Category Archives: News
Practice Season Starts Today!
As the sun rises over Maunaloa, casting its golden rays upon the sacred waters of beautiful Hōnaunau Bay, we are excited to announce the start of the practice season for our outrigger canoe club! 2024 Practice Schedule Keiki Practice (12-17 … Continue reading
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!
Aloha mai kākou! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to hit the water with us in the coming months. Here is a look at some of our upcoming events and we hope to see you down … Continue reading
A brief history of the 40th Annual Mac-A-Thon
In 1980, our small canoe club in South Kona was struggling to survive after being forced to move from our home base in Hōnaunau Bay to Napo’opo’o Beach, in the shadow of Hikia Heiau and Palikapu o Keōua. That year … Continue reading
Paddling Practice Starts Today!
After two years away, we’re excited to announce that paddling practice is back! Let’s break down the practice schedule: Adult Practice (18+) starts today, March 7! Men: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:45pm till pau Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday … Continue reading
2020 Mac-A-Thon CANCELLED
Aloha, Mac-A-Thon Runners & Supporters! In view of the uncertainties surrounding the current health crisis on the island and the world, we are cancelling our 39th Annual Mac-A-Thon, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, 2020. We value your enthusiastic … Continue reading
Louis Kelekolio Memorial Race Photos!
Aloha mai kakou! Here are some photos of the paddlers at yesterday’s Uncle Louis Kelekolio Memorial Race in Hōnaunau, courtesy of Jeremy Chien. https://drive.google.com/open?id=17dtnzjVtBrUKBDm9KXYAhOZpiBa5Evfq
Annual General Membership Meeting
Aloha mai kakou! Our annual General Membership Meeting and Potluck is scheduled for Sunday, November 24that 1PM. As we enter the season of Makahiki, the traditional Hawaiian celebration of the harvest and a time of spiritual and cultural renewal; the Keōua membership … Continue reading
31st Annual Calvin Kelekolio Long Distance Race Results
Below are the results from today’s 31st Annual Calvin Kelekolio Long Distance Canoe Race presented by Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club. The short course was 8 miles from Honaunau into Napo’opo’o and back to Honaunau, and included the women, juniors, and … Continue reading