Unless stated otherwise, all groups
should be assembled at the start point by 0900, and launched
by 0915 at the latest. Depending on the length of the ride,
car poolers should have their boats set up and ready to leave
the launch area a half-hour to a full hour before the launch
time - call the Trip Leader to find out.
The Trip Leader has final say as to whether any individual paddler may join the group, based on the Leader's assessment of that individual's skill, equipment and/or preparation, in light of the ocean conditions of the day.
See bottom of calendar 
for explanation of tides and map references. Click on rating icon for explanation & details.
| Date/ Rating |
Event | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| May | ||
Sun 5 |
Ewa Beach to 'Tracks' (Kahe) around Barbers' Point - Carpool leaves Ewa BP at 8::00, launch at 9:15. - 13 mi. | [105/E4] |
| Sun 12 | (Mothers' Day) | |
| Tues 14 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - HLAW LLLC Offices, 1461 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu 6:30 pm (Call for directions) | Chairperson: Joe Hu 528-3600 jhadvisor(at)gmail.com |
Sun 19 |
He'eia Kea Pier to the Sandbar - Meet at the He'eia Kea Small Boat Harbor's canoe hale at 9:00 AM. Bring lunch and snorkel gear, if so inclined. The route goes across the Sandbar (Ahu O Laka) and it will be only a slight high tide at (?), so bring reefwalkers or tennies/tabies. And sunscreen... No carpool - 5 Mi. R.T. |
[37/E2] Rusty Lillico 286-6514 |
| Tues 21 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here  ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: Safety at Sea: in light of the recent 'incidents' involving kayakers around Oahu, Chalsa and Kevin have come up with a "Safety Quiz" that should spur discussion about dangerous behaviour and safety. |
Da Vice-Prez: Rusty Lillico 286-6514 lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sat 25 - Mon 27 (Memorial Day Weekend) |
Off-Island: Lanai Daytrippers - a series of daypaddles to remote locations on the island. Contact Debbie asap so she can plan accomodations, etc | Debbie Wheeler 391-9820 lanai.debbie(at)gmail.com & Eileen Helmstetter helmstetterm(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Open Ditch Fish Twitch - Fisherpersons get to pick their own favorite spot to paddle in, and any fish caught on either, both, or all 3 days count towards the Progressive Fishing Tournament score - as long as you’ve paid to enter the contest and you report the fish within 24 hours to Stan, either by phone or email. | Stan McCrea 306-6578 wawaenui(at)gmail.com |
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| June | ||
Sun 2 |
E-Z-Glider: Hawaii Kai to Kahala - an easy inside-the-reef paddle down Oahu's Gold Coast to Waialae Beach Park. Meet at 'Dumpster Beach' (east side of the parking lot at Maunalua Bay boat ramp) at 8:30 AM for the carpool, launch about 9:30. - 4 Mi. |
[18 D/2] |
| Sun 9 | ||
| Sun 16 |
Sailathon: Kahala to Ewa Beach (Waikiki to Wai'anae) - a loooong paddle, for sure! Not recommended without a kite or sail. All ACA safety gear must be carried, paddlers must be pre-approved by Steve prior to showing up. Meet at Kahala Beach (Waiala'e Beach Park) no later than 8:00 AM for a long carpool.- 17 Mi. | [14/A2] Steve Harris 226-2006 |
| Tues 18 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: |
Da Prez: Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
| Sun 23 |
'Tracks' (Kahe Point, but not Electric Beach) to Pokai Bay Beach Park. Meet at 8:00, carpool leaves Tracks at 8:30. Launch upon return. A mellow paddle along the Leeward coast often with a dolphin escort. Bring a lunch and plan on staying awhile after the paddle to enjoy the nice picnic grounds at Pokai Bay. EZ gliders who don’t want to go the distance can paddle on their own around Pokai Bay and join the group for lunch. - 8 mi. | [102/C2] gobows58(at)gmail.com |
| Sat 29 |
