“Uncle Buddy” Peters’ Memorial
Canoe paddlers and Alii’s of Hawai’i motorcyclists celebrated the life of Samuel Lani “Uncle Buddy” Peters April 16 at Wailua River with the first-ever Buddy Peters Memorial Long Distance Canoe Race and after party. Peters, the former owner of Wailua Kayak & Canoe, passed away last August. In attendance were wife Catherine and daughters Manu and Ka’iulani. The event benefits Pu’uwai Canoe club.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
- Ka‘iulani Lovell, and Catherine and Manu Peters
- Lani Styler and Kristy Nagahisa
- Kawika Moniz and Teo Chow
- Michelle Vincent and Larry Kwan
- Maureen Macart and Lauren McDowell
- Leann Rivera and Shanti Manzano
- Kia Gwynn and Tim Hale
- Victory Yokotake and Lauren McDowell
- Jackie Malama-Lee and Tita Yorkman
- Andrew Belt and Keawe Smith
- Trevor Ford and Michelle Paul
- Midori Fernandez and Debi Watson
- Kaleo Christian and Sharon Ornellas
- Kevin Smith and Phil Walker
- Teri Cortez and Lot Botelho
- Kona Duarte, Jayce Botelho, Lanakila Niau, BJ Aiwohi, Cyril Botelho and Tiloi Alapa
- Lisa Mackenzie and Christie Nagao
- Zachary Young and Thomas Fleming