[Star Bulletin, Dec 18]
[Maui News, Dec 19]

[Garden Island Newspaper]

[Courier Mail, Aus]

Write a 350 word essay and get a $200 paddle. Nice. :)
[Kialoa Scholarship Program]

Fun was had by all at the fourth annual Maui Turkey Day Paddle. With cloudless skies above and light winds blowing from the south, it was a beautiful day for a good workout lasting about four miles from Kamaole 1 to Sugar Beach. This race was started four years ago by a bunch of people wanting to get a good work out before they ate turkey and watched football all day. To encourage participation the winner of the race is not the fastest boat, rather the boat that comes closest to its guesstimated time. This format allows people at all levels of expertise to compete and makes all types sea-worthy vessels eligible to race. With the number of entries growing each year, we decided to add a food drive, asking for canned food as the entry fee. Raising about 150 pounds of food and getting a pretty good work out at the same time made this year's race very successful. We hope to make this a bigger event next year with a greater yield of food for the Food Bank. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
[Results][Photos]

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[www.KiteBoat.com]
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[Tahiti's Rai back to defend title] Honolulu Advertiser
[Canadians seek improvement] Star Bulletin Prerace Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Diane Fujii Johnson, Johnson LLC
Cellular: 808-381-9763 Email: DianeFJohnson@aol.com

The battle is on for the Hawaii Modular Space Molokai Hoe
With possibly the largest contingent of crews ever, the 52nd annual crossing of the
Molokai Channel will be a fight til the end

Honolulu, HAWAII (October 10, 2003) - With just two days until race day, tensions are running high and battles have already begun as crew members fight for their spot among their club's first team. Only when that team is selected can they focus on the bigger picture, winning the war. The war in this case takes place in the open ocean, in the 41-miles it takes canoe paddlers to cross the infamous Kaiwi Channel. This will be the 52nd year for the Hawaii Modular Space Molokai Hoe and over 100 teams are expected to participate with as many as 25 being international crews.

Months of mental and physical training will be put to the test this Sunday, October 12th, as crews will battle strong trade winds and choppy seas. Last year's conditions were the exact opposite with no wind and flat ocean conditions leading many to believe that those favored the reigning champions, Rai of Tahiti whose finish time was 5 hours, 11 minutes and 35 seconds. We interviewed some of the favored local contenders: Team New Zealand/Hawaii, Lanikai and Outrigger Canoe Club.

I am sure word is getting out but I just wanted to let people know that Uncle Bob of Hui O Hawaii of Sacramento (husband of Marilyn Steele, president of the NCOCA) passed away quietly on Thursday, September 18, 2003.

I have created a small memorial page at: outriggercanoe.com

If you have a cherished photo you would like to see posted there, I will be more than happy to do so. Email it to me. My email address is on the website.

Take care and paddle safe.

Michael Nyberg
Hui O Hawaii of Sacramento

I am proud to announce that Arizona is starting to make a name in the KOA race results placing 2nd in the Novice Coed division at the Kahanamoku Klassic... Story continued w/pictures..read more:

[Honolulu Advertiser Article]
Also they have a handy [Oahu Canoe Club Map]