Hui Waʻa Kaukahi

Nui a lehulehu na mokupuni, ʻaʻole lawa ka manawa

So many islands, so little time!

Kukuihoolua islet from the west end

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