• Open Water Swim • Koloa Plantation Days Paddlefest 2009 • Hanalei Tennis and Swim Camp • Princeville reduces Kamaaina rates • TriKaua‘i triathlon Open Water Swim The Namolokama Canoe Club will be sponsoring an Open Water Swim at 9
• Open Water Swim
• Koloa Plantation Days Paddlefest 2009
• Hanalei Tennis and Swim Camp
• Princeville reduces Kamaaina rates
• TriKaua‘i triathlon
Open Water Swim
The Namolokama Canoe Club will be sponsoring an Open Water Swim at 9 a.m. on July 25 at Hanalei Pier. The event is for all keiki and adults with two events around the pier for keiki and adult events including a one-half mile, one-mile and for the first time this year, a two-mile swim.
The pre-registration deadline is July 11. Participants can register online at www.namolokama.com, or at local surf shops, athletic clubs and swim clubs and the YMCA.
Late registration will be the day of the event, beginning at 7 a.m.
Medals will be presented for all age groups, as well as shirts, food and goodie bags for keiki.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Kaua‘i Food Bank.
Additionally, the coordinators ask that swimmers and supporters bring something for the donation bin.
For more information call 826-7585.
Koloa Plantation Days Paddlefest 2009
Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club, Pu’uwai Canoe Club and YMCA Kaua’i Hoe Wa’a are sponsoring a day of paddling fun, learning and competition on Sunday, July 19 as part of the weeklong Koloa Plantation Days Celebration, July 18-26.
This event is for community fun but also to honor the history of outrigger canoes and other paddling sports on the South shore and around our island. Various outrigger canoe and paddling activities will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Po’ipu Beach Park. You don’t have to be a paddler to join in!
Beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m., members of the Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club and various expert watermen will be on hand on the lawn in front of Po’ipu Beach Park’s main pavilion to answer questions and demonstrate the art of outrigger canoe paddling and paddle boarding.
Between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., Po’ipu Beach Park will be the site of the exciting finish of a 12-mile, expert paddler race.
At about 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. an awards ceremony and lunch will be served to all participants back at Po’ipu Beach Park. There will be food and drinks provided by Brennecke’s Beach Broiler, Keoki’s Paradise Grill & Bar, Casa Blanca at Kiahuna, Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co., Steinlager and Kauai Springs Water.
Prizes from and sponsors of the event include Hawaiian Optics, C-4 Waterman, Hawaiian Kukui Fruit Specialties, Kona Red Coffee Fruit, Koloa Rum Co., The Parrish Collection, Holo Holo Charters, Makai Properties, LLC, and Sea Sport Divers,.
Race photos courtesy of Mavis Aiu Photography. There will also be event t-shirts for sale. The public is welcome to join in the after-race festivities.
Hanalei Tennis and Swim Camp
The Club at Hanalei Bay Resort is accepting registration for its final three one-week Tennis & Swim Camp sessions. Remaining camp dates are 13-17, 20-24, and 27-31. Camp runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Friday. Ages range from 6 to 12. Any questions please call 652-3971.
Princeville reduces Kamaaina rates
The Prince has reduced its usual $70 kamaaina rate to just $50 for tee times before 3 p.m. and $40 for tee times after 3 p.m. The special rate is available to all Hawaii residents (Hawaii i.d. must be presented at check-in) through October 31. The standard green fee at the famed Prince Course is $200.
TriKaua‘i triathlon
On Sunday, July 26 Pu’uwai Canoe club will be hosting the third of its triennial triathlons. This third TriKaua‘i triathlon will be part of the week long celebration of Koloa Plantation Days.
In celebration of this special event, Pu‘uwai Canoe Club has added a 5K Fun Run/Walk in order for more of the community to become involved.
The triathlon consists of a 500-750 meter swim, depending on ocean conditions, a 14-mile bike ride and a 5K walk.
It will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Po‘ipu Beach Park. The Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m.
In order to honor our military community and their families, there will be a military discount for all active duty service members and dependents. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the PMRF family support group.
Race fees are $50 for an individual triathlete ($45 with military discount), $90 for a triathlon team and $25 for the Fun Run/Walk.
For more information, call Brian Carter at 645-0491 or Brian Curll at 635-6311.
