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Na Wahine O Ke Kai
September 28, 2008
Celebrating 30 years of Crossing the Ka'iwi Channel
Aloha Na Wahine -
We are looking forward to celebrating
30 years of crossing the Ka'iwi Channel and hope
that you are looking forward to this as well.
The race will be held on Sunday,
September 28, 7:30, from Hale O Lono to Duke Kahanamoku
Beach in Waikiki.
As you all know, we are faced
with a few challenges this year, specifically
the sudden closing of Molokai Ranch and all of
its properties - including the beautiful Molokai
Lodge and small businesses in the town of Maunaloa;
Kaupoa Beach Village (the tentalows), the Kalua
Koi golf course and hotel - which shut down a
few years ago.
In addition, the closing of Aloha Airlines and
ATA has severely limited flights available for
all of us to get to Molokai and out of Honolulu
after the race.
Our committee is working with
the Molokai canoe clubs and community, the Hawaiian
Canoe Racing Association, and individuals and
groups on Oahu to explore all the options available
to paddlers, volunteers and others who are involved
in the planning of this event. We are partnering
with the Molokai Hoe committee to minimize efforts
and focus on planning for both races. (Molokai
Hoe is on Sunday, October 12, 2008).
Info will be put on the website
as it becomes available. You may reach us by e-mail:
Hannie Anderson at anekona1@hawaii.rr.com,
or Shelly Gilman at huaka1@hawaiiantel.net.
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