MAUI VOICES
“I feel shaped in-part, as a person, by my lifelong friendships— many of which started on the beach at the OCC. Maybe because of that, arriving at the Club feels a bit like home.“
Sheila Haynes
Domie Gose stands alongside Kahu Kordell Kekoa at this year’s canoe blessing.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. I was born and raised on O‘ahu and grew up in Kahala with three sisters. We had the run of the whole neigh- borhood and beach during a time that was much simpler. I am now a moth- er of three daughters and a son, and a full-time attorney practicing in fam- ily court.
I have been a member since I was 10 years old, so for 46 years as I write this. I am currently a spousal member after being on the losing end of a Jan Ken Po game that decided who would resign their full membership. I am still smarting over that one.
What sports or activities have you participated in — either currently or during your time with OCC ? I grew up playing soccer, running track, and paddling. As an adult, I have been an avid runner, spent many years doing CrossFit, and after a 32-year hiatus, I recently returned to paddling, now at Hawaiian Canoe Club. How has your experience with OCC shaped you — as an athlete, team- mate, or person? I feel shaped in-part, as a person, by my lifelong friendships—many of which started on the beach at the OCC. Maybe because of that, arriv- ing at the Club feels a bit like home. The Club is still our favored meet-up spot and an easy place to head into solo for impromptu fun—as you will surely run into a friend. The OCC will always hold a special place in my heart because my father’s ashes were spread in the ocean there, and the Hau Terrace is one of the most beau- tiful spots to toast him.
What is your connection to Maui?
My husband [James] was born and raised on Maui and always intended to return to work in his family’s busi- nesses. Although I knew I would miss O‘ahu, Maui was an easy sell as a long- term plan, and we settled in Upcoun- try Maui to raise our family. How long have you been a member of the OCC, and what brought you to the Club? My mother has been a member since she was ten years old, so we spent a lot of time at the Club. We grew up at the beach watching my father, Ken, pad- dle for many years, and my mother, Barbara—now a Life Member—served for decades in many capacities for the Club, including as past president.
What’s been your favorite OCC memory so far?
My favorite OCC memory is real- ly a mash-up of summers spent at OCC Summer Fun, longboarding at Tongg’s and Old Man’s, lounging around on the catamarans fronting the Club, eating French fries with melted cheese and bowls of ice-milk with malt at the Snack Bar, sneak- ing into the boardroom to cool off in the AC, and paddling with lifelong friends on many crews over the years (especially the Macfarlane Regattas). I suppose my most fruitful memory is meeting my husband (who was a brand-new member) on the Hau Ter- race at the Fourth of July party.
What’s your perfect day on Maui?
Member Sheila Haynes soaks in the serenity at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, surrounded by 27 acres of tropical gardens along world-renowned Kā‘anapali Beach.
Getting out into the ocean or the mountains for adventure with family, friends, and our dog Murphy.
14 AMA | September/October 2025
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