ByKathryn Bender, Star-Bulletin
The Lanikai men's crew is ahead of the field in the two-mile
senior race of yesterday's Clement D. Paiaina Sr. regatta at Keehi Lagoon.

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Lanikai victorious
in OHCRAseason-opener

By Jack Wyatt
Special to the Star-Bulletin

Sparks flashed across Keehi Lagoon's wind-blown waters during yesterday's Clement D. Paiaina outrigger canoe regatta.

And there wasn't an electrical storm in sight.

''Sparks? That's just the heated rivalry between Lanikai and Outrigger canoe clubs,'' said regatta follower and veteran paddler Keaka Wong. ''The sparks will be with us the rest of the season.''

Remarked Lanikai steersman Jim Foti: ''A definite rivalry. Fortunately for Lanikai, we won the first battle.''

Defending state champ Lanikai edged rival Outrigger, 79-72, winning the first meet of Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association's seven weekly competitions.

The AA division contest (clubs with 16 crews or more) was decided when Lanikai edged Outrigger in each of the final two heats -- the women's and men's master's events.

''A regatta win that went right down to the wire. That's what I call pretty exciting racing,'' Foti said.

Remarked Lanikai coach Bobby Puakea: ''If there's a rivalry within our regattas, I can handle the pressure. I have good feelings about our club (no apparent weaknesses).''

Lanikai won eight races and placed second in six others.

Second-place Outrigger won seven heats, finishing second in nine. Kailua Canoe Club, with seven first places, led the competition through the first 15 races. The club finished third in the final standings with 62 points.

Waikiki's Anuenue Canoe Club topped OHCRA's 8-club single A (15 crews or less) division with 16 points.

''It's been a good recruiting year,'' said Puakea, who is beginning his ninth year as Lanikai coach. ''With 300 or more paddlers, we're big and talented. I've never experienced a higher level of enthusiasm.''

Lanikai's adult men swept the important sophomore, junior, senior and masters events.

''Fortunately our pool of strong talented men runs deep. That same talent and strength helped us win two successive Molokai Hoes,'' said John Foti, a Lanikai trainer and paddler.

Outrigger's first-year coach, Mark Sandvold, is out to challenge Lanikai.

''I'm out to bring back Outrigger's winning tradition,'' he said. ''Lanikai, Kailua and Hui Nalu are strong but with the way our crews look this first race, we'll be back, and we'll be back soon.''

The Waikiki-based Outrigger Club has won all but two state titles during the past 15 years.

Yesterday, Outrigger's women topped the 18s, freshman, senior and senior masters.

''My first outrigger canoe regatta in 12 years. We had some great racing today,'' said Outrigger's Traci Phillips, a member of two winning crews -- women's freshman and senior teams.

Lanikai, Kailua and Hui Nalu all gave Outrigger's women fits.

''Good competition is what makes this sport so special,'' said Phillips, a three-time U.S. Olympic team kayak paddler.

Outrigger's men's open-4 team, captained by former Olympic kayaker Wyatt Jones, topped its heat.

Healani upset the field, winning the women's open-4 for its only victory of the day.

''A thrill to to beat crews from the bigger, stronger clubs,'' said steerswoman Robin Nonaka, after edging Outrigger by one-second and Lanikai by 11 seconds.

OHCRA's first regatta of the season was not without problems. Outrigger suffered disqualifications in at least three events -- for interfering other contestants, for a false start and for finishing the race in the wrong lane.

Lanikai's women freshmen were disqualified for starting early.

OHCRA heads to Kailua Beach next Sunday and the popular King Kamehameha Regatta. Races begin at 8:30 a.m.

LOKAHI TRIUMPHS: The Lokahi Canoe Club won eight races, including five of the final 14 events, to capture first place in the New Kaneohe Canoe Club Regatta yesterday at Waimanalo Beach Park.

Lokahi scored 79 points to 65 by Koa Kai in winning its second consecutive Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a regatta. Finishing third with 42 points in the AA Division (18-plus crews) was Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i, which dominated the youth races with wins in mixed and girls 12s, girls and boys 14s, and girls and boys 12 mixed and girls.

