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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

The LOBBY

Beloved Breaks An ode to the two breaks just outside of OCC: Old Man’s (aka Kapua) and Rice Bowls. p.14 An Inspired Kitchen How Executive Chef Brandon Lee is influencing the Club’s food and faculty. p.20 The 101st Annual Lū‘au This beloved fête was all about food, friends and fun! p.24

The Kai Life Check out one of OCC’s own members, Kai Lenny, in new episodes of “Life of Kai.” p.8 Legend on the Lānai A recap of the Stew & Rice event that honored surf legend Joey Cabell, and what to look forward to this month. p.12

On the cover: Bobby Watanabe proves that sometimes a wave is a great place to get some shade on a sunny day.

This page: Malia Eversole, a regular at Kapua, turning with grace to set a new line.

Photo by Matt Heirakuji

Photo by Eric Wehner

Outrigger Canoe Club

From the President’s Desk

DEAR OCC ‘OHANA, I am thrilled to be writing to you as the newly elected President of our great Club. As we look ahead to the coming year, I want to express my gratitude for the op- portunity to be a part of such a capable team of individuals who are dedicated to making our Club the best it can be.

Over the next few months, we have several exciting building projects planned that will help to enhance and maintain our facilities and create even more opportunities for members to enjoy all that the Outrigger Canoe Club has to offer. I am confident that these projects will be completed with the utmost care and attention to detail, and I am excited to see how they benefit our Club community.

As summer approaches, all Club members are encouraged to participate in our world-class paddling program. Whether you’re a junior or senior, beginner or expert, our program offers something for everyone! This year, we’re testing a new Spouse Athletic Membership—cleverly referred to as SPAM—option for spouses of members who don’t have their own OCC membership, and therefore haven’t been able to paddle in the past. If you’re in this category and would like to participate in the paddling program this summer, please reach out to the paddling coaches or the Club’s Athletic Director Matt Tanigawa for further details. Our seasoned coaches are dedicated to helping each member reach their full potential, regardless of your experience. I am confident that with hard work and dedication, we can achieve the success that the OCC athletic teams have demonstrated for more than 100 years. I am truly honored to be a part of this community and am committed to serving all members with dedication and enthusiasm. I look forward to

Spouses of members are now eligable for a SPAM (Spouse Athletic Membership)! Interested? Contact Matt Tanigawa for details.

working with each of you in the months ahead to ensure that the Outrigger Canoe Club remains a vibrant and welcoming place for all who share our passion for Hawaiian ocean sports and community activity.

Aloha,

Curt DeWeese, President

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General Manager’s Corner

ALOHA OCC ‘OHANA! Hard to believe that just a few days ago the Club hosted its 101st Lū‘au. Mahalo to the Lū‘au Committee for the incredible job they did putting on another great event!

Every detail was accounted for, and you created a lū‘au that brought us all together and provided memo- ries that will last a lifetime! From the flowers brought over from the neighbor islands, to the beautiful- ly decorated food stations, to the music that had us dancing the night away. Large Club events like the lū‘au, participating in Club athletics, and ease of access to the beach and ocean are just a few of the

ATHLETICS Our paddling program is back in full swing. As you read this, we will just be a couple of weeks away from the first regatta of the season. Every member that I have spoken with in our paddling community says that paddling Novice B (first year paddlers) is one the best experience of their lives. If you are even a little interested, give it a try! Contact our Athletic Director Matt Tanigawa. If you have a new surfboard or OC-1, inquire with Beach Services about the storage options. If not, inquire about the Club’s Quiver Program, which allows you to take out the Club’s OC-1’s and OC-2’s after being certified. Did you know Beach Volleyball was created at the Outrigger Canoe Club? As such, we encourage all members to grab a couple of friends and hit the sand courts. Before doing so, just be sure to reserve a court on the OCC website. Plus, the newly expanded fitness centers are fully equipped to handle all of your fitness needs, including a personal trainer. Or, if yoga is your thing, join a class on Tuesdays and/or Fridays on the Koa Lanai, just feet from the ocean! Inquire with the Beach Services team to get signed up. The Club is always looking to improve on our already great list of amenities. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please feel free to shoot me an email or drop my office, I’d love to hear from you.

reasons to belong to the Outrigger. The when and how members use the Club may be different for everyone, but one thing is for certain: the Club has a lot to offer everyone. Here are just a few of the amenities the Club has to offer: RECIPROCAL CLUBS The Club has reciprocal arrangements with over 80 Clubs around the world. From the Tokyo American Club, to the Balboa Bay Yacht Club, to the New York Athletic Club and everything in between. Valerie Davis and the House Committee have carefully crafted a world class list of reciprocal Clubs that our members can enjoy while traveling. Learn more about the latest one in Vancouver on page 26. SPECIAL EVENTS The Club executed 945 events in 2022. Think lū‘au’s, Easter egg hunts, Keiki Christmas, Wine Dinners, Steak Fry’s, 4th of July, Wine and Paint events, Reading ’Riggers, Stew and Rice, Super Bowl parties, cribbage tournaments, bridge, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and so much more—if you can describe it, we will create it! If you are interested in celebrating a special occasion or hosting a private function here, please contact Wayne Larrow or Jhasmine Sacro in the Club’s catering department.

