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April 21, 2015 by Peter T Young 1 Comment

Hilo Yacht Club

While the Club’s website suggests it formed in 1913, the January 20, 1897 issue of Pacific Commercial Advertiser noted, “The past week has recorded another innovation in Hilo the organization of the Hilo Yacht Club …”

It will “aim to encourage aquatic sports and athletics. The initiatory meeting was held on Saturday evening, the 9th (1897)… Within five days the membership roll included 75 names…”

The original site of the Club was the CC Kennedy home built before 1900 and situated near Reeds Bay. The Club maintained a small boat house and several boats to support the lively interest in competitive rowing. During the early years the Club entered rowing competitions in both Hilo and Honolulu against Honolulu rowing crews.

By 1919 the growth and success of the Club prompted members to begin a drive to replace the Kennedy house. Likewise, members concerned with the potential liability from the Club’s indebtedness wanted the protection of the corporation and incorporation was accomplished on December 18, 1919.

Then, expansion took place.

“Architect Davis of the firm Ripley & Davis is preparing plans for the Hilo Yacht Club building, which is to be erected on the Cocoanut Island side of the Hilo Wharf. There is much enthusiasm among the members of the newly formed club and all are anxious to get into their club quarters.” (Star-bulletin, August 16, 1913)

On September 10, 1937 the Yacht Club’s lease came up for renewal. Charles C Pietsch, a prominent Honolulu realtor, outbid the Yacht Club trustees after spirited bidding.

The Inter-Island Steamship Company, the Hilo Hotel and Doris Duke Cromwell were among the possible interested parties.

By April 1938, the community learned that a group of Hilo businessmen headed by Senator WH “Doc” Hill, a Yacht Club member, was negotiating a lease from Pietsch for the purpose of building the Naniloa Hotel.

Having lost the lease, the Hilo Yacht Club, in 1939, moved, again, relocated and renovated the Keaukaha home of Frank Harlocker, on 2.84-acres. (Wilson)

Frank Arakawa, county architect, was hired to draw up plans and specifications for a combination dance pavilion and badminton court, a bar room, alterations to the former Harlocker home and a swimming pool and bathhouse.

The Clubhouse included the new pavilion and the former Harlocker home. The remodeled home included a reception room, dining room, kitchen, ladies’ dressing room, and men’s smoking room.

In 1939 the Club membership included: 106-resident members, 21-lady members, two-junior members, four-life members, one-honorary member and 66-nonresident members.

Just before 7 am on April 1, 1946 a devastating tsunami hit the Island of Hawaiʻi; the water rose up to the level of the steps. Staff was able to escape by the back roads the tsunami washed away all buildings on the site of the Yacht Club.

A bathhouse was quickly rebuilt at the swimming pool, and by July the swimming pool was reopened. The Clubhouse was not so easily restored. The Yacht Club made arrangements with the Girl Scouts to use their clubhouse (until 1949 when the present clubhouse was completed.)

I recently attended a function at the Hilo Yacht Club; unlike prior days (with a ‘boathouse’ and ‘several boats,’) there were no boats in sight.

It seems the mission of organizing a ‘social club’ promoting ‘other’ pastimes is being fulfilled.

The club website notes, “The recreational focal point of the Club is the spacious ocean view pool enjoyed throughout the year. For those who prefer outdoor sports, the club maintains three tennis courts, a black sand volleyball court and a new Fitness Center.”

A recent Club newsletter notes current membership includes: 511-resident members, 38-allied members, 20-honorary members and 55-nonresident members (624-total.) (Lots of information and images from Hilo Yacht Club.)

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Liholiho Yacht Club , the wildly popular restaurant inspired by chef Ravi Kapur’s Hawaiian heritage, is shuffling restaurants and locations again. During the pandemic, the restaurant group shuttered its sister restaurant Dear Inga , and earlier this spring moved the more established Liholiho into Inga’s prime location on 18th Street in Mission Dolores. At that time, it was presented as a temporary move , which made sense during an era of dining restrictions: In terms of neighborhoods, the Mission has been busier than Nob Hill, which made it an approachable spot to serve takeout, and the 18th Street location also boasted a rooftop, which the team repainted as a rainbow paradise for outdoor dining .

But now, there’s another big update from the Liholiho team: Fans and regulars will be relieved to hear that Liholiho Yacht Club is returning to its original location on Nob Hill in spring or summer of 2022. The team will be debuting a new restaurant called Good Good Culture Club in Mission Dolores on January 11. Which means that sadly, if somewhat expectedly at this point, Dear Inga is finally and officially confirmed as permanently closed.