The A Division (4-17 crews) saw Waikiki Beachboys take four firsts to edge host New Kaneohe, 31-29. Beachboys pulled ahead for good with three events remaining with victories in the men's and women's Open 4.

Lokahi hosts the next Hui Wa'a regatta Sunday at Keehi Lagoon. Racing begins at 8 a.m.

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OHCRA

Clement D. Paiaina Sr. Regatta

At Keehi Lagoon

Team standings
AA division--1. Lanikai, 79 pts. 2. Outrigger, 72. 3. Kailua, 62. 4. Hui Nalu, 49. 5. Waikiki Surf Club, 29. 6. Hui Lanakila, 24.
A division--1. Anuenue, 16. 2. Leeward Kai, 10. 3. Healani, 9. 4. Keahiakahoe, 2. 5. (tie) Honolulu, Koolau, Makaha, and Waimanalo, 0.

Race results

Boys

12--(1/4-mile): 1. Outrigger (Makena Carr, Edward Tate, Jay Loui, Max DeWolff, Jonny Moodie, Billy Lawson) 2:14.92. 2. Kailua, 2:21.55. 3. Lanikai, 2:21.78.

13--(1/4-mile): 1. Kailua (Kekai Kwar, Kurt Duwel, Rich Snider, Zion Thompson, Carlos Ramirez, Aaron Cates) 2:11.68. 2. Outrigger, 2:16.60. 3. Hui Nalu, 2:22.42.

14--(1/4-mile): 1. Lanikai (Milan Tresnak, Chris Davis, Micah Ross, Chris Driscol, Mark Zienkiewicz, Mac McDiarmid) 2:03.83. 2. Outrigger, 2:04.05. 3. Kailua, 2:07.67.

16--(1/2-mile): 1. Outrigger (Nick Fowler, Bryan Turner-Gerlach, Patrick Mason, Duff Janus, Alex Turner-Gerlach, Aaron Ackerman) 4:01.96. 2. Lanikai, 4:03.52. 3. Kailua, 4:05.15.

18--(1 mile): 1. Kailua (Marcus Souza, Kaai Bruhn, Kekama Akana, Kainoa Toomata, Jaime Pacheco, Ian Shea) 8:03.12. 2. Lanikai, 8:06.79. 3. Hui Lanakila, 8:08.40.

Girls

12--(1/4-mile): 1. Kailua (Logan Sandoval, Jerry Handley, Pikake Felipe, Mele Kalama, Pua Hamasaki, Kealoha Kalama) 2:43.49. 2. Outrigger, 2:47.81. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 2:48.62.

13--(1/4-mile): 1. Kailua (Makani Gregg, Mahea Handley, Nita Kanehailua, Rachel Hamasaki, Sammy Soura, Shawna Kahae) 2:33.54. 2. Lanikai, 2:44.77. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 2:49.76.

14--(1/4-mile): 1. Kailua (Iwa Benson, Kanoe Ornellas, Michelle Silva, Lianna Erickson, Tina Handley, Amber Carreiro) 2:24.98. 2. Outrigger, 2:25.98. 3. Lanikai, 2:27.01.

16--(1/2-mile): 1. Lanikai (Kathryn Shimmon, Brandi Castonguay, Anna Schladermundt, Mina Elison, Lindsey Wong, Thea Von Geldern) 4:40.80. 2. Hui Lanakila, 4:58.59. 3. Keahiakahoe, 5:01.60.

18--(1/2-mile): 1. Outrigger (Annie Rosa, Sandy Dunn, Kaleinani Kowalski, Melialani James, Melissa Gibson, Nanea Tannehill) 4:39.85. 2. Hui Lanakila, 4:45.53. 3. Lanikai, 4:50.41.

Men

Novice A--(1 mile): 1. Hui Nalu (Eric Mendivil, Scott Nunnery, Werner Girndt, Tony Dela Cruz, Joe Dane, Andrew Alixopulos) 7:44.59. 2. Lanikai, 7:53.17. 3. Anuenue, 7:56.00.

