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Posted on: Monday, June 7, 2004

Hui Lanakila captures first regatta title thanks to Kailua

The men's sophomore crew of Hui Lanakila stroke its way to victory at the O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association's Clement D. Pa'iania Regatta at Ke'ehi Lagoon.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

By Stanley Lee
Advertiser Staff Writer

After years of building to become one of the top contenders in the state, Hui Lanakila Canoe Club's perseverance finally paid off.

Women crews work the water at Ke'ehi Lagoon in the Clement D. Pa'iania Regatta. Hui Lanakila and Kailua each scored 74 points, but Kailua gave the title to Hui Lanakila.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

Hui Lanakila won its first O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association regatta title yesterday at Ke'ehi Lagoon. Technically, Hui Lanakila and Kailua Canoe Club were tied for first with 74 points, but Kailua graciously gave the AA division title to Hui Lanakila.

"They're a really excellent canoe club," said Kailua coach Jimmy Bruhn. "They deserved it."

Hui Lanakila coach Kalama Heine was pleased just to share in the points standings. "A tie is a win for us," he said. "Everybody is excited, everybody is ecstatic."

Kailua led Hui Lanakila, 74-72, heading into the final event of the Clement D. Pa'iania Regatta. But Kailua did not enter a team in the men's 40 race and Hui Lanakila's crew finished third, earning two points for the tie.

Hui Lanakila could have won the title outright, but lost five points when its freshman men's crew was disqualified because of a false start although it finished with the fastest time in 7 minutes, 17.88 seconds.

Hui Lanakila picked up steam following the youth races. Trailing 39-19 after the first 16 races of the day, Hui Lanakila won eight races in the adult divisions, including wins in the senior men's and women's events.

"I was surprised that on one of the legs we gained a lot. I thought it was going to be neck and neck," said Gail Grabowsky on her senior team's win.

"We could hear Outrigger (Canoe Club) coming up. They had a good leg and they had a good turn. You could hear their voices, but our stroker kept it comfortable, which is pretty nice. She kept it without being anaerobic or cruising too much."

In the senior men's race, Hui Lanakila was third after the first mile of the 1 1/2-mile race, but caught up with about a quarter-mile left.

"We had a really good surge on that last quarter-mile and we got a boat-length on them (Lanikai). That was a lot for them to catch up," said Heine, who was on the winning crew that finished in 10:57.70.

When it looked as if Hui Lanakila was pulling away for the regatta title, Kailua staged a late rally. Its strategy of beefing up its mixed crews paid off as it won all three mixed races. It also won the women's 40 race and finished second in the men's and women's fours.

While Hui Lanakila displayed its strength in the adult division, Lanikai showed off the future of its club with five first-place victories in the youth division races. The biggest came in the boys 18 race, which Lanikai won by 21 seconds, one of the largest margins of victory yesterday.

Coach Robert Puakea said his boys 18 crew was reminiscent of Lanikai's sophomore men's team some 20 years ago that eventually became one of the state's most dominant senior men's teams.

"You're looking at the future of our Lanikai men's program," Puakea pointed out.

Hui Lanakila hopes to carry the momentum of its historic victory through the rest of the season.

"Everybody knows what to do (now) and we're going to come out strong next week," Heine said.

Added Puakea: "We knew we were going to get competition from different clubs. Seeing how it is today, it's going to be Hui Lanakila."

Keahiakahoe edged Anuenue, 19-16, yesterday in the A division for smaller clubs.

Reach Stanley Lee at slee@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-8533.

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Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a

At Hale'iwa

Yesterday

Team

AAA Division (25-plus events)

1, Kane'ohe 92. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 55. 3, Lokahi 52.

AA (13-plus events)

1, Koa Kai 43. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 13. 3, Alapa Hoe 12. 4, Windward Kai 8. 5, Hawaiian Outrigger 7. 6, Kai Poha 5. 7, Ka Mamalahoe 4. 8, Kalihi Kai 0.

