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The official publication of the Outrigger Canoe Club is titled Ama to honor the Club’s lineage. The outrigger of a canoe is called an Ama in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language). It was a nautical innovation that allowed the Polynesians to efficiently navigate the rough waters of the Pacific. The Ama is also the port hull of a double-hulled canoe, which is the vehicle that brought the Hawaiians to these beautiful islands.

The official publication of the Outrigger Canoe Club

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FEATURES Cheers to 60 Years

The LOBBY Food, Wine and Friends This inaugural event was a culinary delight, filled with exquisite drinks, music and merriment. p.9 Sports Stars Get to know two of OCC’s exceptional member-athletes at the upcoming Stew & Rice events. p.11

A deeper look into OCC’s second—and current— location. p.17 2024 Photo Contest Stunning images from this year’s winners. p.19 CANOE ALLEY Recognizing Greatness The Duke receives another prestigious award from the AAU. p.26

Outrigger Canoe Club

From the President’s Desk

DEAR OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB ‘OHANA, I want to thank those who have tirelessly contributed to the Club’s success in 2023. It has been an honor to serve as your president and to follow in the footsteps of previous leaders of the Club.

We welcomed 198 new members in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 25 percent over 2022 and the applicant waiting list remains full. Finances are stable and our

we now have 12 additional sports sub- committees. Club Captain Billy Pratt has been re-appointed for the 2024 season and continues to take the lead on a post-COVID rebuild of both the men’s and women’s paddling programs. The Club’s philanthropic eorts have been a constant focus for the Board. To support those who have been aected by the Maui fires, we have shipped over 3,000 meals, $5,000 of beverage promotion funds and are look forward to donating nearly $10,000 to various Maui canoe clubs to help them replace paddles and equipment. OCC employees and members have put in significant volunteer hours and OCC has also adopted a park at the Ala Wai surrounding the area where our canoe practices are staged. Of course, we also continue to be partner with Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation and are the primary sponsor of the Waterman’s Hall of Fame. Our food and beverage operations continue to be strong and we generated record revenue in 2023, providing jobs and benefits to over 150 dedicated employees. Our updated Logo Shop has seen higher sales, and Lana and her team generated a single day sales record of almost $20,000 on Black Friday. Finally, it should be said that all of this success would not be possible without the tireless work of our General Manager Tyler Roukema, his team, and a very engaged Board of Directors and membership. Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best in 2024.

investment balances are near record highs. To keep expenses in sync with revenue, monthly membership dues will increase across membership categories, keeping pace with increasing costs of operations. Initiation fees for new members have not materially changed in the last 10 years, so after significant study and member outreach, the Board approved new initiation fee levels that will become eective for applications received as of April 1, 2024. Our relationship with the Elks remains strong and the Board authorized a new lease extension proposal. In addition, we have established an informal alliance with Elks and Colony Surf to monitor the real eects and regulatory requirements that will aect our properties due to sea level rise and water level inundation. Maintaining the useability of our property throughout the inevitable SLR property loss is paramount to our membership and the Elks lease extension proposal. We have instituted a motto for the Club operations to be “First Class Service and World Class Facilities.” To that end, we have pursued long discussed projects including the addition of a Women’s Sauna, and renovations to the locker room hallway, Fitness Center, Logo Shop and parking lot. Work on the sea wall and a temporary wave barrier installation have also taken place, which are longer term mitigation factors meant to protect our valuable beach frontage. Our athletic programs are generally well attended and prospering. In addition to paddling,

Aloha,

Curt DeWeese, President

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General Manager’s Corner

ALOHA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE OCC ‘OHANA! I hope this message finds you in good spirits and well-rested after a wonderful holiday season. I hope that 2024 brings health and happiness to you and your families!

a measure designed to provide a lasting solution and significantly reduce the need for future maintenance. We understand the importance of keeping our members informed and connected throughout this process. To this end, we will provide regular updates through a designated section on our website and weekly emails detailing the project’s progress. Additionally, our digital display screens at the Club will be constantly updated with the most current information. Your understanding and support during this time of improvement are greatly appreciated. These enhancements are essential for the long-term benefit and safety of our Club and members. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

I am writing to share an important update regarding the Club’s commitment to improving and maintaining our facilities. We are embarking on a significant project that entails the repair and upgrade of our parking structure. This project, scheduled to commence on January 15, 2024, is expected to take approximately eight months to complete and will involve extensive work on every level of the parking garage.

