Contact Us:

Email: kumulokahi.info@gmail.com

Chairman: Jim Bauckham (808) 590-3881

Adult Coach: Randy Ducosin (602) 663-3810

Youth Coach: Jason Barretto (808) 386-9617

Club Secretary: Julie Cooper (808) 383-5991

Paddling General Information

Prior to paddling with Kumulokahi

Elks and HCRA Waiver: signed and turned into coach or secretary.

Swim test: open water ~100 meters, tread water 10 min, open water canoe entry.

PADDLING SEASONS

January – February: Recreational

March – May: Pre-Season Distance

June – July: Regatta Sprints

August – September: Long Distance

October – December: Recreational (Adults)

November – February: Na Opio (Keiki)

PRACTICE TIME

Recreational Season

Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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PRACTICE LOCATION

Magic Island Canoe Halau at the Diamond Head end of Ala Beach Moana Park. Look for purple/gray canoes with gray covers.  Magic Island Canoe Halau Map

WHAT TO WEAR

Paddlers will get wet at practice. Men should wear swim trunks. Ladies should wear swimsuits with shorts or legging-type paddling pants. These are optional but recommended to prevent rash or chaffing. Also wear a rash guard type shirt or comfortable water appropriate top.

Footwear should be worn by all paddlers. The boat ramp is slippery and there is sharp reef on the bottom near the boat ramp.

HYDRATE

It’s strongly recommended that everyone come hydrated and bring their own water bottle with a fastener or hook (simple $2 plastic ones available at Island Paddler) so that bottles do not roll around in the canoe.

PADDLES

Kumulokahi will provide club paddles for practice and races which will be shared by all paddlers. These paddles are durable but heavy. If you are serious about paddling, we recommend purchasing your own paddle. Consult Coaches or Island Paddler on Kapahulu Avenue. It is a great store to assist you in selecting the right paddle.

START OF EVERY PRACTICE

Please be at practice on time!

We need the help of every paddler to uncover our canoes and move them into the water. A Hawaiian 6-man racing canoe weighs over 400 lbs. and requires many hands to lift and move. Transporting and caring for our canoes is everyone’s responsibility. The faster we get the canoes in the water, the sooner the fun begins.

END OF PRACTICE

Our canoes need to be rinsed, stowed, and covered at the end of each practice. Club paddles need to be rinsed and secured. Everyone pitches in to rinse and secure all our equipment before leaving.

PADDLING SEASONS

NA OPIO

Keiki, Winter

All races are held on Saturdays at Keehi Lagoon

¼ mile to ½ mile sprints

HUI WAA PRE-SEASON

Spring

Six to eleven mile iron (no change) races held at various beaches around the island

HUI WAA REGATTA SEASON

Summer

Regatta races are gender and age specific, varying from ¼ mile to 1-½ miles

LONG DISTANCE

Summer and Fall

Races from 25 to 42 miles.  Racers change out crews during the race

Races are held in various locations around Oahu and Neighbor Islands.

RECREATIONAL PADDLING

Adults

Winter

November – February

COACHES

Adults

Randy Ducosin

Keiki

Jason Barretto

Paul Lee

Kevin Kam

CLUB & COMMITTEE STAFF

Club Secretary (Hui Waa)

Julie Cooper

Club Representative (Hui Waa)

Julie Cooper

Na Opio Representative

TBD

Communications/WhatsApp/Website

Jim Bauckham, Shelley Hee

Social Media

Mercedes Gallup

Equipment Management/Maintenance

Jim Bauckham, Shelley Hee & all paddlers

Club News Aloha Elks Contributors

Shelley Hee, Tyler McMahon

Kumulokahi Chair/616 Liaison

Jim Bauckham

Welcome to the Kumulokahi Ohana! We look forward to seeing you on the water!!

Interested in joining our paddling team?
Click the link below for application.