Ok gang, update number one - the winds are 10-20, nice swells, partly cloudy.
The race just started about 5 minutes ago..WHY SO LATE YOU ASK? There was a false start !!!!!! YES, the officals made everyone turn around and go back to the starting line. I am not sure who false started at this point but some canoes were about a 1/4 mile into it. Alex is in the helo filming, and we have 2 media boats running with Dolan and Hugh filming, they will have on film who did what. At this point I don't want to give you false (please dont mind the pun) information. So for now.."someone" false started is all I can say for sure! You can imagine what that must have been like for the crews. Hearts racing, paddles hitting...then to be told "hey turn around and lets do this again"..Needless to say WOW.
It's only 5 minutes into it, but shell is in the front, followed by Lanikai.
I will try to update you every hour..Reception gets weird but I will do my best and will try to give you the top 5 boats.
AWESOME SO FAR and super exciting..The weather is perfect for a good race. There are trades, we expect them to pick up a little as the day goes on. WOW..UNREAL. I am sure when they get into the channel it is going to be a blast. The winds have been blowing 10-20 for a few days. Some of the escort guys told me they got the crap beaten out of them on their way to Molokai to escort. I will have more information at 9:00am...You guys do know I am not a writer, so dont tease me..I dont even have spell check right now.
THE RACE IS ON BABY:):)
Terry
Submitted by Kanu37 on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 7:55am
All of our guys will have to scramble to get the footage to the news stations, you can watch it at 5:00pm Hawaii time at www.kgmb.com..I will get you what I can in a few..For now waiting for the top finishers report! ..ohohohohohoho
I dont know about you guys but I am on pins and needles!!
#71 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:09pm
4 - 5 kms ??? That's about 15 min lead, ... that is a big margin. Could that be right?
#72 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:11pm
Actually I hope Lanikai holds onto second - if only just to break up the somewhat boring predictability of a Tahitian dominated race... and besides, a team like Lanikai stands for most of the things I love about paddling in the first instance.
#73 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:14pm
Just got a call from jane who is on the escort boat with team zebra..They are in 15th or so place, battling it out with team Califorina. Jane said they got knocked around a bit at the start. They are still outside Diamond head. She said the guys have calmed down a bit and are doing great!
No surf - sorry to have said that, No surf hawaii standards, but there are bumps and guys are having fun.
#74 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:15pm
It is over for the top canoes.
1 - Shell won - they just hit the beach..Lanikai and the others are still battling.
More in a few
#75 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:21pm
News from RFO:
#76 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:21pm
please keep the updates coming from the beach!!!
#77 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:21pm
Shell just crossed the finishing line
#78 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:22pm
shell won,too much yelling to understand much more on RFO
#79 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:22pm
Shells time 4:38:37
Lanikai and them are still battling
#80 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:22pm
Party time !
Let's drink Hinanos...
#81 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:23pm
Nice work Shell Va'a!!!!
#82 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:23pm
Damn! New record by 2min.
Congrats to Shell Va'a
#83 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:24pm
Thanks Terry for the update on the Tebra Boat!
#84 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:24pm
Thanks Terry for the update on the Tebra Boat!
#85 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:24pm
Awesome work Shell and thanks to you all for keeping us updated - look forward to hearing about the others
#86 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:25pm
Shell had about a 2 mile lead..still waiting on the rest to cross..wow
#87 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:26pm
WOW ..... that is an awesome time and lead
#88 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:29pm
3 times in a row, breaking the record each time !
#89 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:31pm
2nd and up are still out there..AAAAHHHHHH
#90 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:31pm
Venus Va'a 2nd !
#91 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:32pm
The time I posted is not offical..so dont get to excited!!
I am still waiting.
#92 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:32pm
Congratulations Manutea!!!
#93 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:34pm
Holy crap.
Venus - 2nd
Lanikai 3rd
OPT 4th
#94 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:34pm
Nice work Terry...keep it coming
#95 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:34pm
opt 4th
#96 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:35pm
Lanikai 3rd
Team OPT 4th
#97 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:35pm
Ok, now that we got thru that!!! quoting Keola "The rest of the pack is pretty far back"
I will keep the updates coming as I get them...
