Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association 2012 State Championship - Ke'ehi Lagoon, Oahu

Lanikai AAAA 3rd HCRA State Championship

What a beautiful day for the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association 2012 State Championship held at Ke'ehi Lagoon on Oahu. The Ke'ehi Lagoon field looked like a fleet of cars for sale and thousands of paddlers from Oahu, Hui Wa'a (Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a), OHCRA (Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association) as well as MCHCA (Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association), MCRA (Molokai Canoe Racing Association), MOKU (Moku O Hawai'i Outrigger Canoe Racing Association) and GICRA (Garden Isle Canoe Racing Association) participated at todays event. The race results, "click" here.

The over all winners of todays event, Lanikai with it's third HCRA State Championship (photo above) Pat Dolan, Jack Roney, Aaron Creps, Ryan Dolan, Manny Kulukulualani and John Foti, AAAA with 330 points followed by, Kailua 329, Hawaiian Canoe Club 325, Kai Opua Canoe Club 301, Outrigger 242, Hui Nalu 239 and Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i with 165 points. Keauhou Canoe Club AAA with 193 points followed by, Kihei Canoe Club 160, Puna Canoe Club 151, Lae'ula O Kai 107 and Kaneohe with 100 points. Keahiakahoe AA with 110 points followed by, Waikiki Beach Boys 108, Hui Lanakila 107, Waikiki Surf Club 91, Wa'akapaemua 85, Napili 85, Healani 80, Na Kai Ewalu 75, Manu O Ke Kai 72, Leward Kai 64, Kai' Ehitu 51, Ka Mamalahoe 42 and Hanalei with 37 points. For event video and photos, "click" here.