The decision to undertake this project was not made lightly. Over the past two years, we have engaged in rigorous planning and due diligence to ensure its success. We are fortunate to have the expertise of renowned structural engineer Michael Kasamoto guiding this endeavor. Working alongside Jono Saunders, our Facilities Director, and the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Kasamoto’s leadership will be invaluable in ensuring the longevity and durability of our parking structure. During the repair period, we anticipate some disruptions, including a reduction in the number of available parking spaces. The canoe storage area will also be aected, necessitating a temporary relocation of watercraft. Additionally, the mauka and makai fitness centers will face intermittent closures to facilitate necessary under-mat repairs. The need for these repairs is rooted in the history and current demands of our facilities. Constructed in 1964 and expanded in 1987, our parking garage requires refurbishment to address concrete spalling and the unique challenges presented by our coastal location. A significant aspect of this project is the complete waterproofing of the parking structure,

Thank you for your patience and support as we undertake this significant project.

Sincerely,

Tyler Roukema, General Manager

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CLUB HAPPENINGS, CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS LOBBY The

This Way In ➳

Food, Wine and Friends OCC’s first annual Food & Wine Fes val was one members won’t soon forget. The behind-the-scenes team pulled o an incredible soirée filled with exquisite food, wine, music and merriment. Guests dined on Chef Brandon’s menu of globally inspired cuisine like charcuterie, seafood étoufée, hamachi crudo, Burgundy risot- to—to name just a few—and sipped on a curated selection of wines such as Ohana Riesling, Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir, and Kistler and Dauo Bodyguard Chardonnay. Sweet endings by Pastry Chef Vivian included guava bars, pistachio-orange cannoli and more. As a water sports-focused Club, it was only fitting that we tapped professional big wave surfer and Dj Keala Kennelly—aka DjKK—to set the tone for the evening.

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 The Lobby | Happenings

Reading ’Riggers

FEB 2

Friday

Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS

OCC Annual Meeng Super Bowl Sunday at Ka Mo‘i Bar

Tuesday

Feb 6

Sunday

Feb 11

Wine-O’s Tasng

Monday

Feb 12

New Year’s Day

JAN 1

Monday

Wednesday Valenne’s Day

Feb 14

Reading ’Riggers

Friday

Jan 5

Stew & Rice

Tuesday

Feb 20

Wine-O’s Tasng

Monday

Jan 8

Reading ’Riggers

MAR 1

Friday

Stew & Rice

Tuesday

Jan 9

Wine-O’s Tasng

Monday

Mar 11

OCC Employee Holiday Par (Club closes at 5 p.m.)

Monday

Jan 29

Stew & Rice

Tuesday

Mar 26

Easter

Sunday

Mar 31

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Happenings | The Lobby 

Stew & Rice Sports Stars The next two events highlight two excep onal member-athletes.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. A Special Evening With Tri Bourne You’re invited to meet Tri Bourne, among the world’s elite class of professional beach volleyball players. Tri, who spent most days of his childhood at Outrigger Canoe Club, is now a professional beach volleyball player and has played at the highest levels of the sport, including Olympics and World Championships. Tri will be speaking about some of his experiences, such as making it from our Club’s Baby Court to the Olympics (to fill in for Taylor Crabb), dealing with the health challenges along the way and co-founding SANDCAST Media platform—which features his podcast, YouTube channel and his newest volleyball book “Playbook of Champions.” The Outrigger Canoe Club holds a long and storied place in national and international volleyball history. Although many factors contribute to the Club’s success, the one constant has been the Baby Court at the Club where so many champions like Tri got their volleyball start. Alan Lau, OCC Volleyball

Committee Chair 2014-2018 (Co-Chair 2013), will be there to kicko this special evening and share insight on the Baby Court, the birthplace of champions! $27++ per person

Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The Iconic Ocean Race With Mark Towill

Join us to discover what it takes to win the world’s longest and toughest team sporting events. Hear from fellow Outrigger Canoe Club member Mark Towill, CEO of 11th Hour Racing Team, the first American sailing team to take home the iconic Ocean Race trophy in the race’s 50-year history. Winning the Ocean Race—often a lifelong dream for those who dare participate—takes exceptional teamwork. Success requires the ability to make split-second decisions, cope with pressure, adapt swiftly to changing circumstances, and above all keep improving. The Ocean Race has been held every three or four years since 1973 with the 2023 race a grueling test covering 32,000 nautical miles around the world. Mark led his team to victory along with his childhood friend and skipper, Charlie Enright, and they did so with sustainability at the core of all operations. The team has traveled the world inspiring positive action for ocean health, and on June 29, 2023, 11th Hour Racing Team won and in doing so, spread the team’s message far and wide. $27++ per person

