2012 Waimea Celebration Oc-6 Race
Kaua’i’s paddling season got off to an inspirational start Feb. 18 with the first long-distance race of the year at Waimea Pier. The race marked the 21st anniversary of the Warren Resquer Memorial Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race, and brought together novice, open, mixed, masters and senior masters crews from around the island. Participating canoe clubs included Na Molokama, Niumalu, Hanalei, West Kaua’i, Pu’uwai, Kaiola, Kilohana, Hokualele and Kukuiula. To learn more, go to gicra.com.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
- Raquel, Kapono, Leina‘ala, Ma‘alea and Kaui Akaka
- Grace Alana and Lucy Olivava
- Emiko Meyers, Shannon Brunner and Leigh Drachman
- Christie Mercado, Karen Gatchalian and Lisa Aranas
- Raven Chow and Monique Imberski Chow
- Doneen Stokes and Lori Parraga
- Myra Elliott and Kim Donahue
- Tenley Ueda and Melissa Burovac
- Dana Miyake and Diana Kenjie
- Luke, Brian and Ella Carter
- Puanani Carvalho and Christie Hudson
- Jojo Ham Young and Cherie Kinchloe
- Lehele and Pohai Correa
- Lahela Correa and Lilinoe Forrest
- Brian Curll and Jody Debeaux
- Denise Morrison and Elle Miyake
- Chelsea Pabo and Berta Leong-Chow
- Beth Carter and Mickey MacMillan
- Brandy Racca and Kylie Lanning
- Mary and Khloe Resinto