[few photos now included]
Anybody know what happened to the trade winds? Maui Canoe & Kayak Club had a nice calm day of racing. There was a tiny push from the north, which after working hard to catch gave us a little reprieve from the hot conditions. It was a tough race for all but we are thankful for the clear, thunder and lightning free skies.

[Photos] courtesy Randy Botti and Marjorieann Santos
Results of the Steinlager/Tiger Canoes HIPA Points Series Race held today sponsored by Keoua Canoe Club. Both events started and finished at Honaunau. Dedicated to UNCLE LUIE KELEKOLIO RACE, after a long time canoe paddler and Uncle of Keoua Canoe Club.

The race conditions were ideal today, the event having been postponed from last Saturday by the high surf - and almost affected this week by the thunderstorms that plagued the island over the past 36 hours. However, the day dawned clear with calm seas, and paddlers traveled from as far as Hilo and Opihikao to participate.

Tumon Bay was the perfect setting Saturday as the Sprint portion of the 1 Man Outrigger season finished up under clear blue skies, turquoise water and hardly any wind to blow the paddlers around.

Brian Boatman wins 6 mile race to the Locks and back.
Location: SOCC Beach:north end of Lake Union next to Dunato's Boat Yard

[Star Bulletin Article]

[Short Course][Long Course Results] courtesy SoCalOcean Racing
[Photos] courtesy Gary Kunsman
[Full Article] courtesy Mudbrook Paddles

by Kimberlee Stuart
Kauai Hoe Wa’a one man canoeing association saw participation nearly double for it’s second race of the 2004 series. The race was held on Sunday, January 18th with a course change reversed to accommodate the Southwesterly winds. The long distance course of about ten miles ran from Kalapaki to Wailua, and short distance racers turned in at Hanamaulu for a race of about 5 miles.

[Results] (the short & long course results are mixed)
[Y2Kanu Photos] courtesy Rick Leton

Safety Gear
What every paddler needs to know
By: Skipper Rich Lagrand