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.
You can download geo-coordinates for many of our paddle launch points in a number of different formats
| Date/ Rating |
Event | Tides |
Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | |||
Sun 3 |
Ewa Beach to Kahe Point (Electric Beach) - Around Barber's Point. Carpool will leave Ewa Beach Park at 8:00 sharp, launch at 9:00 13 mi. [98/E4-95/E1] |  |
Ed Rhinelander 497-3981 loikake(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 5 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - Hu & Tsuji Offices, Fort St - 6:30 to 8:30pm | Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.com | |
Fri 8 |
Full Moon and Fireworks - Meet at 6:00 PM at the "Old Heliport" (Duke Kahanamoku Beach, at the far left end of the Ala Wai parking lot behind the Ilikai Hotel) Bring snacks and drinks, and some way to illuminate your boat for the paddle back. (White is a good color for this, or light blue Cayalume lightsticks. Please, no red or green lights, they confuse the other boaters.). Sunset: 6:22pm; moonrise: 7:01pm - 2 mi. RT [12/D1] |  |
Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 wheelerd003(at)hawaii.rr.com |
Sun 10 |
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]   |
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Stan McCrea 306-6578 sb.mccrea(at)earthlink.net |
| Tues 19 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Debbie Wheeler hosts a slide show about the recent Maui to Lana'i paddle - whales! and more whales! |
Da Prez: Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 wheelerd003(at)hawaii.rr.com | |
| Fri 22 - Tues 26 | Off-Island E-Z Glider: Kauai Rivers - Group lodgings on Kauai. easy day paddles on various rivers. Reservations req'd | Lois Miyashiro 678-2786 loikake(at)hawaii.rr.com / Dani Kroll 651-6198 kanaala(at)hawaii.rr.com | |
| Sun 31 |
Keehi Surf Session & Island Cleanup : Surfers launch from "Alan's Ramp" ( ) at 9:30 AM, others can 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, shoes and gloves. 1 mi. RT [5/D4] Call Ed for further info and directions. |
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Norm Chun 247-7610 bluec239(at)msn.com / Ed Rhinelander 497-3981 loikake(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| June | |||
| Fri 5 - Sat 6 - Sun 7 | Arlen Meline's Bragger's Rights Fishing contest will be held this year from the "Hale Koa" campground on the northwest end of Kaneohe Marine Base (KMCBH). Camping on Fri nite is encouraged, as the contest will start at 8:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday. All contestants, whether camping or not, must sign up with Chuck by the May 19 Meeting in order to have a pass to get in the Main Gate. If you want to mail in for registration, or want a little more info, here Entry fee for fishermen and visitors alike is $15, and a hot lunch on Sunday is included. Day-use Only (no camping) passes are available at the Marine Base Main Gate upon arrival. |
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Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net / Arlen Meline arlen.c.meline(at)saic.com |
Sat 13 |
Ka'ena Point - Camp Erdman (Mokuleia) to Yokohama Beach - Because of the complex (and very long) carpool, you MUST register first with Debbie. Meet at Yokohama Beach to drop the cars at 8:00 AM, launch from Erdman by 9:00. Carpool may be returning via Kolekole Pass 8 mi. [121/C1, landing at 117/A2] |  |
Alan Calhoun 291-5505 kayak-fool(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 16 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Dr. Vangie White of the Waikiki Aquarium and the Shedd Aquarium (Chicago) will give a show about preserving the coral reefs of the Philippines. | Vice-Prez: Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net | |
Sat 20 |
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] {n21° 41' 35.42" // w158° 01' 11.50"} Please note there is no fishing allowed in Waimea Bay. |
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Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 28 |
 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 9:00 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 Mi. [18/D2] An entry form for this event is here  . Deadline is June 23.(If no wind, alt. date will be Sept. 27)   |
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Ed Rhinelander 497-3981 loikake(at)hawaii.rr.com & Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo.com |
| July | |||
| Sat 4 | . E-Z Glider: Fourth Of July in the Ala Wai - Meet 6:00 at Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse (corner of Kapiolani Blvd & McCully St) - Launch at 6:30. (Show starts at 8:30, but ocean access may be blocked after about 7:30) Bring snacks and drinks, and some way to illuminate your boat for the paddle back. White is a good color for this, or light blue Cayalume lightsticks. Please, no red or green lights, they confuse the other boaters. 2 mi. RT [12/C1] |
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Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 7 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - Hu & Tsuji Offices, Fort St - 6:30 to 8:30pm - Agenda: | Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.com | |
| Sun 12 |
The Big Kahuna - New & Improved - 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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Gary Budlong 737-8893 / Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
| Sun 12 + |
"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! Definitely not for wimps. Paddlers must definitely call John the week before, and carpool leaves at 8:00 AM sharp. 21 mi. [22/E1] | |
John Enomoto 737-9514 info(at)gobananaskayaks.com / Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
Fri 17 - Mon 20 |
Oahu Camp and Kayak Tour -
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Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.com / Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)lava.net |
| Tues 21 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, 7:00 PM - Presentation: Nora & Yale Passameneck with a slide show about the June Kauai Rivers trip | Prez: Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 wheelerd003(at)hawaii.rr.com | |
| Sat 25 |
Haleiwa Beach Park to Camp Erdman (Mokuleia) - Easy takeoff from the Park, but Mokuleia has been known to get rough. Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM 8.5 mi. [61/F2] {21°35'53.22"N // 158° 6'11.78"W} |  |
Norm Chun 247-7610 bluec239(at)msn.com |
| August | |||
| Sat 1 - Sun 2 | Open Ditch Fish Twitch - Fisherpersons get to pick their own favorite spot to paddle in, and any fish caught count toward the PFT score. |   |
Norm Chun 247-7610 bluec239(at)msn.com |
| Sun 2 |
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] {21°35'10.46"N // 158° 7'3.07"W} |
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Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.com |
| Sat 8 |
"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. 6.5 mi [111/D4] |  |
Paul Tibbetts 734-5518 tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 15 + |
Maunalua Bay BP (Hawaii Kai) to Sans Souci - Mid-point takeout at Kahala Beach if you don't want to brave getting around Diamond Head. Carpool leaves "The Dumpster" at 8:30 AM - "Possibly challenging" 4.5 or 8.5 mi. [18/D2] |  |
Chuck Ehrhorn 395-6180 ehrhorn(at)lava.net |
| Tues 18 | Meeting - Location: Koko Isle Clubhouse, Hawaii Kai 7:00 PM (map & driving directions here) - Presentation: Rob Yonover from the Oceanic Institute will talk about ocean survival |
Prez: Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 wheelerd003(at)hawaii.rr.com | |
| Sun 23 |
ACA Kayaking Skills Clinic (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 a HWK and an ACA member (you can join at the clinic) [46/F1] |
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John Enomoto 737-9514 info(at)gobananaskayaks.com & Joe Hu 528-3600 advisor(at)aloha.net |
| Sat 29 |
Kahe Point (Electric Beach) to "Old" Pokai Bay - Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM (meet at 8:00 at Kahe Point lot, but launch point will be determined ATT depending on the number of snorkelers) - 9 mi. [102/C2] |  |
Kate Schalk 235-8654 kschalk(at)hotmail.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.
A small airplane 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).
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 get a copy of the release/waiver from
Joe Hu at the Club meeting or click here for an online version you can print out
†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 Law Offices of Hu & Tsuji, Rm 910, 900 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu. 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.
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