Novice B--(1/2-mile): 1. Anuenue (Shane Davies, Joshua Doorly, J. Keoni Makua, Rod Salmon, Michael Silva, Kekoa Wong) 3:58.94. 2. Healani, 3:59.54. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 4:00.87.

Freshmen--(1 mile): 1. Waikiki Surf Club (Nate Sparks, Joseph Laurel, John Wacker, John Chang, Leighton Miyachi, Patrick Van) 7:36.03. 2. Hui Nalu, 7:36.32. 3. Outrigger, 7:45.16.

Sophomores--(1 mile): 1. Lanikai (Michael Pedersen, Alan Lipp, John Foti, Bobby Nottage, Eric Lavora, Bo Eastabrooks) 7:18.32. 2. Waikiki Surf Club, 7:30.10. 3. Outrigger, 7:39.49.

Juniors--(11/2-miles): 1. Lanikai (Michael Smith, Bobby Nottage, Rocky Owens, Kalani Irvine, Vince Olds, Jim Foti) 12:07.24. 2. Waikiki Surf Club, 12:41.68. 3. Outrigger, 12:47.09.

Seniors--(2 miles): 1. Lanikai (Michael Pedersen, John Foti, Rich Lambert, Bo Eastabrooks, Giovani Camuso, Jim Foti) 14:53.23. 2. Outrigger, 15:14.38. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 15:17.19.

Masters--(1 mile): 1. Lanikai (Giovani Camuso, Rich Lambert, Cory Mehau, Peter Rooney, Bill Keller, Scott Freitas) 7:15.07. 2. Outrigger, 7:18.28. 3. Hui Lanakila, 7:36.40.

Senior masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Kailua (Hank Leandro, Bob Bolson, Rem Mikus, Vance Smith, Phil Schmidt, Denis Yap) 3:55.80. 2. Anuenue, 3:58.97. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 4:06.16.

Golden masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Kailua (John Goody, Ed Dierdorf, Pat Goldstein, Howard Keller, Bob Thurston, Gary Oakland) 4:11.78. 2. Lanikai, 4:17.84. 3. Outrigger, 4:24:07.

Open 4--(1/2-mile): 1. Outrigger (Wyatt Jones, Bruce Black, William Pratt, Mark Sandvold) 4:00.73. 2. Kailua, 4:13.96. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 4:18.84.

Women

Novice A--(1/2-mile): 1. Hui Nalu (Tammy Wallace, Sheila Gilmartin, Trish Hara, Terri Seeborg, Liane Dakujaku, Melissa Johnson) 4:44.98. 2. Kailua, 4:45.48. 3. Waikiki Surf Club, 4:54.89.

Novice B--(1/4-mile): 1. Hui Nalu (Eden Shostrom, Sandy Stennen, Lia Bullock, Jennifer Mondello, Frances Gordon, Sheila Kalai) 2:23.36. 2. Lanikai, 2:32.34. 3. Hui Lanakila, 2:32.75.

Freshmen--(1 mile): 1. Outrigger (Jennifer McTigue, Nancy Muller, Tia Furgusson, Pamela Davis, Kendra Jenkins, Traci Phillips) 9:23.14. 2. Kailua, 10:07.37. 3. Hui Lanakila, 10:10.93.

Sophomores--(1 mile): 1. Hui Nalu (Sara Jenny, Nicole Bates, Maile Chong, Nina Pacewicz, Catherine Fuller, Denise Darvel-Chang) 8:52.91. 2. Outrigger, 8:58.60. 3. Lanikai, 9:10.71.

Juniors--(1 mile): 1. Leeward Kai (Nani Lawson, Aisha Lawson, Heather Keliihoomalu, Rena Rzonca, Luzette Layi, Shannon Van Gieson) 9:24.63. 2. Hui Lanakila, 9:56.56. 3. Kailua, 10:01.22.

Seniors--(11/2-miles): 1. Outrigger (Traci Phillips, Donna Kahakui, Pam Clifford, Lisa Livingston, Starr Dawson, Kisi Haine) 13:16.38. 2. Hui Nalu, 14:00.69. 3. Lanikai, 14:13.10.