A (1-12 events)

1, Beach Boys 28. 2, Ka Mo'i 20. 3, North Shore 17. 4, Kamehameha 8. 5, Elks 6. 6, Imua 4.

• 1/4 Mile

Male

12-younger: 1, Kane'ohe (Kawela Kamakana, Mana Chang, Kamaehu Lapilio, Seth Ilae, Isaac Cambra, Kalai Lee) 2:15.80. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 2:24.65. 3, Windward Kai 2:42.52. 13: 1, Kane'ohe (Bobby Pratt, Doug Richardson, Cody Hookano, Keoni Langley, Lopaka Cunningham, Kanoa Chang) 2:12.42. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger 2:13.89. 3, Alapa Hoe 2:28.27. 14: 1, Lokahi (Jeffrey Kahler, Michael Freeman, Shane Ahlo, Joshua Aina, Preston Lynch, Kawaiolino Kaili) 2:03.32. 2, Alapa Hoe 2:04.32. 3, Kane'ohe 2:05.88.

Female

12-younger: 1, Kane'ohe (Kree Espinda, Brandi Kaluhiwa, Cathy Sherman, Chelsea Hosino, Courtnie Lelepali, Kahea Anderson) 2:22.65. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 2:33.97. 3, North Shore 2:42.75. 13: 1, Kane'ohe (Camille Rodrigues, Cherish Hosino, Xian Pomare, Kree Espinda, Brandi Kaluhiwa, Kelia Parrilla) 2:26.88. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 2:36.79. 3, Kamehameha 2:44.39. 14: 1, Kane'ohe (Kristine Aquino, Kiana Parrilla, Brandi Hulihe'e, Tiana Cambra, Amber Akau, Kelia Parrilla) 2:09.63. 2, Koa Kai 2:14.28. 3, Lokahi 2:22.39. Novice B: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Angelina Dressler, Christina Hoggatt, Johanna Pfannensteil, Bobbi Pollock, Cindy Villegas, Nicole Meunier) 2:25.55. 2, Koa Kai 2:38.26. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 2:39.66.

Mixed

12-younger: 1, Kane'ohe (Kawela Kamakana, Cathy Sherman, Mana Chang, Chelsea Hosino, Sean Hulihe'e, Kui Melemai) 2:23.44. 2, Windward Kai 2:27.50. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 2:34.82.

Specials: 1, North Shore (Myrah Murdock, Kayla Uyeshiro) 1:44.13. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger 1:51.92. Novice B: 1, Kane'ohe (Kai Gerona, Becky Mercill, Jeremy Kuratsu, Eric Moncriffe, Mimi Verhoeven, Lei Cunningham) 2:06.82. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 2:07.69. 3, Kai Poha 2:09.84.

• 1/2 Mile

Male

Golden: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Randy Sanborn, Ed Lemire, Lee Kakauoha, Joe Scallon, John Schwartz, Jonathan Kelly) 4:15.93. 2, Kane'ohe 4:25.65. 3, Imua 4:29.32. Novice B: 1, Lokahi (Chip Young, Oliver Vetter, Genaro Montelougo, Jeffrey Rodgers, Alan Sevellino, Michael Esposito) 3:58.43. 2, Koa Kai 3:59.18. 3, Windward Kai 4:03.45. 15: 1, Lokahi (Chad Kahler, Stephen Cheng, Kenny Cabacungan, Palani Carden, Chris Delfico, Ren-Mitchell Kuwahara) 4:08.46. 2, Kane'ohe 4:10.78. 3, Alapa Hoe 4:29.00. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Dominic Cullen, Cory Siquiera, Aaron Abbey, Justin Silva, Safea Kahiapo, Keoni Anderson) 4:03.56. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:05.26. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 4:17.27. Senior Master: 1, Kane'ohe (Nolan Kim, Roy Anderson, Doug Lee, Chico Salgado, Randy Kennedy, Charlie Akana) 4:38.31. Open Four: 1, Kai Moi (Jason Bellefeuille, Greg Pavao, Rollen Padello, Danny Sanchez) 4:22.57. 2, North Shore 4:23.28. 3, Alapa Hoe 4:24.01.

