2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
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2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
Outrigger's newly renovated koa canoe Kakina was trailered to Ala Moana Beach Park for its official waterlining. All koa canoes must meet OHCRA standards before they can compete in the regatta and distance seasons.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
Outrigger's women paddlers were in charge of the process this year.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
Paddlers carried the canoe to the water.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
Once the canoe was in the water, OHCRA took over taking measurements.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
After all the measurements were marked on the hull, the canoe was moved out of the water and officials used calipers to assure that the canoe met all the specific measurements. Domie Gose, center, who renovated the canoe, watches closely.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
After all the measurements were marked on the hull, the canoe was moved out of the water and officials used calipers to assure that the canoe met all the specific measurements. Domie Gose, center, who renovated the canoe, watches closely.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
After all the measurements were marked on the hull, the canoe was moved out of the water and officials used calipers to assure that the canoe met all the specific measurements. Domie Gose, center, who renovated the canoe, watches closely.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
After all the measurements were marked on the hull, the canoe was moved out of the water and officials used calipers to assure that the canoe met all the specific measurements. Domie Gose, who renovated the canoe, watches closely.
2002 Kakina Waterlining 4-2002
The smile on Domie's face says it all: the Kakina met all the requirements and was approved for racing.