Unless stated otherwise, all groups
should be assembled at the start point by 0900, and launched
by 0915 at the latest. Depending on the length of the ride,
car poolers should have their boats set up and ready to leave
the launch area a half-hour to a full hour before the launch
time - call the Trip Leader to find out.
See bottom of calendar 
for explanation of tides and map
references. Click on rating icon for explanation & details.
| Date/ Rating |
Event | Tides |
Leader |
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| May | |||
Sun 2 |
Kahana to Malaekahana - Outside the Reef: Because conditions on this coast are normally rough, paddlers must pre-qualify with Steve. There's an optional early takeout/bailout at Hauula Beach Park (6-mile point). Carpool leaves Kahana (the ocean-side parking lot - see map) at 8:30 AM 10 mi. [46/F1]  |
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Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
| Tues 4 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - Passamaneck Residence, Honolulu (call for directions) - 6:30 to 8:30pm | Nora Passamaneck (908) 346-4668 |
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Sat 8 |
Mokulua Madness - Land & sea tour of the Club's favorite islands, including the plane wreck, weather permitting. What happens at the Mokes stays at the Mokes. Usually. Launch from Madness Beach (Bellows AFS, see map  ) at 8:30 AM (No carpool). 3 Mi. RT [28/F2] |
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Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
Sat 15 & Sun 16 |
Braggers' Rights Fishing Contest - Hale Koa Beach, KMCBH, Kaneohe Bay. Postponed to Oct 23 |
Norm Chun 247-7610 bluec239(at)msn.com |
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| Tues 18 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Arlen Meline returns with another trout-hunting expedition in Koke'e, Kauai - only this time they actually caught some fish! (So he says...) |
Da Prez: Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sun 23 |
Keehi Surf Session & Island Cleanup : Surfers launch from "Alan's Ramp" at 8:000 AM, others can launch at 10:00 and meet at "Blue Pool" (see map ) at 11:00 to join the cleanup. Potluck barbecue will be on the island. Bring drinks, something to share, and something to put on the grill (provided). You'll also want to bring heavy-duty trash bags, footwear and gloves. 1 mi. RT [6/D1] Call Ed for further info and directions. |
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Ed Rhinelander 497-3981 loikake(at)hawaii.rr.com &Norm Chun 247-7610 bluec239(at)msn.com |
Thurs 27 to Wed 2 |
Off-Island E-Z Glider: West Lana'i Rendezvous - Neighbor-island wilderness camping without tears. Six days and only two campsites at short distances. This trip also features good snorkelling, fishing and hiking. Call Steve early for info & reservations. | Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
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Sun 30 |
(Memorial Day Weekend) Makai Range Pier to Kailua Boat Ramp, with a stop at the Mokuluas for snacks and surfing. Carpool will leave the pier at 8:30 AM sharp, launch at 9:30. E-Z Gliders are welcome to launch from the boat ramp and meet the group at the Mokes about 11:00 7.5 mi. [22/E1] |  |
Stan McCrea 306-6578 sb.mccrea(at)earthlink.net |
| June | |||
Sat 5 |
The Big Kahuna - From "Pinky's" parking lot (Pali Palms Plaza, on the bank of the Kainui Canal, Kailua) out to Moku Mano, around Mokapu Peninsula and on to Kualoa State Park. There is an option of taking out at He'eia Kea State Pier in Kaneohe Bay if you wish. Carpool leaves at 8:30, launch will be about 9:30 Driving map to Pinky's is here 14 mi. [27/B2]  |
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Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sat 12 |
Camp Erdman to Yokohama Beach (around Ka'ena Point) - Meet at Yokohama Beach parking lot (NOT Mokuleia) at 8:30 AM to transfer boats to carpool - launch from Mokuleia Beach by 9:30. 8 mi. [121/C1] |
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Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 wheelerd003(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 15 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: "Hui O Ko'olaupoko: Restoring the aina" This group protects the ocean and its resources by restoring and protecing the resources on the land above it on theWindward side, using traditional environmental management methods in cooperation with landowners, commercial interests, and residents. For more information, their website is here |
Da Prez: Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sun 20 |
Haleiwa Rivers - Starting at the landmark Haleiwa Bridge, up Anahulu (Haleiwa) Stream and back, then outside the harbor and up the coast to Kaiaka Park, whence up either the Paukauila or the Ki'iki'i Stream, maybe both, time allowing. Meet on the beach in front of the Haleiwa War Memorial for a 9:00 AM carpool. Plan for an aprés-paddle lunch at Jameson's restaurant next to the Bridge c. 3 mi. [65/A2] |
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Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
| Sun 27 |
China Walls (Pahipahialua Beach) to Haleiwa BP - Usually has a lunch stop at Waimea Bay, call Tim for details. Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM 10 mi.g[56/D1] Please note there is no fishing allowed in Waimea Bay. |
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Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| July | |||
| Sun 4 |
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Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sat 10 |
Haleiwa Beach Park to Camp Erdman (Mokuleia) - Easy takeoff from the Park, but Mokuleia has been known to get rough. Meet at 8:00, carpool leaves the War Memorial at 8:30 AM 8.5 mi. [61/F2] |  |
Terry Shimabukuro 672-8377 gobows58(at)gmail.com/ Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
| Tues 13 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - Passamaneck Residence, Honolulu (call for directions) - 6:30 to 8:30pm | Nora Passamaneck (908) 346-4668 |