Good Good Culture Club is a team effort from general manager Aimee Arcilla, chef Kevin Keovanpheng, and chef Brett Shaw, and all three have come through the kitchen and dining room at Liholiho. Arcilla and Shaw are married, and the duo behind Hunnybee , the Filipino inflected pop-up that was working out of the Liholiho kitchen during the pandemic. Born and raised in the states, Arcilla is proud of her Filipina heritage, and Keovanpheng his Laotian upbringing, and they’re into what they’re calling “heritage-driven cooking” as “inspired by the Asian diaspora” — defined as Filipino and Laotian flavors featuring Californian ingredients and wood-fire techniques.

The new menu is simply divided into savory and sweet, and the small plates look particularly appealing, including halibut sashimi with tomatillo ponzu and smoked jalapeno, chicken wings stuffed with garlic rice and glazed in adobo, poppyseed steamed buns packed with smoked beef belly, and crispy rice balls with mushroom sisig. For dessert, there’s a “Halo Ha-Lao,” which appears to be a Laotian take on the iconic Filipino dessert, with ube ice cream, jackfruit, mango jellies, and coconut syrup. Check out the full menu below. No word on drinks yet, but bar director Janice Bailon is particularly into agave, so it’d be safe to expect tequila and mezcal cocktails.

With this new opening, Liholiho partners Ravi Kapur, April Storm, and Jeff Hanak shared that they don’t want to go back to “normal,” and say that they’ve raised wages, added a 20 percent service fee, and shortened service hours, in order to better compensate and support their team. In doing so, the Liholiho group is joining a number of other Bay Area restaurants that are trying to cut tips , although some have failed. “We don’t know if these changes will work, but we do know that we don’t want to go back to the old ways,” the trio said in a statement. “We are so grateful to have developed a strong following of diners and regulars in our six years of business. It takes a community to implement change, and we hope you can be part of it, too. That’s what Good Good Culture Club is about: positive change, heritage, love, aloha.”

Boor Projects, the same design team that envisioned Dear Inga only two years ago, is also overseeing the renovation again for Good Good Culture Club, and this time it sounds like they’re leaning into bright colors, several murals, and lush plants.

The Liholiho team declined to comment on Dear Inga: why they decided not to pursue that restaurant and what happened with their partnership with chef David Golovin. When Dear Inga opened in fall of 2019 , it was also a highly anticipated restaurant: Golovin is a sausage expert who supplied the links to Nopa for many years, and with Dear Inga, he dug into Eastern European “grandma food” not often seen in San Francisco, including labor-intensive sausages, smoked fish, stuffed cabbage, and more. During the pandemic, he shared the challenges of adapting that kind of food for takeout . Eater SF reached out to Golovin for comment and did not hear back as of publication time, but will update this story as necessary.

Good Culture Club is opening on January 11, with reservations opening up one week in advance. Hours will be Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.

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• Location 77 Laehala St, Hilo, HI 96720-4931
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Hilo Yacht Club

Address: 77 Laehala St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720

Hours: 11am to 9pn Daily and 11am to 6pm on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday

Location: Along Oceanfront Keaukaha area of Hilo, Big Island

Parking: Guest Parking

Phone: 808-969-6663

Directions: Head towards Hilo beaches, yacht club is tucked away oceanfront on Laelaha street.

Official Website: Hilo Yacht Club

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Hilo's most exclusive private tennis and dining club. A staple steeped in rich oceanfront history with tennis. The Big Island of Hawaii is famous due to its tourist attraction activities, traditional food and much more. There are plenty of places to go and enjoy the delicious food and scenic views. There are the different regions and towns on Big Island, Hawaii, as it is the most oversized island in the United States. Hilo Town in the eastern province of Big Island Hawaii preserves the great beauty regarding the gaming, food, beaches, restaurants, and many more. The Yacht Club is a famous place on Big Island Hawaii for spending quality time with your precious company. It is located at the 77 Laehala Street in Hilo, covering the scenic vies and perfect taste of traditional food. If you want to spend some relaxing time at Hilo, you can visit the Yacht Club. They believe in the integrity of their work, which makes them more attractive to tourists. You will get a homelike atmosphere with a perfect interior and exterior creativity. All the food is fresh, and refreshing to enlighten your mood. When you enter the Yacht Club, you will get a warm welcome from team members and find them supportive throughout your stay at their place.

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Sailing 101: The Sailing Club at Hilo, Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawai‘i

An important feature of Hilo Bay that is advantageous for sailing is the breakwall that protects the entire bay from major swells. This makes it a great venue for beginners and more experienced sailors to train and to be able to enjoy the ocean within a safer environment. Combining this pleasant bay with exceptional views of downtown Hilo, the gorgeous Hamakua coastline and the majestic views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in the background, there is no other word short of breathtaking that comes to mind.

