Canoe Blessing: Birth of a New Canoe
Maui Canoe Club has had the great fortune of adding a brand new member to our club: Pu’ukani (sweet voice), our newest Bradley Lightning canoe. As mentioned, canoes are thought … Continue reading
Hula Plant Photos of the Day: Palapalai. Reblogged from The National Parks of the Pacific Ocean
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Merrie Monarch Festival, today’s hula plant of the day is palapalai (Microlepia strigosa), an indigenous fern that serves as one of the … Continue reading
ALEXANDER & BALDWIN MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO MAUI CANOE CLUB
On March 13, 2013 Alexander & Baldwin Inc. announced a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 to Maui Canoe Club in support of the club’s recreational and cultural programs. Specifically … Continue reading
MCC Adds Hawaiian Culture Workshops Starting with: “Aloha Spirit”
Maui Canoe Club is proud to introduce a series of workshops on Hawaiian Culture. This eight-part series will be presented by MCC member, Keoki Sousa, and in conjunction with the … Continue reading
Legend of Pāka’a and the Sailing Canoe
As a youth, Pāka’a desired more than anything to eat his fill of mālolo (flying fish). He carefully watched the eight-man fishing canoes as they threaded their way along the … Continue reading
Kanu Culture: Right-of-Way
With so many canoes launching, landing, and out on the water at this time of year, it’s a great time to review the rules of Rights of Way, especially for … Continue reading
Our Kanu: A Beautiful, Brand New, Custom Sail
Maui Canoe Club has the most beautiful new sail for our sailing canoe. It’s a custom 100 square feet of absolute sailing performance, enhanced by the elegance of the modified … Continue reading
Whale-watching Do’s and Don’ts and Potential $10,000 Fines…
YAY! It’s whale season again on Maui! Our annual visit by the Humpback whales is such a special time of year. Almost all of our paddles now include some kind of interaction … Continue reading
Our Kanu: Hoku Holo O Ke Kai
Hoku Holo O Ke Kai means: “Traveling Star of the Sea.” She is a Bradley Striker canoe and is wicked fun. Many hands have gone into her design, and she … Continue reading
Legend of the Naupaka Flower – Another Tragic Love Story…
By Coral Rick. The Legend of the Naupaka flower is told differently throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The Naupaka is the bush with glossy green leaves, found growing near the road … Continue reading
What's in the Air? The Chemistry and Impact of Volcanic Smog (VOG)
Reblogged from Pacific Island National Parks: The following “Reef Talk” program will be held at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center on Thursday, January 24th from 6:30 pm—8:00 pm: CHEMISTRY & … Continue reading
Nou and the Menehune – a Follow-up Story to the Oahi (Firebrand Throwing) Ceremony.
By Coral Rick. I learned about Na ‘Ōahi (firebrand throwing) ceremony on Kaua’i in 2006. A kumu (teacher) at Limahuli Gardens pointed way up to a rock formation in the Makana Mountain … Continue reading
Celebrating the Birth of a Beloved Queen of Hawaii
Reblogged from Pacific Island National Parks: On January 2, 1836, a girl was born who would leave a lasting legacy to Hawai’i. This girl, Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Kaleleonalani Naea Rooke, was … Continue reading
Oahi: Fireworks, Ancient Hawaiian Style
An ancient ceremony, which made Kaua‘i famous in the days of old, has been revived after more than eighty years. The ‘ōahi (fire throwing) ceremony, long commemorated in song and … Continue reading
