North Shore NewsDedicated coaches and consistent training delivered solid results for Manu O Ke Kai Canoe Club’s 2019 regatta season. At the end of July, Manu celebrated its third consecutive year as the AAA division champions of the Na ‘Ohana O Na Hui Wa‘a paddling association. The 35-year-old Haleiwa outrigger canoe club finished with an undefeated streak of 21 consecutive Hui Wa‘a victories dating back to 2017 and qualified 27 crews for the state championship races in Hanalei, Kaua‘i, on Aug. 3, 2019. Congratulations to the crews that medaled in their half-mile races: Girls 13 (gold), Women’s Novice A (silver), and Men’s Open 4 (bronze)! Almost all 27 crews that Girls 13 State Champions (Blake Bowman, Alohi Garcia, Avalon Horne, Roma Lerner, Hayley Littlejohn, Keegan Williams, with coach Tavita Maea) entered finished in the top 10, proudly representing their home club. The club’s success wouldn’t be possible without the tireless work of Manu’s volunteer board members, administrators, coaches, and families. Mahalo to head coach Robert Pactol and
division coaches Phil Aguilar, Mika Amantiad, Varina Amantiad, Linda Cox, John Hoogsteden, Derek Leloy, Tavita Maea, and Charlyn Sales. Paddlers are now training for long distance season, which culminates in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai (Sep. 21) and Molokai Hoe (Oct. 7) races across the Kaiwi Channel. Interested race sponsors can contact Dave Fuga at dave@ktps.net or 808-636-4613. Imua Manu!
