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2018 Hui Wa'a Kaukahi Calendar of Events

January to April 2018

(updated 4/15/18 )

2017 Schedule  Next scheduled paddle Next General Meeting Next part of the schedule

 

GREEN is the next scheduled paddle, BLUE is the next Club meeting, YELLOW is a Special Event, GRAY is history
THIS COLOR denotes a Saturday paddle

Unless stated otherwise, all groups should be assembled at the start point by 0900, and launched by 0915 at the latest. Depending on the length of the ride, car poolers should have their boats set up and ready to leave the launch area a half-hour to a full hour before the launch time - call the Trip Leader to find out.
The Trip Leader has final say as to whether any individual paddler may join the group, based on the Leader's assessment of that individual's skill, equipment and/or preparation, in light of the ocean conditions of the day.
See bottom of calendar for explanation of map references. Click on rating icon for explanation & details of ratings.

Date/
Rating		 Event Location
& Notes
See General Notes		 Leader
January
Sun 7
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)
Lake Wilson - Meet at the Walker Street boat ramp (see map Aerial map) at 9:30 for a 10:00 AM launch.
You'll need a fishing permit, whether you fish or not ($5.00 at any sporting-goods or fishing store) as well as a pole (bamboo stick will do), and a special (free) entry permit for the lake. See notes below for particulars. Distance depending on route and water level.
No carpool		 4 mi RT
[79/D1]		 Bill Murphy
bilym(at)hotmail.com
Tues 9 Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - HLAW LLLC Offices, 1461 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu 6:30 pm (Call for directions) Chairman: Joe Hu 528-3600
jhadvisor(at)gmail.com

Sun 14
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)

 Goat Island (Moku'auia)- Park in the day-use area of Mālaekahana State Park (see map) and meet on the beach at 10:00 AM for a day of paddling, fishing and surfing around the park & island. Bring lunch or snacks for the island part. Caution: it is always windy here, but you're never far from shore...
No carpool.

1.5 mi. R.T.
[52/C2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Malaekahana Park

 

 Stan McCrea 306-6578
wawaenui(at)gmail.com
Sat 13 - Mon 15
(MLK Day)		 Open Ditch Fish Twitch - Fisherpersons get to pick their own favorite spot to paddle in, and any fish caught on either, both, or all 3 days count towards the Progressive Fishing Tournament score - as long as you’ve paid to enter the contest and you report the fish within 24 hours to Norm, either by phone or email. Norm Chun 277-6869
bluec239(at)msn.com
Tues 16

Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here Map to Paki Hale), 7:00 PM - Presentation: :"Wait For the West Wind": Bernie Kilonsky will discuss a voyage he made, as part of an experimental archeology project, on the Polynesian canoe Hokule'a

 Da Prez: Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
Sun 21
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)

He'eia Kea Pier to Kapapa Island - a return to an old stomping ground! Meet at the He'eia Kea Small Boat Harbor's canoe hale at 9:00 AM. Bring lunch and snorkel gear, if so inclined. The route goes across the Sandbar (Ahu O Laka) and it will be low tide at (?), so bring reefwalkers or tennies/tabies. And sunscreen...
No carpool

 5 Mi. R.T.
[37/E2]
Fly GoogleEarth to He'eia Kea		 Rusty Lillico 286-6514
lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com
Sun 28
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)		 Cash For Trash - A new idea for a Club service project: Paddle up the Ka'elepulu Stream to Enchanted Lakes, picking up trash on the way back - different categories of trash win different cash prizes (categories will be announced by Gary).
Park whereever you can (the parks fill up by 9), meet in the stream "lagoon" next to the ocean, just mauka of the sandbar, at 9:00 AM.
No carpool.		 2 mi. R.T.
[28/E1]
Fly GoogleEarth to Kaelepulu Stream		 Stan McCrea 306-6578
wawaenui(at)gmail.com
 
