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[Race Recap][More Photos][Results] at Wave Chaser

[Photos] courtesy Gary Kunsman

[Results]

[Y2Kanu Photos] courtesy Rick Leton

The open water OC1 season started off Saturday with the traditional relay race from Umatac Bay to Nimitz Beach, Agat and back. Flat seas and little wind kept the paddlers working hard both directions with the Northern and 1st leg a little easier with a small swell and slight wind chop pushing the first boats up the coast.

[Photos] courtesy Marjie Santos

Team of Chris Maynard and Mike Murray took 1st overall. Danielle Lindsay and Jasmine Cohen won the women's division. Matt Carter and Lisa Curry Kenny won the mens and womens solo divisions, respectively. Many of the top teams will be attending the Steinlager Kaua'i World Challenge in May. See the full

[Article & Results] courtesy Matt Carter of Outrigger Australia

[Tahiti Guide: Race Report]

The 12th Hawaiki Nui Va'a race between Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora-Bora was held in October, but I have seen no visible coverage of it. This article from Tahiti Guide gives a great race report.

[OC1 National Sprints] held on February 8th at Orakei Basin, Auckland



In January the Sprint Nationals for six-mans were held. The week long even also served as the qualifying event for the Hilo World Sprints. See:

[January News, NZ Sprint Nationals]

[Y2kanu Photos] courtesy Rick Leton

[Results]

by Kimberlee Stuart



Once again David Beck blew away all the competition in the Kaua'i Hoe Wa'a Port Allen to Waimea Plantation Cottages Race this Sunday, February 8th. Despite waveless and windless conditions Beck flew past paddlers at a steady clip, finishing the 11 mile race nearly 5 minutes ahead of second place Hipo Princena .

[Results] (.rtf file) at Kaku Designs

[Photos] courtesy Renate Winter

(not an official series race)

[Photos] courtesy Troy Gossman

Maui Canoe & Kayak Hurricane Ocean Racing Series – Race 3

[Race Report w/Photos & Results] at Brisbane Outrigger