June 14 - Na Molokama Wins In North Shore Race - Kauai

Paddlers were treated to light trade winds, sunny skies, and generally perfect conditions for Niumalu's long distance race on Saturday, June 14th.
[Photos] by Alisha Leong
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by Kimberlee Stuart

Canoe clubs from around the island participated in the 13 mile race out of Hanalei Bay. Competitors paddled upwind along Princeville's Rocky coast to a buoy located just outside of Anini and then turned around for a down-wind run that included some fun bumps to ride and a finish around the sailboats in Hanalei.

Puuwai women beat out Na Molokama by over three minutes, but Na Molokama clearly ruled the Men's Race, garnering first in both the Open and Masters divisions. Hanalei Civic Canoe Club's mixed crew won a decisive first with their wave riding skills. Results follow.

Niumalu Long Distance Race Results

June 14, 2003

Women Open: Mix Open:

1st Pu'uwai 'I 1:29.39 1st Hanalei 1:25.41

2nd Na Molokama-I 1:32.48 2ndNa Molokama 1:35.50

3rd Niumalu- I 1:36.44

4th Koloa 1:36.51

5th Pu'uwai-II 1:38.54

6th Na Molokama-II 1:40.28

7th Niumalu-II 1:46.59

Men Open: Men Master:

1st Na Molokama-I 1:27.47 1st Na Molokama 1:31.53

2nd Koloa 1:32.44

3rd Niumalu-I 1:34.32 Golden Master:

4th Pu'uwai-I 1:35.33 1st Na Molokama 1:58.04

5th Pu'uwai-II 1:38.41

6th Niumalu-II 1:39.24

7th Pu'uwai-III 1:47.58

8th Na Molokama-II 2:08.34

Posted by keizo on Tue, 06/17/2003 - 6:28am