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.
See bottom of calendar 
for explanation of tides and map
references. Click on rating icon for explanation & details.
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| Date/ Rating |
Event | Location & Notes |
Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | |||
Sun 3 |
HWK Intro To Kayaking - Will cover everything, with an emphasis on self-rescue and safety gear. Bring your kayak, paddle and a lifejacket. This is a free class for HWK club members, $5 for nom-members, and applications will be accepted on the day of the class. Park in the old Hilton Heliport, and the class will be near the canoes at Duke Kahanamoku beach | [12/D1] |
Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com |
Mon 4 |
(Labor Day) Roughwater Swim - Volunteers in kayaks needed for water safety marshalls. Contact Paul in advance with your T-shirt size, and meet at the Hilton Lagoon parking lot (Old Heliport/Duke Kahanamoku Beach) at 7:30 AM for an 8:00 launch (Race starts at 8:30). | [12/D1] |
Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 10 | "Islands of Ke'ehi Lagoon" - A ramblin' tour of the many parts of the lagoon. Meet at 9:00AM at "Alan's Ramp", bring lunch for a stop on one of the islands. No carpool | Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
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| Sun 17 |
 Windbag Regatta - Maunalua Bay Boat ramp (Hawaii Kai) to Wai'alae Beach Park in Kāhala by any wind-driven means - sails, kites, umbrellas, bedsheets on sticks, old raincoats, whatever. Carpool leaves Maunalua Bay Beach Park at 8:30 AM. Race will begin at 11:00, or when the Race Director determines there is enough wind. Regular paddlers are welcome but a WMD (wind management device) is required for the competition. Club Members: $10 early entry fee, $20 on the day of the race. Non-members: $20 early/$30 on the race dayThere is also a map of the WBR Course  |
5 Mi. [18/D2] |
Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com |
| Tues 19 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: Megan Porter , a Club member and a marine biologist at UHManoa will talk to us about the mantis shrimp and its many unique abilities. Also - Nominations of Club Officers for 2018 |
Prez: Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
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| Sun 24 |
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| Fri 22 to Sun 24 |
Papio Fishing Contest. Come and camp out Friday and Saturday at Kualoa for early starts Saturday and Friday - There are some campsites available to share in Campground 'A'. Fish 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM both days. There is an application/registration form available on our Facebook page, under "Docs". Otherwise, call Stan for details and registration. | Stan McCrea 306-6578 wawaenui(at)gmail.com& Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
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| October | |||
| Sun 1 + |
Hawaii Kai to Sans Souci (around Diamond Head) Carpool leaves Dumpster Beach at 8:30 AM. | 8.5 Mi. [18/D2] |
Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com & Stan Dalbec 422-0612 sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Mon 2 | Day to call for Easter Reservations at Kualoa (Mar 30 - April 1, 2018) | ||
| Sun 8 |
Waimanalo Bay: Makapu'u to Kailua Beach with a stop at the Na Mokulua for snacks and maybe a little surfing. Carpool leaves Makai Pier at 8:30 AM | 8 Mi. [22/E1] |
Cosette Harms 292-7007 cosettemt(at)gmail.com & Stan Dalbec 422-0612 sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 8 | Yearly Paddle Schedule Planning Meeting at Cottage McCrea in Mālaekahana. Here is a map  . |
Chairperson: Joe Hu 528-3600 jhadvisor(at)gmail.com |
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| Sat 7 - Mon 9 (Disc. 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 |
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| Sun 15 |
Turtletown Tour - Kahalu'u canoe hale to the patch reef and back. Meet at 9:30 AM at the ramp across the canal from Kahalu'u fishpond (near the Hygenic Store), for a 10:00 o'clock start. No carpool. Bring snorkeling gear. |
2-1/2 mi. RT [36/B2] |
Rusty Lillico 286-6514 lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 17 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: a return to the Waikiki Aquarium ! Email Rob or Steve H., or call Gary to reserve a spot. Also - Election of Club Officers for 2018 |
Rob Murphy 398-0542 |
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| Sun 22 |
