On October 7th, 2007, Joseph "Nappy" Napoleon will make history by being the first person to complete the Moloka'i Hoe Outrigger Canoe Race 50 consecutive times. Nappy will steer a crew made up of three generations of Napoleons including his five sons and three of his grandsons.
As part of Nappy's 50th crossing milestone, Anuenue Canoe Club is attempting to raise funds to acquire a koa canoe, the foundation of every traditional Hawaiian canoe club. This koa canoe will celebrate Nappy's paddling legacy and ensure the continued success of Anuenue Canoe Club in particular and the larger outrigger canoe paddling community in general.
The club is seeking sponsorship from local and national businesses and organizations, in the form of monetary or service donations, and working with both local and national media to provide publicity of not only Nappy's milestone crossing but also of his many contributions to paddling worldwide.
As part of this historic event, Anuenue Canoe Club will also be conducting several other fundraising efforts including hosting a post-race banquet and selling commemorative shirts. Please check back to this website for updates and information concerning these future events.
If you would like additional information about this event or are interested in sponsoring Nappy and his crew as they prepare for and then cross the Moloka'i Channel, please contact one of the individuals listed below:
Andrew Cochran: Email: cochrana002@hawaii.rr.com ; Phone: (808) 778-8941
Tom Presler: Email: tompresler@gmail.com ; Phone: (808) 222-4054
| Here's a very important event for your October calendar!!!
Anuenue Canoe Club is holding our benefit banquet to celebrate Nappy's 50th consecutive Moloka'i crossing on October 12th from 5:30-9:00 PM. The flyer below provides all the details you need to be a part of this very special event. |
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Recent articles and stories!!!!
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 10/4/07
Stay tuned for updates from Anuenue about this very special event!!
Mahalo nui loa!