L to R: Kimo Huddleston, Knox Weymouth, Karma Blackwell, Dory Weymouth, Ka'eo DeCoite, Wesley DeCoite, Herman Louis DeCoite, Dudley DeCoite
L to R: Kimo Huddleston, Knox Weymouth, Karma Blackwell, Dory Weymouth, Ka'eo DeCoite, Wesley DeCoite, Herman Louis DeCoite, Dudley DeCoite
This year marked the 4 th Annual Abby DeCoite Memorial Tournament, The I'lima Cup. In Memory of the late Mother of Maui Polo Club Pro Herman Louis DeCoite. She was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to have met her. She never said no when asked to make the beautiful I'lima leis, worn only by royalty in ancient times. A bright yellow native Hawaiian flower, the I'lima lei takes several hours to make.
On the Friday prior to the I'lima Cup, Brandywine defeated Racetrack, captained by Chris Baldwin, with Scott Mckay, Bob Nooney & George Manoa the III. Thus earning the right to play versus the All DeCoite Star Team. The second biggest crowd of the year came out to cheer the home team of the 3 DeCoite brothers, and Herman Louis son, Ka'eo. But Kimo once again proved to be worth his handicap and then some, Brandywine came out the victor at the end of the fourth chukker, just as they did in every game they played this year. Patron Knox Weymouth and Professional Polo player Kimo Huddleston, never lost a game in 3 months of play at the Olinda Outdoor polo field!
Following the game we had great food provided by the DeCoite gang, included the now world famous "Chicken Hekka", Herman DeCoite Sr.s' specialty, which He has been cooking for many years at special games, and for the past 4 exclusively at the I'lima Cup. A big Mahalo also to Danny & Michelle for Sponsoring the entertainment, the band Ku'akea. Another Mahalo to John and Cheryl Thuro for the great trophies!!! Overall,a great day at Maui Polo, Aloha!!