EZ Glider: Kaiaka Bay and Adjacent Streams - (Paukauila and Ki`iki`i Streams - Meet at "Mushroom Rock" in Kaiaka State Park (in Waialua) at 9:30 for a 10:00 am launch. Kayakers can paddle lazily on calm water in a historic agricultural district. The more adventurous can push upstream through grass overgrowth to seldom-visited stretches replete with sugar-plantation ruins and relics. | 4 mi. RT [64/B4] |
Stan Dalbec 422-0612 sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 29 | Joe Hu 528-3600 jhadvisor(at)gmail.com |
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| November | |||
| Sun 5 |
Clean the Stream - Kahana Stream brush clearing party: bring kayaks plus saws, shears, machetes, first-aid kits, etc to the Kahana Valley Beach Park mauka parking lot at 10:00 AM. Call George in advance to tell him you're coming - at least six boats are needed to make this work | [46/F1] |
George Shoemaker 237-8992 geo_shoe(at)email.msn.com |
Wed 8 - Tues 13 |
Off-Island: Kauai Rivers - a series of daypaddles up various Kauai streams and rivers, staying in rented bungalows near Lihue. Contact Chuck asap, the roster is already full, but there is a waitlist. Paddlers will meet at Chuck's place to determine dates, details, and itinerary. | Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sun 12 |
Directions to launch spot: Turn into the He'eia State Park (NOT the He'eia Kea State Boat Harbor). Just inside the first gate, on the right, is a sign on a telephone pole that says "Company Vehicles Only". Turn right down the unimproved road to the bottom. Be careful where you park, as there are some muddy spots, and we don't want to trash the grass. If parking gets crowded, you can unload your boat, then drive back up the hill and across the drive to the visitor parking, or turn right and park in the main lot under the big tree. |
3.5 mi R.T. [37/E2] |
Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com |
| Sun 19 |
Up the Creek - Kahana Stream, from start to finish, with a hike at the top. Contingent upon the successful clearing of the stream the previous week (see 11/11, above); check with George. If it’s a go, meet at 9:30 AM at George's house (next to Swanzy Beach Park in Ka'a'awa), we will launch from the seawall next to the small parking stripjust north of his house. Additional parking available at the Park. Bring drinks and snacks for a hang-out at George's house after the paddle. | 2 mi. RT (not counting the hike) [46/F4] |
George Shoemaker 237-8992 geo_shoe(at)email.msn.com |
| Tues 21 | Meeting - |
Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com or Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
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| Fr1 24 - Sun 26 | Last Ditch Fish Twitch - One last chance at the Progressive Fishing Tournament trophy. For 3 days, anywhere you choose to fish, on any coast on any island, counts as an official paddle! Honor system rules - call or email Norm with your tally at the end of the day. | Norm Chun 277-6869 bluec239(at)msn.com |
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| December | |||
| Sun 3 |
Double Rough-water Swim (also officially the Looong Distance Swim or LDS). Escorts needed for individual out-of-town swimmers in this 10k international competion. Contact Chuck to sign up and get details |
Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sun 10 + |
Alt-Kahuna: Kailua Boat Ramp to Moku Manu & back - weather and surf permitting, a jaunt over to the Mokumanu Cave with a break at Mōkōlea Islet. No carpool. | 10.5 mi. [28/E2] |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com& Bill Murphy bilym(at)hotmail.com |
Sun 17 + |
Super Kahuna: Makai Pier to Kualoa Park - A real grinder, this one, so bring a kite! Carpool will leave the pier at 8:00 AM sharp, launch upon return, probably about 10:00. | 19 mi. [22/E1] |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
| Fri 15 - Sun 17 | Last Ditch Fish Twitch - One last chance at the Progressive Fishing Tournament trophy. For 3 days, anywhere you choose to fish, on any coast on any island, counts as an official paddle! Honor system rules - call or email Norm with your tally at the end of the day. | ||
Tues 19 |
Annual Club Christmas/Hannukah/Solstice/Winter Break Party, 5:30 PM to 9:00 - |
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| Sun 31 | |||
Coconut Island: the launch is from He'eia Kea State Park Ocean Activity Center at 8:30 AM to reach the target beach by 9:15. Instead of the ususal supervised tour of the HIMB facilities, this year we're going guerilla - we will land on the island's North Beach and work our way around to "Maile's Point" on the South side for lunch.