Kailua Kona Pier Swim Group

08/25/2023

GOOD NEWS. RE: High Bacteria Count Notification at Kailua Pier Sta. D, Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has canceled the notification for Kailua Pier Sta. D, Hawai‘i. Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level. 🌟

07/19/2023

Not swim related but a fun opportunity for the community ... Umeke's Restaurant Annual Poke Festival on Sept 2nd at 3PM needs volunteers for the event. FREE LUNCH, FREE TSHIRT FREE FUN AND FREE TICKET FOR YOUR FRIEND. DM us if you're available.

06/07/2023

Heads up! Canoe regatta this Saturday at the pier. Starts at 8AM. June 10, 2023

05/04/2023

ALOHA Swimmers 🏊‍♂️
IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN Hawaii Honu 70.3 are looking for non-profit volunteer groups to help at both races. They have a variety of volunteer jobs open and available and a chance to volunteer as a group in a fun environment. This is an exciting way to give designated charitable monies back into our communities and organization on our island.

Qualified non-profit groups can earn a charitable donation for their contribution based on the following requirements:

Non-profit/charitable 501.3 organizations (clubs, schools, sports teams, churches, socials, special interest groups) that provide a volunteer group qualify to receive the monetary donation from IRONMAN for either or both races
Groups must be a minimum of 10 volunteers for 4 hours or more and work as a team. Donations vary based on hours worked and number of volunteers
Volunteers do not need to work or belong to the non-profit organization; they just need to sign up as part of your group with your coordinator. For example, if you have a family or group of friends who want to put a group together and designate a non-profit/charity to receive the funds, we can set that up as well!

Volunteers receive food, beverage and volunteer t-shirts! Volunteer areas include aid stations, clean-up crews, set up/breakdown, transition, water patrol, volunteer info, run & bike course guides, finish line & VIP ✨️

Any interested groups, please email Kerstin at [email protected]

For any individuals who want to volunteer on their own, please see below weblink to register online

HONU Hawaii 70.3 is on JUNE 3 at the Fairmont
Groups (10 or more people) still needed for:
Aid Station bike course (north of Fairmont to Hawi)
Aid station run course (on grounds of Mauna Lani resort)
Highway clean up (north of Fairmont to Hawi)
Transition (Fairmont Orchid)
Set up crew (Fairmont Orchid, light labor)

https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69995

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN via VolunteerLocal

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN / IRONMAN 70.3 Hawai'i - Honu - 2023 - via VolunteerLocal
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IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP is on October 14 in Kona. 🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚵‍♀️

NOTE: Groups needed and open for all areas! First come, first serve.

https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=69980

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN via VolunteerLocal

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN / IRONMAN World Championship 2023 - via VolunteerLocal
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Let Kerstin know if you are interested in volunteering!

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN / IRONMAN 70.3 Hawai'i - Honu - 2023 - via VolunteerLocal

04/22/2023

*** Beginner Hawaii Fish Identification Class *** Starting May 10th!! Sign up today, reserve your seat.

About the Class:
Identify the most common Hawaiian reef fish.
Students can become REEF citizen science fish surveyors.
REEF is a nonprofit which monitors fish populations throughout all oceans through fish surveyor program.

When:
Wednesday, May 10 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – ½ of the fish
Thursday, May 11 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – 2nd ½ of the fish
Friday, May 12 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Review all fish /Test

Where:
Kona Honu Divers Store conference room
74-5583 Luhia St, Suite A12
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Why:
Introduce REEF and Ron Wolfe;
Learn and sharpen fish identification skills; and
Become REEF Volunteer Fish Surveyor

Who:
Anyone wants to learn to identify Hawaii fishes

Class Size:
Limited to 16 students
Cost/Materials:
$50 - Each student gets a REEF Hawaii Fish Surveyor Starter Kit and cover conference room cost

For Information
And RSVP Email:
[email protected] or call 907-723-4300 to reserve seat

Sponsors:
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), Kona Honu Divers

Suggested Reference Book - Ultimate Guide Hawaiian REEF Fishes Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, and Seals by John P. Hoover (Not Provided – but available for purchase locally)

04/09/2023

UP COMING! "An Introduction to Hospital and Rehabilitative Care of Hawaii's Seabirds and Native Winged Wildlife"

Presented by: Rae Okawa from Hawaii Wildlife Center

When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Where: West Hawaii Civic Building G

Reef Talks are a Free monthly lecture series on marine and coastal topics, bringing experts from around the state to speak to the West Hawaii community.

Presented by: Malama Kai Foundation which is a not for profit organization.

Contact: [email protected]

04/09/2023

Good Humans ... 3/4 mile buoy was replaced this morning! Thanks to all those who donated to The Pier Group buoy fund and assistance from Giovanni, Doug, Bob and Cynthia, Rick Gaffey - MAHALO ALL.

04/02/2023

Swim safe and have fun! The yellow caution dates are when you're most likely to encounter jelly fish.

03/20/2023

Aloha Pier Group ... attached is a flyer for the upcoming Intermediate Hawaii Fish ID Class which will cover 70+ most commonly reported fish from our Big Island dive sites. The Intermediate Class is not to be confused with my Beginner class which covers the first 50 most commonly reported fish.

As such the beginner class is not necessarily a prerequisite for this Intermediate Class if folks are interested.

A Beginner Hawaii Fish ID Class is planned for early in May 2023 and hope to offer both Beginner and Intermediate classes later this fall.

Feel free to contact Ron with any questions 🐡🐠🐟😎

03/13/2023

Nice way to check out the surf before traveling to the Pier. Mahalo Karen W. 👍🤙

View the Live Ocean Cam near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - sponsored by Royal Kona Resort