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 The Lobby | Happenings

➳ As of 2024, Reading ’Riggers has finished seven years of good reading, all with some connection to Hawai‘i. Whenever possible, we feature OCC member authors. We also try to choose books available in the Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS), and all of the below can be found there. Here’s our lineup for the next few months: FEB. 2 “Dinner With The President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House” by Alex Prud’homme Here, OCC management will discuss what it is like to feed a lot of people, with the right dishes, the right wine, the right atmosphere—they are experts in this field. MAR. 1 “Paddling the Outrigger: Inspiration and Insights from the Journey of a Lifetime” By Richard Kelley and “Kelleys of the Outrigger” By John W. McDermo Resource presenters and OCC members Colleen Kelley Heyer and Chuck Kelley will be present to discuss their father, his history and philosophy and their growing up in the Outrigger Hotels business. A Year For The Books This new year is a good year to read good books with good friends. By Gerry DeBenedetti Reading ’Riggers

APR. 5 “Ni‘ihau Places Names” By John R. K. Clark

John has been to past OCC Stew & Rice programs, is an excellent speaker and presents geography, history and useful knowledge. He will be present at the event to talk about this new book. We also encourage you to check out supplemental/resource tles: “Beaches of Kauai and Ni‘ihau,” plus about 10 other beach and ocean books. MAY 3 “The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West” By Sara Ackerman This will be Sara’s third appearance with Reading ’Riggers (she joined us in 2019 and 2021). Some sup- plemental/resource tles include “Race to Hawaii: The 1927 Dole Aire Derby and the Thrilling First Flights that Opened the Pacific” by Jason Ryan and “Pacific Air Race” by Robert Scheppler. We start promptly 10 a.m. on the first Friday of the month. Please come 10 minutes early to preorder lunch, which is then served from 11:30 to 12:30. Guests are welcome.

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Happenings | The Lobby 

Board of Directors Election & Annual Meeting — Time to Vote!

Deadline to Vote: Friday, February 2, 5 p.m. Annual Meeng Date: Friday, February 6, 5:30 p.m.

Online voting is now open and ballots for the Board of Directors elec on have been mailed to eligible members who didn’t opt in to elec- tronic vo ng. Some members may receive two methods of vo ng, but

only one will be counted. Candidate photos and brief biographies are posted in the Lobby and included with the ballot package. The results will be announced at the Annual Mee ng.

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CHEERS TO 60 YEARS

This January marks the 60th anniversary of the official opening of OCC’s Diamond Head location. By Jasmine Chagnon / Photography by Olivier Koning

The Ka Mo‘i Boathouse—where the Ka Mo‘i, one of OCC’s oldest koa canoes, hangs above—is steeped in history. It’s chock-full of photos, trophies and plaques recognizing star athletes of past and present.

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“Designed by Hawai‘i’s most celebrated architect, Vladimir Ossipoff, the unique and innovative features

waiian watersports. That really is our legacy, and that, really, should be our image,” said Fred Hemmings, in his oral history. Designed by an illustrious architect, it’s the details of the Club that showcase it as an illustrious sports club. Visit the Macfarlane Room to step back in time to old Waikīkī, and see pictures of the original OCC location. In the Duke Room, you’ll find an ode to OCC’s revered Olympian. In Ka Mo‘i Boathouse, you’ll likely find images of surf legends like Joey Cabell, Paul Strauch and The Duke catching a wave, as well the new generation of waterwomen and watermen, such as Carissa Moore and Kai Lenny. OCC’s connection to the ocean, coupled with Os- sipo’s personal appreciation and deep understanding of Hawai‘i’s culture and climate, led him to the three levels—Hau Terrace, the bar level and the dining room— each oering unrestricted views of the sea. The Club’s hau tree-shaded pavilion and many of the building’s public spaces are open yet provide just enough cover- age to shield from sun and wind. Spaces become less enclosed as you move from the parking lot and towards the beach.