Have a safe and wonderful summer!

My very best,

Tyler Roukema, General Manager

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LOBBY The CLUB HAPPENINGS, CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS

This Way In ➳

The Kai Life OCC member Kai Lenny continues to redefine what’s possible. ➳ If you haven’t seen the first season of the Red Bull Media House’s “Life of Kai,” you’re going to want to catch up. Now in its third season, new episodes of the docuseries started releasing in late February, showcasing the extraordinary life of one of the Club’s—and the world’s— most progressive waterman.

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“It’s always been a goal of mine to seek out new ways in which technology can open new avenues for exploration in the ocean. Foiling, kiteboarding, windsurfing: They all serve that same purpose for me.” –Kai Lenny

This season of “Life of Kai” gives more unique access to Kai’s inner workings, daily routines and to his support team. “Expect this season to have a different perspective and approach compared to previous episodes. It will all be fresh and in the moment. That’s what I’m really excited for you all to see!” says Kai. Follow his latest adventures via the docuseries, and perhaps you’ll run into him over at the Snack Shop waiting for his chicken quesadilla or chocolate milkshake after a casual inter island trip from Maui to O‘ahu on his foil board. 

and support the next generation to pursue their passions and ambitions in life, through positive experiences and lessons in the ocean, in the community and throughout the world. You may remember Ama interviewed Kai for the September/ October 2021 issue. Since then, he’s continued to chase his aquatic dreams, and also became an author (his hardcover book, “Big Wave Surfer: The Greatest Rides of our Lives” was published by prestigious New York publishing house Rizzoli shortly after that interview), got married, and became a dad to twin girls.

As the mission of this Club is to perpetuate the sports of old Hawai‘i, Kai is undoubtedly one of the most prolific members doing just that. He kiteboards, windsurfs, stand- up paddleboards, foils and surfs some of the biggest waves in the world. “It’s always been a goal of mine to seek out new ways in which technology can open new avenues for exploration in the ocean. Foiling, kiteboarding, windsurfing: They all serve that same purpose for me,” said Kai, the youngest inductee to Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame. Furthermore, a few years ago he started Positively Kai Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to inspire, encourage

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 The Lobby | Happenings

Calendar upcoming events

Reading ’Riggers

Friday

JUN 2

11th Scratchfest Paddleboard Relay

Saturday

Jun 3

King Kamehameha Day

Sunday

Jun 11

Reading ’Riggers and Cinco de Mayo Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet

Friday

MAY 5

Drinks with the Directors

Monday

Jun 12

Steak Fry, Surf Jam

Saturday

Jun 17

Sunday

May 14

Father’s Day

Sunday

Jun 18

Wine-O’s Tasting

Monday

Jun 19

Duke’s Night

Monday

May 15

Stew & Rice

Tuesday

Jun 20

Art & Wine

Thursday

May 18

Surf Jam

Saturday

Jun 24

Stew & Rice

Tuesday

May 23

Steak Fry

Independence Day

Saturday

May 27

Tuesday

JUL 4

Memorial Day

Reading ’Riggers

Monday

May 29

Friday

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Reading ’Riggers

Reading ’Riggers has a strong schedule coming up for the next few months, and they’re still working on the rest of the year. Readers are Leaders

By Gerry DeBenedetti

MAY 5 Change We Must By Nana Veary

➳ Those who read, are tempted to read or are thinking about reading are encouraged to join this monthly event. We choose books with a relationship to Hawai‘i—almost always ones that are in the Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS). In March, we had a wonderful presentation by OCC member Jeff Hackler, son of the late OCC member Rhoda Hackler, who edited the book “The Story of Scots in Hawai‘i.” Tina Yap and Hardy Spoehr from the Hawai‘i Caledonian Society came dressed in full regalia, and treated guests to a mini bagpipe concert, a discussion about Scots in Hawai‘i, and a description of the clothing they were wearing. Many questions. Plenty answers. Did you know there is a Hawai‘i tartan print? Jeff talked about growing up with his mother, and members of the group provided anecdotes and stories. There were also some jokes about bagpipes. It was a really unique and fun presentation. Then in April, David Louie, past Hawai‘i Attorney General came to talk about his memoir “From the Desk of the Attorney General.” Louie was AG during the Abercrombie administration, and one of his first tasks was restoring the koa desk he found waiting in his office. It needed a lot of help and he regretted having to leave that desk behind after his four years of service. Here’s what’s coming up next:

