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The race that everyone looks forward to is the Fourth of July Walter Macfarlane Canoe Regatta, hosted by the Outrigger Canoe Club for the past 68 years. This year, the sun was out, the surf was up, and 16 OHCRA clubs were packed in amongst tourist from around the world. A win is a win, but the points from today's races don't count towards the season total. So no pressure, just have fun and fly your ama.
Overall, Lanikai won the AAA Division with 98 points, Outrigger was a close second with 93, Kailua 49 and Hui Nalu 27. In the AA Division, the top three were Keahiakahoe 31, Hui Lanakila 29 and Healani 23. In the A Division, Leeward Kai 29, Anuenue 21, and New Hope 11.
In the prestigious — winner gets to guzzle out of a trophy — one-and-a-half mile women's Senior race, Lanikai was first in 12:11.59. The crew was Heidi Hansen-Smith, Megan Clark, Lisa Sauer, Ann Dewey, Torrey Goodman and Jim Foti. In the men's Senior race, it was Outrigger with Kristin Brown, Scott Gamble, Ikaika Harbottle, Jimmy Austin, Evan Rhodes and Karel Tresnak who won in 10:42.10. Second went to Leeward Kai, 11:04.45 and third Hui Lanakila, 11:13.55.
For tourists and paddlers alike, it was another fabulous day in paradise.
For more results go to OHCRA. for more on Outrigger Canoe Club visit their web site
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