Paddle Fest Kauai is an annual summer event bringing together paddlers on 6 man outrigger canoes (OC-6), 1 man outrigger canoes (OC-1) Stand Up Paddlers (SUP) and even a 4-man outrigger canoe. Outrigger canoe clubs and individual paddlers come from all over Kauai to compete. The host of this event is the Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club providing food, music and prizes. Find following photos by Ray Gordon of the paddlers arriving at Kukui’ula Boat harbor, the race results, the much appreciated sponsors, and upcoming events that support the important Hawaiian tradition of paddling and Kauai paddling community.
Eugene Ancheta SUP Winner Overall
Preparing leis for the awards ceremony
Kukui’ula Winner of Mixed OC-6 Masters
Kukui’ula Wahine OC-6 Arriving
Kukui’ula Men OC-6 Arriving
Brenneke’s/Kukui’ula’s Hoku on SUP, accompanied by OC-6 (Na Molokama women winner of Wahine OC-6) and OC-1
Winners Overall 6 Man Outrigger Canoe Hanalei
Kaiola Mixed OC-6 Winner of Mixed Open Division
Na Molokama women winner of Wahine OC-6 gliding into the harbor Kauai Paddle Fest
Tom Bartlett Competing in Mens 60’s Division OC-1
Mike Kobayashi Competing in 60’s Mens OC-1 Division
Tim Cochay of Kukui’ula on OC-1
Hanalei OC-6
OC-1 surfing in
SUP Riders After Surfing Into Kukui’ula Harbor
SUP long course winners from each division: gender, age and board length
Mahalo to the Sponsors!
Whalers Cove
Keoki’s Paradise Grill & Bar
Brennecke’s Beach Broiler
Merriman’s Kauai
Lappert’s Ice Cream
Hydroflask
We were pleased to see Paddlefest featured in The Garden Island newspaper.
Paddlefest Kauai 2013 Race Results
OC-6 results:
Hanalei men 1st overall
Na Molokama women 1st Wahine
Kaiola 1st Mixed Open
Kukui’ula 1st Mixed Masters
OC-1 Long course:
Arlen Williamson 1st Overall
Marleny Cotrim 1st Wahine
Surf ski Long Course:
Eric Rafter
SUP long course:
Eugene Ancheta 1st overall
Shanti Manzano 1st wahine
Short/Sprint Course:
Shaydon Moses 1st overall OC-1
Shaked Turner 1st wahine OC-1
Lee Liddell and the Baby Daddies OC-4
Chris Anderson SUP 1st overall
Kristine Young SUP 1st wahine
Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club Fund-Raising
The Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club hosted Paddle Fest and has several fund-raisers during the year. The club uses these funds to support their keiki (children) paddling program as well as their ability to continue to train new members and maintain paddling supplies. Participating in and sponsoring these events supports the very important traditions of paddling in Hawaii.
Don’t Miss Upcoming Events including Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run:
July 19 Friday 4pm – 8:30pm at CJM Stables in Poipu Koloa Plantation Days opening night Paniolo BBQ & Music in The Country (not just Country Music) and Barrel Racing
July 28 Sunday 7am – 10am at Poipu Beach Register here for Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run
I have participated in the Family Fun Run twice. There are opportunities for every level of runner and even walkers. The mayor comes out for it. It is a lot of fun. And the race paths have wonderful views.
Thank you to the Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run Sponsors!
Holo Holo Charters
Tortilla Republic
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
Papalani Gelato Stores and Franchise
Living Foods Market & Cafe
Kauai Springs Water
Kona Red
Kalaheo Chiropractic and Massage Center
Kauai Athletic Club
Saturday, August 3: HCRA State Championship is being held on Kauai in Hanalei!
Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club will have a booth with delicious mango shaved ice, fresh waffle ice cream cones and frappucinos for sale. Purchases at any of the vendor booths supports the tradition of authentic Hawaiian canoe racing. Opening ceremonies are at 7:45am and races begin at 8:15am at Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park, Hanalei Bay. The public is welcome to watch and take photos but please be advised that there will be significant traffic in the area and parking will be tight. County of Kauai has issued a County of Kauai Traffic Pattern and Restrictions for HCRA.
