I wouldn't wanna bet on this race. There has been different winners for all the races this year. Well, Bradley wasn't in Kona but I'm sure they would've done well.....who knows!?!??!!!!
Casco Bay is in the mix once again this year for a top ten finish overall. They are a masters team but, pretty dang good nonetheless. Two Hawaiian paddlers on the team this year.
it would be nice to see some more competition for first place this year, Team Bradley has been winning too easily for the past several years! I bet they have their eyes on breaking offshores record with what I think was something like 7 straight gold medals in 7 years.......would be great to see a masters crew take the win! top ten (in no particular order) will probably include Kailua, Mooloolaba, Team Bradley, Hui Lanakila 1, Hui Lanakila 2, Beach Boys, Outrigger, and who's this Keahiakahoe team thats been up there in the mix? is that Denise's team? they're looking pretty tough too... there probably will be a kauai team or big island team in there.... don't really now who all else is coming for the race
will start 3.30am aussie time.. which is 7.30am hawaii ;) lots of awsome fit strong teams here... going to be a fun race.. surf n wind is up n girls are excited..
I wouldn't wanna bet on this race. There has been different winners for all the races this year. Well, Bradley wasn't in Kona but I'm sure they would've done well.....who knows!?!??!!!!
#1 Tue, 09/22/2009 - 6:20pm
The Senior crew from Mooloolaba have been talking it up so I hope they do well in their division!
#2 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 1:53am
Casco Bay is in the mix once again this year for a top ten finish overall. They are a masters team but, pretty dang good nonetheless. Two Hawaiian paddlers on the team this year.
#3 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 5:24am
Any insight into likely conditions for the race? Obviously, this will pay a big part in who the top finishers are...
#4 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 8:54am
Current NOAA forecast, Winds ENE 15-20mph, wind waves 5 - 8 feet.
Tide is rising until just about noon
#5 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 9:01am
Seems to have the makings of a relatively fast race.....advantage Bradley, Hui Lanakila....Beach Boys will still be there for sure!!!
#6 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 11:27am
These girls likely won't be in the top 10, but should have a great experience out there!
Honolulu Advertiser article about Kailua 18s crew
#7 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 1:48pm
Hmm thats cool about the kailua crew. Great opportunity!
I read 10-15 ene winds. What might make things interesting is the 5 foot east swell thats expected.
#8 Wed, 09/23/2009 - 2:05pm
Sound like conditions gonna be GOOD.
I predict new record time.
#9 Fri, 09/25/2009 - 5:36pm
it would be nice to see some more competition for first place this year, Team Bradley has been winning too easily for the past several years! I bet they have their eyes on breaking offshores record with what I think was something like 7 straight gold medals in 7 years.......would be great to see a masters crew take the win! top ten (in no particular order) will probably include Kailua, Mooloolaba, Team Bradley, Hui Lanakila 1, Hui Lanakila 2, Beach Boys, Outrigger, and who's this Keahiakahoe team thats been up there in the mix? is that Denise's team? they're looking pretty tough too... there probably will be a kauai team or big island team in there.... don't really now who all else is coming for the race
#10 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 11:11am
Hows` the race going?
#11 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 12:39pm
Pretty sure it hasn't started yet...
#12 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 12:44pm
Not going at all, it starts tomorrow.
#13 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 12:59pm
will start 3.30am aussie time.. which is 7.30am hawaii ;) lots of awsome fit strong teams here... going to be a fun race.. surf n wind is up n girls are excited..
#14 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 3:48pm
Forecast: East winds 20 kt. Wind waves 8 ft. Northwest swell 5 ft. Isolated showers.
Sounds pretty good!!!
#15 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 6:26pm
More articles about the race
Whit Sunday Times - titled 'Paddlers ready for hawaii":
http://tinyurl.com/yddjfle
Honolulu Advertiser - titled "Team Bradley favored for fifth straight title"
http://tinyurl.com/ydqr7ou
Townsville Bulletin - titled "Locals tackle paddle power epic in Hawaii"
http://tinyurl.com/ydxmlkj
#16 Sat, 09/26/2009 - 10:27pm