February
Sun 4
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)
Paddle Rating: 2 (Medium)

E-Z Glider to the Mokes & Super Bowl Sunday Surfing Clinic - Meet at the Kailua Beach Boat Ramp for an 8:00 AM launch and head out to the Mokulua Islands. Surfing not required, but those so inclined will get basic surf instruction and then practice with other experienced kayak surfers. If you are more adventurous, join Rusty on a paddle (weather permitting) out to the NOAA wave buoy (another 2 miles off-shore).  Everyone meets back on the Mokes for lunch.  If you don't have a good surf boat, contact the leaders in advance about borrowing one. Bring picnic snacks for lunch on the sand beach. No TVs or radios allowed! You can leave at noon-ish if ya just gotta get back for the 1:15 kickoff.
No carpool

3.5 mi RT
 [28/E2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Kailua Boat Ramp
Fly GoogleEarth to Kailua Wave Buoy

Kevin Ching 947-4526
mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com&
Paul Tibbetts 734-5518
tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com&
Rusty Lillico 286-6514
lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com
Sun 11
Paddle Rating: 3 (Advanced)		 Weed Out The Wimps & Watch Out The Whales: Makapu'u to Hawai`i Kai. (This one is not for beginners.)  Those coming from town may contact the trip leader to arrange a car drop-off in Hawai`i Kai.  Otherwise meet at 8:00 am at Makai Range Pier for the car shuttle. Launch at 9:00. 9.5 mi
[22/E1]
Fly GoogleEarth to Makai Pier		 Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com&Denny Conrad 206-851-0481 dennyconrad(at)hotmail.com
Sun 18      
Thurs 15 - Tues 20 Lana'i Crossing - ? Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com?
Sat 17 - Mon 19
(President's Day)		 Open Ditch Fish Twitch - Fisherpersons get to pick their own favorite spot to paddle in, and any fish caught on either, both, or all 3 days count towards the Progressive Fishing Tournament score - as long as you’ve paid to enter the contest and you report the fish within 24 hours to Norm, either by phone or email. Norm Chun 277-6869
bluec239(at)msn.com
Tues 20 Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here Map to Paki Hale), 7:00 PM - Presentation: John Enomoto of Go Bananas fame will give a show-and-tell on kayak safety gear and other new candy for your ride Da Prez:
Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
Sun 25
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)
 Ke'ehi Lagoon to Ewa Beach- along the Reef Runway and across Pearl Harbor Channel. Long carpool for this one, be ready to leave "Alan's Ramp" (see map Map) at 8:00 AM,  Be at Ewa Beach no later than 8:30 a.m. for the return shuttle.  Launch at 9:00 a.m. 

Because Kona winds may incline us to run this paddle in the opposite direction (starting at Ewa Beach instead), check with the paddle leader the night before.

.

 4 mi RT
[79/D1]		 Stan McCrea 306-6578
wawaenui(at)gmail.com
 
March
Fri 2
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)		 Full Moon & Fireworks - Meet at “Hilton Heliport” at 5:30 for 6:30pm launch from Duke Kahanamoku Beach.  (Kulu moonrise at 7:30pm.).  Arrive early, parking can be difficult! Bring snacks and drinks and some way to illuminate your boat for the paddle back.  White is a good color, or light blue cayalume sticks.  Please, no red or green lights: they confuse other boaters.  2 Mi. R.T.
[12/D1]
Fly GoogleEarth to Heliport		 Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
Sun 4
Paddle Rating: 2 (Medium)		 Sherwood Forest “Surf Crash & Burn” Clinic - Prequalification for the club's neighbor island trips.  Practice launching and landing Scupper Pro's (or equivalent) touring kayaks in surf conditions. Learn to implement safe procedures, observe conditions early, and practice various techniques.  Meet at Sherwood Forest (Waimanalo State Recreation Area, across from the polo field), 9:00 am. [21/A1 &
24/A4]
Fly GoogleEarth to Sherwood Forest 		Paul Tibbetts 734-5518
tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com
Sun 11
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)		 Lanikai Reefs - (Weather permitting, of course): Paddle along Lanikai Beach to Smith Point and across to Mokuluaiki and the Plane Wreck. Bring mask & snorkel, and lunch or snacks for a stop at Mokuluanui beach. Launch from Kailua Boat Ramp at 9:00 AM. No carpool. 4 1/2 Mi. R.T.
[28/F2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Kailua Boat Ramp Fly GoogleEarth to the plane wreck		 Cosette Harms 292-7007
cosettemt(at)gmail.com & Denny Conrad
Tues 13 Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - HLAW LLC Offices, 1461 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu 6:30 pm (Call for directions) Chairman:Joe Hu 528-3600
jhadvisor(at)gmail.com

