Kahana Canoe Club will host its annual Nāleiʻehā Regatta on Saturday at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina to mark the club’s 50th anniversary. The club has grown to over 50 adult paddlers and continues its mission of preserving Hawaiian culture in West Maui.
- The regatta takes place Saturday at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina, open to community members.
- Founded in 1976 by the Nāleiʻehā family, the club was created to preserve Hawaiian culture during rapid development.
- The club has relocated multiple times over 50 years but maintained its cultural mission throughout West Maui’s changes.
- Adult paddling program has expanded to over 50 participants ranging from beginners to members in their 80s.
- Club leaders say their values continue guiding their mission as West Maui undergoes recovery and rebuilding.
Source: Maui News
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