Kahana Bay to Mālaekahana (Part one of a two-day paddle) - Because conditions along this coast are typically rough, paddlers must pre-qualify with Steve, Tim or Stan. Optional halfway take-out at Hau'ula B.P. (6-mile point). Carpool leaves Kahana (see map ) at 8:30 AM. - 10 Mi. |
[46/F1]
sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com& Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 30 |
Mālaekahana to China Walls (Part Two of the previous paddle) - Meet at 8:00 AM at "Little Mālaekahana" Beach Park; carpool at 8:30; launch at 9:00. Can be windy and rough, but watch for the forecast. - 9 mi. | [51/B4] |
| July | ||
| Thurs 4 |
Fourth of July - Meet 6:00 PM at Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse (corner of Kapiolani Blvd & McCully St) - Launch at 6:30. (Show starts at 8:30, but ocean access may be blocked after about 7:30) It is not recommended to go beyond the main breakwater, there is an easy place to land on the inside, and there may be room to sit on top of the wall. Bring snacks and drinks, and some way to illuminate your boat for the paddle back. (White is a good color for this, or light blue Cayalume lightsticks. Please, no red or green lights, as they confuse the other boaters.) - 2 mi. RT | [12/C1] tibbetts(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 7 |
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| Tues 9 | Steerage Board (Planning) Meeting - Bob's Big Bear Restaurant, 1461 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu 6:30 pm (Call for directions) | Chairman: Joe Hu 528-3600 jhadvisor(at)gmail.com |
| Sun 14 |
Ke'ehi Lagoon to Moanalua Gardens: An easy paddle past the Keehi Lagoon Park (Veteran's Park), up the Moanalua Stream to the beautiful Moanalua Gardens. Bring lunch for a stop under the "Hitachi Tree" or next to the koi pond before returning via La Mariana Sailing Club for optional pupus and drinks. Meet at "Alan's Ramp"  for a noon launch.No carpool. Low tide at 8:00am, high tide at 2:00 pm - 5 Mi. R.T. - |
[6/D1] sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Tues 16 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here , 7:00 PM - Presentation: |
Prez:
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
| Sun 21 |
Masters’ Windbag Regatta: “China Walls” ( Pahipahi'ālua) to Runway Beach (Mokulē'ia Army Beach), at the West end of Dillingham Airfield. This is an advanced paddle for highly qualified and experienced paddlers only. VHF radio and life vest will be required of all participants. You must prequalify with Kevin. Carpool at 8:30, launch upon return. - 15 mi. - |
Kevin Ching 947-4526 |
| Sun 21 |
Hale'iwa to Runway Beach - in concert with the Masters' Windbag Race (see below): non-racers start at Hale'iwa Beach Park and all meet up at "Runway Beach" (Mokulē'ia Army Beach) Carpool leaves at 8:30 am. - 8 mi. - | [61/F2] |
| Sun 28 + |
“China Walls” (Pahipahi'ālua) to Hale’iwa with a stop for lunch at Waimea Bay. Carpool leaves at 8:30 am sharp, launch about 9:15. No fishing in Waimea Bay. Directions: if you’re coming from the Hale’iwa direction, go past Sunset Beach. You’ll see the UH Ag Station makai, and Crawford’s Home on the mauka side, and then the next time you see the ocean you are there. Similarly, if you’re coming past Turtle Bay Resort and you see Crawford’s on your left, turn around and go back until you see the ocean again. Here is a link to Google Maps (They call the Launch Point "Kawela Beach", which is the wrong name, but it's the right beach) - 10.5 mi. - |
[55/E4] lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com & Tim Sawyer 330-1108 sawyer(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| August | ||
Sun 4 |
Old Pokai Bay Beach Park to Mākua Beach - A spectacular paddle, don't miss it. Meet at Pokai Bay BP (next to the former boat ramp) at the end of Waianae Valley Road. Carpool leaves at 8:30, launch at 9:00 - 6.5 mi. - | [111/D4] sdalbec(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 11 |
Mangrove Mosey - in & out of the shoreline of South Kane'ohe Bay, from Kane'ohe Beach Park to MCBH marina for snacks, then returning to take out at Kane'ohe Yacht Club. Carpool leaves KBP (at the end of Waikalua Rd) at 8:30 AM. - 5 Mi. | [34/C1] lillico(at)hawaii.rr.com |
