Sept 13th - E `ilau Hoe Kakou - Maui
[Photos] courtesy Sharon Balidoy
One of the greatest Channel tune-ups you could ever participate in is Maui's E `ilau hoe kakou long distance race. The course is 32 miles. With the first stroke of the race you are out in deep ocean, surfing whatever mother nature has in store for the day. The race starts at Maliko on Mauis north shore, you cut straight across to Kahakuloa, aound the point finishing in the calm waters of Lahaina. It is sponsored by Lae`ula O Kai which means the race is organized and fun, the awards are unique and the food is ono (kalua turkey and pork for all).
In addition to Hawaiian, Lahaina, Napili, Kahana, Wailea and Na Kai Ewalu canoe clubs of Maui Lae`ula O Kai thanks the Eyecatcher women and the men of Kukui O Molokai for their 2nd year of support and Wa`akapaemua for making the trek to Maui.
Watch for next season's schedule so you can plan for it and make it over. Maui welcomes you all.
Results: and yes the men and women race at the same time.
1. Wailea 1st Open Men 3:36:42
2. Hawaiian 2nd Open Men 3:39:56
3. Kahana 3rd Open Men 3:56:22
4. Wa`akapaemua 1st Master men 3:59:32
5. Napili #1 4th Open Men 3:59:47
6. Hawaiian #2 5th Open Men 4:02:04
7. Kukui O Molokai 6th Open Men 4:12:02
8. Hawaiian Ku`i Kahi 1st Open Women 4:13:20
9. Lahaina 7th Open Men 4:17:00
10. Wailea 2nd Open Women 4:20:00
11. Napili #2 8th Open Men 4:21:36
12. Lae`ula O Kai 3rd Open Women 4:22:07
13. Hawaiian 4th Open Women 4:42:27