JUNE 2 Seeking the Sacred Raven By Mark Jerome Walters

Resource presenter Megan Laut from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will be present. This is a complicated story of how too many agencies are trying to save the Alala crow. “Too many” and “trying” being the operative words for the saga of this endangered bird. JULY 7 Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i: Wahine Reclaiming the Waves By Mindy Pennybacker Author will be present. This is a brand new book, which will be available for the first time at Reading ’Riggers. Mindy and her husband Don Wallace joined us in 2022 to present their book “The French House: an American Family, a Ruined Maison and the Village That Restored Them All.”  Suggestions for future titles are always welcome. Members are welcome to bring guests. Staying for lunch afterwards with our guest authors and presenters is an added feature. For more information about Reading ’Riggers, or to be on our email list, please leave your name at the OCC Front Desk.

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Joey Cabell with Kimo Kahoano and producer Brian DeCloux

Stew & Rice

A Legend on the Lānai ➳ The spirit of aloha filled the Koa Lanai during the Historical Committee’s Stew & Rice event in March, which honored the ultimate renaissance man Joey Cabell; championship surfer, skier, sailor and founder of Chart House restaurant. A sold-out house of more than 100 OCC members and their guests were treated to a screening of “Beyond The Sport - Joey Cabell: Legend of Surf” produced by Spectrum Networks. The dynamic Kimo Kahoano led a talk story session that was filled with personal remembrances of Joey’s. Guests were also privy to insider information from the film’s producer Brian DeCloux, who traveled from Los Angeles for this special evening. Tropical decor graced each table thanks to OCC member Lexy Robinson, live music set the mood and all who attended were thankful to share the beautiful night with the most gracious Joey and Yana Cabell. SAVE THE DATE Talk story with Tom “Pohaku” Stone and Kamaka Pili at the upcoming event, Surfing With Ancients Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 p.m. You’re invited to enjoy an enriching talk story with Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner and waterman Tom “Pohaku” Stone with special emcee Kamaka Pili, KHON2 weather anchor, reporter and host of “Aloha Authentic.” Hear about Pohaku’s journey in search of his culture, his passion for preserving and sharing traditional Hawaiian values and connection to the ocean through his nonprofit organization Kanalu. Learn

about the rituals of surfboard carving in the days of old Hawai’i and the sport of He‘e Holua (Hawaiian sledding), which Pohaku has single handedly revitalized. Pohaku has found clarity through education, earning a Masters Degree in Pacific Hawaiian Studies from University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa , specializing in Hawaiian sports. Through this balance of riding and craftsmanship, Pohaku has found peace within himself and pride in his culture. For more information about Pohaku visit kanaluhawaii.org  If you’re interested in attending any of these upcoming Stew & Rice presentations, look out for the weekly Monday Enews for more information and make your reservations on the OCC website, app, or with the Front Desk!

Upcoming Tuesday, June 20, 5:30pm Be one of the first to see a sneak preview of the new film “Shaka: The Story of Aloha.”

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The Stories of O– Share Yours

➳ The Outrigger Canoe Club is a cache of amazing stories that bring to life its long history as well as that of Hawai‘i. And OCC members are the only ones who can tell them. Help Ama continue the Club’s storytell- ing tradition by sending us your memories and experiences. Send a short paragraph—who, what, why, where and when—and photos if available to ama@outriggercanoeclub.com . Share your voice.

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For many members, Rice Bowls and Old Man’s are the two Waikīkī waves worth waiting for.

BY MARTHA CHENG | PHOTOS BY MATT HEIRAKUJI

BELOVED BREAKS

For Marc Haine, it’s the time he was pinned to the reef and the force of the wave blew his shorts up, exploding the middle seam, rendering shorts to skirt. For Amy Woodward, it’s stumbling slightly on the takeoff but still “getting pocketed on the best wave I’ve ever caught in my life.” For Tai Sunnland, it’s a rare late season swell, light winds, watching pro surfer Randall Paulson catch a wave from the outside and pull into a barrel on the reform. The setting November sun backlit the wave, turning it into this “beautiful blue light, and I’m sitting on the inside a little bit just screaming my head off how beautiful it was,” Sunnland remembers. “I consider it my home spot, it’s just that home’s not Everyone has a Rice Bowls story.