of the clubhouse blend naturally into its tropical surroundings,

making it seem as though it had always been there yet maintaining a totally fresh and contemporary feeling. Nearly half a century old, the timeless architecture of the Outrigger Canoe Club might well be fresh o the drawing board,” wrote the late Barbara Del Piano in a 2011 article of The Outrigger magazine . Yes, this location was designed by the renowned Ossipo as the lead designer, and the technical aspects by Wimberly, Whisenand, Allison & Tong (now known as WATG). A recipient of the first AIA Medal of Honor in Hawai‘i, Ossipo joined the Outrigger in 1950, and had previously provided architectural work on the original clubhouse in Waikīkī in 1949. He served on the Buildings & Grounds Committee from 1989 until 1992, and was a Long Range Planning Committee member in 1983 and 1991. You’re likely familiar with some of his other work throughout Honolulu, including Thurston Memorial Chapel at Punahou School, the Liljestrand House and the IBM Building. For years, OCC has been touted as being a great example of Ossipo’s Hawai‘i-centric architecture style, as it focuses on open-air qualities, mimicking the beach park shelters and pavilions that are a distinctive part of O‘ahu’s shoreline. Weaving Hawai‘i’s unique natural landscape and his signature modernism, Ossipo was able to design the Club’s second space to uphold our deep connection to the ocean and ocean sports. “We have more Olympians, we have more world champion surfers, and we have more world champion paddling teams. We pioneered canoe surfing in big ways. The Outrigger has been the home of great innovation and champions for generations in the traditional Ha-

The lānai structure is a way to connect with the island sensibilities, and the Hau Terrace is perhaps one of Ossipo’s most clear interpretations of this architec- tural element. Throughout his career, Ossipo contin- ued to perfect the lānai—a concept that is central to Hawai‘i’s modern architectural identity—most notably here at the Club, the Blanche Hill House and the arrivals and departures terminal at Daniel K. Inouye Interna- tional Airport. Inspired by the native Hawaiians who used lānai as communal spaces for gathering, Ossipo was able to transform these spaces into modern and captivating areas for doing just that.

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“The idea was for the new Club to look like it had been here for many years. We didn’t want it to look like a brand new club, which meant that the trees that came in could not be of the young variety.” — Cline Mann

Club is actually a combination of six separate structures: the garage; volleyball court, locker rooms and Snack Shop; lobby; Ka Mo‘i Boathouse; kitchen; and Koa Lanai. “We decided that we would do our best within our means to produce something of high quality without skimping on anything,” shared the late John Cline Mann—chairman of the New Site Building Committee when this site was being planned and built—in his oral history. In the late 1990s, OCC’s Architectural Review Commit- tee made recommendations for any changes to meet the new demands of the expanding membership. Though suggestions were favorable, the concept to alter and compromise the integ- rity of Ossipo’s original design was ultimately voted down. Up until 1963, the old Outrigger Canoe Club location was in the heart of Waikīkī between The Royal Hawaiian and the Moana Surfrider, where the Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort now stands. It looked decidedly Polynesian. It was

The lobby is a welcoming space for all, complete with raan furni¤re, warm wooden details, tropical plants and plen¥ of na¤ral light.

The grid of concrete columns used for the Hau Terrace are encrusted with coral and local stone, creating a beautiful textured podium. A carefully crafted series of trellises and shelters float above. This natural canopy of trees and plants provide coziness and shade, fostering that connection to the elements. The original specifications of this innovative technique called for 10-percent of the wall surfaces to be made of this coral block. The first sample of the 10-percent could hardly be discerned, however, so the final specification was closer to 30- or 40-percent. Member and fellow architect Sid Snyder, who spent years working alongside Ossipo, has pointed out that regardless of how many times a person has walked through the Clubhouse, they are not consciously aware that the

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From top: The centerpiece of the Duke Room; a 3D model of the current Clubhouse more clearly shows that Ossipo§’s design consists of six separate buildings; site prepara on for OCC’s current Clubhouse took place in April of 1963 and doors were oªcially opened in January of 1964.

