Kane'ohe makes it three in a row
By Baxter Cepeda
Advertiser Staff Writer
The Kane'ohe kids made a difference again.
Deborah Booker The Honolulu Advertiser
Youth paddlers helped Kane'ohe Canoe Club cruise to its third straight Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a win of the season in as many tries yesterday in the Lokahi Canoe Club Regatta at Ke'ehi Lagoon.
Paddlers line up for the start of the men's freshmen race at the Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a's Lokahi Canoe Club Regatta at Ke'ehi Lagoon. Lokahi won the race.
Kane'ohe finished with 86 points in the AAA Division for clubs that enter more than 18 races and Lokahi was second, 30 points behind. Manu O Ke Kai finished third with 40 points, followed by Waikiki Yacht Club with 32.
Kane'ohe head coach Clint Anderson runs the dominant youth program that won seven races yesterday boys 12-and-younger, boys and girls 13-and-younger, boys 15-and-younger, boys 16-and-younger and girls and boys 18-and-younger.
After winning three of the first seven events all youth races Kane'ohe took an early lead over Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i, 26-14. After the completion of the youth races, Kane'ohe led Lokahi, 65-33.
"They are working the kids hard to make sure that they reach their performance goals every week," said Junior Parrilla, an assistant coach for Kane'ohe. "It's a good feeling but we know we have our work cut out for us every week."
Parrilla added that the adult program is coming together as well. Kane'ohe won three adult-division races men's sophomore, the 40-and-older mixed masters and the 45-and-older mixed masters to complement its youth success.
Kane'ohe began last season the same way, winning the first three regattas before finishing the Hui Wa'a season second behind Lokahi, the three-time defending champions. "Lokahi is the club everybody is shooting for and you still have other clubs with excellent adult programs," Parrilla said.
One of Lokahi's biggest successes was its women's senior team, which won for the 49th straight time in Hui Wa'a competition yesterday. The Lokahi women still have four of the original six women that started the streak Jennifer Thompson, Iwa Bush, Mikala Bradley and Ginger Lockette.
"We have good years and bad years but some how we always pull out the win," said Thompson, an advertising director. "This season happens to be a really good year because our times are fast for this early in the season."
Lokahi also won seven other races boys 14-and-younger, women's novice A, women's freshmen, men's freshmen, women's sophomore, men's 50-and-older masters and women's open-4 but it was not enough.
"Kane'ohe's kids again," Lokahi head coach Robert Viernes said. "Mistakes just killed us today, too."
Lokahi lost 15 points for three non-racing infractions. "It wasn't even paddlers, it was boat holders."
Viernes added it was an emotional day because the regatta was dedicated to his mother, Julia, who died in November.
Koa Kai scored 41 points to win the AA division, for clubs that enter nine to 17 events. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i was second with 30 points. Koa Kai won four races mixed novice B, men's novice B, men's novice A and men's open-4. Ka Mo'i won the girls 12-and-younger event.
The A division went to Waikiki Beach Boys with 8 points, followed by I Mua with 2. Waikiki Beach Boys won the women's novice B division.
O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
Host Kailua wins: The Kailua Canoe Club dominated on its home waters to win the King Kamehameha Regatta yesterday at Kailua Beach.
It was the second regatta of the O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association season. It was also Kailua's first regatta victory in two years.
Kailua won 10 races, and finished with 86 points. Hui Lanakila won seven races and finished second for the second consecutive week with 69 points.
Hui Nalu was third with 64, and Lanikai, which won the season-opening regatta last week, was fourth with 61.
Waikiki Surf Club scored 21 points to win the A division for smaller clubs.
Among Kailua's race victories was a sweep of the 55-and-older divisions (men, women and mixed). The Kailua open women also played a key role, winning the sophomore, junior and open-4 races.
Hui Nalu won the prestigious women's senior race, while Lanikai took the men's senior race.
