Category: Paddles

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.

Story by Eileen Helmstetter
Photo by Beth Leever

Four intrepid paddlers set off from He’eia Kea Boat Harbor to the flat calm waters of Kaneohe Bay. Skimming across reefs, marine life and sandbar we entered the water mauka of Kapapa Island. Beth Leever played in the surf while Bert Wong went in to the beach. Meanwhile I paddled around Kapapa following Stan Dalbec’s frolics looking for rock gardening opportunities. The group returned to He’eia Kea Boat Harbor after a snorkel around a patch reef via Turtle Town. A very pleasant and carefree paddle was had by all!

Story and photos by Stan McCrae

January 14, 2024

The Mokuauia island paddle was very nice. We had 11 kayaks including some new members. As the paddle leader I did my diligence and had everyone sign in on the paddle waiver. We launched from the beach at about 11 am. We landed on the Laie side of the island because the North Shore wrapping swell would have been challenging to get through to the nice lagoon on the Malaekahana side of the island.

After landing we took a leisurely walk around the island. The waves were crashing against the outer point of the island which made for some beautiful photos. We also got to hear and see a migrating Kioea (bristle-thighed curlew.) It is a bird that passes through Hawaii. On completing the walk, some of the members enjoy a quick lunch before returning to shore.