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The First One Hundred Years 1908-2008 Outrigger Canoe Club 1908-2008The First One Hundred Years 1908-2008 Outrigger Canoe Club Honolulu, Hawai‘i Outrigger Canoe Club 1908-2008The First One Hundred Years 1908-2008 by Barbara Del Piano edited by Moana Tregaskis PHOTO: JOSS Dear Outrigger Canoe Club Members and Friends, As the 66th President of the Outrigger Canoe Club I am pleased and honored to be able to present to the membership this commemorative 100th anniversary book as a kickoff to our year-long celebration of the Club’s centennial. This book was made possible by a hard working volunteer committee chaired by Moana Tregaskis and authored by Barbara Del Piano. Without their, and the committee’s diligence and commitment, this publication would not be such a treasure of photos, memories and captured history of our Club. On behalf of the membership, I thank them for their work. One has to wonder what our founder, Alexander Hume Ford would think if he could The Centennial Book Committee. Front row, from left: Bill Barnhart, Chairman come back to visit the modern day Outrigger. I am sure he would admire the timeless Moana Tregaskis, Author Barbara Del Piano. Back: Carol Lynn Akana architecture of the Ossipoff-designed clubhouse, marvel at the view of modern day Remillard, Paul Dolan, Joan Pratt, Ruth Hakuole, Dr. Mike McCabe. PHOTO: JOSS Waikïkï from the Hau Terrace, relish one of the Chef’s Specials on the Koa Länai, or Outrigger Canoe Club view a breathtaking sunset off Waikïkï. I am sure he would be in awe of all these things. Centennial Committee of the Historical Committee Yet I think he would be most impressed by the fact that the Club has faithfully continued to keep his dream alive...to perpetuate the ancient water sports of old Hawai‘i. William M. Barnhart Paul A. Dolan Truly, Ford’s purpose in founding a club where “men and boys might ride upright on the Ruth E. Hakuole crest of waves” has flourished beyond his wildest dreams. Today outrigger canoeing and Michael J. McCabe, M.D. surfing are popular sports throughout the world and the Outrigger Canoe Club has been a Joan C. Pratt catalyst for encouraging competition at local, national, and international levels. Carol Lynn Akana Remillard As the Outrigger Canoe Club enters its second century, let it continue its mission with the Tay W. Perry, Historical Committee Chair; ex-officio same zeal and dedication that saw it through some very tumultuous years. To Alexander Stephany L. Sofos, Board of Directors Liaison, ex-officio Hume Ford and the many members through the years who have devoted themselves with Moana McGlaughlin-Tregaskis, Centennial Committee Chair foresight and vision to making the Club the grand institution it is today, we humbly say thank you. Copyright © 2007 Outrigger Canoe Club All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or I hope you enjoy this book and the celebration of the 100th year of our Club. utilized in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, Hoe Wa‘a Mau including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Aloha, publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review. Inquires should be addressed to Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. Book design: Doug Behrens Design • www.DBDZN.com Library of Congress Control Number: 2007937720 Vikram Watumull Printed in China President E lauhoe mai na wa‘a; i ke ka-, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka-; pae aku i ka ‘a-ina. Everybody paddle the canoes together; Bail and paddle, paddle and bail, And the shore is reached. ‘Olelo No‘eau Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings Mary Kawena Pukui Bishop Museum Press 1983 PHOTO: JOSS T ABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments ................................................. ix t Aloha Duke ................................................................ 118 Prologue ..................................................................... xi 22. Outrigger Sports Alive and Well ....................... 123 t First Ladies of the Outrigger ............................... 130 1. In the Beginning ...................................................... 1 t Alexander Hume Ford ........................................... 4 23. On the Road with Volleyball ............................... 135 2. A Dream Comes True ............................................. 7 24. Outrigger Goes the Distance ............................. 137 3. Here Comes the Navy ............................................ 13 25. Outrigger Women Shine on the Sea .............. 143 4. One Step at a Time ................................................. 15 26. The Good Years ....................................................... 147 5. Growing Pains ......................................................... 19 27. Outrigger’s Golden Age of Sports ..................... 151 6. The First Rebuilding ............................................... 23 28. A Great Decade for Outrigger Volleyball ....... 157 7. World War I ............................................................... 27 29. Moloka‘i Races of the 1980s ............................... 161 8. Reclaiming Waikïkï .................................................. 31 30. Outrigger Meets the Challenge ........................ 169 9. Early Outrigger Sports ........................................... 33 31. Cause to Celebrate ................................................. 175 10. Outrigger Faces Uncertain Times ...................... 37 32. Outrigger Sports of the 1990s ........................... 179 t Waikïkï Beach Patrol ............................................... 42 t Employee Memories .............................................. 188 11. The Kona Regattas ................................................. 45 33. Outrigger Volleyball in the New Century ...... 191 12. Outrigger Comes Through .................................. 47 34. Time For Change .................................................... 199 t A Family Affair .......................................................... 204 13. World War II .............................................................. 51 14. The War Years ........................................................... 57 35. Outrigger Sports of the New Millennium ...... 209 t Duke’s Boys ................................................................ 62 36. The Future is Now .................................................. 217 15. After the War ............................................................ 65 Club Captains ........................................................... 221 Winged “O” Recipients ........................................... 222 16. A New Era .................................................................. 71 t Fashion Parade ......................................................... 74 Charter Members .................................................... 223 17. Outrigger Sports Keep Growing ....................... 77 Managers ................................................................... 224 Club Presidents ........................................................ 225 18. Outrigger’s Prized Possesions – Koa Canoes . 87 t The Land at Diamond Head ................................ 97 Glossary ...................................................................... 226 19. Changing Times ...................................................... 99 Bibliography .............................................................. 228 20. Outrigger Pulls Up Stakes ................................... 105 Author’s Biography ................................................. 231 21. Prosperity Reigns ................................................... 111 Index ............................................................................ 232 A CKNOWLEDGMENTS Although I am honored to have authored this history of through 1917 from microfilm at the Library of Hawai‘i. When the Outrigger Canoe Club The First One Hundred Years research for the book began, Carolyn Abney spent many hours 1908-2008, it is actually the work of many individuals who in the Library basement pouring through reel after reel of contributed to the project in myriad ways. microfilm to bring the information up to date. The idea of a centennial history originated with the Board Outrigger magazine editor, Marilyn Kali did a superb job of of Directors in 1996 and delegated to Ward Russell, former providing and organizing photos from her vast collection; Steve Chairman of the Historical Committee. In 1998 an ad hoc Riede, Outrigger Communications Coordinator, was never too Centennial Book committee was formed with Moana Tregaskis busy to scan dozens of photos gathered for the project. as Chairman. Many members and others shared information, memories, Long before I was chosen to write the book, the Committee photographs, and anecdotes including Keith Steiner, Ron Sorrell, held periodic meetings to establish a budget and time line, Jim Smith, Doris Berg Nye, Yvonne “Blondie” Boyd, Marilyn apply for funding from the Board of Directors, and begin a Haine, Cathy Ostrem, Tiare Richert Finney, Gerry DeBenedetti, search for the author. Each member brought to the Committee Thad Ekstrand, Marian Arnott, Genie Kincaid, Pam Anderson, special talents that proved invaluable during the researching Walter Guild, Mark Jackola, Fred Hemmings, Jr., Bill Baird, Liz and writing processes. I am extremely grateful for the editorial Nakamura, Stephany Sofos and Vik Watumull. skills and attention to detail of Moana Tregaskis, Paul Dolan’s I am grateful for the cooperation of members of
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