Kikaha O Ke Kai

Mahalo to all the clubs and racers who competed in this year's PNW Outrigger Challenge! Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club and Kikaha O Ke Kai are so grateful for all the volunteers from both clubs who came together to make it happen!

Check out official results here:

2024 PNW Outrigger Challenge | Race results Race results: 2024 PNW Outrigger Challenge @ Seattle, WA, United States. Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:15 AM (GMT-7)

Aloha Kikaha Ohana and Friends,

Kickstart your inbox with our new newsletter! This is the first of many to come.
Future newsletters will recap the 2024 season (and the thrilling victory at the Gorge) our Chicken Longrice race in October (how did it get that name?), training advice and club news.
We ask your kokua, though. Send us your thoughts after a race so we can include them, your photos, and your suggestions to: [email protected].

Lastly, please share our Talk Story newsletter with Ohana and friends, also post on your social media platforms.

I would like to thank Editor Mike Gordon for his valuable time and expertise on this project.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Going through some of my old videos "I Just Love To Paddle" and this came across from Uncle Nappy's Napoleon paddles through 9 different Hawaiian Channels on a OC1 in 6 days, 239 miles in 56 hours with 6 other paddlers.

Good short video to watch when you have time.

It's the reason why many of us has the drive to just paddle and not worry about life's problems.

Share our Culture and Sport with many others because it's our passion to do so!

Imua Kikaha 🤙

I Just Love To Paddle - outrigger canoe odyssey! I Just Love to Paddle” is a film about a journey. Set in beautiful Hawaii, filmed almost exclusively on the ocean, this movie follows Nappy Napoleon, a legen...

One of my mentors back in the day while being President for Kukini Canoe Club out of Ewa Beach.

Luana showed me how to be Ho'omau and Pono.

What a legacy of Ho'e Wa'a perpetual practices she still instills to our Culture and Sport of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling ♥️

Celebrating our Kikaha Keiki's and coaches

Thank you to all the Pacific Northwest Outrigger Clubs who came to race at our annual Manu K. Baker Memorial Sprint Regatta! What a wonderful day of racing and great weather, too! Here are the results. Congrats to Autumn Rose Canoe Club for their AA Division win, and Rikkole Cree Canoe Club for winning A division!

We're thrilled to welcome Panowicz Jewelers as our newest Ohana sponsor! Their incredible $1,000 donation will go a long way in supporting our mission. A big Mahalo nui loa to Amy Curry ( paddler) as well, for sharing the Kikaha mission to keep Hawaiian culture alive through outrigger paddling.

Sharing a little about Leslie Panowicz, Owner, and their company:

For over 70 years we have provided our clients with exquisite beauty, unsurpassed quality, stunning choices, and unparalleled professionalism from our spacious and accessible store in Olympia, Washington. The success of our family business has been a direct result of our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. If you are already a member of our extended family, "hello!"

If you are new to us, we genuinely and warmly invite you to get to know us and our special way of doing things. Not only will you find unique designer pieces, one-of-a-kind treasures, and classic, timeless adornments, but we also offer an on-site repair shop, custom design, and appraisal services.

Whether you are visiting us for the first time, or the hundredth, we can't wait to see you soon.

Contact info - Panowicz Jewelwers | 111 Market St NE # 104 | Olympia, WA 98501

website - https://www.panowicz.com/pages/panowicz

Keep Panowicz Jewelers in mind for your Mother's Day gift and other celebrations.

About Panowicz Jewelers in Olympia, WA | Diamonds & Engagement Rings For years we have provided our clients with exquisite beauty, unsurpassed quality, stunning choices and unparalleled professionalism from our spacious and accessible store in Olympia, Washington. Whether you are visiting us for the first time, or the hundredth, we can't wait to see you soon.

Sharing a few photos from the Rusty Iron Race, on April 20th. Camp Kikaha was established and all five Kikaha teams placed, 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Imua Kikaha

Great video produced by Panorama City personnel.
Mahalo's Russ.

Big Canoe in Panorama Pool A long outrigger canoe in the big Panorama swimming pool. It was there for safety training by PNW outrigger canoe clubs. Narrated.