From what I was told it was Shell the whole way. They took a different line then everyone else. WOW, what a race huh guys?
#98 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:37pm
Pa'a?
Team Hawai'i-California?
Terry - mahalo nui loa!
#99 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:43pm
Thanks Terry and team!
Keep 'em comin'
#100 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:40pm
2008 MOLOKAI HOE
OCTOBER 12, 2008 Molokai to Oahu
***** OVERALL RESULTS *****
Overall Live Results As The Day Goes On.....
New record. Old record 4:40:22 Set by Shell Va'a 2007
Place No. Team Name Div Time
1 48 Shell Va'a OPEN GLASS 4:38:35
2 79 Venus Vaa OPEN GLASS 4:48:59
3 89 Lanikai #1 OPEN GLASS 4:51:50
4 23 Team Opt OPEN GLASS 4:53:14
from http://www.pacificsportevents.com/Races/MolokaiHoe/MolokaiHoe_08.htm
#101 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:40pm
E Ra'i 5th
#102 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:41pm
kaihoe "OPEN GLASS" ???
Do you mean "Open Bar" ?
;-)
#103 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:43pm
E Ra'i on 5th place
#104 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:43pm
What great coverage - had to drop the kids off early at Kindy so I could come home and read - very exciting.
I'm looking out for Team Herberts On Tour, and Mooloolaba Masters.
#105 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:45pm
Hawaii atleast won in getting the posts up faster then Tahiti..hahaha..wow, Maybe because they were high fiving and all..Big Aloha's have to go out to Tahiti. What an incrediable job. I can't wait to hear the inside scoop and see the footage.
.I will keep the posts coming..It will go back to every hour.
xoxoxo
Terry
#106 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:46pm
Congrats to Shell - not entirely unexpected though.... and congrats to Lanikai who showed they can mix it with the best. Good stuff too from Venus... sounds like they have the makings of a very strong team for the future
#107 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:47pm
Mahalo for the site Kaihoe, now we can just keep checking it and go jump in the water!!
Pa'a just came in behind outrigger.
Thanks so much for the fun you guys:) Scroll up for the site on Kaihoe's post!
Terry
#108 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:50pm
Was Outrigger CC open at 5:04
Yaaa! Pa'a came 7th
1 48 Shell Va'a OPEN GLASS 4:38:35
2 79 Venus Vaa OPEN GLASS 4:48:59
3 89 Lanikai #1 OPEN GLASS 4:51:50
4 23 Team Opt OPEN GLASS 4:53:14
5 49 Era'i Va'a Tahiti OPEN GLASS 4:56:38
6 8 Outrigger Canoe Club OPEN GLASS 5:04:39
7 66 Pa'a OPEN GLASS 5:07:33
8 108 Hawaiian Canoe Club 1 OPEN GLASS 5:11:20
#109 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:55pm
Thanks again Terry for the great work! I am sitting here in Germany, followed this amazing race thanks to you (and RFO in the background...though it's hard to understand because everyone is screaming...lol :-)))
It's close to 1 o'clock in the morning here...time to go to bed but this was so exciting... ;-)
Thank you Hiro for updating on the Tahitian parts...hahaha
Good luck Zebra Boat (hope they will be among the top 15!
#110 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:51pm
Livestrong wins Masters!!!
#111 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 12:55pm
The molokai hoe is now posting the finishes as they come across..Scroll up to kaihoe's post for the web-site..
OHHH, I am going to go jump in the water..sitting here in my office on a sunny sunday for almost 5 hours has gotten to me. I forgot to eat..That may be a good thing.
You all outside of Hawaii can watch the news footage Ocean Paddler tv turns in live at 5;00pm hawaii time by going to www.kgmb.com
Hawaii folks, turn on the TV at 5:00.
Mahalo again for the fun.
xoxoxo
terry
#112 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:09pm
Mahalo Terry for bring the race to those of us who couldn't go to the race.
#113 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:09pm
Thanks for the updates. That was very exciting, in an on-line/wish I was there kinda way!
Around the world, you can hear the sounds of rudders being removed from OC-1's.....
