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Kona Historical Society

Whale Watching Hualalai Style

Bill McDowell’s awesome shots of whales off our shore.

Come along for the ride and experience the ocean.

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A Beautiful Morning for a Boat Ride

Member, Peggy, swimming like a pro.

Peggy Kent swam June 9th in the Hapuna Rough Water Swim, a 1.25 mile race held at Hapuna Beach State Park. Although, we think, Peggy was the only member who swam, she had some good company from Hualalai, including Colin Clark, our General Manager at the Four Seasons as well as other Hualalai staff.

Swimming with the Dolphins–The New Rib Craft in Action

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Mahalo to Bill McDowell for sharing.

Waiakauhi Pond Recovered After Tsunami

Waiakauhi pond

Since 2011 we have watched as David Chai and his crew have worked to restore the pond next to the Beach House. (Click here to read about how he rehabilitated the pond.) It is looking really healthy now. Here in his own words are how the pond has made it:

A couple of quick pics from the Canoe Regatta of this weekend.

Are you ready for the Annual Canoe Regatta & Ho’olaulea?

 

Friday, August 5th – 14th Annual Canoe Regatta / Luncheon and Ho’olaulea This is the first year we will be having a Ho’olaulea going on during the Regatta. *Summer Retail Pop Up Shop *Kona Juice Company – juice stand with assorted fresh pressed juice *KFAS – Tie Dying and Henna *Olowalu Entertainment – […]

A Great Morning on the Rib Craft

Many thanks to Bill McDowell

Sneaking behind Alakai Nalu

If you sneak behind the main desk for the Alakai Nalu you will find this little shed.

 

And all the water scooters are stored inside. Cool.

 

Thanks to Bill McDowell some fabulous shots from the rib craft

Changes: When you arrive at Ke ‘Olu pool you are treated with the following.

 

If you are at the pool at around 11:30AM (when service begins) or later a server will present you with some lovely frozen grapes and a chilled minted oshi. The black mechanism is a button you push that alerts the server that you would like to order something. […]

2014 Regatta Finalists

 

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Due to Iselle and Julio Members’ Regatta date has changed

The Members’ Regatta date has been moved to Thursday August 14th

This year’s event will feature canoe and stand up paddle-board races for adults and children. Also,there will be plenty of games, henna tattoo, as well as lots of space on the beach for spectators. 7:30 am will start […]

Member learning to scuba is surrounded by dolphins

10 year old Grace Turiello scuba diving off of Ulu

Thanks to Ron Turiello, Grace’s dad.

Sign up for Member’s Canoe Regatta on August 8

 

This year’s event will feature canoe and stand up paddle-board races for adults and children. Also,there will be plenty of games, henna tattoo, as well as lots of space on the beach for spectators. 730 am will start the pre race ceremonies and races should start at around 8 am. Sign up […]

Alaka’i Nalu (A little history)

The Alaka’i Nalu desk at the Sea Shell Pool

The Alakaʻi Nalu (leader of the waves) program hearkens back to the Hawaiʻi of the ’30s and ’40s, when beach boys were respected, fun-loving stewards of the ocean. Eighteen years ago, when Hualalai was opening, Alakaʻi Naluwas established right next to the Canoe Club […]

Our Alaka’i Nalu Crew did well in the Olamalu Race

Your Social Committee Announces: HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY at Ke ‘Olu–July 11, 2013

GREEN SEA TURTLE BEING CLEANED BY REEF FISH OFF THE KONA COAST

 

Thank you Cathy Lynn

First Time on the Big Island: Olamalu Race…June 12 – 14

Hualalai Resort is sponsoring our Ala Kai’i in the 2013 race which is being held for the first time on the Big Island. A 100 mile race with a $50,000 prize.

Click here for more information.