HANALEI — Wilbert “Puka” Hook, the grandson of Tai Hook, said Black Pot beach in Hanalei got its name from the large cast iron pot that Tai used to cook fish for people who participated in a hukilau taking place near the pier.
HANALEI — Wilbert “Puka” Hook, the grandson of Tai Hook, said Black Pot beach in Hanalei got its name from the large cast iron pot that Tai used to cook fish for people who participated in a hukilau taking place near the pier.
Hanalei Bay was the site of the Tai Hook Regatta. The event was hosted by the Hanalei Canoe Club on Saturday in memory of Tai Hook, who was an important member of the Hanalei community.
“There was greater attendance at this race than the regattas held so far this season. The races ran smoothly following a late start due to a sailboat that was anchored on top of the starting line,” said Eric Shewchuk, an avid outrigger canoe paddling supporter.
“Following unsuccessful attempts at contacting the boat’s owners, Kaua‘i Outrigger Association volunteers were able to move the anchor and get the boat far enough away from the line to start the races nearly two hours, late. Many thanks to the members of the Hanalei Canoe Club that worked hard to deliver a successful and enjoyable day of racing.”
The Kaiola Canoe Club Mixed Open team, including Marcel Bourbeau, Mandy Gordines, Bob Kolosky, Julia Kotzian, Makana Rivera and Beau Shishido captured Event 45 by beating Namolokama Canoe Club by more than 2 seconds after clocking an elapsed time of 4 minutes, 12.04 seconds in the regatta.
For full results of the 45 events in the Tai Hook regatta, visit https://tgilinks.com/3prNAXm.
The next regatta will be hosted by the Namolokama Canoe Club on July 1 at Hanalei Bay.
