The Hoe Lokahi Canoe Club is gearing up for its 2012 outrigger season and will be hosting its Cinco De Mayo-Happy Hour fundraiser event beachside at the Hyatt Regency Saipan on April 28 starting at 6pm.<\/p>\n
In addition to food and beverages at discounted prices, the event will also feature live music and a raffle drawing. Tickets cost $10 and include one free drink.<\/p>\n
The Hoe Lokahi Cano Club is a non-profit organization created back in 2010 that competed in the 2011 Micronesian Cup held on Guam.<\/p>\n
\u201cHoe lokahi\u201d is a Hawaiian term that translates into \u201cpaddle in harmony.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club is currently seeking new individuals that are interested in incorporating paddling into their lifestyle, whether they are a novice or are experienced in the sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cOutrigger paddling is an excellent workout that is both physically and mentally challenging. If you are looking to include a new exercise into your routine, love the ocean or just want to meet new people, this is the perfect opportunity,\u201d offered the group\u2019s public relations committee chair Leilani Nielsen.<\/p>\n
The Hoe Lokahi club is currently accepting new members. Interested participants are welcome to stop by their weekly practice session held at the Saipan World Resort beach; they practice at 5pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings and at 7:30am on Saturday mornings. <\/p>\n
The Hoe Lokahi 2012 race season starts on May 12 with its men and women\u2019s mixed open 500-meter and 1,000-m sprints.<\/p>\n
Then on June 16 and July 21\u2019s events will feature men and women\u2019s 500-m and 1500-m sprints, in addition to its junior boys and girls\u2019 500-m and 1000-m races.<\/p>\n
Aug. 18 and 19 and Sept. 29 and 30 mark the dates for the group\u2019s men and women\u2019s sprint series as well the a men\u2019s 10-kilometer and women\u2019s 8-km open distance events.<\/p>\n
The 2012 Micronesian Cup then rounds out the season on Oct. 27 and 28.<\/p>\n
For more information, email Hoe Lokahi\u2019s Leilani Nielsen at heavymana@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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