King Kamehameha Regatta
Kailua Canoe Club
At Kailua Beach
Team Final Results
Division AA
1, Kailua Canoe Club 86. 2, Hui Lanakila Canoe Club 69. 3, Hui Nalu 64. 4, Lanikai Canoe Club 61. 5, Outrigger Canoe Club 48. 6, Keahiakahoe 18. 7, Healani Canoe Club 12.
Division A
1, Waikiki Surf Club 21. 2, Anuenue Canoe Club 12. 3, Leeward Kai 5. 4, New Hope 4. 5, Waimanalo 0. 6, Makaha 0. 7, Honolulu Canoe Club 0. 8, Puuloa 0.
Individual Results
1/4 Mile
Male
Age 12: 1, Lanikai (Jason Campbell, Ryan Dolan, Mina Gould, Ryan Murphy, Max Rausch, Canton Smith) 2:05.56. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:11.58. 3, Kailua time n/a. 13: 1, Lanikai (Conner Dowestt, Devon Ferguson, Beau Moody, Jack Roney, Tim Steinmeier, Noah Williams) 1:59.29. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:02.26. 3, Outrigger 2:14.37. 14: 1, Keahiakahoe (Dustin Hauki, Michael Kekawa, John Kupau, Kapili Kalahiki-Anthony, Charles Ulmer, Danny Estacado) 2:01.64. 2, Lanikai 2:02.27. 3, Waikiki Surf 2:03.00.
Female
Age 12: 1, Hui Lanakila (Cayla Kupau, Anuhea Gordero, Leilani Pua'oi, Chawna Mahelona, Kamalei Ah Yuen, Kau'i Arelliano) 2:25.03. 2, Kailua 2:26.02. 3, Hui Nalu 2:26.55. 13: 1, Lanikai (names n/a) 2:09.58. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:20.08. 3, Outrigger 2:25.00. 14: 1, Healani (Gina Tabisola, Kaysha Ribao, Ana Mathis, Jennifer Aguilar, Desiree Padilla, Jennifer Nihei) 2:17.22. 2, Outrigger 2:18.07. 3, Hui Nalu 2:18.80. Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Brianne Ornellas, Leslie Reynolds, Kili Yuen, Melissa Lee-Soon, Haare Massarotti, Florence Makinano) 2:15.64. 2, Kailua 2:18.91. 3, Lanikai 2:19.35.
Mixed
Age 12: 1, Anuenue (Shayla Napoleon, Anela Ontai, Ashtyne Rabang, La'akea Awong, Kila Koanui-Kong, Kaleo Tolentiono) 2:12.33. 2, Hui Lanakila 2:14.75. 3, New Hope 2:21.34. Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Jacaqui Evans, Jerry De Peralta, Paul Spitale, Isaac Brumaghim, Penny Kalua, Sherry Miyasato) 2:01.30. 2, Healani 2:03.36. 3, Hui Nalu 2:17.31.
1/2 Mile
Male
15: 1, Kailua (Ikaika Duyag, Josh Medeiros, Lorin McRae, Lance Kaanoi, Braddah Peole, Jordan Wong) 4:07.42. 2, Outrigger 4:12.01. 3, Hui Nalu 4:15.25. 16: 1, Kailua (Harrison Ching, Peter Vincent, Brandon Lima, Kalani Ka'anaana, Nainoa Chong, Andrew Aiu) 4:01.29. 2, Lanikai 4:02.48. 3, Outrigger 4:11.33. 50: 1, Hui Lanakila (Emlyn Higa, Allan Moon, Timothy McCandless, Juvie Coito, Tino Campos, Butch Ukishima) 3:59.51. 2, Hui Nalu 4:08.86. 3, New Hope 4:10.52. 55: 1, Kailua (Mike Waton, Paul Shaner, Charlie Kalama, Pat Goldstein, Howard Keller, Tim Conner) time n/a. 2, Hui Lanakila time n/a. 3, Anuenue time n/a. Fours: 1, Hui Lanakila (Dean Hirahara, Eddie McGowan, Bret Chuckowich, Kalama Heine) 4:02.33. 2, Kailua 4:06.22. 3, Outrigger 4:11.22. Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Kaleo Cambra, Craig Colburn, Kalai Fernandez, Sydney Kinimaka, Thomas Sedeno, Lance Takara) 3:57.68. 2, Lanikai 3:59.23. 3, Kailua 4:08.07.
