NORBERT KITASHIMA

HOMETOWN:  Honolulu, Oahu

PADDLING EXPERIENCE:  6th Year

BACKGROUND:  Norbert is a petroleum fuels specialist for Tesoro Hawaii.

QUOTE:  "I've been a charter member of Ka Mamamlahoe and I plan on remaining a member for as long as it is in existence.   I'm excited to see how the new season will go and look forward to meeting all the new paddlers."