Sun 18

      
Tues 20 Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here Map to Paki Hale, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Go Bananas owner John Enomoto will reprise his yearly Safety & Gear talk, since it got bumped by the appearance of special guest Tim Nemier last month. Thank you, John! Prez: Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com

Yes, we're going to try this again...

2018

Annual Easter Weekend Frolic

Mar 23-25

(Okay, so it's not the actual Easter date, but...)

 

Click here Go To for maps and general Park information
Also please be aware there has been a slight bureaucratic change in sign-in procedure, to keep us in compliance with our insurance policies: Any participant or guest who is not a member of the ACA must sign a waiver and pay a $5.00 Event Fee
- Park gates close at 8:00 PM and reopen at 7:00 AM each day -

Fri 23

Arrive Kualoa BP Area 'A' anytime after noon for family camping. See mapfly.

Please note: We are in the SMALLl GROUP CAMPSITE this year (next to the Canoe Hale/Big White Tent)! We still need "individual" campsites, otherwise space will be EXTREMELY LIMITED. If you want to help reserve, contact one of the folks below and make arrangements. The campsites are to the south near the last fire circle.
Rob Murphy 398-0542
paddlemonkey(at)me.com		 Bill Murphy
bilym(at)hotmail.com

 

Sat 24 Paddle Rating: 2 (Medium) Paddle: Kualoa to Kahana at 9:00 AM (Carpool leaves at 8:00 prompt!) - because of very low tides, there will not be an Inside-The-Reef paddle. 8 mi. Tim Sawyer 330-1108
sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy) to Paddle Rating: 2 (Medium) ACA Kayaking Skills workshops, 2:30 to about 5:00 PM, assemble in front of the Main (kitchen) Building. Basic kayaking skills will be taught including kayak safety checklists, kayak survival skills, paddling techniques, and capsize recovery.  Kayakers of all skill levels invited to learn, sharpen or share their kayaking skills.  Bring your own kayak, paddle, shoes or tabis, and life vest.  On-land session will be followed by an on-the-water session to Chinaman’s Hat.  Kevin Ching 947-4526
mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com

Easter Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast, as soon as it's dark, at Kualoa Beach Park

If you have a tree to donate, please give Rob a call.

Rob Murphy 398-0542
paddlemonkey(at)me.com

 

Sun 25 Triple Trouble Races at 9:30 AM (team and relay races!) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stan Dalbec 422-0612
the Easter Egg Chase starts at 10:45 AM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Joe Hu, et al.
Potluck Barbeque, Easter Bonnet Contest and the Kayak Stuff Auction in front of the canoes (near the beach) at 12:00 noon - - - and at 1:00 PM, the Prizes! The Prizes! Gary Budlong 737-8893
 