Female
15: 1, Waikiki Surf (Raenne Cobb-Adams, Kehau Meyer, Carolyne Kama, Reya Liilii, Leanne Pratt, Awapuhi Kalauli) 4:52.98. 2, Outrigger 4:53.44. 3, Lanikai 4:58.16. 16: 1, Outrigger (Heiili Vanlier Ribbink, Ginger Lent, Angela Giancaterino, Kellen Fletcher, Sara Harris, Meleuna Carr) 4:42.53. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:44.15. 3, Kailua 4:44.82. 18: 1, Outrigger (Sara Rosa, Danielle DeMello, Brooke Perry, Christelle Haeringer, Krista Bourne, Jessica Carey) 4:35.73. 2, Waikiki Surf 4:44.94. 3, Hui Nalu 4:48.38. Novice A: 1, Hui Nalu (Kerry McQuiston, Mai Miyata, Elizabeth Mancuso, Jane Fee, Kristy Rice, Wailana Judd) 4:36.08. 2, Lanikai 4:42.76. 3, Waikiki Surf 4:44.52. 50: 1, Hui Nalu (Lurline McGregor, Patricia Chung, Nani Akeo, K.T. Scott, Mary Harbold, Lita Blankenfeld) 4:28.87. 2, Lanikai 4:38.18. 3, Waikiki Surf 5:01.18. 55: 1, Kailua (names n/a) time n/a. 2, Hui Nalu time n/a. 3, Outrigger time n/a. Fours: 1, Kailua (Lesline Conner, Jenn Clarke, Kapuaola Gellert, Ilikea Handlley) 4:48.94. 2, Hui Nalu 4:58.75. 3, Hui Lanakila 5:03.43.
Mixed
40: 1, Waikiki Surf (Michael Lum, Lluana Froiseth, Rose Llum Glendell Choy, Sam Lemmo, Derell DeMello) 4:14.03. 2, Kailua 4:18.39. 3, Lanikai 4:21.21. 55: 1, Kailua (Nani Olds, Diane Drigot, Star Botelho, Jim Bruhn, Paul Gay) 4:29.72. 2, Lanikai 4:36.35. 3, Keahiakahoe 4:46.69. Men & Women: 1, Lanikai (names n/a) time n/a. 2, Hui Nalu 4:24.55. 3, Anuenue 4:24.61.
1 Mile
Male
18: 1, Kailua (Nahina Leehoy, Kyle Galdeira, Justin Akana, Derek Kahana, Kaimi Drede, Kaleka Kawamura) 7:53.23. 2, Outrigger 7:53.46. 3, Lanikai 7:53.72. Novice A: 1, Hui Lanakila (Robert Keller, Mark Riegel, Byron Martinez, Keoni Kuoha, Kekoa Lopez, Adam Treinen-Aea) 7:38.94. 2, Healani 8:00.89. 3, Outrigger 8:14.80. Freshman: 1, Kailua (crew n/a) 7:31.65. 2, Hui Lanakila 7:32.14. 3, n/a. Sophomore: 1, Lanikai (Kai Bartlett, Kekoa Bruhn, David Daniels, John Foti, Mike Judd, George Leslie) 7:12.52. 2, Hui Lanakila 7:16.25. 3, Outrigger 7:24.01. Junior: 1, Hui Nalu (Geordan Purdy, Kai Mowat, Chris Ball, Leighton Miyachi, Danny Loui, Heath Hemmings) 7:25.76. 2, Kailua 7:26.08. 3, Hui Lanakila time n/a. 40: 1, Outrigger (Courtney Seto, Marc Haine, Eric Levora, Karl Heyer, Thomas Damon, Walter Guild) 7:19.24. 2, Hui Lanakila 7:24.20. 3, Kailua 7:26.65.
