena Cassella, Meleana Carr) 4:23.45. 2, Healani 4:23.75. 3, Hui Nalu 4:29.32. 18: 1, Waikiki Surf (Kanani Souza, Angie Chong, Kahana Na'auao, Krystal Timsing, Dana Jacobe, Lori Nakamura) 4:22.54. 2, Kailua 4:29.84. 3, Hui Nalu 4:35.80. 50: 1, Hui Nalu (Nancy Rocheleau, Patricia Chung, Nani Akeo, KT Scott, Elizabeth Sutter, Lita Blankenfeld) 4:54.65. 2, Waimanalo 5:06.17. 3, Lanikai 5:10.24. 55: 1, Outrigger (Susan Heitzman, Pam Zak, Barbara Bryan, Maureen Kilcoyne, Keanuenue Rochlen, Sandra Simons) 5:23.81. 2, Kailua 5:32.13. 3, Anuenue 5:46.39. Novice A: 1, Kailua (Drae Kahale-Clemons, Kat Novack, Sara Yeager, Kaipo Fake, Dale Omohundro, Lisa Barney) 4:30.02. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:33.90. 3, Hui Nalu 4:40.96. Open Four: 1, Keahiakahoe (Lena Enos, Joanna Hupp, Hemaile Enos, Sherron DeCosta) 5:07.64. 2, Outrigger 5:14.20. 3, Hui Nalu 5:16.93.
Mixed
Men & Women: 1, Kailua (Tina Handley, Tracy Kane, Ilikea Handley, Josh Dang, Vaimana Conner, Hugh Baptiste) 4:05.26. 2, Hui Nalu 4:06.76. 3, Lanikai 4:10.24. 40: 1, Hui Lanakila (Fred Dellos Santos, Herman Hose, Bob Eheler, Jill Masunaga, Sharon Mizuno, Kuumomi Ho) 4:21.71. 2, Outrigger 4:23.74. 3, Lanikai 4:25.42. 55: 1, Kailua (Mary Martin, Star Botelho, Shelly Gilman, John Myrdal, Jeff Metzger, Gary Oakland) 4:39.05. 2, Hui Nalu 4:42.95. 3, Lanikai 4:45.72.
• 1-mile
Male
18: 1, Outrigger (Darragh O'Carroll, Patrick Moore, Makena Carr, Jarod Watumull, Tanner Go, Billy Lawson) 7:36.82. 2, Kailua 7:38.52. 3, Lanikai 7:51.27. Freshman: 1, Hui Lanakila (Mike Szewczyk, Keanu Kuna, Michael Silva, Bret Chuckovich, Joe Anakalea, Louie Shepherd) 7:18.87. 2, Kailua 7:21.42. 3, Outrigger 7:38.76. Sophomore: 1, Hui Lanakila (Mike Hangai, Manny Kulukulualani, Mel Puu, Tomas Schlotman, Sam Alama, Leighton Look) 7:00.12. 2, Lanikai 7:02.34. 3, Outrigger 7:20.86. 40: 1, Outrigger (Eric Levora, Walter Guild, Karl Heyer, Marc Haine, Tommy Damon, Todd Bradley) 7:28.15. 2, Hui Lanakila 7:39.67. 3, Kailua 7:43.91. Junior: 1, Lanikai (Peter Binney, James Bustamante, Jim Foti, John Foti, Mike Judd, Mike Pedersen) 7:24.20. 2, Kailua 7:30.18. 3, Hui Lanakila 7:36.35. Novice A: 1, Hui Lanakila (Robert Keller, Mark Riegel, Byron Martinez, Daniel Ornellas, Kekoa Lopez, Adam Treinen-Aea) 7:34.82. 2, Healani 7:44.37. 3, Outrigger 8:02.25.
Female
Freshmen: 1, Waikiki Surf (Mahealani Batlik, Arlene Holzman, Barbara Menza, Leigh Lasher, Kelly Cluney, Maile DeMello) 9:06.79. 2, Healani 9:11.51. 3, Kailua 9:14.31. Sophomore: 1, Hui Lanakila (Pauahi Ioane, Katie Slocumb, Michelle Arnold, Gina Johnson, Deborah Rosenblum, Vi Coito) 8:34.15. 2, Kailua 8:35.07. 3, Outrigger 8:36.05. 40: 1, Hui Nalu (Gail Kaaialii, Lorey Bode, Patsy Vaxquez, Marcia Omura, Brenda Dunham, Denise Darval-Chang) 9:02.26. 2, Kailua 9:19.02. 3, Outrigger 9:45.17. Junior: 1, Outrigger (Traci Phillips, Paula Crabb, Malia Kamisugi, Lisa Livingston, Ine Miller, Missy Mowat) 8:55.85. 2, Hui Lanakila 9:12.45. 3, Lanikai 9:13.41.
• 1 1/2-mile
Male
Senior: 1, Outrigger (Tim Twigg Smith, Jim Austin, Mike Beyer, Jeff Brown, Jim Beaton, Scott Hendricks) 11:19.99. 2, Hui Lanakila 11:21.13. 3, Kailua 11:49.54.
Female
Senior: 1, Outrigger (Mary Smoleuski, Paula Crabb, Donna Kahakui, Traci Phillips, Jennifer Horner, Kisi Haine) 13:13.62. 2, Hui Nalu 13:28.46. 3, Hui Lanakila 13:30.40.
