A canoeing coop: In an effort that left many onlookers at Keehi Lagoons on Oahu wondering who it was, Na Koa Waa of Na Opio O Kaua’i earned respect from fans, competitors and coaches last weekend, March 3-4, when it
A canoeing coop: In an effort that left many onlookers at Keehi Lagoons on Oahu wondering who it was, Na Koa Waa of Na Opio O Kaua’i earned respect from fans, competitors and coaches last weekend, March 3-4, when it competed in the state-wide outrigger canoe event for eight-to-18 year olds. The youth of Kaua’i competed in eight divisions, from novice B to varsity, and finished in the top five out of 26 clubs in every race entered. It was a marked improvement from previous years’ performances. The junior varsity boys crew took first in their division. The members (pictured above) are, in no particular order, Michael Debusca, Lezlie Tao, Courtney Wilson, Shaydoai Moises, Travis Sumida, Kellie Masuda, Randell Giminiz, Kerrie Olivas, Helyse Sina, Aaron Yadao, Ashley Asaoka, Kai Perry, Cody Arashiro, M ai Shintani, Donna Robbles, Noe Chong, Wendy Akiyama, Melody Erorita, Ashlee Fujimoto, Kelly Foster, Mason Akuna, Joe Coloma, Grant Teichman, Kim Downing, Zachary Wilson, Branson Kawakami, Luke Evslin, Keizo Gates, coaches Joe Curammeng, Valerie Wilson and Dan Underhill.