Female
Freshmen: 1, Hui Nalu (Rusty Nishiyama, Lilia Kapuniai, Kim Jacobson, Alberta Brown, Nani Akeo, Elizabeth Baker) 9:07.22. 2, Kailua 9:10.51. 3, Waikiki Surf 9:12.94. Sophomore: 1, Kailua (Jennifer Asano, Amy Heberstreit, Donna Meyer, Suzanne Schaefer, Christy Borton, Loretta Toth) 8:33.22. 2, Hui Lanakila 8:42.97. 3, Hui Nalu 8:59.25. Junior: 1, Kailua (Donna Meyer, Kathy Erwin, Nina Pacewisc, Vivian Griffen, Renee Larimas, Jodi Kim) 9:12.44. 2, Hui Nalu 9:17.99. 3, Hui Lanakila 9:27.90. 40: 1, Hui Nalu (Brenda Dunham, Gail Kaaialu, Lois Wise-Akana, Kerina Salazar, Terry Bruesehoff, Denise Darval-Chang) 8:26.57. 2, Kailua 8:28.88. 3, Outrigger 8:32.01.
1 1/2 Mile
Male
Senior: 1, Lanikai (Kai Bartlett, Kekoa Bruhn, David Daniels, John Foti, Kalani Irvine, Mike Judd) time n/a. 2, Kailua time n/a. 3, Outrigger time n/a.
Female
Senior: 1 Hui Nalu (Simone Abbott, Gail Kaaialii, Julie Aio, Catherine Fuller, Kehau Lau, Denise Darval-Chang) 13:22.70. 2, Hui Lanakila 13:23.81. 3, Kailua 13:24.67.
Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
Lokahi Canoe Club Regatta
Yesterday's Results
At Ke'ehi Lagoon
Team Final Results
Division AAA (18-more events)
1, Kane'ohe 86. 2, Lokahi 56. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 40. 4, Waikiki Yacht Club 32. 5, Hawaiian Outrigger 7.
AA (9-17 events)
1, Koa Kai 41. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 30. 3, North Shore 14. 4, Kamamalahoe 14. 5, Kai Poha 11. 6, Windward Kai 11. 7, Kamehameha 8. 8, Kalihi Kai 1.
A (6-8 events)
1, Waikiki Beach Boys 8. 2, I Mua 2. 3, Alapa Hoe 0. 4, Kumulokahi Elks 0.
1/4 Mile
Male
Age 12-younger: 1, Kane'ohe (Nainao Kahale, Alika Kekoanui, Doug Richardson, Cody Hookano, Kanoa Chang, Bobby Pratt) 1:56.40. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 2:08.86. 3, Lokahi 2:13.27. 13: 1, Kane'ohe (Keoni Anderson, Nainoa Kahale, Alika Kekoanui, Pookela Silva, Bryson Fukushima, Dane Kimokeo) 1:53.15. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger 1:57.11. 3, Ka Mamlahoe 2:02.37.
Female
Age 12-younger: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Moi (Mahina Manufekai, Makani Matutino, Ka'inoa Kaleimamahu, Piilani Reyes, Brandi Titsworth, Laurissa Asuega) 2:04.88. 2, North Shore 2:09.00. 3, Kane'ohe 2:11.59. 13: 1, Kane'ohe (Kristine Aquino, Chelsea Nascimento, Kiana Parrilla, Kuulei Taurua, Jackie Varde, Kelia Parrilla) 2:05.70. 2, Na Keiki O Moi 2:06.50. 3, Windward Kai 2:09.25. 14: 1, Hawaiian Outrigger (Alyson Ayuers, Malia Samson, Shanadee Canon, Halialoha Travis, Breanne Villarosa, Monica Shiroma) 1:59.83. 2, Kane'ohe 2:00.31. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 2:04.50. Novice B: 1, Beach Boys (Jennifer Bowers, Jennifer Morgan, Val Hershey, Caroline Mans, Fern Yoon, Kelsa Teeters) 1:52.08. 2, Lokahi 1:56.92. 3, Kane'ohe 2:00.02.
