Today, I was invited by President of the Koa Kai Canoe Club, Carolyn Pacheco (photo top center) who is the sponsor of the "Laulima" (which means, cooperation, working together) Preseason Long Distance Canoe Race at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. The race started off with a beautiful day. Magic Island to Diamond-head and back for the Women Mix and Magic Island to Black Point for the men and back.
The following canoe clubs who participated were, Waikiki Beach Boys, Koa Kai, North Shore, Alapa Hoe, Koa Kai, I Mua One Blade, Hawaiian Kanaktion, Ka Mamalahoe, Lokahi, Kaneohe, Kalihi Kai and Pukana O Ke Kai Canoe Club. In the Women Open, Waikiki Beach Boys (Lehua Kona) took 1st place with a time of 0:55' 53.20 and in the Mixed Open, Hawaiian Kanaktion (Wailani) took 1st place with the time of 0:57' 30.04 and overall 2 place. For more race results click here.
I like to thank the "Koa Kai Canoe Club," President, Carolyn Pacheco (photo above) for inviting me, President of the Na 'Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a Association, Samantha Moikeha and Race Chairman, George Waikaloa for the safety boat transportation, Mr. Ed Hayashi and Kekoa Hayashi (boat captain of the "Puanani H" Boston Whaler and his son) "Congratulation" to all who participated. "Candid" photos "click here" More information on the Koa Kai Canoe Club, click here.
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