Hui Waʻa Kaukahi

Nui a lehulehu na mokupuni, ʻaʻole lawa ka manawa

So many islands, so little time!

Author: Debi Lyle

  • Hauʻula to Mālaekahana 2026

    Hauʻula to Mālaekahana 2026

    Story by Debi Lyle

    June 14, 2026

    [Editorʻs note: The text and media for this story were copied from Debi Lyle’s Facebook post about this paddle.]

    Paddle from Hauʻula to Mālaekahana. We got close ups of islets w pukas, walked around then paddled around Goat Island where we got to see a lingering albatross and unidentified sea birds (maybe Ruddy Turnstones.) Always appreciate Stan’s depth of nature knowledge, enriching every paddle Thanks for waiting for us Bill & Sandy! Steve is credited w catching this fish, I just kissed it! What a fun and beautiful day w Hui Waʻa Kayaking Club!

    Hauula Kahuku Church
    Hauʻula Kahuku Church across from the launch site
    Woman in front of other kayakers preparing to launch from Hauula
    Debi ready to go under gray skies at Hauʻula
    Da Hui at Kukuihoʻolua
    Kayaks on the Mokuauia beach
    Lush Mokuʻauia ground cover
    Mōlī fledgling on Mokuʻauia
    Eroded rock on Mokuauia
    Rock overhang at Mokuʻauia
    ʻAkekeke (Ruddy Turnstone) on Mokuʻauia
    Kayaks on the beach at Mokuaia
    Mokuʻauia beach
    Woman holding and kissing a kagami
    Debi hoping Steve’s kagami turns into her prince