#114 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:13pm
1 48 Shell Va'a OPEN GLASS 4:38:35 New record. Old record 4:40:22 Set by Shell Va'a 2007
2 79 Venus Vaa OPEN GLASS 4:48:59
3 89 Lanikai #1 OPEN GLASS 4:51:50
4 23 Team Opt OPEN GLASS 4:53:14
5 49 Era'i Va'a Tahiti OPEN GLASS 4:56:38
6 8 Outrigger Canoe Club OPEN GLASS 5:04:39
7 66 Pa'a OPEN GLASS 5:07:33
8 108 Hawaiian Canoe Club 1 OPEN GLASS 5:11:20
9 107 Livestrong Outrigger MASTERS 40+ 5:12:35
10 83 Lanikai #2 OPEN GLASS 5:13:19
11 3 Kailua Canoe Club 1 OPEN GLASS 5:13:38
12 19 Herberts On Tour OPEN GLASS 5:16:39
13 46 Hui Nalu Canoe Club OPEN GLASS 5:18:07
14 60 Team New Caledonia (host Is Kamahao OPEN GLASS 5:19:10
15 7 Keahiakahoe Cc / Black OPEN GLASS 5:19:55
16 26 Hui Lanakila OPEN GLASS 5:21:03
17 75 Quicksilver California OPEN GLASS 5:21:11
18 6 Banque Tahiti Vaa OPEN GLASS 5:22:19
19 63 Maloolooba OPEN GLASS 5:25:45
20 106 Team California-Hawaii MASTERS 50+ 5:26:20
21 36 Team Zebra OPEN GLASS 5:28:22
22 81 Kailua Canoe Club 2 MASTERS 50+ 5:30:53
23 104 Occ OPEN GLASS 5:31:54
24 84 Outrigger Canoe Club MASTERS 40+ 5:34:09
25 90 Kai Opua Cc 3 OPEN GLASS 5:36:06
26 1 Healani Canoe Club Blue OPEN GLASS 5:36:45
27 53 Kukui O Moloka'i OPEN GLASS 5:37:02
28 71 Waikiki Beach Boys OPEN GLASS 5:39:46
29 4 Lanikai Koa KOA 5:41:28
#115 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:24pm
Please let the Molokai Hoe be raced next year with our weapons... Tahitians V6. You'll see what Shell and the others are really capable to do !
#116 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:34pm
Most of the cnaoes are in..as stated..scroll up to Kaihoe's post and you can click on the link. Reported times as of now are 83 canoes!!
AWESOME
#117 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 2:12pm
iORANA Hiro,
boire quellques bieres pour moi. ca va donnee ce soir dan le village Felicitations a Manu Thanks Terry for the great coverage it made a Monday morning very interesting here in sydney..
#118 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 2:42pm
Does anyone know what Keizo's crew was named?
#119 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 2:46pm
The Seattle crew is Huki Wai:
Per the previous link:
89 82 Seattle Huki Wai OPEN GLASS 6:35:18
Congrats the novice team!
#120 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 3:15pm
http://www.pacificsportevents.com/Races/MolokaiHoe/MolokaiHoe_08.htm
Complete results 2008
#121 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 3:26pm
Place Name City Bib No Age Age Group Time Pace
1 SHELL VAA TE UIRA 70 99 1 M 99-99 4:40:22.5 6:41/M
2 TEAM OPT A 97 99 2 M 99-99 4:43:15.5 6:45/M
3 TEAM NEW ZEALAND / HAWA 115 99 3 M 99-99 4:56:59.9 7:04/M
4 HAWAIIAN 1 118 99 4 M 99-99 4:58:44.9 7:07/M
5 VENUS VAA IOLANA 71 99 5 M 99-99 5:01:02.7 7:10/M
6 PIRAE VAA WAILEA ELUA 109 99 6 M 99-99 5:03:51.3 7:14/M
7 LANIKAI KAMEHANAOKALA 4 99 7 M 99-99 5:05:04.1 7:16/M
8 OUTRIGGER CC 1 87 99 8 M 99-99 5:05:04.8 7:16/M
9 OPT B TAHITI 42 99 9 M 99-99 5:06:26.5 7:18/M
10 TEAM TIGER KAI KOOLAU 38 99 10 M 99-99 5:10:28.2 7:24/M
11 HCKT NAU KE KAI 74 99 11 M 99-99 5:13:33.0 7:28/M
12 TUI TONG 103 99 12 M 99-99 5:15:20.3 7:30/M
13 LANAKILA CALIF RED 47 99 13 M 99-99 5:16:01.1 7:31/M