ians) on the outside. Two spots in particular feel, for many Outrigger surfers, like their home in the water—Rice Bowls and Old Man’s. They also couldn’t be more different. “The first rule of Rice Bowls is there’s no inside,” Woodward recalls being told the first time she paddled out there, when she was 12 years old. The wave needs at least a three-foot (Hawaiian size) swell to break and consists of a short, punchy right and a long, hollow left that can barrel for 50 yards. “It’s always had a mystical quality about it because it was the one wave close to home that was like a differ- ent breed,” Woodward says. Its thick heavy lip has the kind of force to drag surfers along the bottom reef, to throw them and push them straight through their boards. And it’s also a tight peak, one that these days can attract upwards of 50 surf- ers, all jostling to fulfill their barrel dreams. Good luck getting a wave out there if it’s your first time. Even regulars are sometimes con- tested on waves. Bruce Black has had to yell at people to not go when he’s in the barrel, and then they drop in anyway. Black is a Rice

always there.” Growing up on the Gold Coast and at the Outrigger, Rice Bowls has long been his go-to surf break. That is, when it’s break- ing. The wave is one of the South Shore’s most fickle—and arguably its best. “I’m a die-hard Rice Bowls surfer,” Sunnland says. “So I’ll put in the time out there, my two hours for that one wave.” The variety and proximity of surf breaks to the Club is one of its big- gest perks. From Tonggs, or Kalua- hole, its Native Hawaiian name, to No Places by the Natatorium, there are about half a dozen breaks. And then there are the breaks within a break, like Launchpads, outside of Rice Bowls, and Sandbar and Eight Balls at Old Man’s (or Kapua, its Hawaiian name), and Castles (known as Kalehuawehe to Hawai-

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MEMBER PROFILE ✹

Opposite page: Lady sliders Amy Woodward (in green) and Malie Eversole (in pink) regularly paddle out from the Club to enjoy the surf. Above: Malia Eversole dancing down the line.

so that wave gets the best perfor- mance on it. So it’s a lot of respect for the wave and then respect for each other’s surfing. If someone’s in a better spot, you kind of want them to go. You don’t want to see a perfect wave go by with three peo- ple on it or someone taking off real deep and then having someone else ruin it. It kind of upsets me in that way, whether it’s me or someone else. Why would you do that? That guy was gonna have the wave of his life and you just ruined it.” Old Man’s, or Kapua, is the foil to Rice Bowls’ intensity, a cruisey 9’0” surfboards Makaha log to a 6’0” Mayhem driver. While Rice Bowls will often be flat when other spots are working, Old Man’s usually catches any hint of a south swell. “Softer,” “no stress” and “friend- ly” are what regulars call both the break and its surfers. It’s a break where Malia Eversole remembers “renting boards with all my friends and going out surfing and having so much fun singing and jumping on each other’s boards.” When she was

“Every wave is a one-time deal. It’s created thousands of miles away. You really want the best guy to be in the best position so that wave gets the best performance on it.“ — Bruce Black

Bowls regular who has probably surfed it lon- ger than anyone else out there—about 50 years. “They call me the general because my father was a brigadier general,” Black says. “And be- cause I’ve got it so dialed in from surfing it so long, everyone kind of knows that I’m going to be in the right spot and probably catch the best wave.” Or if the groms don’t know, they will. And then there are the waits. Rice Bowls is not a wave that gives up its treasures easily. Because of all this, Rice Bowls commands rev- erence. “Every wave is a one-time deal,” Black says. “It’s created thousands of miles away. You really want the best guy to be in the best position

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Ocean Playground: Malia’s been surfing Old Man’s for more than 40 years. “It’s a very special break—it means a lot to me. I’m going to have my ashes spread out there,” she says.

BELOVED BREAKS

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13, she started surfing Sandbars, the inside break of Old Man’s that abuts the reef, before graduating to the bowl at Old Man’s, which breaks on the outside during a bigger swell. She’s still surfing it, 40 years later. Peter Balding Jr. says, “it’s got a playful nature to it. It’s kind of always been my playground, a place where there are a lot of memories and good waves and a lot of camaraderie. There’s always somebody that you know. I think the wave has changed—it’s gone through cycles over the years. When I was a kid I remember it always being a big right. And then over the years, I think the weather patterns and swell direction and sand caused it to be a little more of a left. [Though] it seems like the right has started to come back in the last year or two, whether it’s the storms and swell directions or bottom has changed.” What’s also changed: the crowds have gotten bigger, like most surf spots. Kisi Haine re- members when Old Man’s “was just pretty much Outrigger mem- bers that would surf out there—it was a hidden spot.” If Rice Bowls is beloved as a performance wave, Old Man’s is a sentimental wave. Even dating back to ancient times, the ali‘i loved Kapua. Kapua means “the flower” in Hawaiian, and accord- ing to surf historian John Clark, to a Native Hawaiian, Kapua was also a finish line buoy for surf con- tests. It’s said that in 1809, when King Kamehameha I was living in Waikīkī, he discovered his favor- ite wife, Queen Ka‘ahumanu, had an affair with his nephew. Kame-

hameha ordered the nephew’s death and his body was placed in Papa‘ena‘ena heiau, a temple on the slopes of Lē‘ahi. To grieve, Ka‘ahumanu gathered a group to Kapua so she could surf and look out to the heiau. Eversole says, “it’s a very special break—it means a lot to me. I’m going to have my ashes spread out there. I’ve probably been out there to spread ashes at least five times, so it’s a very special place for that as well.” Kisi Haine adds, “my dad’s ashes are at Old Man’s as well as many other very special people. This makes this break not only an inspiration, but a time for me to con- nect with my dad and the many other surfers and ocean lovers who are out there.” 

