Youth-crew victories propel Lanikai
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| Kailua had a strong showing in the adult divisions, including this victory in the women's sophomore race.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser |
| • | New Zealand-Hawai'i prevails |
By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer
The future of the Lanikai Canoe Club looked good yesterday. The present wasn't too shabby, either.
Spurred by its youth paddlers, Lanikai won the Waimanalo Regatta at Waimanalo Beach Park. It was Lanikai's third victory in four regattas so far this season in the O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association — the state's largest paddling organization.
"No question, the key was our kids," said Lanikai head coach Bob Puakea. "They did a fantastic job. They gave us the big lead and then we just had to maintain it."
Kailua made it close with a strong showing from its adult paddlers. In the final tally, Lanikai amassed a season-high 87 points to Kailua's 82.
Outrigger placed a distant third with 59 points, followed by Hui Nalu (52) and Hui Lanakila (46). 'Anuenue won the A division for small clubs with 16 points.
Lanikai won 10 races, including five in the youth divisions. By the end of the youth and novice races in the morning, Lanikai had 53 points to Kailua's 32.
"It's hard to catch up from that far behind," said Kailua head coach Jimmy Bruhn. "We made our move and came close. Now we need to figure out how to make up those points."
Kailua won nine races, including a sweep of the men's and women's freshman races.
Kailua actually caught Lanikai in the standings after winning the 27th race of the day — men's 55-and-older. But Lanikai regained control two races later by winning the men's 50-and-older race.
"Kailua made us sweat it out right to the end," Puakea said. "That's why I say our kids were so important at the beginning."
Strong onshore winds and choppy seas made for rough conditions, and teams were allowed to use "open" steersmen in the youth and novice races.
Many of the paddlers from Lanikai's vaunted men's program steered during the boys races. After Lanikai won the boys 12-and-younger race, Puakea told steersman Mike Judd: "Those are our senior men of the future."
Judd added: "In the middle of that race, I felt a (wave) coming, so I yelled 'Bump!' And those boys responded exactly the way we would in the men's program. They dug in and got on that bump and surged ahead."
Lanikai also won the prestigious men's senior race for the third consecutive week. The crew of Judd, Mike Pedersen, Kalani Irvine, John Foti, Kai Bartlett and Jim Foti completed the 1 1/2-mile course in 11 minutes, 28.56 seconds to beat Outrigger by nine seconds.
Hui Nalu remained undefeated this season in the women's senior race. The crew of Kehau Lau, Gail Grabowsky, Julie Aio, Lorey Bode, Taryn Dean and Denise Darval-Chang completed the 1 1/2-mile course in 13:53.35 to beat Outrigger by nine seconds.
The most surprising victory of the regatta came from host Waimanalo in the women's 50-and-older division. The crew of Alison Gaspar, Trudy Lacno, Iolani Kassebeer, Elizabeth Correa, Rene Iwamoto and Louana Ramos edged Hui Nalu by 0.33. It was the first victory of the season by any Waimanalo crew in any division.
"This (regatta) is a big thing for our club," Ramos said. "Knowing how to handle the rough (conditions) makes a big difference. A lot of teams don't like it, but we practice in it every day."
The rough conditions took a toll. At least three koa canoes were damaged, including one of Kailua's.
Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
• New winner: Lokahi Canoe Club won its first regatta of the season yesterday, defeating Kane'ohe in the Windward Kai Regatta at Ke'ehi Lagoon.
Lokahi won 10 races and scored a season-high 82 points. Kane'ohe, which had won the first four regattas of this season, also won 10 races and finished with 75 points.
Lokahi swept the women's open races (freshman, sophomore, senior and open-4), and also won the men's senior race.
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O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
Waimanalo Regatta
At Waimanalo Beach Park
Team
AA Division (18-more events): 1, Lanikai Canoe Club 87. 2, Kailua Canoe Club 82. 3, Outrigger Canoe Club 59. 4, Hui Nalu 52. 5, Hui Lanakila Canoe Club 46. 6, Healani Canoe Club 19. 7, Keahiakahoe 17.
