One Paddle, Two Paddle …

Doesn’t this say it all about Hawaii’s weather? Here, high school paddling is a winter sport.

The Kaua’i Interscholastic Federation outrigger canoe paddling season opened on a recent Saturday, on the Wailua River.

Kaua’i High is in red, Waimea blue and Kapaa green. Schools fielded multiple crews in boys, girls and mixed teams, varsity and junior varsity, including A and B teams.

After a two-week break for the Christmas and New Year holidays (both of which fall on Saturdays), the season resumes Jan. 8 at 10 a.m.

Unfortunately, rosters of the paddlers were not available.