Female

Golden: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Marilyn Schoenke, Donna Machado, Peggy Cutting, Anita Kelly, Grace Dixon, Carol Green) 5:47.03. 2, Lokahi 6:09.70. 15: Kane'ohe (Lehua Tabadero, Shanyn Fafard, Heidi Jones, Kamaile McLoves, Rikki Carinio, Titi Kawainui) 4:42.45. 2, Kumulokahi Elks 4:50.00. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger 5:08.14. 16: 1, Kane'ohe (Precious Vincent, Kawena Kawainui, Jess Aquino, Angela Oka, Heidi Jones, Titi Kawainui) 4:14.34. 2, Kamehameha 4:14.89. 3, Lokahi 4:21.65. 18: 1, Kane'ohe (Lehus Tabadero, Shanyn Fafard, Precious Vincent, Kawena Kawainui, Jess Aquino, Sharde Marshall) 4:47.57. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 4:52.86. 3, Kamehameha 5:00.05. Novice A: 1, Lokahi (Valeri Loredo, Yoshimi Ri'i, Maile Pai, Sonia Soles, Michelle Despot, Kathy Kuge) 4:32.86. 2, Koa Kai 4:38.92. 3, North Shore 4:46.67. Senior Master: 1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Joyce Aton, Dianne Harrison, Marian Crocco, Patti Dupuis, Jo Kerns, Linda Nishimura) 5:21.47. 2, Kane'ohe 5:38.59. Open Four: 1, Lokahi (Tammie Picklesimer, Darlene Morikawa, Barbora Locquaio, Diana Valdez) 5:05.94. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys 5:18.02. 3, Koa Kai 5:26.18.

Mixed

Golden: 1, Kane'ohe (Dickie Abbey, Bobby Perreira, Pam Solow, Pua Kaiama, Juju Takano, Stubby Kalama) 4:57.86. 2, Kai Poha 5:13.18. Master: 1, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Jim Johns, Ann Johns, Glenn Freitas, Joe Momoa, Shelly Freitas, Allyn Momoa) 4:22.81. 2, Koa Kai 4:29.86. 3, Kane'ohe 4:33.58. Senior Master: 1, Koa Kai (Karen Nishimura, Audry Lee, Theresa Lee, Eric Gill, Bill Waters, Dickie Chow) 4:41.50. 2, Kane'ohe 4:42.51. 3, North Shore 4:59.98. Open Six: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (James Richardson, Raymon Orange, Andrew Roth, Dana Gorecki, Jill Harding, Jennifer Bowers) 4:14.06. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 4:26.3. 3, Koa Kai 4:27.91.

• 1 Mile

Male

18: 1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Chase Silva, Kawika Kahiapo, Gabe Tabadero, Kalani Benedito, Keoni Anderson) 8:02.00. 2, Manu O Ke Kai 8:35.74. 3, Koa Kai 8:53.50. Novice A: 1, Koa Kai (Brett Saguild, Justin Oleole, Eric Kingma, David Fuga, Kelii Ross, James Oleole III) 7:51.44. 2, Kane'ohe 8:31.96. 3, Lokahi 8:35.78. Freshman: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Greg Wright, John Hoobsteden, Bonga Perkins, Branden Chun, Bryan McFadden, Blue Eisen) 7:44.41. 2, Koa Kai 7:51.75. 3, Waikiki Beach Boys 8:44.39. Sophomore: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Bobo Tantog, Robert Pactol, Julian Tyrell, Darrell Naeole, Jere Siaz, Moku Sanborn) 8:06.46. 2, Koa Kai 8:16.86. 3, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 8:40.37. Master: 1, Koa Kai (Neal Ceberano, Paul Amoy, Bill King, Bill Matar, Clyde Kobayashi, James Oleole Jr.) 8:07.94. 2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 8:20.70. 3, Manu O Ke Kai 8:34.59.