A Division (17-fewer events): 1, Anuenue Canoe Club 16. 2, Leeward Kai 13. 3, Waikiki Surf Club 9. 4, Waimanalo 6. 5, New Hope 1. 6, Makaha 0. 7, Honolulu Canoe Club 0. 8, Puuloa 0.
• 1/4 mile
Male
12: 1, Lanikai (Jason Campbell, Daniel Cooper, Mina Gould, Cody Meek, Ryan Murphy, Mike Judd) 1:57.24. 2, Kailua 2:03.23. 3, Keahiakahoe 2:08.09. 13: 1, Keahiakahoe (Lionell Garcia, Kapili Olson, DJ Silva, Kyle Miller, Kawika Sayers, Kamu Lau) 1:53.81. 2, Lanikai 1:55.02. 3, Outrigger 2:00.27. 14: 1, Lanikai (Collin Ague, Patrick Dolan, Justin Faulkner, River Kim, Fred Morelli, Jim Foti) 1:54.32. 2, Anuenue 1:55.71. 3, Keahiakahoe 1:56.14.
Female
12: 1, Kailua (Skye Cameron, Dominique Kahale-Webster, Courtney Singlehurst, Brittani Morse, Elina Bee, Carleen Ornellas) 2:15.41. 2, Anuenue 2:16.59. 3, Leeward Kai 2:16.83. 13: 1, Lanikai (Claire Dewey, Elizabeth Hawkins-Mahaulu, Meghann Lau, Brandie Ota, Zoe Tomar, Leimomi Dierks) 2:10.16. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:13.02. 3, Hui Nalu 2:13.62. 14: 1, Kailua (Nicole Quitevis, Lei Marciel, Megan Forbes, Morgaine Jennings, Cady Uyeoka, Loretta Toth) 2:06.68. 2, Lanikai 2:07.14. 3, Keahiakahoe 2:08.02. Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Brianne Ornellas, Leslie Reynolds, Kili Yuen, Melissa Lee Soon, Jacqui Evans, Vi Coito) 2:04.67. 2, Healani 2:05.43. 3, Lanikai 2:06.69.
Mixed
12: 1, Lanikai (Jordan Jardine, Hannah Smith, O'Neal Wheat, Max Rausch, Caton Smith, John Foti) 2:00.87. 2, Anuenue 2:05.73. 3, Leeward Kai 2:09.44. Novice B: 1, Lanikai (Roxanne Darling, Stacy Olson, Kari Paulson, William Shipley, Thomas Walton, John Foti) 1:54.68. 2, Healani 1:56.73. 3, Hui Lanakila 1:58.34.
• 1/2 mile
Male
Novice B: 1, Anuenue (Brad Mathews, Tim Mobley, Tom Presler, Mike Rohlfs, Anthony Smith, David Napoleon) 4:03.71. 2, Lanikai 4:05.46. 3, Kailua 4:06.55. 15: 1, Kailua (Braddah Poole, Kamuela Viena, Ikaika Duyag, Josh Medeiros, Lance Kaanoi, Jorden Wong) 4:23.45. 2, Lanikai 4:23.82. 3, Hui Nalu 4:31.02. 16: 1, Lanikai (Dylan Butterbaugh, Eliot Higa, Jonny Kono, Ian Smith, Kelly Wilkins, Kaheakai Williams) 4:17.33. 2, Kailua 4:18.06. 3, Leeward Kai 4:18.43. 50: 1, Lanikai (Ronald Beers, Mike Collins, Kern Rogerson, Pete Roney, Jared St. John, Dennis Sallas) 4:14.33. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:19.21. 3, Outrigger 4:19.90. 55: 1, Kailua (Mike Watson, Paul Shaner, Bob Thurston, Pat Goldstein, Howie Keller, Tom Conner) 4:12.96. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:22.01. 3, Outrigger 4:26.12. Open Four: 1, Outrigger (Tommy Damon, Marc Haine, Eric Levora, Todd Bradley) 4:13.83. 2, Lanikai 4:15.75. 3, Leeward Kai 4:19.48.