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OCC DINING

Executive Chef Brandon Lee is at the forefront of influencing food and faculty.

By Jasmine Chagnon Photos by Sean Marrs

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OCC DINING

This February, the Club welcomed Brandon Lee as Executive Chef. Previously, he had been the Executive Sous Chef, handling the weekly and seasonal specials, among other things. Now, he works behind the scenes with various Club executives, committees and back-of- house staff to execute an impressive lineup of dining options, including exclusive menus for a multitude of special events.

egarding a recent wine dinner featuring Rombauer wines, “Chef Brandon pushed the envelope. He created a refreshing experience, a rich meal with exceptional wines,” said Rede Eder, the Club’s Food & Beverage Director. For this year’s lū‘au, Chef and his team went beyond the traditional Hawaiian food (though that was included, of course) and dreamt up live action food stations that

The Mauka to Makai Roll, featuring torched beef, ebi tempura, avocado, garlic aioli, ponzu sauce and crispy onions.

celebrated Hawai‘i’s rich cultural heritage—Ko- rean, Japanese, Filipino and more—so there was truly something for everyone. With Chef Brandon’s background and general demeanor, it comes as no surprise that the Club’s offerings have been well-received, featuring a careful mix of creativity and comfort, playfulness and elevation. His culinary career started right after high school, when he attended Kapi‘olani Commu- nity College, earning his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. His first paying food gig was at Zippy's when he was he was still at Hawai‘i Bap- tist Academy. Eventually, he took on leadership roles at buzzy eateries like The Pig and the Lady,

as well as the beloved but now-shuttered Piggy Smalls and café Artizen by MW, the popular café on the ground floor of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum. After conceptualizing menus, execut- ing dishes and mentoring in the Club’s kitchen, somehow Chef Brandon finds time to work on another foodie venture that allows him to get creative. He and a business partner flex their flavor profiles at Double Fat Ice Cream, an ador- able shop serving up locally spun small batch ice cream treats at ‘Alohilani Resort.

Brandon Lee has been all smiles since taking helm as Executive Chef.

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OCC DINING

“When you allow cooks to put their own spin on dishes it provides ownership and becomes something they can be proud of.”

Chef Brandon teaches his technique on how to filet a fish. The result is a delectable sauteed mahi mahi dish served with white rice, choi sum, beurre blanc and lup cheong orange jam.

There’s no doubt he’s a force to be reckoned with in terms of his culinary talent, but what adds to his standout status at OCC is his leadership. Aside from creating exceptional menus, he’s busy creat- ing and inspiring the entire team in the kitchen. “As a leader, he drives his team to be creative and gives them the freedom to expand their culinary palates through experimentation and ownership,” says Assistant Food & Beverage Director Wayne Larrow, who’s known Chef Brandon for more than a decade. Chef says his leadership approach is simple: “Being a proper human, treating people with respect and allowing them to grow and become the best they can be, in cooking and in life.” Similarly, he believes that’s what it takes to run a successful kitchen.

Well, that and good communication. He says his “secrets” are not so profound either, though they are certainly commendable. He trusts his staff to do the job, leads by example and allows them to have fun while doing it. The current kitchen crew includes a handful of veterans who have been working at the Club for many years, some even longer than Chef Brandon. However, another handful are new cooks and/or new to OCC (working here for two years or less), but Chef says they are all driven and, importantly, passionate about food. As far as the weekly specials, the menu is inspired by a lot of things. Think seasons, ingredients, cultures and even personal preferences. Chef

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OCC DINING

Brandon works with the cooks to see what they personally like, or what they’re interested in, and encourages them to go in that direction. He likes to build up his team’s foundations so they know the basics, and tap into what they like to eat outside of work. Be- cause, he says, that’s what will excite them. “When you allow cooks to put their own spin on dishes it provides ownership and becomes something they can be proud of.” Though working at a private club was new to him back when he started in late 2020, he’s appreciated being able to develop a team, and the dishes are a demonstration of that dedica- tion. “I really enjoy mentoring and showcasing someone’s potential. It’s very rewarding to teach someone a new thing,” he says. As for the future, he plans to continue pushing the boundries with food, offering more flavors and unique dishes that the Club has never had before. He also wants to expand the banquet and lunch program. Of course, there’s always room to expand and change, but Wayne especially appreciates all that the Club has now in terms of F&B. “We have an ace that can produce glob- al modern dishes to local comfort food and everything in between. I couldn’t be more proud of my friend.” ■ Recent weekly specials have included worldly flavors, like that of the chorizo pizza with tomatillo salsa verde, corn, pickled onion, tomato, lime crema and cilantro; and Korean BBQ ribeye, with ssamjang crust, served with rice, grilled romaine, fried potato salad and pickled daikon. The ever-modest chef makes his appreciation for his team clear, and notes that it takes many people to make the Club’s food and beverage opera- tions run well.

