Puna Canoe Club

Hi,

I am wondering when we could come and see what the Puna Canoe Club is all about. I have two daughters (16 and 13) who are interested in the club, but have never paddled before.

Mahalo, Katie Sheffield

Aloha,
I paddle for Manu O Ke Kai and would like to ask if your club has a canoe that we can borrow for the Queen’s Race? We will gladly pay for the use of your canoe. Keahou and Kai Opua are filled with request and may not be able to help us. Please call me at 638-5663 or 371-2532. Or can I have a contact number from your club?
Mahalo Faith

ALoha,

My wife and I just moved here from Oahu. I am interesting in getting some information about boat storage. What is the process and is there room available for 1 one man canoe?

Mahalo for your time,
Frank
808-282-8219

Aloha,
My husband and I are interested in joining your club. I wanted to find out what time the novice A men and womens divisions practice. Also , do you have a recreational paddling time? We are also interested in storing our one man at your halau.

Mahalo,
Chella

I would love to become a member and would like to know what this means . I also want to store my canoe at the storage you have . I noticed it looks like I can pay now on line . Is there space ? Dying to get started got this info from one of your members Trevella . My name is Arian Pierce my number is 345-2778 . Can’t wait to hear from you .
Does the group every do trips to other islands ; Had friends that just kayaked for 5 day on the isolated coast of Kauai !

Please contact me regarding the purchase of a team jersey. I paddle in Maui and we visited your booth at States. This is my second request. 951-440-7783

Aloha,
My Name is Michelle Crookes. We lived in Hilo and my son Andrew and I paddled for Puna the 2000 Regatta season. I was the one with the double pink jog stroller……Anyway…We live in Washington state now but are coming to visit Hilo. I am trying to convince my kids to move back (lol) My younger ones (that were in the stroller) are now 10 and 11. I was wondering if we could paddle during a practice when we are there. It would be great fun for us. Please let me know if this is a possibility. Nov. 3~17.
Mahalo
Michelle

Hi, I paddled Novice B and met many that were interested if I purchased a sailboat…well….I’m in the Marshall Islands and just bought a huge sail boat and need help to sail it to Thailand.

Contact me if you have a year to tour SE Asia for scuba, surfing, sailing, etc.

Phil

Aloha. When does the next paddle season start for 2009-2010?

Aloha At what age do you start with the kids

Look for a used OC 1? Any of your members selling one?

My husband is 6′5″ and he has a polaris that would fit someone 6′ and taller. He is asking $1600 – price negotiable. Contact him if interested at 640-8176. His name is Nick Agorastos.

Mahalo,
Cherisse

Keiki competition racing starts at age 12. But the first “fun” race of the day is Specials. These keiki’s are 8 to 10 years of age. Sometimes younger…as long as parents are available to be at beach side to cheer them along. =) Waivers must be signed and keiki’s must be able to swim. If not they will have to wear a flotation device.

Mahalo,
Cherisse

PS – Sorry if this is such a late response to your inquiry.

We will announce the next General membership meeting on the website and in the paper. At this meeting we will give a “start date” for practices.

Mahalo,
Cherisse

PS – sorry if this is a late response First race of the season is 5/8/10

I am interested in joining for this season. I come from Windward Kai from Oahu and talked to Joe Kalima and he said I will be in the Novice B mens even though I was in Novice B Mixed (for only one race then went open mixed). Where do I send my forms and when is the next General membership meeting?

Are you still recruiting? I have a 14 year old son, never paddled before. If you are recruiting how can we sign up?

We would be delighted to have your son join our youth program. Boys will begin their practices on Monday, 3/15 at 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Please look for me. Mahalo for your interest in Puna Canoe Club.

P.S. We encourage parents to sign up too

The kids started practicing on the 15th of March. Please feel free to bring your son down. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday for the boys at 3:30 till 5pm at Puna canoe club halau on Hilo bay. Anyone there will be happy to assist you there. The boys coach is Joe Kalima. Mahalo!@Hinano

Howzit Ryan if you are still interested, the first Men’s Novice practice is this Wednesday March 24th at 4:45pm.
Ask for Afa when you come down to the beach. Bring friends =)
aloha Cherisse

Hi! I just wanted to ask if you are excepting new members in the kids division? i have a daughter that is going to be 12 in May and she has not paddled before but is very interested in starting.

Aloha Monica,

Yes, we’re just starting w/ the girls. They’re practices are Mon, Wed, Thur 3:30-5:00. All new paddlers welcome. Bring your daughter down to Puna Canoe Club halau at Hilo Bay. Coach Raene and I are coaching the girls. Hope to see you down there!

Aloha,

Michele’

We’re going to Big Island last week of May 2010. I would like to buy 3 or 4 xxl T shirts with Puna logo on back. Can someone call me 520-888-3750, or 520-984-3281. My e-mail is bruiserhaile@q.com. Thank You.

Sorry Coach Nick that Katy and I didn’t make it tonight. We thought over what you said and want to try out for the team next year so we get in the practice before the season starts. We both have prior commitments this summer so we would miss practices and don’t want to let the team down. Thanks again for the opportunity to paddle with the Puna team.

Hey,
Just wondering what your practice schedule is? I am interested in joining at the next season as I believe this one is nearly pau.

I’m a Marina paddler and am looking for a senior Molokai team. My cell is (310) 722-4200
Please pass on!
Thanks!
Kim