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COUNTY CLERK
From: Merrily Wolf COUNTY OF HAWAII
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawaii Yacht Club 2018 AUG —6 AR 9 q: 00
Date: Friday,August 03,2018 11:16:30 AM
Aloha e Hawai'i County Council members,
I am writing to express support for Na Hoa Holomoku sailing club and for allowing them space
at the Hilo Bay waterfront. My perspective is that of a parent raising my children to know,
understand, and value their Hawaiian culture. Knowledge of sailing was once
widespread among Hawaiians and was vital for fishing and transportation. My husband and I
have a strong desire to cultivate this traditional knowledge in our children. It has been difficult •
because today sailing has largely become a pastime for the wealthy.
The nonprofit Na Hoa Holomoku has benefited my family through opportunities to learn and
practice sailing and by providing access to the club's boats.The camaraderie among Na
Hoa Holomoku members has given us a supportive social group within which our children are
taught and nurtured. Na Hoa Holomoku benefits Hawaii County with monthly beach clean ups
and by maintaining a positive presence on the beach. Surrounding retailers benefit from
increased spending in their places of business.
Mahalo to Hawaii County for making appropriate accommodation for paddling
canoes at Hilo Bay. I encourage you to extend your malama to Na Hoa Holomoku and provide
the rising generation of Hawaiians the chance to come to know this important aspect of their
ancestors' experience.
This issue is on the agenda for the Aug 7, 2018 County Council meeting. Please support Big
Island sailing.
Mahalo,
Merrily Wolf
PO Box 1499
Kurtistown, HI 96760
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Ref.To: PI PY4 FRC
Ref. Date AUG 0 7 2018