Female
15: 1, Hui Nalu (Liana Arakaki, Lauren Biggs, Sean Bangay, Miriam Palmore, Yvonne Pottenger, Afton Faria) 5:08.11. 2, Kailua 5:17.06. 3, Lanikai 5:18.29. 16: 1, Outrigger (Hallie Van Lier Ribbink, Jami Pietsch, Angie Giancaterino, Kellen Fletcher, Dena Cassella, Meleana Carr) 4:56.02. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:58.63. 3, Hui Nalu 5:04.67. 18: 1, Waikiki Surf (Kanani Souza, Angelica Chong, Kahana Na'auao, Krystal Timsing, Tristen Kumashiro, Lori Nakamura) 4:57.93. 2, Kailua 4:58.58. 3, Hui Nalu 4:59.21. Novice A: 1, Lanikai (Heidi Berengue, Ana Bustos, Jamie Koett, Sara Maimone, Andy Tamaira, Emily Waters) 4:50.48. 2, Hui Nalu 4:55.73. 3, Hui Lanakila 4:57.32. 50: 1, Waimanalo (Alison Gaspar, I'olani Kassebeer, Elizabeth Whittle, Trudy Lacno, Renee Iwamoto, Louana Ramos) 5:18.11. 2, Hui Nalu 5:18.44. 3, Lanikai 5:21.30. Open Four: 1, Outrigger (Alicia Arnott, Avery Cavanah, Sarah Rosa, Brooke Perry) 5:26.42. 2, Hui Lanakila 5:31.65. 3, Leeward Kai 5:40.06.
Mixed
40: 1, Outrigger (Jim Cavanah, Courtney Seto, Karl Heyer, Rina Pan, Linda Fernandez, Laurie Lawson) 4:21.39. 2, Lanikai 4:28.86. 3, Waikiki Surf 4:29.27. Men & Women: 1, Hui Nalu (Kaui Pelekane, Tammy Kaneaiakaia, Susan Frommon, Doug Smith, Leighton Miyachi, David Loui) 4:25.26. 2, Lanikai 4:30.25. 3, Hui Lanakila 4:30.91. 55: 1, Hui Nalu (Marilyn Kiner, Jane Kirton, James Roumasett, Mike Walsh, Tim Owens, Mary Harbold) 4:51.56. 2, Kailua 5:08.73. 3, Lanikai 5:09.08.
• 1 mile
Male
18: 1, Outrigger (Hoku Mundon, Kai Chung, Nick Huntsman, Kanoa Hose, Michael Menendez, Hainoa Higgins) 8:15.80. 2, Hui Nalu 9:02.31. 3, Healani 10:28.03. Novice A (times not available): 1, Hui Lanakila (Mark Riegel, Adam Treinen-Aea, Byron Martinez, Keoni Kuoha, Kekoa Lopez, Gavin Hanoa). 2, Healani. 3, Outrigger. Freshmen: 1, Kailua (Magic Martin, Boyd Nobriga, Lyle Nicely, Keoni Kelly, Marcus Souza, Kawai Mahoe) 8:16.95. 2, Outrigger 8:48.32. 3, Leeward Kai 8:58.10. Sophomore: 1, Lanikai (Kai Bartlett, Jim Foti, John Foti, Mike Judd, Bruce Lukas, Mike Pedersen) 7:51.32. 2, Hui Lanakila 8:00.77. 3, Outrigger 8:04.31. Junior: 1, Kailua (Chris Bartels, Don Leandro, Greg Edwards, Vili Malamala, Rob Cates, Pat Von) 7:52.40. 2, Hui Lanakila 8:16.94. 3, Lanikai 8:24.83. 40 (times not available): 1, Hui Lanakila (Brad Cole, Jim Hewitt, Herman Hose, Stephen Holbrook). 2, Kailua. 3, Lanikai.
