Waikiki Beachboys Canoe Club

Shootz…heavy heart hearing this. Taylor Shane was an excellent waterman and steersman and always had that big smile and good vibes, on the water. Many good memories out on the water in Waikiki where he would steer canoes with the Waikiki BeachBoys Canoe Club. We all going miss you, braddah. Aloha ʻoe 🤍

Dearest friends and community members,
It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of one of the newest members of the Valley Center Fire Protection District Fire Family. Firefighter-Paramedic Shane McCann was found in full cardiac arrest in his apartment in Encinitas on May 3, 2026. The Encinitas Fire Department arrived and the Fire-Paramedic teams were unable to revive him. The circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and it is the wish of Shane’s family to have their privacy respected during this difficult time of grieving. The Valley Center Fire Protection District will honor Shane by flying our mourning flags and shrouding our badges until May 10, 2026 at sunset.
Shane started his fire service career after already serving the public as a beach lifeguard and boat captain /water safety specialist for the TV industry. Shane will be remembered as a compassionate healthcare provider with a passion to serve the community and others who needed his expertise. His love of the Ocean, riding BIG waves in Hawaii and his unconditional friendship will be shared by the Fire Department and Lifeguard Service to provide cherished memories of the life he lived.

Sincerely with respect and admiration,
Josef G. Napier

Rest in peace buddy

Bonding after practice with old and new BB.

KIRA race #2.
OC1 Women’s 50 2nd place
OC2 Mens 2nd place

I am sad to say that Alex Apo, one of the original Head Coaches for Waikiki Beach Boys, passed away last Sunday. He was 90 years young and always had a love for the sport of outrigger canoe paddling.

FIRST PLACE in A division! Great job everyone! 2 gold, 2 siliver, 1 bronze! And todays trophy is honored to Steve Gerwig who steered the men’s Sophmore and men’s 40s to gold!

Tied for second in A division points.

Great day of regatta. Don’t always have to medal cuz points is points! Second place A division. I would like to edit this post by saying that todays win would not be possible without Coach Swensonʻs dedication and the hard work the NovBs have put into this club. I canʻt emphasize enough how proud I am tonight of your enthusiasm that you bring to the table . Thank you.

For 20 years, our beloved Kamoho Ali'i, Koa canoe, sat in storage while trying to figure out how to restore it and bring her back to the water. This past Sunday, Memorial Day weekend, our 2023 paddlers came to visit her, carry her, and dust her, while the storage building undergoes construction work. Then that afternoon, we started to receive several messages such as "I have been inspired today by towing and laying hands on our Koa canoe, and I would like your help." A donation check of $5,000 arrived Sunday evening, a donation website was created, and within 2 days, matching donations arrived! Aunty Rae Kamaka started a fundraiser bank account for Koa Restoration a while ago, and we are so pleased to announce, that this week, we have increased it by 43 times.

In 1973, "the original founders of WBBCC were: Kimo Makua, Ted Bush, Bob Nagatani and Moku Kamaka. These BeachBoys walked up and down Waikiki beach, collecting $25 from friends and tourists" and founded our canoe club.
https://waikikibeachboyscanoeclub.com/koa-restoration/

Signal boosting this event!

As a group that heavily utilizes the Ala Wai Canal, it would be awesome for us to show up and mālama i ka wai by getting our hands dirty making genki balls!! This is one way to kōkua and exhibit stewardship of our environment & neighborhood.

RSVP link is included in the flyer! **Please note a donation of $5 per genki ball is customary, to pay for the genki ball supplies, instruction, and hosting the event.** 💙🤍 Mahalo, Beachboys!