Upcoming Races

Molokai Hoe 2024

On October 12, 1952, three Koa outrigger canoes launched through the surf at Kawakiu Bay on Moloka'i's west side. Powered by six paddlers, each of the canoes were bound for O'ahu, across 38+ miles of open ocean in the Ka'iwi Channel. Eight hours and 55 minutes later, the Moloka'i canoe, Kukui O Lanikaula landed on the beach at Waikiki in front of the Moana Hotel. This event started the world's most prestigious outrigger canoe race, the Moloka‘i Hoe.

The Moloka'i Hoe has become one of the longest running annual team sporting events in Hawai'i, second only to football. The Moloka'i Hoe perpetuates one of Hawai’i's and Polynesia's most important and historic cultural traditions, while honoring outrigger canoe paddlers around the world. The Moloka'i Hoe tests the limits of physical / mental strength, individual endurance, courage, determination and teamwork while battling nature's most extreme elements.

Each year over 1000+ paddlers from around the world compete in the Moloka'i Hoe, the men’s world championship in outrigger canoe racing. This year marks the Moloka'i Hoe's 72nd crossing of the treacherous Ka'iwi Channel.

DETAILS:

10/13/2024
Molokai to Waikiki, Oahu
41 Miles
https://MolokaiHoe.com

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Na Wahine O Ke Kai 2024

Na Wahine O Ke Kai is a demanding outrigger canoe race that requires paddlers to undergo months of intensive physical and mental training. The race kicks off at the picturesque Hale O Lono on Molokai, symbolizing the beginning of a challenging 41-mile journey across the Kaiwi Channel to Waikiki on Oahu. The unpredictable ocean conditions and strong currents make this race one of the most formidable for women globally, testing the skills and endurance of participants. Safety is paramount, with stringent measures and experienced water safety crews ensuring the well-being of all paddlers. The event's professionalism is upheld by a team of skilled officials who oversee the race with precision, ensuring fairness and adherence to the highest standards of sportsmanship.

Molokai's community plays a crucial role, welcoming the global canoe racing 'ohana with warm aloha at Hale O Lono and fostering a sense of community and camaraderie that goes beyond the competition, turning Na Wahine O Ke Kai into a cherished cultural exchange. The celebration crescendos at the finish line in Waikiki, where the accomplishment of crossing the Kaiwi Channel is met with joy, marking the culmination of a challenging and rewarding journey. This race honors our past while reaching forward to the future, embracing both cultural traditions and innovative approaches in the spirit of perpetuation and excellence.

DETAILS:

10/15/2024
From Hale O Lono on Molokai to Waikiki, Oahu
41 Miles
https://NaWahineOKeKai.com

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