Masters--(1 mile): 1. Lanikai (Ann Farrell, Lisa Dodson, Crystal Hogue, Ann Dewey, Patty Culver, Melanie Bailey) 9:01.93. 2. Outrigger, 9:07.13. 3. Kailua, 9:15.16.

Senior masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Outrigger (Ann Cundall, Maureen Kilcoyne, Margaret Danford, Barbara Bryan, Carol Cook, Michelle St. John) 5:12.02. 2. Hui Nalu, 5:19.63. 3. Kailua, 5:35.09.

Golden masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Lanikai (Mary Lerps, Georgia Mitchell, Alice Zacherle, Bette-June Yap, Mollie Foti, Hoppy Smith) 5:12.33. 2. Hui Nalu, 5:26.06. 3. Outrigger, 5:39.06.

Open 4--(1/2-mile): 1. Healani (Nikki Queryl, Laurie Seto, Heather Cottrell, Robin Nonaka) 5:03.88. 2. Outrigger, 5:04.59. 3. Lanikai, 5:14.80.

Mixed

12--(1/4-mile): 1. Hui Nalu (Nohea Arkus, Elizabeth Pagaduan, Pohai Godinet, Chris Mark, Blane Chong Jr., Lionel Baptista) 2:45.34. 2. Leeward Kai, 2:50.68. 3. Hui Lanakila, 2:53.42.

Open--(1/2-mile): 1. Anuenue (Scott Drown, Michael Hangai, Tracy Kane, Eric Leano, Rise Ramos, Suzy Suzuki) 4:21.44. 2. Waikiki Surf Club, 4:23.04. 3. Lanikai, 4:25.92.

Hui Wa'a New Kaneohe Regatta

At Waimanalo Beach

Team standings
AA division--1. Lokahi, 79 points. 2. Koa Kai, 65. 3. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'I, 52. Waikiki Yacht Club, 31.
A division--1. Waikiki Beach Boys, 31. New Kaneohe, 29. 3. Manu O Ke Kai, 21. 4. Windward Kai, 20. 5. Kalihi Kai, 12. 6. Kamehameha, 6. 7. Kai Po'ha, 5. 8. tie) Hui O Ikaika and 'Alapa Hoe, 3. 10. Hawaiian Outrigger, 1.

Race results

Boys

12--(1/4-mile): 1. Lokahi (Janson Keomaka, Shane Matsuo, Matthew Coleman, Aaron Domingo, Justin Kealoha, Edward Onekea), 2:12:62. 2. Windward Kai, 2:16:51. 3. Manu O Ke Kai, 2:21:31.

13--(1/4-mile): 1. New Kaneohe (Moki Anderson, Evan Wedemeyer, Ikaika Kaluhine, Adam Aku, Joey Kim, Kaipo Lee), 1:54:79. 2. Lokahi, 2:08:69. 3. Kalihi Kai, 2:13:00.

14--(1/4-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Justin Keliipaakaua, Brandon Van Kuren, Kapono Laa, Kalani Hayworth, Keoki Kanakaokai, Henry Makanani), 1:53:66. 2. Windward Kai, 1:54:79. 3. Kalihi Kai, 1:55:73.

16--(1/2-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Kaimana Holokahi, Vernon Mahelona, Jacob Makepa, Kolu Chung, Tony McIntosh, Awe Kaauwai), 4:14:87. 2. Waikiki Beach Boys, 4:20:71. 3. Lokahi, 4:22:33.

18--(1 mile): 1. Lokahi (Jeffrey Yamashiroya, Greg Kaneko, Terence Tolbert, Terrence Basug, Steve Gerwig, Keaka Ching), 8:59:55. 2. Windward Kai, 9:19. 83. No third place.

Girls

12--(1/4-mile): 1. New Kaneohe (Treasure Watanabe, Brooke Calpito, Sanoe Lee, Nicole Uperesa, Malia Lee, Julianna Sanders), 2:10:22. 2. Lokahi, 2:16:83. 3. Kamehameha, 2:18:26.

