Na Wahine O Ke Kai
September 28, 2008
Celebrating 30 years of Crossing the Ka'iwi Channel

Aloha Na Wahine -

We are looking forward to celebrating 30 years of crossing the Ka'iwi Channel and hope that you are looking forward to this as well. The race will be held on Sunday,
September 28, 7:30, from Hale O Lono to Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki.

As you all know, we are faced with a few challenges this year, specifically the sudden closing of Molokai Ranch and all of its properties - including the beautiful Molokai Lodge and small businesses in the town of Maunaloa; Kaupoa Beach Village (the tentalows), the Kalua Koi golf course and hotel - which shut down a few years ago.
In addition, the closing of Aloha Airlines and ATA has severely limited flights available for all of us to get to Molokai and out of Honolulu after the race.

Our committee is working with the Molokai canoe clubs and community, the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, and individuals and groups on Oahu to explore all the options available to paddlers, volunteers and others who are involved in the planning of this event. We are partnering with the Molokai Hoe committee to minimize efforts and focus on planning for both races. (Molokai Hoe is on Sunday, October 12, 2008).

Info will be put on the website as it becomes available. You may reach us by e-mail: Hannie Anderson at anekona1@hawaii.rr.com, or Shelly Gilman at huaka1@hawaiiantel.net.