Talk Story: The Newsletter of Kīkaha

From teenagers to kupuna who call themselves “queenagers,” Kīkaha will be well represented at the IVF World Sprint Championships next summer in Singapore. 

Wahine Wayfinding Paddling, training and everything in between from a woman’s point of view By Mariko Roths If you’ve ever paddled alongside Kīkaha’s Beth Wolfe, you’ve probably noticed her strength

High school paddlers, a world champion, a community celebration and a new column! September’s Talk Story is a full one!

The Kīkaha ‘ohana blessed the club’s new canoes on a windy morning at the Foss Waterway practice site. 

Manu Baker was a mentor to many at Kīkaha.

Kīkaha purchased two Kai Wa‘a Hydra Pro OC6 canoes, dubbed “the twins,” after receiving a $25,000 grant from the Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

If you’ve raced for Kīkaha, your coaches got you to the finish line. But the person who got you to the starting line was Unko Bu. 

The mindset of ‘ohana found a larger audience for Kīkaha with the release of a YouTube video created by ocean clothing manufacturer Hammers+Legends. It’s a beautifully shot introduction to the club.