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Mahalo to all who helped make this event a success and to all who joined us! For more photos of this special celebration, visit facebook.com/ occwaikiki

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CANOE ALLEY SPORTS RESULTS, EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH & MORE

AN EGG-CELLENT EASTER

➳ The annual Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success. The Club welcomed over 150 keiki and their families to an Easter Egg Hunt, but for the first time since 2017, it was held across the street in Kapi‘olani Park.. Keiki were greeted by the Easter Bunny, enjoyed creations by balloon artists and even got to hop around in a couple of bounce houses. It was truly a labor of love and a

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such as deviled egg potato salad, brown sugar glazed ham, slow roasted prime rib, an omelette bar at brunch, and a fresh oyster bar for dinner. Both services finished off with mini carrot cake, blueberry cheesecake tartlets, white chocolate panna cotta and other tasty treats.

wonderful family event for all to enjoy. The Club is looking to build on this in years to come! On Easter Sunday, the Club held a beautiful Easter brunch and dinner, hosting over 600 members. Executive Chef Brandon and his team created a wonderful spread featuring festive offerings

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 Canoe Alley

Hollyburn Country Club Vancouver, British Columbia By Valerie Davis Reciprocal Club Review ➳ The Hollyburn Club in West Vancouver is the newest addition to our outstanding list of Reciprocal Clubs. It was established in 1963, and sits on 47 acres of ocean view property. Located in the British Properties residential area, it’s just across the Lions Gate Bridge, providing unobstructed views of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Burrard Inlet and the coastline—all the way out to Horseshoe Bay and beyond. This Club has an amazing number of amenities including an aquatic center with two pools, 25 tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), two badminton courts, an ice rink, pickleball courts, and a two-level state-of-the-art fitness center—to name just a few. Dining options include the Hollyburn Bar and Grill and Dining Room. All ages are accepted in the dining room. Guests ages 19 years and older are allowed in the Bar and Grill after 3 p.m. For a more casual option, Bistro 950 is a more casual option, similar to our Snack Shop. All venues are open seven days a week with convenient hours.

The dress code in the restaurants and all main floors is shirt, shorts and appropriate footwear. Reciprocal members are allowed to visit 30 days in a year. You can bring up to four guests; $10 per paticipating guests, free for social guests. Guests under 19 years old are not permitted in the spa, bar and grill, or the fitness center. Accounts can be settled with cash or major credit card. Parking is free, although there are no overnight accommodations. The entire Club is open seven days a week, 5:45 a.m. to midnight, 364 days a year. It’s closed on Christmas Day.  An introductory letter from OCC is required, so please visit JoAnne in the Executive office if you’re interested in visiting. hollyburn.org. For a complete list of reciprocal clubs, visit outriggercanoeclub.com.

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Canoe Alley 

Sincere Mahalo ➳ At the end of March, the Club hosted its annual Mahalo Party, where more than 175 members were able to celebrate together. Invites went out to all members that serve on committees, help coach our athletic teams, Board Members, past Presidents, and members that sponsored regular memberships in 2022. Executive Chef Brandon and his team put out a menu fitting the evening. Thank you to all of the volunteers that help to make the Club an incredibly special place for everyone to enjoy. From top: Back row: Matt Tanigawa, Brandon Lee, Rede Eder; Front row: Tyler Roukema, Wayne Larrow, Maya Bennett and Vivian Wu. Middle: Alyssa Bergeman, Kim Smith, Siana Hunt and Whitney McCallum. Bottom: Mark and Ann Buck, David and Laurie Callies.

Wild and Crazy Winners

The annual Cribbage tournament has crowned two new champions. By Margie Howe ➳ At the end of April, players gathered in the Koa Lanai for the annual cribbage tournament. The new—very spirited— champs Ian Hogan and Noah Gibson out-pegged Wendell and Julie Brooks "significantly," according to Wendell. From my perspective, the whole tournament was a little wild and crazy, but most importantly, fun! 

Cribbage champs Ian Hogan and Noah Gibson pose proudly with the trophy.

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 Canoe Alley

Congratulations and Mahalo! This issue, we’d like to recognize five outstanding staff members for all that they do.

