Hui Waʻa Kaukahi

Nui a lehulehu na mokupuni, ʻaʻole lawa ka manawa

So many islands, so little time!

Author: Kevin Ching

  • The 26th Windbag Regatta

    The 26th Windbag Regatta

    Video story by Kevin Ching

    August 4, 2024

    [Editor’s note: All hail the Windbag of 2024, Kevin Ching! Kevin led the field comfortably from start to finish. Kevin recounted his victory in the following video story. Additional event photos are shown below the video.]

    Smiling kayakers getting their gear loaded
    Happy paddlers Chalsa, Bill and Kelvin preparing their gear – photo by Ruby
    Sandy prepping her kayak
    Sandy’s ready to go! – photo by Ruby
    Kevin pointing out hazards at the start of the paddle
    Kevin says, “Don’t run into that pole!” – photo by Ruby
    Sailing kayaks leaving the beach
    Saddle up! – photo by Terry
    Kayak sailor raises a finger saying he's number 1
    Kelvin claims victory! Not! – photo by Ruby
    Sailing kayak with the slopes of Koko Head in the background
    Kevin senses victory – photo by Ruby
    Sailing kayak lands on the beach
    Kevin for the win! – photo by Ruby
    Sailing kayak with Koko Head in background
    Steve approaches the finish – photo by Ruby
    Kayak with WindPaddle sail
    Terry peering through his WindPaddle – photo by Ruby
    Two sailing kayaks with large surf in background
    Surf’s up! – photo by Ruby
    Stan Dalbec sails to the beach
    Stan’s always using his head – photo by Ruby
    Norm Chun sails his kayak to the beach
    Norm completes his first Windbag – photo by Ruby
    Chalsa crowns the Windbag of 2024 with the golden cap
    Chalsa crowns the Windbag of 2024 –photo by Sandy
    Group photo under the pavilion
    Windbag participants and support team – photo by Beth
  • Mokulua Surf Clinic 2024

    Mokulua Surf Clinic 2024

    Story by Kevin Ching
    Cover photo by Sandy Johnson

    February 11, 2024

    It was a great day for a Superbowl Surf Clinic, the sun was shining and the winds were way down. I told everyone to show up early and we had 8 paddlers attending. During the on-shore class, we focused on what kind of wave works best for a touring Kayak like the Scupper Pro, a Rec Kayak and a dedicated surf kayak. We also discussed some Surf Etiquette which has been important in past surf clinics. This year though the teams of the Super Bowl were a huge draw and we practically had the whole Mauka side of Mokulua Nui to ourselves, when Sailor Steve and I surfed some of the choice waves of the morning. Soon it was time to return back to Lanikai and we began the long paddle home. It was a great day to enjoy both surfing and watching the Super Bowl later that afternoon.