1964 Dedication Ceremony
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1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A dedication ceremony was planned for January 1964 to transfer the Aloha felt for the "Old" Club to the "New" Club at Diamond Head. President Ward Russell plans the dedication with Duke Kahanamoku and the Reverend Abraham Akaka in the dining area of the "new" Club. This slide show was presented to the members at the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Other members of the planning group were Past Presidents Cline Mann and Thomas Arnott.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The canoe flotilla started from the beach at the "new" Club toward the "old" Club on Waikiki Beach.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The canoes on their way to Waikiki Beach.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The distance from the new Outrigger Beach on Diamond Head increases.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Approaching Waikiki Beach and the Old Club.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The double canoe with President Russell and Reverend Akaka leads the canoes.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The double hull canoe is placed on the beach fronting the old Club.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Reverend Akaka offers a prayer asking that the new site offer the same feeling of ALOHA to the members of the Outrigger Canoe Club that the old Club has done. The oldtimers stnading behind him are Ward Russell, Duke Kahanamoku.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
President Russell tells the members the plans of the directors to make the new club a place all will enjoy.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A friendly interchange between President Russell and Reverend Akaka.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Reverend Akaka offers prayer. Standing behind him are oldtimers Ward Russell, Gay Harris, Duke Kahanamoku, Jack Mackenzie, Charlie Amalu and David Kahanamoku.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Duke Kahanamoku and Ward Russell enjoying their discussion.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Ward introduces Duke.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Duke speaks at the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Duke speaks.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
This photo was taken from the old club dining room showing the large group of members who made the trip by canoe to attend the ceremony. A symbolic feature of the picture is the new club site in the background.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Some of the young members present.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Duke and Bob Fischer talking. Johnny Hollinger is in the background.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Other members present.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Some of the oldtimers present.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Getting ready to launch the double canoe for the trip to the Outrigger Canoe Club on Diamond Head.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The launch.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The driveway and front entrance of the new Club before it was opened.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The garden under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The entrance under construction. The Club manager Don Ross is in the entrance.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Hau Terrace before the Hau grew onto the roof.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Club manager Don Ross in the kitchen.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Hau Terrace from the Colony Surf.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger beach on opening day.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A volleyball game on the day of the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A volleyball game on the day of the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A volleyball game on the day of the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
A volleyball game on the day of the dedication.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The view from the bar.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Enjoying the beach at the new club.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The beach on opening day.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger beach.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Kaimana Beach.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger and Colony Surf beaches.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger Canoe Club under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Hau Terrace and Dining Room under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Dredging of the beach.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
Under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger Canoe Club under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger Canoe Club under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The parking garage and front entrance under construction.
1964 Dedication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
The Outrigger Canoe Club under construction.