Hui Waʻa Kaukahi

Nui a lehulehu na mokupuni, ʻaʻole lawa ka manawa

So many islands, so little time!

Author: Roya Jue

  • Haleʻiwa to Runway Beach 2026

    Haleʻiwa to Runway Beach 2026

    Story by Roya Jue

    Photos as credited

    May 31, 2026

    On the way to the North Shore we had a uh-oh moment when the rain started pouring down. Being the fearless paddlers we are, we kept going. Luckily, when we reached Haleiwa Beach Park it was a gorgeous island day.

    Kayaks on the beach with Mokuleia and Kaena Pt on the horizon
    Kayaks aimed at their destination – photo by Nadine
    Spindly coconut trees frame kayakers on the beach with Kaena Pt on the horizon
    Sarah and Roya watching the kayaks – photo by Terry

    Once the logistics of getting the kayaks down and taking the cars to the landing location, we were off. The ocean had enough ebbs and flows with a nice gentle breeze to make this casual kayaker appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature.

    Kayakers launching from Haleiwa Beach Park
    Ready, set, go! – photo by Terry
    Stan paddling a Wilderness Tarpon 100
    Stan in his Tarpon 100 – photo by Terry
    Trina paddling in a little blue kayak
    Trina in her Motherʻs Day gift- photo by Terry
    Roya paddling a Scupper Pro
    The author appreciating Mother Nature – photo by Nadine
    Group of kayakers paddling toward Mokuleia
    Heading down the coast – photo by Roya

    As an added bonus, all of us saw the parachuters gently falling out of the ski. A lucky few also got to see spinner dolphins. No one was left behind and we all made it to the finish.

    A skydiver above the ridge
    A skydiver aims for the Dillingham Airfield – photo by Roya
    A large pod of Naiʻa – video by Terry
    Three kayakers approaching the beach landing
    Trina, Steve and Stan coming in for a landing – photo by Nadine

    What an absolutely gorgeous day with a fabulous group of kayakers! Adieu until the next adventure.