13--(1/4-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Leona Kahaleua, Alexis Ojeda, Kanoe Evangelista, Danielle Manalo, Wendilee Puulei, Ashlynn Kahalewai), 2:03:45. 2. Alapa Hoe, 2:12:53. 3. New Kaneohe, 2:13:05.

14--(1/4-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Leanne Alameida, Angel Kamalii, Tiana Lau, Robin Abad, Tanya Lau, Kapi Kauihana), 2:06:58. 2. Koa Kai, 2:15:65. 3. Manu O Ke Kai, 2:16:24.

16--(1/2-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Chasity Kiaha, Helen Lima, Puna Kila, Alisha Lagasca, Malia Martinez, April Haia), 4:50:41. 2. Waikiki Yacht Club, 4:55:60. 3. Lokahi, 4:57:88.

18--(1/2-mile): 1. Koa Kai (Lydi Morgan, katie McCabe, Jana Park, Erin McCabe, Marion Ano, Joslyn Awa), 5:07:64. 2. Lokahi, 5:20:76. 3. Waikiki Yacht Club, 5:37:93.

Men

Novice B--(1/2-mile): 1. Lokahi (Palph DeFelice, Jason Paloma, Jason Poepoe, Tracy Poepoe, Albert Vasconcellas, Jonathan Pakele), 4:04:20. 2. Koa Kai, 4:10:06. 3. Waikiki Beach Boys, 4:13:63.

Novice A--(1 mile): 1. Koa Kai (Patrick Huges, Jay Katahira, Ken Yoshida, Andrew Gomes, Jonathon Westervelt, Dean Smith), 8:40:99. 2. Waikiki Yacht Club, 8:45:20. 3. Waikiki Beachboys, 8:51:44.

Freshmen--(1 mile): 1. Lokahi (Pat Ayat, Barrett Awai, Robert Nepo, Kelan Kamaka, Garrett Awai, Jonathan Kahoalii), 8:12:69. 2. Koa Kai, 8:31:05. 3. Waikiki Yacht Club, 8:31:29.

Sophomores--(11/2-miles): 1. Waikiki Yacht Club (Arthur Chow, Louis Mansanas, Nick Fowler, Richard Kozacik, Danny Carreiro, Benny Quitevis), 13:12:94. 2. Lokahi, 13:25:47. 3. Koa Kai, 13:31:59.

Seniors--(2 miles): 1. Waikiki Beachboys (Ian Forester, Sean Monahan, Tom Allen, Grant Currie, Kevin Allen, Eric Chun), 16:18:27. 2. Koa Kai, 17:08:81. 3. Lokahi, 17:10:29.

Masters--(1 mile): 1. Lokahi (Neal Gushi, David Aki, Bob Eheler, Bill Tsuji, Bill McCall, Butch Ukishima), 8:31:92. 2. Waikiki Yacht Club, 8:43:19. 3. Koa Kai, 9:10:30.

Senior masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Lokahi (Emlyn Higa, Bernie Paloma, Glenn Higuchi, Bob Anderson, Marshall Giddens, George Waikoloa), 4:11:47. 2. Koa Kai, 4:13:16. 3. Windward Kai, 4:18:00.

Golden masters--(1/2-mile): 1. New Kaneohe (John Mahelona, Dennis Kaluhiwa, Robert Armaral, Gilbert Silva, Philemon Pilanca, Willy Kapuwai), 4:33:97. 2. Kai Po'ha, 4:34:33. 3. Koa Kai, 4:35:04.

Open 4--(1/2-mile): 1. Waikiki Beachboys (Guy Pere, Kevin Allen, Mike Field, Eddie Horner), 4:38:35. 2. Lokahi, 4:30:84. 3. New Kaneohe, 4:39:68.

Women

Novice B--(1/4-mile): 1. Waikiki Beachboys (Cailin Kulp, Peta Nicholson, Michelle Fuller, Kathy Sarria, Meredith Takara, Kimberly Fjarli), 2:00:10. 2. Koa Kai, 2:03:38. 3. Lokahi, 2:09:50.