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| Sun 18 |
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Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com/ John Enomoto 737-9514 john(at)gobananaskayaks.com |
| Tues 20 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Kate Schalk presents a slide show of her paddle & camping visit to the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior |
Da Prez: Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sat 24 |
E-Z Glider: Kaiaka Bay and Paukauila Stream/Kiikii Stream - Meet at Kaiaka Park's "Mushroom Rock" at 9:30 and launch at 10:00. 4 mi. RT [64/B4] |
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Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.com |
| Aug | |||
| Sun
1 + |
The Super Kahuna -The Big Kahuna on steroids - Sea Life Park aaallll the way to Kualoa State Park, with brief stops at the Mokuluas, Moku Manu and Kapapa! Absolutely not for casual paddlers. Paddlers must definitely call Steve, and carpool leaves at 8:00 AM sharp. 19 mi. [22/E1] |  |
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
| Sat 14 |
Maunalua Bay Beach Park (Hawaii Kai) to Kahala - Meet at "the Dumpster Beach" for an 8:30 carpool. Launch is at 9:30AM 4.5 mi. [18/D2] |
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Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
| Sun 15 |
"Dolphin Quest" - Makua Bay to Kaena Point & back. Meet at north end of Makua at 8:30 AM (no carpool) [117/C4] 8.5 mi. RT. Even if no dolphins, this is usually a beautiful flat-water paddle. |  |
Maghna Zettle 753-1339 mmaliaz(at)hotmail.com |
| Tues 17 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Plank-owning member Mark Rognstad will give a show about kayaking in the Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California) in Mexico. |
Da Prez: Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
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| Sat 21 |
"Old" Pokai Bay to Makua Beach - a beautiful paddle, don't miss it. Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM. Launch point is the beach park at the end of Waianae Valley Road at 9:00. 8 mi. [111/D4] |
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Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 29 | ACA Kayaking Skills Clinic at Kahana Bay - Basic kayaking skills will be taught, including safety checklists, kayak 'survival' skills, paddling techniques, and capsize recoveries. Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to learn, sharpen, and share their water skills. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. at Kahana Bay B.P. (see map) Bring a kayak, life vest, footwear, and a chair and lunch. Must be both a HWK and an ACA member (you can join at the clinic) [46/F1] |
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Joe Hu 528-3600 advisor(at)aloha.net/ John Enomoto 737-9514 john(at)gobananaskayaks.com |
Tides:
When tides differ by 2 feet or more, care should be taken while paddling in river mouths and near bay openings (such as Hawaii Kai and Pearl Harbor). Tide chart graphics are for Honolulu Harbor, and are not adjusted - windward-coast tides are approx. 1-1/2 to 2 hrs earlier than Honolulu. If you hover your mouse over the tide graphic, you MIGHT see the times adjusted, to the best of my ability, for the area of the launch (particularly for fishing or other Special Events). White bars on the charts indicate the times that the moon is visible for the Islands. Chart is courtesy Hawaiian Fishing News.
Jellyfish Watches: for some reason beyond the human ken, local box jellyfish have been noted to swarm on the 9th to 11th days after each full moon.
An all-seeing eye 
indicates that an aerial photo of the area is available. Hover to see file size - some can be rather large. A blue globe will open a view in a Google Earth window, if you have it installed on your computer (you should definitely have it - it's way cool, and it's free). A down-pointing arrow is a jump-link to a different place on the same page; an out-of-the-box arrow will take you to another page on this site; the same icon with a black border will take you off-site.
Paddle ratings are for average weather and ocean conditions, and are often unscientifically assigned and arbitrary. It is up to each individual to assess the conditions prior to the time of launch in the light of their own experience and ability, and decide whether to go or not. If you decide to go, you must sign the trip roster and read the waiver. No signee, no kayakee. In the event of a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) or higher wind warning*, the Club-sponsored paddle is officially cancelled. Trip leaders should download a copy of the release/waiver by clicking here for a PDF file you can print.
*As broadcast by Radio WBA on UHF weather channels 1 or 2, or announced the night before on commercial television.
"Steerage Board" meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every second month, except where otherwise noted, at the location given in the schedule. These meetings are for the Officers and Advisory Board members to discuss business and decide future activities for the Club, and they are open to any Club member in good standing who has a Club-related issue to be dealt with outside the forum of the General Meetings. Talk to any Club Officer for details, an agenda, or location directions.
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Windbag Regatta - Maunalua Bay Boat ramp (Hawaii Kai) to Waialae Beach Park in Kahala by any wind-driven means - sails, kites, umbrellas, bedsheets on sticks, old raincoats, whatever. Carpool leaves Maunalua Bay Beach Park at 8:30 AM. Race will begin at 11:00, or when the Race Director determines there is enough wind. Regular paddlers are welcome but a WMD (wind management device) is required for the competition. Club Members: $10 early entry fee, $20 on the day of the race. Non-members: $20 early/$30 on the race day 4-5 Mi. [18/D2] 
