OCC Surfing News

By Terri Needels breaking waves; and 4) safety view in 1997 two months before OCC Surfers Successful measures. her death with breathtaking surf­ The OCC surfing team fin­ After the beach and flat­ ing footage, archival news ished the competition season water practice, the groups head footage, home videos, and inter­ successfully, with all members out to Tongg's surf break near views with those in the commu­ qua li~• in g for the State the Club to apply their new nity whose lives were changed Championships of the Hawaiian skills. A large group of 25 by the way Rell chose to live Carissa Moore (W />), ]enna Frowein and Kayla Moore Amateur Surf Association. urned out hers. comJ>eted in the 2003 Hipwrl Girl SurfingCo ntest. 'I enthusiastic surfers t Keota Kcahiolalo, Johann for the first clinic. Over two­ "Although the cancer metas­ Hedcmann, Joshua Plccharty, thirds of the participants were tasized and was declared termi­ Amy Lawson and Geodee Clark adults. Many thanks to the vol­ nal during her IS-year battle accumulated enough points over unteer coaches: Kisi Haine, with the disease, Rell never let the I 0-event season to earn invi­ Terri Needels, Laurie Lawson, her cancer keep her from her tations to the states. Chris Moore, Joe Dubiel, Wendy love of surfing. Heart of rite Sea Johann Hcdemann, in his Wichman, and Liz Perry. is a poignant testimony to one first season competing in woman's radiant spirit that lives HASA, was ranked fourth over­ Surf Camp Scheduled August 4-8 on in Makaha, throughout the all in the mcnehune division at The ever-popular OCC/Hans islands, and in all who were the end of the ea on. Keota Hedemann Surf Camp is being touched by the life of Rell Kcahiolalo fi nished the season offered again this summer. The Sunn." (PBS) with a ranking of third overall in camp is scheduled August 4-8, Register at the Front Desk to both the Mens 2A and Open Monday through Friday from 9 watch The Heart of rhe Sea and Johann Hedemann Mens Division . Johann a.m. to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a Steak Fry on the beach. Hedemann, Amy Lawson and OCC member Hans Geodce Clark also qualified for Hedemann, a former professional the U.S. National Surfing world surfing champion, brings Championships, to be held in his team of trained instructors to California over the summer. our Club to teach beginning and Congratulations on a fantastic intermediate surfing sk ills. He season! provides surfboards, beach and Personal Performance: water instruction. Where in the World is Keegan Members and guest members • ropes & challenge events Edwards? from age 10 and older are wel­ • lalerol lhinking activities OCC's own Keegan Edwards, come, including adults. Sign up • problem-solving games who turned professional, is now at the Front Desk as space and • goal achievemenl Sltalegies surfing the Longboard World boards are limited. The cost will • self-affirmation experiences Circuit. His schedule includes be charged to the member's • initiative adveniUres competitions that circle the account. globe. Keegan is competing in • positive sel(Hawaii, Rell WINNERS' • conffict resolution clinics are designed to introduce achieved the stature of an icon • poren!lleen relationships novice surfers to the sport. Kisi not only for her physical power, CAHP • leamwork & group olignmenl Haine, head coach for the clin­ grace and luminous beauty, but • values clarification ics, rotates groups of participants also for her leadership in a com­ LEADERSHIP through a series of stations munity that loved her as much • respea. responsibilil)', reslroin~ where they learn I ) the parts of as she loved it. ACADEMY resourcefulness and resilience a board and how to paddle; 2) "Heart of cite Sea traces Rell's how to catch a wave and stand remarkable personal and public up; 3) how to maneuver through life, interweaving her last inter-

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