Sports & Recreation

Hawaii Nature Center Expands Facilities with New Rain Pavilion

Submitted by Valerie Moore, Pineapple Tweed PR

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 7:33pm

Hawaii Nature Center Expands Facilities with New Rain Pavilion

Hawaii Nature Center board members, supporters and community participants gathered today to celebrate the blessing of the newly constructed rain pavilion at the environmental education site. The pavilion was made possible through the generosity of companies, individuals and foundations.

“The Rain Pavilion will increase our capacity to serve up to 10,000 more children through our school programs, field trips and the popular Sensational Nature Adventures Program (SNAP),” said Bettina Mehnert, Hawaii Nature Center board president and chief operating officer of Architects Hawaii Ltd.

“We are especially grateful for the generosity of every business, organization and individual who supported the idea and made it a reality.”

Donors are recognized with transparent green leaves at the Pavilion

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International Nesian Fest 2013 Concert, Festival to benefit Hawaii Jr. Prep Football

Submitted by Ian Scheuring on Wednesday, January 2nd, 4:16 pm

Information provided by Michelle Jamieson, Public Relations:

INTERNATIONAL NESIAN FEST 2O13

A Benefit for Hawaii State Jr. Football League on January 19, 2013

(Honolulu, Hawaii), December 26, 2012 – Hawaii’s premier reggae radio station 93.1 Da Paina is teaming with Hawaii Jr. Prep Football to present International Nesian Fest 2013. This event will take place on Saturday January 19, 2012 at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be live entertainment starring musicians, dancers, and artists from around the Pacific, autograph signing by various sports athletes, a fashion show of local designers, and there will be food and retail booths, and so much more!
This event is a benefit for Hawaii Jr.

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Women athletes to compete in the Super Bowl of ocean canoe racing

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Tuesday, September 18th, 1:19 pm

The following information is provided by Na Wahine o Ke Kai:

HONOLULU, Hawaii —Women from around the globe are in final preparations to compete in this year’s Na Wahine O Ke Kai—meaning, “women of the sea”—the premier competition for female athletes in the sport of outrigger canoe racing. This year will mark the 34th crossing of the treacherous Kaiwi Channel; once considered too dangerous for women until 1975 when a group of women challenged that notion. Organizers anticipate 60-100 crews will compete in this year’s race, including clubs from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Guam and the Continental United States.

The course is a daunting 41-mile, non-stop race from the island of Moloka’i to the island of O’ahu, taking a crew of 10-12 (depending on division) approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

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Vintage rugby comes to Hawaii

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Monday, September 17th, 3:11 pm

The following information is provided by Hawaii Sports Inc.:

On Sunday 23TH September, 50 veteran rugby teams from 15 countries (over 1,250 players and supporters) will descend upon Waikiki and Kapiolani Park for the 5th World Vintage Rugby Carnival.

The World Vintage Rugby Carnival is a global rugby event started in 2004 in Limerick Ireland and hosted every 2 years in a different country. Two years ago it was in Cape Town South Africa, in 2008 it was in Buenos Aries Argentina, and 2006 Christchurch New Zealand.

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Results of the 69th Annual Lahaina Return

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Thursday, September 13th, 1:11 pm

The following information is provided by Mana Means Communications:

Sept. 13, 2012 (Honolulu, Hawaii)---The 69th Annual Lahaina Return was held on Labor Day, September 3, 2012 and was organized and sponsored by the Hawaii Yacht Club. The day saw 15-20+ kts. and good size seas. The overall winner Heartbeat, skippered by James McDowell, finished in just under 6 hours (see full results below). A good size fleet participated with 37 yachts from yacht clubs across Hawaii.

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Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame Honors Royal Surfing Ali'i

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Thursday, August 23rd, 2:03 pm

The following information is provided by Duke's Waikiki:

WHEN: TONIGHT (August 23), 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
WHERE: Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kaläkaua Avenue, Waikïkï
WHO: 2012 Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame Honorees (See below)
WAIKÏKÏ – Hawai‘i’s proud waterman legacy will be celebrated this evening with the honoring of four renowned ocean sports legends at the Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. The 2012 honorees are:
Ricky Grigg – Surfing and Oceanography
Archie Kalepa – Surfing, Stand-Up Paddling, and Ocean Safety
Brian Keaulana – Surfing and Ocean Safety
Michael Tongg (deceased) – Paddling
Also being honored are the surfing ali‘i of the Royal Family of Hawai‘i for introducing surfing to the U.S. mainland in 1885 and to Great Britain in 1890.