Female
Freshmen: 1, Kailua (Kaliko Amona, Tina Handley, Toni Green, Lisa Martin, Traci Kane, Ilikea Handley) 9:35.32. 2, Healani 10:05.76. 3, Hui Nalu 10:07.60. Sophomore: 1, Kailua (Jen Asano, Amy Hebenstreit, Sheri Broad, Sue Schaeffer, Christy Borton, Loretta Toth) 9:25.43. 2, Hui Lanakila 9:35.19. 3, Hui Nalu 9:42.37. Junior: 1, Outrigger (Paula Crabb, Traci Phillips, Lisa Livingston, Ine Miller, Missy Mowat, Malia Kamisugi) 9:35.40. 2, Kailua 10:17.25. 3, Healani 10:18.09. 40: 1, Kailua (Lesline Conner, Jane McKee, Cindy Razga, Kalei Javalana, Edie Higgins, Carleen Ornellas) 9:26.12. 2, Hui Nalu 9:39.69. 3, Outrigger 9:59.48.
• 1 1/2 miles
Male
Senior: 1, Lanikai (Kai Bartlett, Jim Foti, John Foti, Kalani Irvine, Mike Judd, Mike Pedersen) 11:28.56. 2, Outrigger 11:37.89. 3, Kailua 11:43.80.
Women
Senior: 1, Hui Nalu (Kehau Lau, Gail Kaaialii, Julie Aio, Lorey Bode, Taryn Dean, Denise Darval-Chang) 13:53.35. 2, Outrigger 14:02.64. 3, Kailua 14:22.15.
Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
Windward Kai Canoe Club Regatta
At Ke'ehi Lagoon
Team
AAA (18-more events): 1, Lokahi 82. 2, Kane'ohe 75. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 37. 4, Waikiki Yacht Club 21. 5, Hawaiian Outrigger 2.
AA (9-17 events): 1, Koa Kai 36. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I 26. 3, North Shore 20. 4, Windward Kai 12. 5, Kamehameha 10. 6, Kai Poha 7. 7, Kalihi Kai 6. 8, Kamamalahoe 6. 9, Kumulokahi Elks 0.
A (6-8 events): 1, Waikiki Beach Boys 19. 2, I Mua 2. 3, Alapa Hoe -12.
• 1/4 mile
Male
12: 1, Kane'ohe (Nainoa Kahale, Bobby Pratt, Alika Kekoanui, Cody Ho'okano, Lopaka Cunningham, Kanoa Chang) 2:21.72. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger 2:34.76. 3, Lokahi 2:36.84. 13: 1, Hawaiian Outrigger (Ikaikai Pidot, Kainui Wong, Nicholas Mateo, Steven Laba, Abon Arelong, Alan Kahanu) 2:12.17. 2, Kane'ohe 2:13.95. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 2:16.15.
Female
12: 1, North Shore (Courtney Matsukawa, Kacy Wilia, Crystal Hookano, Keana Grover, Jasmine Lagua, Abode Tantog) 2:37.37. 2, Kane'ohe 2:38.72. 3, Kalihi Kai 2:42.20. 13: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I (Pillani Reyes, Priscilla Sakamoto, Ka'alani Pahinui, Makani Matutino, Natasha Ah Nee, Kailee Frederick) 2:20.73. 2, Windward Kai 2:21.29. 3, Lokahi 2:23.95. 14: 1, Kane'ohe (Lehua Tabadero, Jamie Kumai, Heidi Jones, Shanyn Fafard, Rikki Sison, Jessica Ofoia) 2:16.48. 2, North Shore 2:21.30. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I 2:21.63. Novice B: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Kathleen Grubbs, Val Hershey, Caroline Mans, Charissa Wong, Feen Yan, Jennifer Bowers) 2:09.60. 2, Lokahi 2:14.65. 3, Kalihi Kai 2:17.44.
