The Hawaiian Outrigger State Championships were this weekend in Hilo, HI. The State Champs are held annually on different island but every other year on Oahu. This year it was in Hilo on the Big Island. States is a Regatta with 39 different events and hundreds of heats that run from about 8:30am to 6pm. The races are held in beautiful boats that are made from traditional Koa wood.
The overall top places went to:
1. Hawaiian Canoe Club from Maui
2. Kai Opua Canoe Club from the Big Island
3. Kailua Canoe Club from Oahu
KIALOA Paddles had Meg and Dave Chun at the event with a booth. KIALOA was proud to have donated custom paddles to some select young paddlers. Each Island chose a outstanding young paddler whom they thought represented outrigger paddling best and KIALOA presented them with a custom colored hybrid paddle.
Congratulations to all the winners and I hope everyone had fun!
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