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Posted at 12:11 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2007

Race set to honor veteran waterman

By Catherine E. Toth
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer

A canoe race to honor veteran waterman Michael Tongg will take place April 22 at the 'Anuenue Canoe Club site off the Ala Wai small boat harbor.

The race will start at 9 a.m. and feature paddling events for men, women and children.

Cost is $125 per crew. Registration deadline is April 15.

Among his many contributions, Tongg has served as president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and lifetime member of 'Anuenue Canoe Club and Waikiki Surf Club.

For more information visit www.anuenuecanoeclub.org or e-mail Anona Napoleon at anona@hawaii.edu.

Reach Catherine E. Toth at 954-0664 or ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com. Read her blog, The Daily Dish, at blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com.