Hawaii Island Paddle Sports Association had it's 8th race. Course was 9 miles - Kawaihae Harbor to Waka'ilio Pt. & return.
***Cherisse Kelii/Scott Jones oc2 mix win overall
***George Abood wins in surf ski
***Thibert Lussiaa & Cheryl Villegas win in oc1 divisions
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[Photos courtesy V. Isbell]

To be staged April 19th/20th in Suva Fiji, from the same venue as the World
Sprints of '98.

An anonymous readers asks: "Would an OC1 made totally from the same materials used for making body boards make a more durable OC1?"

The Kamehameha Canoe Club of Hilo will host the 20th Annual Business Canoe Races on Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Hilo Bayfront.

March 1, 2003 PNW ORCA (Bachelor Island) race at Ridgefield Washington.
Presented By Mountain Home Canoe Club of Portland
Conditions, very light breeze, flat water, low water in places
***Brian Boatman & Lori Jorgenson win in oc1 divisions
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Maui Canoe and Kayak Club Race 5. Haycraft to Makena.
***Kokoa Cramer wins overall
***Theresa Felgate wins womens div.
[Results and Photos]

Race sponsored by Island Paddler. Great day for racing with over 240 paddlers. Good weather with plenty of wind and waves.
***Karel Tresnak Jr. wins 6th consecutive race, Mike Judd follows in 2nd
***Patsy Vasquez wins womens oc1 div, Jane Mckee 2nd
[Full Results]
[Photos by Ropati] [Movie Clip by Ropati Hebenstreit]
[Photos by Rick Leton]

"For the second time this season, the trades came through for us!..."
***Kai Bartlett & Lauren Spaulding win on Kauai
[Photos by Steven Gates]
[read more for full article & results]

The Gold Coast Ourigger Series had their last event this saturday. The race was a 30 km oc1 relay with open changes.
***Chris Maynard & Rob Dorrough, "Team Hurricane" win overall
***Robyn Saultry & Lisa Curry as "Team Black Joe" finish minutes ahead in womens open
[Full Story, Results & Photos]

Awsome event for all high school qualifiers.
[Star Bulletin Article]
[Advertiser Article]
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[Photos by Sports High]