Female

Freshman

1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Valerie Hershey, Erin Offenhauser, Kelsa Teeters, Fern Yuon, Julie Shoup, Meredith Takara) 8:50.15. 2, Lokahi 9:56.23. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club 10:36.47. Sophomore: 1, Lokahi (Christina Clinton, Jo Anne Vierra, Linda Aragon, Mary Carney, Sue Lutfey, Iwa Bush) 9:39.78.l 2, Waikiki Yacht Club 9:47.97. 3, North Shore 9:59.91. Master: 1, North Shore (Folly Murdock, Kimberly Walsh, Vicky Nabarrete, Chana Dimmitt, Jane Duncan, Donna Moore) 9:41.76. 2, Ka Mamalahoe 10:40.10. 3, Kane'ohe 10:52.14.

• 1 1/2 Mile

Male

Senior: 1, Manu O Ke Kai (Bobo Tantog, Robert Pactol, Bonga Perkins, Greg Wright, John Hoogsteden, Moku Sanborn) 12:07.57. 2, Koa Kai 12:17.35. 3, Lokahi 12:28.10.

Female

Senior: 1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Jennifer Bowlers, Sue Brown, Dana Gorecki, Valerie Hershey, Erin Offenhauser, Kelsa Teeters) 13:37.93. 2, Lokahi 14:27.42. 3, Koa Kai 14:35.50.

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O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association 14th Annual Clement D. Pa'iania Regatta

At Keehi Lagoon

Team

AA Division

1(tie), Kailua, Hui Lanakila 74. 3, Lanikai 68. 4, Hui Nalu 47. 5, Outrigger 40. 6, Healani 23.

A Division

1, Keahiakahoe 19. 2, Anuenue 16. 3, Waikiki Surf 14. 4, Leeward Kai 13. 5, Waimanalo 7. 6, New Hope 6. 7, Kai Oni 3. 8, Makaha 2. 9, Honolulu 1. Puuloa 0.

• 1/4 Mile

Male

14: 1, Keahiakahoe (Kawika Vierra, Lionell Garcia, Kapili Olson, DJ Silva, Brickwood Engoring, Laakea Kahookele) 1:59.45. 2, Lanikai 2:00.51. 3, Kailua 2:01.41. 13: 1, Lanikai (Jason Campbell, Ryan Dolan, Mina Gould, Kyle Landers, Ryan Murphy, Caton Smith) 2:02.30. 2, Anuenue 2:03.32. 3, Hui Nalu 2:04.25. 12: 1, Kailua (Travis Wilhoite, Joshua Dudoit, Kainoa Chang, Kupono Kanehailua, Raven Pokini, Kawai Makuakane) 2:03.90. 2, Keahiakahoe 2:13.14. 3, Lanikai 2:15.46.

Female

Novice B: 1, Healani (Holly Greenwell, Emma Borst, Cara Iverson, Jennifer Churchill, Stacey Hertzag, Jamie Fong) 2:06.99. 2, Lanikai 2:07.95. 3, Kailua 2:11.19. 14: 1, Lanikai (Kayla Benali, Claire Dewey, Elizabeth Hawkins-M., Meghann Lau, Jessica Schmidt, Zoe Tomar) 2:24.68. 2, Hui Lanakila 2:25.29. 3, Outrigger 2:26.10. 13: 1, Leeward Kai (Britany Nao, Bryanna Doctoloro, Keola Mahilona, Rochelle Gradle, Tiana Kealoha, Zsana Perry) 2:23.79. 2, Hui Lanakila 2:24.41. 3, Makaha 2:26.61. 12: 1, Anuenue (Awapuhi Koanui-K., Shayla Kuehu, Mahea Napoleon, Naalehu Tolentino, Hoonani Wahilani, Kenui Wahilani) 2:25.25. 2, Lanikai 2:32.34. 3, Waikiki Surf 2:33.32.

