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History of Lanakila Outrigger Club
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Through the years, Lanakila has done well in the major long distance races in
Hawaii and California. Although never winning Molokai, Coach Josh several
times brought the men as close as 8th and set the present record for the
Catalina Race in 1994. Jennifer's women usually placed in the top 10 in Molokai with a best of 4th overall.
Starting from the humble sand beach and empty lot, a few members have pursued paddling and found success.
In the 80's, one member, Carol Bower competed and won a gold medal in Olympic Rowing.
Three teenagers medaled in the U.S. Kayak Nationals, Tyrone Del, Kawika Ching and brother Danny. Junior National team member Danny Ching, will be competing in his 3rd Nationals at Georgia.
Cliff Miedl a former Junior paddler, competed in his second
Olympic kayak game at Australia in 2000.
He also carried the US flag at the games, and for the 2002 Winter Olympics, was an olympic torch bearer.
At present the club is entering it's 32nd season, training new personnel, grooming new coaches and as always, an enthusiastic hope for the future.
- Mahalo, Al Ching