FUN FACTS  Some members were on the old site premises un l midnight of December 31, 1963. Firecrackers went o§ and tears were shed as they said goodbye to the old Club.  The design and build of the Club’s second (and current) loca on cost around $1.2 million.  A Board member at the me, Charlie Pietsch, was very instrumental in geing two banks to commit to a half-million dollar loan, with favor- able—somewhat shocking—terms.  The old site lease was up on Oc- tober 30, 1963, but Roy Kelley—who was also a member of OCC—agreed to extend the tenure there un l the last day of the year.  In February of 1963, the Planning Commiee reorganized to include the Beach Development Commiee, and was renamed to the Building Com- miee. Members included John Cline Mann, Ward Russell, Tom Wells, Keith Wallace, General Schmuck and Walter Collins.  The furnishings in the dining room and bar were original John McGuire raan pieces. Chairs and tables came from Asia, and the upholstery from San Francisco, but it was put together on site to save me.

a low-rise building, and there were volleyball sand courts on both sides of the entryway to the main building. It was very open and at that time, there weren’t many people on the beach. In the late 1950s, the Club experienced some pitfalls and approved the building of a boardwalk between the Roy- al and the Moana, which allowed pedestrian tra±c on the beach instead of just on Kalākaua Avenue. Therefore, the Club was open from the mauka end to the makai end, allow- ing the public to go in and out. They could pass into the Hau Terrace, sit down, purchase booze and pay cash. OCC had become a place that people wanted to go to whether they were members or not. More and more each day, each week, each month, the Club’s whole image and atmosphere changed from one that was strictly Club to something that was semi-public and this had a very adverse eect upon the membership. This, among other things, had a direct eect on subsequent decisions to not remain at that site.

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the old buildings, and the excavating. “The idea was for the new Club to look like it had been here for many years. We didn’t want it to look like a brand new club, which meant that the trees that came in could not be of the young variety,” said Cline Mann, in his oral history. Therefore, instead of planting coconut trees that were two or three feet and watching it grow over the next 25 years, they found and planted mature trees throughout the property. “We wanted the coconuts placed in such a way that it would look like we had plant- ed a new building amongst an existing coconut grove.” Thanks to many dedicated members, construction ended December 23,1963—just in time for the annual Christmas party. After the new facility o±cially opened on January 4, 1964, hundreds of members gathered in a heartwarming ceremony on January 11 to bid aloha to the old site, and bless the new one. The ceremony was led by then-President J. Ward Russell and Kahu Abraham Akaka, and included a more than 10-canoe flotilla from Waikīkī toward OCC’s new home. More than 500 mem- bers were at the Diamond Head site to welcome them. This Club is a result of many dedicated peoples’ eorts, namely Ossipo for visually transforming the space into a tropical modern haven. Looking beyond the Club’s facade and premier beachfront location, it’s all of OCC’s past and present members who have created a community where good fellowship and aloha prevail, and where the sports of old Hawai‘i always have a home. “And so the Outrigger Canoe Club embarked on a new era in its history, disproving the doubts and misgiv- ings of the skeptics that thought it couldn’t survive. In its new and gracious surrounding, away from the hustle and bustle, glitz and glamour of Waikīkī, the members settled down in their new surroundings and before long, things were back to normal and it seemed as though this was where they had always been,” wrote Del Piano, back in 2000. This sentiment still rings true, even 60 years after completion. ■ Barbara J. Del Piano is a life member of the Outrig- ger Canoe Club who authored the Club’s history book, “Outrigger Canoe Club 1908-2008” to celebrate the Club’s Centennial. A past-chair of both the Historical Commiee and the Public Rela ons Commiee, she was also the author of several books on Hawaiian history. Special thanks to Kimbal Thompson —Architec¤ral Review Commiee. For more of Fred Hemmings’ and John Cline Mann’s oral histories, visit outriggercanoeclubsports.com.

Late 1961 and early 1962 was an extremely criti- cal period because the membership had to determine what kind of Club it wanted to build and how to finance it. At the new site, the Planning Committee continued investigating the possibility of high-rise development. In 1961, Ossipo, at the direction of the Board of Directors, proposed a new building plan for a 20-story high rise with 100 apartments and the Club on the lower levels, which was actually quite attractive to some members. But due to a combination of a real estate and/or econom- ic slump, lease, aordability concerns, and membership member reaction, this high-rise concept was abandoned. For these reasons, in May of 1962, the Board decided to build a Club-only facility at the new site. Arrangements were made to extend the lease of the old site from October 31 until the last day of 1962, but there was still very little time to get to completion. The Site Building Committee had at least one meeting scheduled on site every week to go over with the archi- tect and with the contractor any problems they might have encountered in the construction of the building. The Board and Committee members did an ex- traordinary job in the short time they had. Their work resulted in the plans going out to bid in March of 1963 and the contract was signed with Pacific Construction on April 1, 1963. Construction started shortly thereaf- ter in April, leaving little more than seven months for completion. A substantial portion of the budget was for new landscaping. “We had a budget of about $20,000 to $22,000, which couldn’t take you very far in 1982, but in 1963 we got a lot for our money,” remembered Cline Mann. Nearly every single tree, vine and shrub on the premises were taken out. The second phase of the beach development involved the building of the beauti- ful groin on the ‘Ewa side of Colony Surf, the enlarging of the dredging area, the demolition and clearing of all