FEBRUARY Deroy Lupica BEACH SERVICES

JANUARY Celeste Tamayo SERVER

It was an early February evening when Deroy got a call from an OCC member reporting a distressed paddler out in the ocean. The sun had already set, the wind was howling, the surf had closed out the channel, and no one could see the paddler—even with binoculars. Despite the conditions, Deroy got the Whaler prepped and went out to search for the paddler. With the use of

In August of 2022, Celeste was hired as a host and it was immediately evident

she had a lot of potential. With diligent effort, even while going to school, Celeste worked her way into the service positions of busser and food runner, and quickly established herself as steady, reliable and ambitious member of our F&B team. Today, we proudly look upon Celeste as an Outrigger Service Specialist. She's an inspiration to staff, showing that there is always potential for growth.

a spotlight, he was able to locate her clinging to her boat, ama broken off and in desperate need of help. He got her into the boat, loaded her OC-1 and drove her back to safety. Performing these acts of heroism isn’t part of a Beach Attendant’s job description, but the members of the Beach Service team perform them without hesitation, ensuring all patrons of the ocean can return home safely.

FEBRUARY Quyhn Bach ACCOUNTANT Quyhn joined OCC in May 2022 and has been an absolute pleasure to work with in the Business Office.

MARCH Toan Luong DISHWASHER Over the last 40 years of his employment at OCC, Toan

MARCH Kwok Young

DISHWASHER Kwok is anoth- er extremely hard working individual

has worked multiple positions. He works hard and never says no when asked to do something. He has a great sense of humor and brings so much joy to the kitchen.

who is always willing to help out the team whenever needed. He’s been an OCC employee for more than three decades and contributes whatever is necessary around the kitchen, always with a smile. 

Her willingness to assist in every area of the business office has been remarkable. She’s learned so much in a short time. She’s assertive but pleasant. She commu- nicates well with other departments to get payments out as needed with proper approvals and support. Quynh recently got married and enjoys spending time with husband, her extended family and friends.

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IN MEMORIAM

John D. Cavanah DECEASED: FEBRUARY 9, 2023 Member: 26 years Merle D. Crow DECEASED: FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Member: 51 years Nancy Ann Henry DECEASED: FEBRUARY 17, 2023 Member: 57 years Jack Sheehan DECEASED: FEBRUARY 25, 2023 Member: 79 years Paul G. Bennett DECEASED: MARCH 9, 2023 Member: 13 years Jerry M. Walker DECEASED: MARCH 16, 2023 Member: 55 years Donald P. Biddle DECEASED: MARCH 23, 2023 Member: 52 years Juvie Coito Jr. DECEASED: APRIL 11, 2023 Member: 26 years Robert Smolenski DECEASED: APRIL 15, 2023 Member: 33 years

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See the digital issue for links to memorial information.

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STANDING COMMITTEES Alice Lunt, Admissions & Membership Billy Pratt, Club Captain - Athletics Tai Sunnland, Buildings & Grounds Jessica O’Neill, Entertainment Jeff Dinsmore, Finance Jimmy McMahon, Historical Jeff Zimmerman, House Emily Porter, Long Range Planning Joe Bock & Kirstin Seal, Member Relations

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MANAGEMENT STAFF Tyler Roukema, General Manager/COO Jocelyn Apo, Controller Rede Eder, Food & Beverage Director Brandon Lee, Executive Chef Wayne Larrow, Assistant Food & Beverage Director, Catering Jonothan Saunders, Facilities Director Matt Tanigawa, Athletic Director Joyce Mojica, Communications Director JoAnne Huber, Executive Assistant/Membership Secretary