Mixed
Age 12-younger: 1, North Shore (Adam Butac, Gabriela Carrasco, Reid Pangelinan, Kacy Wilia, DJ Richvalskyu, Chelsea Korodan) 2:10.05. 2, Kane'ohe 2:11.19. 3, Kamehameha 2:13.65. Novice B: 1, Koa Kai (Sonia Soles, KC Christiansen, Eric Kingma, Dave Fuga, Trina Priddy, Justin Oleole) 1:48.99. 2, Kane'ohe 1:49.71. 3, Waikiki Beach Boys 1:54.35.
Specials
1, Kamehameha (Joshua Ho, Jessie Henning, Kristin Sugimoto) 2:05.61. 2, Kumulokahi Elks 2:12.18. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 2:33.15.
1/2 Mile
Male
Age 14-younger: 1, Lokahi (Dean Ushijima, Chad Kahler, Palani Carden, Michael Vierra, Jeffrey Kahler, Kenney Cabacungan) 1:43.81. 2, Kane'ohe 1:44.37. 3, Kai Poha 1:51.05. 15: 1, Kane'ohe (Cory Sigueira, Justin Silva, Aaron Abbey, Niko Holler, Bryce Calpito, Dane Eimokeo) 4:07.22. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:13.77. 3, Lokahi 4:14.78. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Kawika Kahiapo, Chase Silva, Gabe Tabadero, Jonathan Ukauka, Keoni Anderson) 4:00.00. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:07.85. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 4:18.68. Golden: 1, Kane'ohe (Bobby Amaral, Sandy Quon, Bob Perriera, Noll Andrelt, Alan Ouye, Dickie Abbey) 4:09.55. 2, Lokahi 4:19.74. Novice B: 1, Koa Kai (Kaleo Schoeing, Brett Saguid, Jesse Nakanishi, Rob Shultz, Brent Shiratori, John Miner) 3:57.73. 2, Lokahi 4:11.15. 3, Imua 4:11.52. Senior Master (50+): 1, Lokahi (Bernie Paloma, Randy Fernandez, Richard Mahi, Mike Cushnie, Aaron Zoller, Billy Rees) 3:47.31. 2, Koa Kai 3:47.72. 3, Kane'ohe 4:07.31. Open 4: 1, Koa Kai (BJ B Agood, Brian Arzadon, Kalei Lukela, David Randall) 3:50.47. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 3:59.33. 3, Lokahi 4:00.70.
Female
Age 15-younger: 1, Kamehameha (Tesia-Irene Ahai, Casey Edboi, Sammie Kuwata, Brooke Hutchins, Shanlynn Avega, Bridgett Fujiyama) 4:37.85. 2, Kane'ohe 4:43.11. 3, Lokahi 4:43.52. 16: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Christy Magarro, Cheyenne Christenson, Kyra Sussel, Jaylynn Kauwalu, Savannah McCue, Lahela Lorenzo) 4:48.14. 2, Kane'ohe 4:52.37. 3, Lokahi 4:57.46. 18: 1, Ka ne'ohe (Brooke Calpito, Teri Wright, Erin Jenny, Treasure Watanabe, Sanoe Waters, Sharde Marshall) 4:48.13. 2, Lokahi 4:51.51. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 4:59.06. Golden: 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Carole Chun, Paula Carroll, Chris Gaylord, Margaret Vogt, Baffoe-Bonnie Renate, Lori Auhll) 5:13.18. 2, Lokahi 5:13.71. Novice A: 1, Lokahi (Maureen Manufekai, Jamie Rocha, Lindsey Treska, Christina Clinton, Carol Silverio, Laureen Garrido) 4:34.82. 2, Koa Kai 4:44:25. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 4:45.21. Senior Master (50+): 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Joyce Aton, Shirley Swinney, Sue Garner, Patricia Dupuis, Dee Sawyers, Linda Nishimura) 4:44.49. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 5:04.37. 3, Kai Poha 5:12.83. Open 4: 1, Lokahi (Mikala Bradley, Carol Jaxon, Karen Dunai, Ginger Lockette) 4:28.17. 2, Koa Kai 4:32.95. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:46.18.