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Winners of the 2023 Outrigger Canoe Club Photo Contest PHOTO CONTEST 2023

G R A N D P R I Z E W I N N E R

➳ Congralaons to the members who submitted to this year’s photo contest—a job well done by all. More than 115 images were collected, some taken here at the Club, others throughout Hawai‘i and even some from far-flung locales. Members showcased their strong eye for composition and color, and regardless of technical skill level, all captured meaningful moments. Judges— Ama creative director Warren Daubert, art director Jen Tadaki Catanzariti and contributing photographer Sean Marrs —were most moved by the following images.

JUDGES’ NOTES: The epitome of the OCC man: casual confidence, gregarious and outdoor-loving... Two of Outrigger’s Finest Dale Hope

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Club Space

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

Is It Ready Yet? Suzy Hemmings

JUDGES’ NOTES: Who hasn’t waited anxiously for the snack they ordered to appear in the take-out window?

2ND PLACE

Splash Jay Freis

3RD PLACE

OCC Sunset Ken Robbins

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Fauna

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

JUDGES’ NOTES: Beau ful cap¤re of a puªn’s fishing trip haul. Dinner’s Up Bryan Tepper

2ND PLACE Wise Eyes Jared Watumull

3RD PLACE

Yellowstone Na onal Park Naral Wonder Thea Coats

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Flora

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

Sunflowers Hans Chun

Tahan Banana Whitney Robinson 2ND PLACE

Traveler’s Palm Near Sheraton Waikiki R. Pumehana Davis Wadsworth 3RD PLACE

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Ocean

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

Dropping In Ian Lee

JUDGES’ NOTES: The only thing beer than whitewater joy is shared whitewater joy!

2ND PLACE

Stóri Drangur Bryan Tepper

3RD PLACE

Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me Sandra Walter

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Sports

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

Na Pali Relief Harry Newhart

2ND PLACE

Manhaan Hoe Stephen Haugse

3RD PLACE

Star ng the Descent Patricia Ancheta

3RD PLACE

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Travel

PHOTO CONTEST 2023

1st PLACE

Fire it Up! Ruth Anne Herman

JUDGES’ NOTES: Punchy color blocks, dynamic compos°on and thrilling subject maer come together beau fully here.

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

Human Miracles C. A. Nora Meijide-Gentry

Seek What Sets Your Soul on Fire Sandra Walter

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CANOE ALLEY SPORTS RESULTS, EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH & MORE

Recognizing Greatness One of OCC’s illustrious and beloved Winged “O” members, Duke Kahanamoku, receives another pres gious award. By Nancy Lueck

make him a true trailblazer in sports history,” said Jo Mirza, AAU President. “We are grateful to the Outrigger Canoe Club for accepting the award and for their many efforts in bringing our two organizations closer together.” The Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented annually since 2017 and was established to honor Gussie Crawford, the first female president of the AAU, who was a pioneer in

➳ Duke Kahanamoku is the recipient of the 6th Annual Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his achievements as a five-time Olympic medalist and humanitarian. “Duke Kahanamoku is a perfect representation of what The Crawford Award stands for. His athletic prowess on the international level, his community impact as ‘Ambassador of Aloha,’ and his introduction of surfing to a global audience

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Winning With Aloha Two teams spike gold at the Hawai‘i Conven on Center

The American flag that accompanied the athletes to the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden signed by Duke and his fellow Gold Medal winning teammates including Jim Thorpe, Pat MacDonald and Ralph Rose, among others.

