[Photos] by Marjie Santos
In the final event of the 2005 HIPA race series, on a hot, calm day, 69 paddlers raced 31 miles from the ramp at Puako to Honokohau Harbor in Kona. No records were set this year as there was no help from either ocean or winds. A number of solo paddlers did several modified courses from Puako to Kaupulehu or Mahaiula, so no times were given for these folks, but three solo paddlers went the entire distance.