The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) 2014 Season Opener at Ke'ehi Lagoon, Oahu.

The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) Preseason Opener was held at Ke'ehi Lagoon on Saturday, March 15, 2014. This week, Stew Kalama Memorial and sponsor Kai Oni started off with 28 canoes participating in the long distance mixed followed by 11 men's entries. Earlier reports predicted high winds and rain, but it turned out to be a great morning and blessing for a start of the 2014 season.

Information provided by OHCRA;

"The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the original sport of Hawaiian Koa canoe racing.  As a member of the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, OHCRA holds 31% of their membership with over 3000 paddlers.  OHCRA was established in 1979, is the proud sponsor of the Molokai Hoe, the men's Molokai to Oahu canoe race considered around the world to be the Olympics of canoe paddling.  Celebrating 28 years in 2007, OHCRA continues to be a dominating force in the support of outrigger canoe paddling."

On March 22, 2014, the Malama Pono 'la Kawele'a race sponsored by Keola O Ke Kai will launch off at about 9:00am at Sand Island.  Right after the Sand Island Bridge, take a right at the light and pass the motocross course.  OHCRA race schedule "click here." Candid video and photos "click here."