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2008 Long Distance Schedule
This schedule is subject to change. Check back periodically to stay up to date.
Long distance races range in length from the 18 mile Queen Lili`uokalani Races to the 41.6 mile Ka`iwi Channel crossings. All the races except the Queen Lili`uokalani Races involve water changes, in which up to 3 paddlers at a time are rotated in and out of the canoe. Water changes add a level of complexity to distance racing, making it important that each crew is able to perform fast and efficient changes for the duration of the race.
The Ka`iwi Channel races from Moloka`i to O`ahu, Na Wahine O Ke Kai for women and Moloka`i Hoe for men, involve paddling in open ocean conditions, for which the Hawaiian outrigger canoe was designed. These races allow our canoes and crews to perform at their limits, depending on conditions. We rig with spray covers ("canvas") and must have escort boats to carry extra crew members, coaches and helpers.
| Date | Day | Event | Place |
| Aug 10 | Sunday | Ka`ena Challenge: men, women/Makaha CC | Sunset Beach - Makaha |
| Aug 17 | Sunday | Duke Kahanamoku: men/Lanikai CC | Kailua Beach - Hilton |
| Aug 23 | Saturday | Kailua Bay Ironman: men/Kailua CC | Kailua Beach Park |
| Aug 24 | Sunday | Dad Center Race: women/Outrigger CC | Kailua Beach - OCC |
| Aug 31, Sept 1 | Sat/Sun | Queen Lili`uokalani Races/Kai Opua CC | Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i Island |
| Sept 7 | Sunday | E Lau Hoe: women/OHCRA | Maunalua Bay - Nanakuli |
| Sept 14 | Sunday | Henry Ayau International: men/Hui Lanakila | Maunalua Bay - Nanakuli |
| Sept 21 | Sunday | Na Wahine O Ke Kai: women | Moloka`i - O`ahu |
| Oct 12 | Sunday | Moloka`i Hoe: men/OHCRA | Moloka`i - O`ahu |
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