Novice A--(1/2-mile): 1. Manu O Ke Kai (Dussy Jones, Leeann Tachibana, Carrie Jacobson, Jane Musselman, Corrine Tantog, Kelly Kirby), 4:55:60. 2. Lokahi, 4:58:53. 3. Waikiki Yacht Club, 5:07:91.

Freshmen--(1 mile): 1. Koa Kai (Gail Kaaialii, Amy Winslow, Elizabeth Dolezal, Debra Rosenblum, Debi Malia, Katie Bouthillier), 9:18:97. 2. Lokahi, 9:23:46. 3. Waikiki Beachboys, 10:16:52.

Sophomores--(1 mile): 1. Lokahi (Michelle Campillo, Wendy Laurel, Nalyne Harada, Nicole Pei, Koko Jennings, Di Flores), 10:04:74. 2. Koa Kai, 10:11:11. 3. Kamehameha, 10:25:06.

Seniors--(11/2-miles): 1. Koa Kai (Gail Kaaialii, Mary Esper, Deborah Higashi, Debra Rosenblum, Elizabeth Dolezal, Jennifer Davis), 14:15:30. 2. Lokahi, 14:42:40. 3. Waikiki Beachboys, 15:15:92.

Masters--(1 mile): 1. Kalihi Kai (Folly Murdock, Jenny Smith, Jeannie Martinson, Loriaynn Bean, Chana Dimmitt, Donna Whitford), 9:50:51. 2. New Kaneohe, 9:51.46. 3. Koa Kai, 9:56:91.

Senior masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Koa Kai (Sue Gerner, Linda Tseu, Mary Martin, Leinaala Davis, Sharon Skouge, Sammy Teixeira), 5:02:87. 2. Kalihi Kai, 5:05:42. 3. Kai Po'ha, 5:18:42.

Golden masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Sally Ford, Carol Ryan, Kalei Keamo, Kathy Ford, Randy Kay Pisoni, Marcia Momoa), 5:48:59. No second or third place.

Open 4--(1/2-mile): 1. Waikiki Beachboys (Cindy Knapman, Shae Page, Lauren Craft, Rae Kamaka), 5:18:10. 2. Lokahi, 5:18:41. 3. Manu O Ke Kai, 5:33:14.

Mixed

12--(1/4-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Chanel Opunui, Kyle Monis, Bernadette Ortiz, Kellen Evangelista, Bronson Maesalea, Krissel Opunui), 2:11:49. 2. Windward Kai, 2:17:93. 3. Waikiki Yacht Club, 2:31:68.

Masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Lokahi (Debbie Smith, Robbie Berlestresser, Barbara Cox, Darrell Camat, Donald Isaacs, Billy Rees), 4:52:68. 2. New Kaneohe, 4:54:39. 3. Manu O Ke Kai, 5:26:46.

Senior masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Koa Kai (Ray Suganuma, Piia Aarma, Andrea Lehman, Irwin Keliipuleole, Art Varady, Sammy Teixeira), 4:58:29. 2. Waikiki Yacht Club, 5:06:30. 3. Lokahi, 5:13:38.

Golden masters--(1/2-mile): 1. Koa Kai (Micheal Greco, Fran Phillippe, Liane Iaukea, Sammy Teixeira, Guillermo Goldsteing, Ralph Hanalei), 5:04:51. 2. Manu O Ke Kai, 5:23:40. 3. Windward Kai, 5:41:86.

Open--(1/2-mile): 1. Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i (Justin Rapoza, Mysti Bicoy, Myrna Resep, Shantel Opunui, Ikaika Ahuna, Werner Witt), 4:22:59. 2. Manu O Ke Kai, 4:39:76. 3. Lokahi, 4:43:07.

Special event

Mentally/physically challenged--(1/4-mile): 1. Kamehameha (MacVay, Kaanapu, Tiffany Miller, Tiffany Quinlan), 2:09:23. 2. Lokahi, 2:18:06. 3. Hawaiian Outigger, 2:29:79.