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Huggo’s Wahine Tournament

Huggo’s Wahine Tournament

Celebrating 22 years, the Huggo’s Wahine Tournament is fishing for anglers and teams for its 2017 tournament set for July 29. Highly competitive wahine fish for cash prizes awarded to the teams with the largest marlin/billfish weighing more than 300 pounds. Trophies will also be awarded for the largest tuna, ono, and mahi mahi catches.

The world’s largest ladies billfish tournament is fun, entertaining, competitive and limited to 75 lady angler teams, so women are encouraged to sign up early.

“Disney Characters” is this year’s theme and Huggo’s Wahine Tournament anglers have the opportunity of winning great prizes for the best-decorated boat and best-costumed team.

Entry forms are available at Huggo’s, Sea Store Deli and the Fuel Dock at Honokohau Harbor, or on line at huggos.com/events. Interested teams, volunteers, and sponsors are encouraged to contact Tournament Director Sue Vermillion at 329-2840.

Hawaii Cycling Club’s Sea-to-Stars race

Hawaii Cycling Club, along with Bike Works, is once again hosting the 48-mile, 9,800 foot elevation climb, Sea-to-Stars bicycle race on Aug. 5. Sign-in is at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m.

Cyclists may sign up at usacycling.com for a $95 fee. Discounts are available for HCC members, students, and the military. The field will be limited to 50 riders.

Registration will be done online only, and will end on Aug. 1. There will be no registration on the day of the race.

E-mail Tom at hccseatostars@yahoo.com with any questions.

High school job openings

HPA volleyball coach: Hawaii Preparatory Academy is looking for a JV volleyball coach. Practices start in August. If interested, contact athletic director Stephen Perry at sperry@hpa.edu.

Kealakehe bus driver: Kealakehe is looking for an individual with a CDL to drive teams on its school bus. Times and days are random, so a flexible schedule is desired. If you are qualified and interested please call Alan Vogt at 313-3774 or email alan_vogt@notes.k12.hi.us.

Pahoa track coach: Pahoa is seeking a track coach for the upcoming season. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 1. Resumes can be dropped off at the school’s main office or be sent by email to hoku.haliniak@notes.k12.hi.us. For more information call 313-4242.