Mixed
12: 1, Kane'ohe (Doug Richardson, Kree Espinda, Kawela Kamakana, Cathy Sherman, Kalena Frank, Kalai Lee) 2:26.96. 2, Kamehameha 2:37.49. 3, North Shore 2:37.99. Novice B: 1, Kane'ohe (Mark Spargue, Vanessa Tsukane, JR Pecpec, Mel Diaz, Brice Ventura, Kehau Loo) 1:57.85. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 1:59.69. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 2:04.24.
Specials
1, Kamehameha (Joshua Ho, Jeff Tario, Jesse Henning, Nate Cod) 2:46.40. 2, Kumulokahi Elks 2:52.86. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 3:28.14.
• 1/2 mile
Male
14: 1, Kane'ohe (Bryce Calpito, Keola Kamakana, Kamu Santos, Kealii Frank, Nainoa Hopkins, Kainoa Ibarra) 1:58.07. 2, Lokahi 1:59.88. 3, Kai Poha 2:08.60. Golden: 1, Lokahi (Bernie Chun, Dan Liu, Rush Jose, Dan Bitner, Aggi Birnbaum, Wayne Babineau) 4:24.95. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:32.77. 3, Kalihi Kai 5:17.49. Novice B: 1, Koa Kai (Kaleo Schoeing, Brett Saguid, Eric Kingma, Dave Fuga, Justin Oleole, John Miner) 3:45.99. 2, Lokahi 4:07.36. 3, I Mua 4:10.56. 15: 1, Kane'ohe (Cory Siqueira, Justin Silva, Bryce Calpito, Kealii Frank, Jarred Ferrer, Dane Kimokeo) 4:09.82. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:13.59. 3, Lokahi 4:19.05. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Kawika Kahiapo, Chase Silva, Gabe Tabadero, Jonathan Ukauka, Keoni Anderson) 4:00.22. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:03.61. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 4:20.26. Senior Master (50+): 1, Koa Kai (Dan Gagich, Ron Ogino, Colin Galang, Mort Watson, Bill King, Dickie Chow) 3:48.77. 2, Lokahi 3:52.79. 3, Kane'ohe 4:19.04. Open 4: 1, Koa Kai (BJ Bagood, Brian Arzadon, Kalei Lukela, David Randall) 4:02.52. 2, Kane'ohe 4:10.14. 3, Alapa Hoe 4:19.53.
Female
Golden: 1, Lokahi (Barbara Keenan, Kathryn Weldon, Lonnie Trimarche, Nina Brunski, Teena Urban, Darrah Lau Anderson) 5:31.07. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 5:39.35. 15: 1, Kamehameha (Tesia-Irene Ahai, Casey Edboi, Sammie Kuwata, Nicole Trost, Brooke Hutchins, Bridgette Fujiyama) 4:30.98. 2, Kane'ohe 4:35.71. 3, Lokahi 4:46.55. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Heidi Jones, Gina Hew-Lin, Lei Kahihilolo, Kamaile Macloves, Kapua Simeona, Titi Kawainui) 4:49.11. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:49.68. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 5:01.14. 18: 1, Kane'ohe (Brooke Calpito, Teri Wright, Erin Jenny, Treasure Watanabe, Sachelle Featheran, Sharde Marshall) 4:37.51. 2, Lokahi 4:42.59. 3, Kamehameha 4:49.73. Novice A: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Courtney Heimowitz, Wende Lee, Irene Funtanilla, Leilani Wright, Shelly Boling, Molly Weppner) 4:25.77. 2, Lokahi 4:28.58. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:47.39. Senior Master (50+): 1, North Shore (Linda Cox, Dara Fairchild, Melodie Lane-Reeves, Linda Tseu, Jeanne Martinson, Debi Kelly) 4:54.23. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 4:59.96. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 5:17.56. Open 4: 1, Lokahi (Theresa Gerry, Bozo Vierra, Karen Dunai, Ginger Lockette) 4:56.41. 2, Koa Kai 5:05.59. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 5:28.33.