14 TEAM POGUE 95 99 14 M 99-99 5:18:19.4 7:35/M
15 HERBERTS ON TOUR 104 99 15 M 99-99 5:19:25.7 7:36/M
16 LEEWARD KAI 1 HOLOMAMA 5 99 16 M 99-99 5:19:57.4 7:37/M
17 OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB 2 85 99 17 M 99-99 5:21:35.1 7:39/M
18 KEAHIAHOE LAPA UILA 32 99 18 M 99-99 5:22:18.8 7:40/M
19 TEAM CAL HAWAII 67 99 19 M 99-99 5:23:19.2 7:42/M
20 HAWAIIAN 2 34 99 20 M 99-99 5:26:22.4 7:46/M
21 KAILUA 1 49 99 21 M 99-99 5:26:58.9 7:47/M
22 MOOLOOLABA MAKAALA 80 40 1 M 40-49 5:27:14.9 7:47/M
23 KEAUKAHA KEAUKAHA 110 99 22 M 99-99 5:30:31.0 7:52/M
24 TE AWA HAKU KEHUA KAI 82 99 23 M 99-99 5:30:46.8 7:53/M
25 OUTRIGGER CC 40S 73 40 2 M 40-49 5:30:48.0 7:53/M
26 HUI LANAKILA 1 26 99 24 M 99-99 5:31:19.7 7:53/M
27 NAMOLOKAMA O HANALEI 41 99 25 M 99-99 5:32:32.1 7:55/M
28 TEAM WEST KOMOHANA 52 99 26 M 99-99 5:34:14.2 7:57/M
29 HUI NALU CC 2 99 27 M 99-99 5:35:13.1 7:59/M
30 PUNA VAITI HERE AU 19 99 28 M 99-99 5:38:36.1 8:04/M
31 WAIKIKI BEACH BOYS 2 7 99 29 M 99-99 5:39:48.9 8:05/M
32 LANIKAI 2 HOKULELE 77 98 1 M 98-98 5:40:21.4 8:06/M
33 OUTRIGGER KOA 8 98 2 M 98-98 5:41:36.5 8:08/M
34 KAILUA 50S 24 50 1 M 50-54 5:42:36.0 8:09/M
35 TEAM BRADLEY WAIMANALO 43 55 1 M 55-97 5:43:12.4 8:10/M
top 35 last year
#122 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 3:25pm
Is Pure Light the adaptive team that Aka Hemmings works with?!?!
If so... DAMN!! Congratulations!! I can't even imagine have the balls to do that. Huge props to the team - and to Aka.
#123 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 3:53pm
ahhhhh, you guys are so sweet!! :):)
Pure light is Aka's group, they started early and had a jet ski helping them. Pretty cool stuff..
Thanks everyone for making being on the phones and computer for 5 hours so much fun!
Watch our show!
Terry
#124 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 5:05pm
Kudos to Terry and Hiro and all the rest who took us across the channel as best as can from our homes. Local news clips here in Hawaii where pitiful coverage this evening. No one has even listed the names of the winning crew I can find so far. Would coverage have been better and more if it had been a Hawaiian crew on top?? Hope Ocean Paddler got some footage and interviews with the winners. Look forward to seeing your show, Terry. Let us know way in advance when it will air please. Good step forward to moving our sport into a spectator sport. Mahalo
#125 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 8:57pm
yes so pitiful,30 seconds at best on the news,after 5 minutes of football and baseball,lame lame lame!
#126 Sun, 10/12/2008 - 10:18pm
There are 13 pictures from the Awards presentation at the end of the race that I've thrown into this site;
http://www.hckt.org/OtherWebs/2008Oct12Pics/
If you're in any of the awards picture, send me an email and I will email you the original. Its in raw format - no compression (CR2) so pictures really large, which was kind of a mistake since they are a little more difficult to work with but if you know how, let me know. Its yours 4 free. Email address on the website.
Give me bout 4 or so days to respond. Kinda bz right now.
Congratulations to you all!
#127 Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:55am