2013 Leilani Waterlining 7-6-2013
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2013 Leilani Waterlining
Outrigger padders unload the Leilani from the trailer at Keehi Lagoon for its official OHCRA weighing and waterlining.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The hull is positioned over the scale.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The waa weighed 389.6 pounds.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Weights brought it up to 401.3. The minimum weight is 400 pounds.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Canoe renovator Domie Gose explains how he made corrections to the hull since it failed its first waterlining in May.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The hull is examined by OHCRA officials.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The canoe was rigged.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The canoe was rigged.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The canoe was carried to the lagoon for the waterlining.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Weights are added to each seat to simulate a paddler.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Weights are selected to place in the canoe to simulate the weight of paddlers.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Officials draw a line around the water line on the canoe.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Waterlining.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Leilani rests in Keehi Lagoon during the official inspection.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Leilani was purchased by the Outrigger in 1936.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Jen Bossert watches closely as officials draw the line at the water's edge.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Domie Gose points out the corrections he made after the first waterlining.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The beautiful Leilani.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The waterlining continues.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Paddlers carry the Leilani up to the grass for further inspection.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Leilani is carried up to the grass for further inspection.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Leilani's ama and 'iako are removed. Each koa canoe has its own specially designed ama and 'iako.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Caliphers are placed on the hull to measure specific intervals.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The waterline that was drawn while the canoe was in the water is shown on the bottom of the hull.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The waterline was marked on the hull while it was floating in the water.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
OHCRA officials conduct their measurements.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Each specific measurement is recorded by OHCRA officials. The canoe must meet all specifications to be qualified as a Hawaiian koa racing canoe.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
Remodeler Domie Gose is all smiles after the Leilani passed all its tests.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Hawaiian Canoe Specification Measurements were all met and the Leilani was certified for racing.
2013 Leilani Waterlining
The Leilani was loaded back up on the trailer and ready for its ride back to the Outrigger Canoe Club.