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OCC Tide Calendar

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TUESDAY

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THURSDAY 6AM NOON 6PM

FRIDAY

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2 1 0

Full Moon May 5 Last Quarter May 12 New Moon May 19 First Quarter May 27

Rise: 6:01a / Set: 6:56p

1:11 1.4

7:45 -0.1

2:14 1.3

7:56 0.3

1:45 1.3

8:06 -0.1

2:44 1.5

8:46 0.3

2:17 1.2

8:26 -0.2

3:16 1.7

9:37 0.2

2:50 1.1

8:48 -0.2

3:50 1.9

10:28 0.2

3:24 0.9

9:11 -0.3

4:27 2.1

11:22 0.1

3:59 0.7

9:37 -0.3

5:07 2.2

2 1 0

12:20 0.1

4:38 0.6

10:07 -0.3

5:52 2.2

1:25 0.1

5:22 0.4

10:41 -0.2

6:44 2.2

2:37 0.1

6:21 0.3

11:22 -0.1

7:42 2.1

3:51 0.1

7:58 0.3

12:15 0.0

8:47 2.0

4:53 0.0

10:01 0.4

1:40 0.2

9:52 1.9

5:38 0.0

11:31 0.6

3:38 0.4

10:54 1.8

6:14 -0.1

12:30 0.9

5:21 0.4

11:49 1.6

2 1 0

Rise: 5:53a / Set: 7:03p

Mother’s Day

6:44 -0.2

1:16 1.3

6:45 0.4

12:37 1.5

7:11 -0.2

1:57 1.6

7:56 0.4

1:21 1.3

7:37 -0.3

2:36 1.9

8:59 0.3

2:03 1.1

8:03 -0.3

3:14 2.1

9:57 0.3

2:43 0.9

8:29 -0.3

3:51 2.2

10:50 0.2

3:22 0.7

8:56 -0.3

4:27 2.3

11:41 0.2

4:02 0.6

9:25 -0.2

5:05 2.2

2 1 0

12:31 0.2

4:42 0.5

9:55 -0.2

5:44 2.1

1:22 0.2

5:26 0.4

10:27 -0.1

6:25 2.0

2:15 0.2

6:19 0.4

11:02 0.0

7:09 1.9

3:11 0.2

7:37 0.4

11:41 0.2

7:58 1.8

4:05 0.2

9:24 0.4

12:35 0.3

8:50 1.6

4:48 0.1

11:01 0.6

2:06 0.5

9:43 1.5

5:23 0.1

12:00 0.8

3:55 0.6

10:34 1.4

2 1 0

Rise: 5:49a / Set: 7:09p

Memorial Day

5:51 0.0

12:40 1.0

5:27 0.6

11:20 1.3

6:16 0.0

1:13 1.3

6:43 0.6

12:04 1.2

6:40 -0.1

1:45 1.6

7:50 0.5

12:46 1.1

7:04 -0.1

2:18 1.8

8:50 0.4

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 6AM NOON 6PM

THURSDAY 6AM NOON 6PM

FRIDAY

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2 1 0

Full Moon June 3 Last Quarter June 10 New Moon June 17 First Quarter June 26

Rise: 5:49a / Set: 7:10p

1:29 0.9

7:30 -0.2

2:54 2.1

9:46 0.3

2:12 0.8

7:59 -0.3

3:31 2.3

10:40 0.2

2:57 0.7

8:31 -0.3

4:12 2.4

11:33 0.1

2 1 0

3:44 0.5

9:08 -0.3

4:56 2.5

12:27 0.1

4:35 0.5

9:48 -0.3

5:43 2.5

1:22 0.1

5:32 0.4

10:33 -0.2

6:32 2.4

2:17 0.0

6:43 0.4

11:24 0.0

7:24 2.3

3:09 0.0

8:10 0.5

12:26 0.2

8:17 2.1 15

3:56 0.0

9:45 0.7

1:52 0.4

9:11 1.9

4:38 -0.1

11:07 1.0

3:39 0.6

10:06 1.6

2 1 0

Rise: 5:49a / Set: 7:15p

5:14 -0.1

12:09 1.3

5:26 0.7

11:00 1.4

5:47 -0.1

12:58 1.7

7:02 0.7

11:52 1.2

6:18 -0.2

1:41 1.9

8:22 0.6 20

12:43 0.9

6:47 -0.2

2:20 2.1

9:28 0.5

1:32 0.8

7:18 -0.2

2:58 2.3

10:21 0.4

2:19 0.6

7:50 -0.2

3:35 2.3

11:06 0.3

3:05 0.6

8:23 -0.2

4:11 2.3

11:45 0.2

2 1 0

Father’s Day

Summer Solstice

3:49 0.5

8:59 -0.1

4:48 2.3

12:22 0.2

4:32 0.5

9:36 -0.1

5:24 2.2

12:59 0.2

5:16 0.5

10:13 0.0

6:01 2.1

1:37 0.2

6:06 0.5

10:52 0.1

6:38 2.0

2:15 0.2

7:06 0.6

11:32 0.3

7:14 1.9

2:54 0.2

8:22 0.6

12:20 0.4

7:51 1.8

3:30 0.2

9:46 0.8

1:29 0.6

8:28 1.6

2 1 0

Rise: 5:53a / Set: 7:17p

10:59 1.0

3:09 0.8

9:09 1.4

4:35 0.1

11:52 1.3

4:58 0.9

9:56 1.2

5:05 0.0

12:34 1.5

6:36 0.8

10:50 1.0

5:36 0.0

1:13 1.8

7:55 0.7

11:50 0.9

6:08 -0.1

1:52 2.1

8:59 0.5

12:51 0.7

6:45 -0.2

2:33 2.3

9:53 0.3

4:04 0.1

Liz Perry, RA RS-58331 (808) 384-7623 diamondheadliz@aol.com

Suzy Hemmings, RA RS-50893 (808) 342-0077 suzyh@bhhshawaii.com

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