NA WAHINE O KE KAI
*FULL RACE ENTRY PAYMENT DUE & NEW CREW ENTRIES ENDS IN 4 DAYS. (09/21/2026 at 09:00 PM HST)
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HENRY AYAU MEMORIAL RACE (MEN'S DIVISION)
*FULL RACE ENTRY PAYMENT DUE & NEW CREW ENTRIES ENDS IN 2 DAYS. (09/19/2026 at 11:00 AM HST)
LAST DAY TO UPDATE CREW MEMBERS, DOCS & PAY FOR INSURANCE & HAULING ENDS IN 3 DAYS. (09/20/2026)

Upcoming Races

Henry Ayau Memorial Race (Men's Division)

The Henry Ayau Memorial Canoe Race is a premier 32-mile long-distance outrigger canoe race for men. Proudly sponsored and hosted by the Hui Lanakila Canoe Club, this grueling event is a crucial test of strength and endurance, serving as the final major tune-up and qualifying race for crews preparing for the world-famous Molokaʻi Hoe channel crossing.

The Legacy
The race was officially renamed in 2002 to honor the late Henry Keawe Ayau Jr., a beloved and legendary Hawaiian waterman, coach, entertainer, and outstanding athlete who tragically passed away earlier that year. Henry was a prominent member of the Outrigger Canoe Club and was actually one of the original co-founders of Hui Lanakila Canoe Club in 1975. The race stands as a tribute to his vibrant "Mr. Aloha" spirit and his massive contributions to the sport of Hawaiian canoe paddling

DETAILS:

9/20/2026
TBD
32 Miles

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Na Wahine O Ke Kai

Nā Wahine O Ke Kai is the world’s premier women’s outrigger canoe race — a historic 41-mile crossing of the Kaʻiwi Channel from Molokaʻi to Oʻahu that showcases strength, skill, and unity on the open ocean. Recognized as the World Championship of Women’s outrigger canoe racing, this iconic event brings together elite crews from Hawaiʻi and around the globe to compete in one of the most demanding ocean channels on earth. Founded in 1979, Nā Wahine O Ke Kai honors the legacy of women in paddling, celebrating resilience, teamwork, and the deep cultural traditions of Hawaiian canoe racing.

DETAILS:

9/27/2026
Molokai to Waikiki, Oahu
41 Miles
www.nawahineokekai.com

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Molokai Hoe

The 2026 Molokai Hoe is the world’s premier outrigger canoe race — a legendary 41-mile crossing from Hale O Lono Harbor on Moloka‘i to Waikīkī on O‘ahu across the challenging Ka‘iwi Channel. Regarded as the World Championship of Men’s outrigger canoe racing, this iconic event draws elite paddlers and international crews to test their endurance, skill, and teamwork against powerful open-ocean conditions. Rooted in Hawaiian tradition since 1952, the Molokai Hoe celebrates cultural heritage, competitive spirit, and the unbreakable bond of paddling ‘ohana.

DETAILS:

10/11/2026
Molokai to Waikiki, Oahu
41 Miles
https://www.MolokaiHoe.com

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