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TEAM SCORES: 1. Kai Opua 140; 2. Kawaihae 138; 3. Puna 137; 4. Kai Ehitu 121; 5. Keauhou 74; 6. Keoua 67; 7. Kamehameha 64; 8. Keaukaha 59; 9. Kona Athletic 45; 10. Hui Waa O Waiakea 39; 11. Kailana 37; 12. Paddlers of Laka 25; 13. Waikoloa 11; 14. Na Waa Hanakahi 3.

Namolokama O’Hanalei Canoe Club completed its Third Annual OC-1 canoe race this last Sunday, July 3rd.  Participants came from all over the island and represented many GICRA clubs.  Koko Kanealii brought all together in a circle to bless the event, our  island and its waters, and to oversee those who would be paddling.  He asked that each of us support each other, do well and to have fun.

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July 4th dawned with heavy rain, however, registration started at 8am and the sun was out. Another great day emerged on the Gulf of Mexico. The question for the organizers was whether the warnings of red tide would seriously effect the participation. It was a great turnout, we had 44 entries turn up. For those not familiar with red tide, this is not toxic to humans, however the sea and beach are full of floating dead fish. The odor is quite something. We all take our hats off to the Paddleboard folks for racing in these conditions !

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[Y2Kanu Photos] by Rick Leton

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