| Sun 18 |
- 5 Mi. - |
Kevin Ching 947-4526 |
| Fri 17 - Sun 19 (Admission Day) |
Open Ditch Fish Twitch - Fisherpersons get to pick their own favorite spot to paddle in, and any fish caught on either, both, or all 3 days count towards the Progressive Fishing Tournament score - as long as you’ve paid to enter the contest and you report the fish within 24 hours to Stan, either by phone or email. | Stan McCrea 306-6578 wawaenui(at)gmail.com |
| Tues 20 | Meeting - Location: Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu (map available here ), 7:00 PM - Presentation: |
Prez:
Steve Harris 226-2006 sharris(at)eas-hawaii.com |
| Sun 25 |
Lanikai Reefs - (Weather permitting, of course): Paddle along Lanikai Beach to Smith Point and across to Mokuluaiki and the Plane Wreck. Bring mask & snorkel, and lunch or snacks for a stop at Mokuluanui beach. Launch from Kailua Boat Ramp at 9:00 AM. No carpool. - 4 1/2 Mi. R.T. - | [28/F2] Cosette Harms 292-7007 |
Thurs 22 - Tues 27 |
(Off-Island): Na Pali Coast? | |
| Sun 25 | ||
When given, map references (i.e. [22/D3] ) are the page number and grid coordinates of the launch point. References are to "Bryan's Sectional Maps of O'ahu", any recent edition.
Ratings & Liability:
Paddle ratings are for average weather and ocean conditions, and are often unscientifically
assigned and arbitrary. It is up to each individual to assess the conditions prior to the time of launch in the light of their
own experience and ability, and decide whether to go or not. If you decide to go, you must sign the trip roster and read the waiver. No signee, no kayakee.
In the event of a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) or higher wind warning*, the Club-sponsored paddle is officially cancelled. Trip leaders should download a copy of the release/waiver by clicking here for a PDF file you can print.
Tides:
When tides differ by 2 feet or more, care should be taken while paddling in river mouths and near bay openings (such as Hawaii Kai and Pearl Harbor). Windward-coast tides are approx. 1-1/2 to 2 hrs earlier than Honolulu.
Jellyfish Watches:
for some reason beyond the human ken, local box jellyfish have been noted to swarm on the 9th to 11th days after each full moon.
Buttons:
An all-seeing eye 
indicates that an aerial photo of the area is available. Hover to see file size - some can be rather large. A blue globe 
will download a GMZ file, which you can open in a Google Earth window, if you have it installed on your computer (you should definitely have it - it's way cool, and it's free). A down-pointing arrow is a jump-link to a different place on the same page; an out-of-the-box arrow will take you to another page on this site; the same icon with a black border will take you off-site.
Meetings:
Monthly General Meetings are open to the public.
"Steerage Board" meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every second month, except where otherwise noted, at the location given in the schedule. These meetings are for the Officers and Advisory Board members to discuss business and decide future activities for the Club, and they are open to any Club member in good standing who has a Club-related issue to be dealt with outside the forum of the General Meetings. Talk to any Club Officer for details, an agenda, or location directions.
*As broadcast by Radio WBA on VHF weather channels 1 or 2, or announced the night before on commercial television.
Windbag Regatta - Maunalua Bay Boat ramp (Hawaii Kai) to Wai'alae Beach Park in Kāhala by any wind-driven means - sails, kites, umbrellas, bedsheets on sticks, old raincoats, whatever. Carpool leaves Maunalua Bay Beach Park at 8:30 AM. Race will begin at 11:00, or when the Race Director determines there is enough wind. Regular paddlers are welcome but a WMD (wind management device) is required for the competition. Club Members: $10 early entry fee, $20 on the day of the race. Non-members: $20 early/$30 on the race day. Here is an