Mixed

Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Kela Kuamoo, Bobby Colburn, Kahealani Miguel, Robson Silbanuz, Kathy Nguyen, Kapa Oliveira) 2:03.96. 2, Healani 2:05.50. 3, Lanikai 2:10.84. 12: 1, Anuenue (Maiki M. Flazer, Kamalolo Koanui-K., Katrell Mokuahi, Imai Kelly, Wela Wahilani, Michael Wheeler) 2:41.07. 2, Leeward Kai 2:44.57. 3, Kailua 2:48.41.

• 1/2 Mile

Male

15: 1, Lanikai (Collin Ague, Christopher Beuret, Patrick Dolan, Justin Faulkner, Sean Murphy, Haakon Smith) 4:04.66. 2, Kailua 4:09.12. 3, Outrigger 4:13.21. 16: 1, Lanikai (Paul Casken, Ben Creps, Ryan Jones, Chad Martin, Dane Sultzer, Myles Vogelgesang) 3:46.37. 2, Kailua 3:51.48. 3, Healani 3:53.28. Four: 1, Hui Nalu (Danny Loui, Bric Tema, Rob Harrison, Heath Hemmings) 4:03.26. 2, Kailua 4:04.84. 3, Leeward Kai 4:05.46. 50: 1, New Hope (Gary Samura, Wayne Cordeiro, Aran Ahu, Cy Kalama, Michael Nakahara, Cam Cavasso) 4:00.59. 2, Waimanalo 4:03.24. 3, Kai Oni 4:08.00. 55: 1, Hui Lanakila (Gary Murakami, Edward McKeon, Joe Ah Yuen, Eugene Albinio, Rodney Romans, Lloyd Yamasaki) 4:02.97. 2, Lanikai 4:03.23. 3, Keahiakahoe 4:16.93. Novice B: 1, Hui Lanakila (Scot Miranda, Chino Colburn, Chris Simpson, Marc Titcomb, Mike Kaneshiro, Austin Easley) 3:53.62. 2, Kailua 3:55.64. 3, Healani 3:55.98.

Female

16: 1, Waikiki Surf (Kilty Inafuku, Kehau Meyer, Maka Paracuelles, Kaipo Kaawakoa, Awapuhi Kalauli) 4:37.65. 2, Waimanalo 4:40.88. 3, Hui Nalu 4:41.75. Four: 1, Hui Lanakila (Jessie Eames, Malia Toyama, Seraphina Eames, Vi Coito) 4:44.01. 2, Kailua 4:50.95. 3, Waikiki Surf 5:21.66. 50: 1, Hui Nalu (Nani Akeo, Pat Chung, Mary Fern, KT Scott, Marilyn Kiner, Lita Blankenfield) 4:34.75. 2, Lanikai 4:50.34. 3, Waikiki Surf 4:56.56. 55: 1, Kailua (Sara Jane Watson, Yvonne Keahi, Shelly Gilman, Mimi Frank, Susie Oakland, Mary Martin) 4:46.51. 2, Lanikai 4:59.53. 3, Hui Nalu 5:06.09. Novice A: 1, Hui Lanakila (Brianne Ornellas, Amanda Treinan-Aea., Haane Massarotti, Christy Werner, Kristy Maunakea, Florence Makinano) 4:23.03. 2, Healani 4:27.02. 3, Kailua 4:32.49. 18: 1, Outrigger (Halli Van Lier Ribbink, Sarah Rosq, Kauilei Demello, Kellen Fletcher, Alicia Arnott, Meleana Carr) 4:19.27. 2, Healani 4:22.71. 3, Hui Lanakila 4:24.62. 15: 1, Kailua (Megan Forbes, Lei Marciel, Nicole Quiteuis, Cady Uyeoka, Maile Goodhue, Kelly Radovich) 4:38.16. 2, Outrigger 4:45.74. 3, Keahiakahoe 4:59.43.

