Keauhou Canoe Club - Hawaii Island Outrigger Canoe Paddling

Congratulations to Keiki and Nā ʻōpio Paddling Teams!

It was a great year for the Keauhou Keiki and Nā ʻōpio paddling teams. We had at least 45 keiki join with us for twice-weekly paddling classes, and over 50 nā ʻōpio paddlers.

Big thank you to Athletic Director Chris Vasquez and Assistant Athletic Director Dave Yamagata; Youth Coaches Meredith Ozbil, Noelen Kahulamu, Spike Carroll, Ka`ai, and helper Quintin Vasquez; Keiki Coaches Vern Bieraugel, David Case, Dave Tracy, and Bill Armer; KCC Van Drivers for youth paddlers Alice & Wayne Morris, Laura & Noelen Kahulamu, Kathy Ka`ai, and Meredith Ozbil.

Thank you to Gary DeLaveque for classes about ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi paddling words and paddling culture as well.