Mixed
Golden: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Chuck Meade, Eddie Tseu, Joe Scallon, Darlene Heck, Peggy Cutting, Sheila Pactol) 4:46.66. 2, Kane'ohe 4:58.23. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 5:04.08. Master (40+): 1, Kane'ohe (David Aquino, Jimmy Nakamura, Beryl Parrilla, Jr. Parrilla, Lehua lau, Donna Aquino) 4:08.06.2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:10.04. 3, Windward Kai 4:10.44. Senior Master (50+): 1, Kane'ohe (Ace Esau, Byron Scholtz, Freddie Tauotaha, Mel Deutsch, Naomi Higuchi, Tweety Anderson) 4:16.64. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:20.35. 3, Lokahi 4:21.93. Open 6: 1, Windward Kai (Nate Tavares, Chris Lee, Desiree Mendes, James Canario, Purdy Jaoleen, Erin Horton) 3:56.74. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 3:57.55. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 4:02.71.
1 Mile
Male
Age 18-younger: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Kawika Kahiapo, Cory Siguera, Justin Keimori, Justin Silva, Safee Kahiapo) 8:22.11. 2, Ka Mamalahoe 8:50.77. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 8:53.19. Novice A: 1, Koa Kai (Byron Valdez, Kelii Ross, Gauta Sakaria, Bo Samuelu, Todd Clark, James Oleole III) 7:57.12. 2, Lokahi 7:57.74. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 8:05.54. Freshman: 1, Lokahi (Mark Inouye, Rodney Ouchi, Michael Neuman, Eddie Davis, Earl Cobb, Terry Hamamoto) 8:01.27. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 8:08.68. 3, Koa Kai 8:09.30. Sophomore: 1, Kane'ohe (Greydon Viloria, Ernie Silva, Markham Young, Frank Silva, Cary Chang, Cory Fukushima) 8:00.62. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 8:07.01. 3, Kai Poha 8:15.91. Masters (40+): 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Arthur Smith, Kelly Ahu, Mark Hines, Darren Dante, John Donovan, Neal Gushi) 7:22.47. 2, Koa Kai 7:25.50. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 7:35.24.
Female
Freshman: 1, Lokahi (Bozo Vierra, Jenn Thompson, Darlene Morikawa, Annette Viernes, Heide Guth, Iwa Bush) 9:15.10. 2, Ka Mamalahoe 9:31.36. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 10:02.37. Sophomore: 1, Lokahi (Theresa Gerry, Kini Neal, Kim Meyer, Hoku Lindsey, Nalyne Harada, Dy Valdez) 9:18.62. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 9:35.60. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 9:36.57. Masters (40+): 1, North Shore (Folly Murdock, Kimberly Walsh, Jenny Smith, Chana Dimmitt, Brynn Thurston, Donna Moore) 8:53.43. 2, Koa Kai 8:57.70. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 9:35.75.
1 1/2 Mile
Male
Senior: 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Arthur Smith, Kalani Kam, Jeremy Cole, Darren Dante, John Donovan, Steve Gerwig) 11:34.09. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Moi 11:35.66. 3, Koa Kai 11:38.96.
Female
Senior: 1, Lokahi (Jenn Thompson, Carol Jaxon, Dy Valdez, Karen Dunai, Bozo Vierra, Iwa Bush) 13:07.82. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 13:47.94. 3, Kane'ohe 14:19.01.