JULY / AUGUST 2025
CANOE ALLEY Fish Tales: Casting Across Continents A last-chance dive turns into a high- stakes struggle with a powerful ulua—and something circling in the distance. p.24
FEATURES A Legacy
The LOBBY Rooted in Rhythm Three Outrigger members share their journey to the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival. p.6
Chasing the Surfski Title
Serving Up the Future: West Side Duo Prepares for College Volleyball Two standout junior beach volleyball players team up for one last summer and look ahead to new courts and bigger goals. p.20
Carved in Koa Honoring Domie Gose’s legacy of
Celebrating Pat Dolan’s record p.26
craftsmanship as the next generation steps up to care for the Club’s Koa canoes. p.12
On the cover: Makenna Kinsler reminisces about her profound experi- ence on the Merrie Monarch stage. PHOTO BY MATT HEIRAKUJI On this page: Fun fact: Volleyballs available for loan when playing at the Club. See the men’s locker room attendant. PHOTO BY MATT HEIRAKUJI
Ama, Issue number 40, July/August 2025, is published bi-monthly by Hau Tree Collective LLC. for the Outrigger Canoe Club 2909 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815. Application to mail at Periodicals Postage Prices Pending at Honolulu, HI. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB, 2909 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815.
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