amateur sports. The award is intended to recognize athletes whose efforts have paved the way for great change in amateur sports both on and off their playing surface and on the national or international stage. It was also created to recognize those athletes who did not necessarily receive the recognition they deserved during the time they competed. Duke’s fame started in 1911 at AAU’s first swim race in Hawai‘i. He shattered the world record in the 100-yard freestyle by more than four seconds and broke the American 50-yard record by more than a second. He represented the United States as an AAU athlete in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games and brought home five medals in swimming—three of which were Gold. Duke is credited with spreading the sport of surfing to a global audience. Beyond athletics, he was named Hawai‘i’s “Ambassador of Aloha” in 1959, playing a vital role in supporting our state’s burgeoning tourism industry. His athletic talent, grace and spirit of Aloha will never be forgotten. Billy Berger, an Outrigger Canoe Club member for over 50 years, was honored and humbled to accept the trophy on behalf of OCC at the award ceremony in Orlando, Florida, this past October. The trophy now resides prominently placed in the OCC lobby trophy case accompanied by a surfboard shaped commemorative tribute modeled after Duke’s Alaia board. Members and guests can proudly pay homage to The Duke during visits to the Club as we view these special awards in perpetuity.

Top: 16’s team; Boom, 18’s-1 team

➳ Seven teams from the OCC boys volleyball program par cipated in USA Volleyball Aloha Region Fall Fes val at the Hawai‘i Conven on Center at the end of November. Congra¤la ons to all who par cipated, especially the 18s- 1 and 16s teams, who each won their division. (It should be noted that the 16s boys team finished their last match at 11 p.m. on a Sunday night!) Mahalo to everyone from OCC who contributed to a successful—and fun—tournament.

For more information, visit aausports.org

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➳ Adding to the perpeal trophy this year are the names Sandie Easton, for 1st Overall and 1st Female winner; and Ian Lee, for 2nd Overall and 1st Male. No stranger to winning this race, Sandie has been the female winner in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. In fact, Sandie’s 2019 time is still the fastest time for a female in Castle Swim history. She maintained her status as first place female and tacked on the overall win in 2023! The Castle Swim is the longest running sporting event in the Club’s history, culminating in 1917 as part Lovely Day for a Swim Sandie Easton once again takes first place in the 2023 Castle Swim.

of the Thanksgiving aquatic carnival. The Swim has been held on and off since its inception, this year being the 106th time. It was revived in 1975 and has been held every year since (though it was virtual in 2020 due to COVID-19). The current course is 1.2 miles, beginning at Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort beach and ending at OCC’s beach. Congratulations to Sandie and Ian, and to the 30 other members who swam.

The Results

Sandi Easton

54 32:31 54 34:57 33 35:28 53 37:32 47 37:45 56 38:26

Ian Lee

Rachel Gaul Drew Sanders

Je Wong

Conrad Keerer

Wya Morris 14 38:50 Jocko Vandelden 55 39:19 Kevin Hause 53 39:20 Trey Jamrog 15 40:11 Nick Nordyke 34 40:30 Bruce Sloan 75 40:45 Sco Peters 54 41:07 Emily Needham 12 42:33 Carly Bargiel 35 42:44 Blair Grant 35 42:44 Ward Saunders 70 42:50 Jim Merchant 77 42:51 Douglass Kaino Philpos 31 43:05 Mitch Thrower 55 44:25 Ulrich Klinke 79 44:43 Larissa Nordyke 35 44:58 Beatrix Lau 11 45:44 Eric Lau 45 45:44 Dawn MacNaughton 62 46:49 Donna LeDeuc 62 46:49 Elliot Mannis 11 46:55 Sco Bradley 61 51:27 Laurie Sloan 72 58:01 Valisa Saunders 69 58:45 Joseph Teipel 68 61:08 Kathleen Quinn 80 82:10

IN MEMORIAM

Lothar Varady DECEASED: OCTOBER 8, 2023 Member: 47 years Betty Perry DECEASED: OCTOBER 28, 2023 Member: 33 years Robert C. Allin DECEASED: OCTOBER 30, 2023 Member: 52 years

R. Wakefield Ward DECEASED: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Member: 66 years D. Leith Anderson DECEASED: NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Member: 74 years

See the digital issue for links to memorial information.

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Employees of the Month A On the frontline and behind the scenes, these employees have been recognized for their outstanding performance.

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OCTOBER Elpidio Ramento CLUB ROOM ATTENDANT Since joining the OCC crew in June 2022, Elpidio quickly proved himself to be a valu- able addition by showcasing his exceptional work ethic.

His consistent availability for any shift and posi- tive demeanor speaks volumes about his dedicated approach to his role. Elpidio values the relationships he’s built with coworkers and especially enjoys the Club’s breathtaking views. During his free time, he prioritizes family time and diligently saves for his retirement in the Philippines.

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