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Paddling Profile

Club(s)

Healani 55's, Waimanalo 60's

Started paddling

1970's with Moana Kai then Hawaiian Warriors for about 3 yrs and stopped. Started back up again in 1990, then discovered onemanning. Onemanning for about 20 yrs.

In my paddle bag

2 Makana Alii, Kialoa all carbon flex, Broad Reach Tahiti Iti.

My canoe(s)

honu, kaiwi challenger, thunder, stingray, kamau, hurricane, stingray, pueo

Accomplishments

Won States in 1996 (40-49) oneman canoe
Top 5 here and there, now and then in age bracket in oneman canoe.
Personal best for me was 2006, Hawaii Kai to Kaimana. Placed 14th overall out of 66.
Couple of 3rd places for age group Molokai Hoe, 1 second place. 3 first place 60's relay