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Updated: 01/29/2012 |
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CanoesThe original outrigger canoes were most likely
developed purely for utilitarian purposes such as fishing and travel. No one
knows exactly when the idea of racing came about but it’s a sure bet
racing occurred. Prince Kuhio commissioned the first racing canoe which won
many races in the early 1900’s. In 1933 the first Malia was hewn and
shaped by James Takeo-Yamasaki from Blonde Koa wood in Kailua-Kona. It was
named “Malia” for the calm waters there. Of all Hawaiian racing
canoes, the Malia is perhaps the best known and played a very significant role
in the development of outrigger canoe paddling. The Malia won many races in the
1930’s 40’s and 50’s. In 1959 the Malia won the first Catalina
Island race in California. Shortly after, its hull was borrowed and a
fiberglass mold made. By 1960, 78 fiberglass Malias competed in a new division
in the Molokai Hoe. Fiberglass designs really enabled outrigger paddling for
everyone.
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Click image to watch a KCC Canoe
Blessing video |
But as good as the Malia was, it
could not compete with more modern designs. In 1976 the Tahitians brought a
longer, sleeker design to the Molokai Hoe and won it by a large margin. This
canoe was so fast it was dubbed the Rocket. Since then, many variations and
design changes have been made with Force 5, Bradley and Mirage designs
competing. The later designs are much better at holding track while surfing
swells.
The Mirage and Bradley Lightning are currently the most popular
racing canoes. They surf and turn with ease. Both have an outstanding victory
record in nearly all of the major outrigger races in recent years. |
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| Wa`a Part Names |
The table below lists Kihei Canoe Club's
canoes.
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Type |
Canoe Name, Meaning and History |
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Koa |
Ku Koa Manutea, "White bird, goes swiftly to its
point of destination" hewn from a Koa tree near Kaupo, Maui; carved by Leon
"Fafa" Toofa and KCC members; blessed 2001. Special Care is needed when
handling Ku Koa Manutea
- Always lift from the bottom - NEVER by the seats
- Carry completely into the water - NEVER drag on sand
- Do not sit on mo`o (gunwales)
- Remove watches and jewelry before entry
- Support your weight with your hands on the mo`o
- Do not stand on the bottom of the wa`a
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Malia |
Ka Makani o Kihei, "The Wind Of Kihei"
acquired: 1980 (born: 1970; rebuilt 2001) MALIA |
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Malia |
Kealohapumehana, "the greatest possible
aloha" 1968, acquired 2004 |
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Malia |
Manu Kai, "Sea Bird"1970, (refit
2002) |
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Malia |
Miki Ala, "Alert" acquired: 1979 (born: 1968;
rebuilt 2001) MALIA |
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Malia |
Pakalana, named for Dutchy's favorite flower,
acquired:1965 MALIA, Given to Na Kai Ewalu CC after a fire and reacquired by
Kihei CC in 2003 |
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Malia |
Pulelehua, "Butterfly" , 2001 (born: 1972) In
memory of the Vietnam veterans of Maui. From Hana CC |
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Rocket |
Helu 'Ekahi, "Number One", was a 1964 Malia
which was traded in 1986 |
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Rocket |
Hoe Mana, "Spirit of the Paddlers",
1991 |
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Rocket |
Hōkū Welo Welo, "Shooting Star",
1985, seats refurbished 2003 |
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Force 5 |
O Kalini Nani, "O Beautiful Karen"
1996 |
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Bradley Encore |
Hōkū Ao, "Morning Star",
2003 |
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Bradley Lightning |
Ka Mana O `Īao, "The spirit of Iao",
2008 |
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Bradley Racer |
Lele I Ka Lewa, "To fly or leap to the sky or
upper heavens", 1999 |
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Bradley Racer |
Lele I Ke Kai, "To fly or to leap across the sea"
, 1999 |
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Bradley Striker |
Lele Manu Kaiko`o `Elua, "The flying bird that
stands or supports you", 2002 |
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Bradley Striker |
Hōkū Ho`okele Wa`a, " a canoe's guiding
star", 2003 |
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Mirage |
Hoku Loa, "the Long Star, Venus",
2004 |
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Mirage |
Hokupa a, "Immovable Star", 2007 a gift and
legacy from Joan Cannon |
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Mirage |
Ka EhuKaiO Pua, "The red sea of Pua",
2009 |
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Mirage |
Lele Māmā, "Flying swiftly",
2011 |
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