April
Sun 1
Paddle Rating: 3 Plus (Very Advanced)
+

Sailathon: Kahala to Ewa Beach

Postponed to April 29

 17 mi.
[14/A2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Sans Souci beach		 Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
Sun 8
Paddle Rating: 3 Plus (Very Advanced)
 The Big Kahuna (Moku Manu): - Kailua Boat Ramp to He’eia Kea Pier via Mokumanu. Meet at Kailua BR at 8:00 am and be ready to leave for carpool to He`eia Kea at 8:30 sharp; launch upon return about 9:30am. Stops at Mōkōlea Rock & Mokumanu cave (The latter is dependent on no live-fire exercises at Mokapu Range, and calm water.) 12 mi.
[28/F2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Kailua boat ramp
Aerial of Big Kahuna course		 Rusty Lillico 286-6514
lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com
Tues 17 Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here Map to Paki Hale), 7:00 PM - Presentation: Prez: Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
Sun 22
Paddle rating: 1 (moderately easy)		 (Int'l Earth Day) Keehi Lagoon Surfing & Island Clean-up - Launch from "Alan's Ramp" at 8:00 AM if you want to surf; volunteers for the cleanup effort can wait 'til 10:00 - everyone meets at "Blue Pool" at 10:30. Bring footwear (tennies), gloves and HD trash bags. La Mariana Sailing Club for lunchafterwards.
Very low tide at 8:05 AM.		 1 mi. RT
[5/D4]
Fly GoogleEarth to Alan's Ramp
Aerial view of Alan's Ramp & Keehi Lagoon		 Stan McCrea 306-6578
wawaenui(at)gmail.com

Sun 29

Paddle Rating: 3 Plus (Very Advanced)
+

 Sailathon: Kahala to Ewa Beach (Waikiki to Wai'anae) - a loooong paddle, for sure! Not recommended without a kite or sail. All ACA safety gear must be carried, paddlers must be pre-approved by Steve prior to showing up. Meet at Kahala Beach (Waiala'e Beach Park) no later than 8:00 AM for a long carpool. 17 mi.
[14/A2]
Fly GoogleEarth to Sans Souci beach		 Steve Harris 226-2006
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com
 

line break

2016 Schedule  Next part of the schedule

Permits and Conditions for Lake Wilson Use:

4 requirements

Lake Wilson is a privately-owned reservoir in Wahiawa, Central Oahu, that is stocked, maintained and regulated by the State, specifically and exclusively for use by freshwater sport fisherman. As such, there are several, fortunately easy, hoops you must jump through in order to gain access to the water:

  1. 1) You will need a "Freshwater Game Fishing License," issued by the State and available at most fishing-supply and sporting-goods stores like Sports Authority and McCully Bicycle. The cost is $5 for Hawaii residents ($3 for minors under 15), and is good for one year. It is good for fishing in any freshwater location in the State, if you decide to try your luck elsewhere. It is also available online.
    Here is a list of the places that sell fishing permits
  2. A new requirement: Henceforth, you must also have an "Entry Permit For Wahiawa Public Fishing Area, Oahu" also available (free-of-charge) at the above stores. This, for some reason, is not available online.
  3. A fishing pole (Note: we are unofficially told that this one is no longer required)
  4. A life vest

If you leave it to the last minute, you can purchase a fishing permit online directly from the DAR. You'll need a credit card and a printer, and it will cost you $1 extra per person, but it's instantaneous, and it is good for one calender year (12 months from date of purchase). You may also be able to pick permits up on your way there at Wahiawa Sporting Goods at 571 California Avenue

Hawaii's Fishing regulations are administered and enforced by the Div. of Aquatic Resources (DAR), a division of the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Their site has links to all the State fishing regs, which you should read at some point...

Note: from the DAR website:

New O‘ahu location for fishing licenses and permits

Effective immediately, commercial and freshwater fishing licenses, along with other aquatic licenses and permits, are being issued at the Division of Aquatic Resources office in Room 330 of the Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu. Licenses and permits are no longer being issued at the first-floor counters. Hours are 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday, closed on State holidays. Division publications, such as fishing regulation booklets, are available free at the office. The Division's fish posters can also be purchased at the new license counter for the price of $3.

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