Mixed

35: 1, Kailua (Hillary Broad, Sharon McClure, Lisa Barney, Ikaika Kincaid, Chris Bartels, Vili Malamala) 3:56.94. 2, Hui Lanakila 4:12.67. 3, Leeward Kai 4:13.64. 40: 1, Kailua (Torrey Goodman, Amy Crews, Kelly Silva, Mark Miller, Bruce Morgan, Derek Leeloy) 4:02.35. 2, Lanikai 4:05.85. 3, Hui Lanakila 4:11.62. 55: 1, Kailua (Jim Bruhn, Ralph Hiatt, Paul Gay, Nani Olds, Star Botelho, Susie Thain) 4:37.44. 2, Lanikai 4:40.44. 3, Hui Nalu 4:45.06.

• 1 Mile

Male

40: 1, Outrigger (Courtney Seto, Tommy Damson, Chris Kincaid, Byron Ho, Tim Twigg-Smith, Jim Beaton) 7:25.75. 2, Hui Nalu 7.40.93. 3, Hui Lanakila 7:42.09. Junior: 1, Outrigger (Mike Nakano, John Wacker, Franz Solmssen, Kevin Allen, Evan Rhodes, Michael Beyer) 7:26.92. 2, Hui Nalu 8:00.86. 3, Kailua 8:20.41. Sophomore: 1, Hui Lanakila (Sam Alama, Raven Aipa, Manny Kulukulualan, Mel Puu, Keanu Kuna, Kalama Heine) 7:06.20. 2, Lanikai 7:06.70. 3, Outrigger 7:11.63. Freshmen: 1, Keahiakahoe (Kalai Miller, Kamuela Lau, Paul Kalama, Lyle Nicely, Kapena Anakalea, Kekama Akana) 7:17.88. 2, Outrigger 7:26.53. 3, Kailua 7:31.19. Novice A: 1, Hui Lanakila (Sean McElligot, Kalai Fernandez, Keone Joao, Kaleo Cambra, Shannon Ball, Gavin Hanoa) 7:41.13. 2, Healani 7:48.34. 3, Hui Nalu 7:57.82. 18: 1, Lanikai (Keith Beers, Zane Chess, Matt Crowley, Jason Kline, Ian Smith, Matthew Sullivan) 7:35.01. 2, Kailua 7:56.59. 3, Hui Nalu 7:57.71.

Female

40: 1, Kailua (Ginger Lockette, Kathy Erwin, Cindy Razga, Lesline Conner, Donna Meyer, Carleen Ornellas) 8:50.70. 2, Hui Nalu 8:51.77. 3, Outrigger 8:57.33. Junior: 1, Hui Lanakila (Pauahi Ioane, Lehua Heine, Kristi Lowry, Nani Vickers, Jennifer Von Ruden, Maureen Manufekai) 8:24.24. 2, Hui Nalu 8:37.93. 3, Kailua 8:51.64. Sophomore: 1, Hui Lanakila (Deborah Rosenblum, Gail Grabowshy, Michelle Arnold, Bernie Suafoa, Keala Hironaka-Tam, Katie Slocumb) 8:21.56. 2, Outrigger 8:32.02. 3, Hui Nalu 8:33.97. Freshmen: 1, Lanikai (Johanna Chapman, Jennifer Cirillo, Christine Kamai, Nicole Radford, Jade Seibel, Janice Smith) 8:36.35. 2, Kailua 8:40.15. 3, Hui Lanakila 8:47.41.

• 1 1/2 Mile

Male

Senior: 1, Hui Lanakila (Manny Kulukulualan, Raven Aipa, Chris Tseu, Mel Puu, Sam Alama, Kalama Heine) 10:57.70. 2, Lanikai 10:59.53. 3, Outrigger 11:08.78.