Mixed
Golden: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Chuck Meade, Eddie Tseu, Joe Scallon, Kay Bauman, Darlene Heck, Sheila Pactol) 4:47.90. 2, Kane'ohe 4:48.55. 3, Windward Kai 5:01.90. Master (40+): 1, Windward Kai (David Kualapai, Charles Wong, Angela Harper, Rocky Like, Karen Nishimura, Cheryl Campbell) 4:23.88. 2, Kane'ohe 4:24.45. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 4:32.70. Senior Master (45+): 1, Lokahi (Robert Walker, Lolli Mokuahi, Geri Lee, Rudy Briones, Dottie Miyabara, Mundo Canto) 4:27.44. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:29.42. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 4:39.12. Open 4: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I (Danny Sanchez, Rollen Padello, Ann Johns, Deonne Carden, Danon Kaaekuahiwi, Lori Yomes) 4:07.37. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 4:08.28. 3, Windward Kai 4:10.08.
• 1 mile
Male
18: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolette, Kawika Kahiapo, Cory Siqueira, Justin Kumai, Justin Silva, Safea Kahiapo) 8:10.70. 2, Ka Mamalahoe 8:47.08. 3, Lokahi 8:50.50. Novice A: 1, Lokahi (Alexander Tiedemann, Felix Berzabal, Kalani DeMello, Lokahi Fernandez, David Shamblin, Lance Ponce) 7:43.63. 2, Koa Kai 7:45.17. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 7:58.53. Freshmen: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I (Ioane Kaluhiokalani, Joe Kanana, Gary Kaleimamahu, Hartwell Afong, Nelson Dorwelo, Fats Kahoalii) 7:51.51. 2, Lokahi 7:52.77. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 7:54.20. Sophomore: 1, Lokahi (Christopher Tseu, Eddie Davis, Robert Viernes, John Kaaialii, Mitchell Pinzon, Kevin Mokuahi) 7:41.66. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 7:57.67. 3, Kane'ohe 8:00.54. Masters (40+): 1, Koa Kai (Ruben Cabaniero, Joe Kim, Ben Ancheta, Ryan Mielke, Neal Ceberano, James Oleole Jr.) 7:45.41. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 7:55.18. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I 7:57.97.
Female
Freshmen: 1, Lokahi (Jenn Thompson, Carol Jaxon, Heidi Guth, Darlene Morikawa, Kim Meyer, Iwa Bush) 8:42.12. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 8:45.26. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 9:15.26. Sophomore: 1, Lokahi (Kini Neal, Annette Viernes, Hoku Lindsey, Mikala Bradley, Nalyne Harada, Dy Valdez) 9:02.03. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 9:20.19. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I 9:31.80. Masters (40+): 1, North Shore (Folly Murdock, Kimberly Walsh, Jenny Smith, Chana Dimmitt, Brynn Thurston, Donna Morre) 9:21.76. 2, Koa Kai 9:24.19. 3, Ka Mamalahoe 10:14.73.
• 1 1/2 miles
Male
Senior: 1, Lokahi (Christopher Tseu, Eddie Davis, Robert Viernes, Michael Cushnie, Earl Cobb Jr., Terrance Hamamoto) 11:49.41. 2, Koa Kai 11:53.50. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 11:54.37.
Female
Senior: 1, Lokahi (Jenn Thompson, Carol Jaxon, Dy Valdez, Karen Dunai, Bozo Vierra, Iwa Bush) 13:12.39. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 14:01.48. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 14:46.34.
