The 29th Annual Calvin Kelekolio Long Distance Outrigger Race challenged men, women and mixed crews from all around the Big Island with hot and relatively flat conditions in one of the most beautiful courses in the paddling series. Results are as followed:
Junior’s Race
- Keoua (29:09)
Crew: Makayla Green, Dylan Green, Kaniala Wright-Barboza, Kamalani Stegehuis, Shantae Hardy, Mele Spencer
Men’s Division
Koa
- Kai E Hitu (1:15:25)
Crew: Justin Nitta, Peter Ebaniz, Lowen Luta, Dan Mersburgh, Joe, Meheula, Alton Kaono
Unlimited
- Puna (1:06:57)
Crew: Zachary Judd, Jeremy P, Kai`ea Cann, Jonah Kalima, Kekoa Sumera-Lee, Lance Oliveira - Laka-SurfPark (1:09:20)
- Laka (1:12:00)
Open
- Kai E Hitu (1:09:47)
Crew: Ina Yniques, Keola Dudoit, Steve Longballa, Brawn Albino, Kawika Leicher, Eddie Hayward - Keauhou (1:09:56)
- Keauhou (1:12:32)
Master 40’s
- Kai O Pua (1:14:54)
Crew: Brian Cornel, Paul Sullivan, John Husa, Paul Streuter, Daniel Legler, Sean Ingram)
Master’s 50
- Puna (1:10:52)
Crew: Louie Mendonca, Troy Parker Bakey, Kevin,Terry Andrade, Bubba, Afa - Keauhou (1:15:11)
- Kai E Hitu (1:15:18)
Master’s 60
- Kai O Pua (1:24:07)
Crew: Robert Chip, Nolan Chock, Michael Cron,Lorrie Hilderbrand, Ian Wilson, Stephen Quitevis) - Waikoloa (1:27:53)
Mixed Divisions
Koa
- Keoua (1:23:20)
Crew: Shannon Velazquez, Ariel Velazquez, Mel Kadohiro, Cindy Galieto, Gretchen Ramierez, Rafael Ramierez
Open
- Kawaihae (1:11:04)
Crew: JR Lai, Victoria Brooke, Jonathan Salvador, Kalani Kaniho, Brandie Dye, Tricia Tom - Kai O Pua (1:13:09)
- Kawaihae (1:14:04)
Women’s Divisions
Koa
- Kai E Hitu (1:20:14)
Crew: Richelle Anderson, Tifani Stegehuis, Sophia Benacquista, Kealoha Kam, Michelle Thurna, Kristy Hardy
Unlimited
- Puna (1:10:00)
Crew: Alana Cabatu, Harriet Parsons, Michelle Padayao, Lauren Rusert, Shawna Sherlock, Sue O’Shaunassy - Keoua (1:12:12)
- Kamehameha (1:22:19)
Open
- Kai E Hitu (1:13:17)
Crew: Darcy Daniel, Leann Alani, Erika Tadio, Nicola Fernandez, Veronique Poli, Jan Kekua-Spencer - Kai O Pua (1:17:17)
- Puna (1:18:15)
Novice
- Kai Opua (1:25:55)
Crew: Marion Baugham, Jen Wingad, Cristina Pineda, Christine Kneapsey, Amy Lewis, Jan Baldado - Keoua (1:28:09)
Master 40’s
- Puna (1:11:53)
Crew: Jolene Hughes, Sheila Cadaos, Jennifer Tanner, Loke Andrade, Miri Sumida, Julaine Keamo - Keauhou (1:16:37)
- Keauhou (1:21:16)
Master 50’s
- Waikoloa (1:19:49)
Crew: Diana Temple, Barbara Haight, Catherine Brind, Rami Ring, Debby Ciambrone, Jade Bowman - Kawaihae (1:20:30)
- Kamehameha (1:20:30)
Master 60’s
- Kai O Pua (1:24:30)
Crew: Sue Lalanne, Barbara Prestia, Pam Kirby, kris Hazard, Marianne Starr, Sue Bender - Waikoloa (1:32:32)