The sailing club at Hilo, Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawai‘i, has been actively promoting all forms of boating in East Hawai‘i for the past decade. October marked its tenth year of commitment and active contribution to the community.

The club participates in many local boating activities and collaborates with the University of Hawai‘i, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Hilo Yacht Club in offering classes, sailing on the bay and other demonstrations to the public. Each month on the first Sunday, the sailing club offers free sailing lessons to the public. It is a great opportunity to meet other boaters with a feeling of camaraderie and sharing of enthusiasm about sailing. People are generous about offering useful sailing tips or instructive suggestions.

One of these gregarious sailors is John Olson, an instructor who has been teaching the club’s Sailing 101 classes for more than nine years. John’s love of sailing and teaching is apparent, and he takes the time to explain the basic concepts of sailing, including how to tie those crazy boat knots. It takes some practice to learn each particular knot used on the Sunfish to tie down specific lines. In just one relatively short session, John quickly covers how to rig a boat, sailing terminology, rudimentary safety issues, and the basic concepts of sailing the Sunfish in this bay. This includes how to situate your sail to harness the wind and sail to a particular destination, how to tack or turn your boat, and other operational maneuvers to safely handle the sailboat.

“Now, before we let you go off on your own into the water,” John says, “you will have to learn the process of righting your boat, just in case you capsize your Sunfish.” Once each beginner gets on his boat, it is immediately capsized in shallow water by some of the club members. Students are instructed how to safely swim around the boat, step on the rudder, pull the boat or “right” it correctly back into place, and how to climb back onboard safely. It’s a jarring first experience of being capsized, but it’s also an important lesson to learn, because eventually everyone ends up falling into the water or accidentally capsizing the boat. Safety is a key factor for the sailing club and all the members help the beginners, look out for problems and use the club’s powerboat to monitor any situation that occurs during these events.

A recent sailing day/sailing class, co-sponsored with the University of Hawai‘i Sailing Club and Na Hoa Holomoku, brought in more than 60 participants and was fun for both club members and beginners. All of the Sunfishes were used for the training classes, and larger, F-J boats and Hobie catamarans were available for the participants as well. Manned by more experienced club members, they allowed beginners to enjoy the ride and see how the larger boats differ in performance from the smaller ones.

During the day, Dave Parlow, the vice commodore of the sailing club, gave students free tours on the club’s Hobie catamaran, one of two, 16-foot sailboats the club owns. Dave mentioned that members are welcome to use all the boats, including two 26-foot sloops, a 22-foot catamaran, and one 19-foot sloop, with further training and supervision, but that each member must pass a series of exams in order to use the boats solo.

Those who are inclined to learn more and hone in on their sailing skills can take any of the classes that Na Hoa Holomoku offers jointly with the University of Hawai‘i at its campus. See their website below for the current class schedule, calendar of events and other sponsored activities, including one day each month when members contribute back by helping to clean and to do maintenance work on the boats. Club membership is very reasonable for single or family memberships. “Basically the dues cover the costs of maintenance of the club’s boats and our organizational costs,” says Dave Parlow. “We keep the dues to a minimum so everyone can join.”

Sailing excursions on even larger sailboats are offered by Dan Lappala of Hawai‘i Sailing Tours, also based in Hilo. “Captain Dan,” as everyone calls him, offers customized sailing tours and hands-on training on his 33-foot Hunter sloop. Dan is very personable and has a nice instructional style that puts you at ease when you are handling a boat this size. You get to learn all the key elements to working this sloop from rigging, to lifting the sails, and then mastering different sailing techniques on a larger boat. Embarking on his tours is quite interesting since there are no docks on Reeds Bay, where the boat is anchored. Dan will take you out to the boat via rowboat from the shore, making this a unique and fun way get to the sloop and climbing on board.

Sailing in the calm waters of Hilo Bay or even outside the breakwater into the high seas along the Hamakua Coast is a real adventure on this beautiful sloop. Dan gives a lot of interesting details, stories about the history of this area, the various tropical plants and trees, the sugarcane era, the railroads and shipwrecks along the coastline. You might even sight a whale or two.

Find out more about Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawai‘i Yacht Club .

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Along the Kona Coast, visitors and kama‘aina are invited to join Aloha Sailing Club , which teaches three levels of lessons: Basic Sailing, Day Sailing Skipper, and Coastal Cruising. 808. 325.5529

Noel Morata

Noel resides in Orchidland, a subdivision in Puna. He loves living on the east side and being an active participant to all the amazing music, diverse cuisine, culture, history, and simple pleasures of living on our beautiful island. He enjoys doing photography and dabbles in various fine art mediums including ceramics, acrylic, and watercolor. He also works occasionally on video projects and freelances for Ke Ola Magazine. There are so many interesting people and places in Hawaii and he loves share wonderful stories about this special island.

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