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 tides and map references. Click on rating icon for explanation & details.
| Date/ Rating |
Event | Location & Notes |
Leader |
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| May | |||
| Tues 2 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - HLAW LLLC Offices, 1461 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu 6:30 pm (Call for directions) | Chairperson: Joe Hu 528-3600 jhadvisor(at)gmail.com |
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| Sun 7 | |||
| Sun 14 (Mothers' Day)  |
Ewa Beach to 'Tracks' (Kahe) around Barbers' Point (Ka Lae Loa) - Carpool leaves Ewa BP at 8::00, launch at 9:15. | 13 mi. [105/E4] |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
| Tues 16 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here  ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: Gary Budlong dusts off some of his old slides (yes, really! The physical type!) and will give a show about one of our old paddles, (provided he can find a projector that still works, of course). As with everything Gary, anything can happen, but it will be fun! |
Da Prez: Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
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Sun 21 |
He'eia Kea Pier to Kapapa Island - 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 only a slight high tide at 10:15AM, so bring reefwalkers or tennies/tabies. And sunscreen... |
5 Mi. R.T. [37/E2] |
Denny & Nikko Conrad |
| Sun 28 | |||
| Sat 27 - Mon 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) |
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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| June | |||
| Sun 4 |
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Fri 9 |
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] |
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Thurs 8 - Tues 13 |
(Off-Island) Na Pali Coast | Randy Kennedy &Stan Dalbec 422-0612 sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
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| Sun 11 |
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| Sat 17 |
Hokulea Homecoming - Magic Island - If you want to particpate, try going early (like 5:30 AM) and launching from the Ala Wai Clubhouse dock (same place as 4th of July launch) | 2 mi. RT
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Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
| Tues 20 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: Debbie Wheeler takes a break from the hectic life of Lana'i to give us a slideshow of her recent adventures in the Pacific |
Da Prez: Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
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| Sat 24 |
'Tracks' (Kahe Point, but not Electric Beach) to Pokai Bay Beach Park. Meet at 8:00, carpool leaves Tracks at 8:30. Launch upon return. A mellow paddle along the Leeward coast often with a dolphin escort. Bring a lunch and plan on staying awhile after the paddle to enjoy the nice picnic grounds at Pokai Bay. EZ gliders who don’t want to go the distance can paddle on their own around Pokai Bay and join the group for lunch. | 8 mi. [102/C2] |
Terry Shimabukuro 672-8377 gobows58(at)gmail.com |
| Sun 25 |
Keehi Lagoon Island Tour POSTPONED | Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
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| Sun 25 | Roughwater Swim Volunteer Brunch - 10:00 AM at the Outrigger CC | Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
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| July | |||
| Sat 1 + |
Kahana Bay to Mālaekahana - Because conditions along this coast are typically rough, paddlers must pre-qualify with Steve, Tim or Stan. Optional halfway take-out at Hau'ula B.P. (6-mile point). Carpool leaves Kahana (see map ) at 8:30 AM. |
10 Mi. [46/F1]  |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com & Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 2 |
Mālaekahana to China Walls - Meet at 8:00 AM at Stan's House; carpool at 8:30; launch at 9:00. Could be windy and rough. Call Stan in advance to prequalify and ask for directions. | 9 mi. [51/B4] |
Stan McCrea 306-6578 wawaenui(at)gmail.com |
| Tues 4
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Fourth of July - Meet 6:00 PM at Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse (corner of Kapiolani Blvd & McCully St) - Launch at 6:30. (Show starts at 8:30, but ocean access may be blocked after about 7:30) It is not recommended to go beyond the main breakwater, there is an easy place to land on the inside, and there may be room to sit on top of the wall. Bring snacks and drinks, and some way to illuminate your boat for the paddle back. (White is a good color for this, or light blue Cayalume lightsticks. Please, no red or green lights, as they confuse the other boaters.) | 2 mi. RT [12/C1]  |
Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 9 |
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]  |
Rusty Lillico 286-6514 lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 11 | 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 |
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| Sun 16 + |
South Shore Sail: Hawaii Kai to Ke'ehi (around Diamond Head) Carpool leaves Dumpster Beach at 8:30 AM. launch upon return (about 10:00). Kites & sails encouraged... | 8.5 Mi. [18/D2] |
Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
| Tues 18 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: John Gelman and Brittany Arvizu, of the Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) will talk about their programs for responding to strandings and other emergencies among the sea turtle and monk seal poulations, mostly on Oahu and Molokai. John works closely with Hawaii's NOAA, and Britt has worked both at Waikiki Aquarium and Dolphin Quest. |
Prez: Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
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| Sun 23 + |
“China Walls” (Pahipahi'ālua) to Hale’iwa with a stop for lunch at Waimea Bay, or maybe Jocko's. Carpool leaves at 8:30 am sharp, launch about 9:15.No fishing in Waimea Bay. Directions: if you’re coming from the Hale’iwa direction, go past Sunset Beach. You’ll see the UH Ag Station makai, and Crawford’s Home on the mauka side, and then the next time you see the ocean you are there. Similarly, if you’re coming past Turtle Bay Resort and you see Crawford’s on your left, turn around and go back until you see the ocean again. Here is a link to Google Maps |
10.5 mi. [55/E4] |
Rusty Lillico 286-6514 lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com&Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 30 |
"Old" Pokai Bay Beach Park to Mākua Beach - A spectacular paddle, don't miss it. Meet at Pokai Bay BP (next to the former boat ramp) at the end of Waianae Valley Road. Carpool leaves at 8:30, launch at 9:00 | 8 mi. [111/D4] |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
| August | |||
| Sun 6 |
Hale'iwa to Runway Beach - in concert with the Masters' Windbag Race (see below): non-racers start at Hale'iwa Beach Park and all meet up at "Runway Beach" (Mokulē'ia Army Beach) Carpool leaves at 8:30 am. | 8 mi. [61/F2] (launch) (path) |
Norm Chun 277-6869 bluec239(at)msn.com |
| Masters’ Windbag Regatta: “China Walls” ( Pahipahi'ālua) to Runway Beach (Mokulē'ia Army Beach), at the West end of Dillingham Airfield. This is an advanced paddle for highly qualified and experienced paddlers only. VHF radio and life vest will be required of all participants. You must prequalify with Kevin. Carpool at 8:30, launch upon return. | Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com |
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| Sun 13 |
Mangrove Mosey - in & out of the shoreline of South Kane'ohe Bay, from Kane'ohe Beach Park to MCBH marina for snacks, then returning to take out at Kane'ohe Yacht Club. Carpool leaves KBP (at the end of Waikalua Rd) at 8:30 AM. | 5 Mi. [34/C1] |
Rusty Lillico 286-6514 lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 15 |
Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here |
Da Prez: Rob Murphy 398-0542 paddlemonkey(at)me.com |
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| Sun 20 + |
Kaena Point - Runway Beach (Mokuleia Army Beach ) to Yokohama (Ke'awa'ula) - loooong carpool. Call Stan to coordinate. | 8.5 mi. [121/C2] |
Stan Dalbec 422-0612 sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Fri 18 - Sun 20 (Admission 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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| Thurs 26 - Tues 31 |
Off-Island: Lanai Daytrippers - a series of daypaddles to remote locations on the island. Contact Debbie asap so she can plan accomodations, etc | Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 lanai.debbie(at)gmail.com |
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Sun 27 |
Heeia Kea to Kualoa Park (Chinaman's Hat) - Meet at the canoe hale by the entrance to the Harbor. Carpool leaves at 9:00 for a 10:00 AM start. Actual paddle route will be decided just before launch | 6-7 mi. [37/E2] |
Eileen Helmstetter helmstetter(at)hawaii.rr.com & Norm Chun 277-6869 bluec239(at)msn.com |
