&...Kai 'Opua Canoe Club would like to thank all those who participate each year in the Queen Lili'uokalani race and it doesn't go without saying that this event would not be possible without the assistance of our generous sponsors. www.QLCanoeRace.com. www.QLCanoeRace.com. 431 Interested. Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved by the Kai 'Opua Canoe Club Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race, hosted by Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club, has been welcoming paddlers from around the world to Kona, Hawaii every Labor Day weekend in September since its first race in 1971. Red Bull Wa‘a had an eighth of a mile lead over Wailea Maui Jim crew at the 14-mile mark of the course and held on to pull off their fourth victory in a row.“Our congratulations to Red Bull Wa‘a for winning this great race for the fourth consecutive time and to the Outrigger Women who looked so strong as they crossed the finish line and they will certainly be a force to reckon with in the years ahead. As Hawaii state officials determine social distancing mandates, travel restrictions and other COVID-19 related safety issues and precautions, race officials are exploring the possibility of organizing a smaller modified one-day race to honor the Queen’s birthday in September. Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race - World's Largest Outrigger Canoe Race held August 31, 2017 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii The 2019 Queen Lili’uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races are presented by Hawaii Tourism and sponsored in part by Queen K 76, Pacifico, OluKai, … News and Announcements: News → News Detail. Welcome to Kai 'Opua Canoe Club: Formed in 1929, Kai 'Opua Canoe Club is one of the oldest outrigger canoe clubs in the State of Hawaii. Thursday, September 2, 2021 through Monday, September 6, 2021 Thursday - Hulakai OC4 8 Person Relay. Queen Liliuokalani was the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Kailua-Kona (May 20, 2020) - In early March, the sport of outrigger canoe racing came to a stop and since then has been unable to take place on any shores in Hawaii or elsewhere in the world. Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race. The race start was clean and the crews had a great day on the water,” said Race Director Mike Atwood.At 11:30 a.m., 130 crews raced the return18-mile course from Honaunau back to Kailua Bay and for the fourth consecutive time, it was Red Bull Wa‘a who crossed the finish line first in the Iron Non Koa Open Division with a time of 2:00:51. PC: Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe RaceCanoe paddlers from around the world joined hands on the sands of Kamakahonu Bay as noted historian Hannah Springer led the morning pule (prayer) as the sun began to rise over Hualalai. Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved by the Kai 'Opua Canoe Club Team Hokupa‘a Hui Nalu Canoe Club took first in the Iron Unlimited Division with a time of 2:01:35. It was the perfect start to the 2019 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race hosted by Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club. Each year, we rely upon these sponsors to continue to support the race and we also invite new sponsors to come on board. Race officials announced this week that the iconic 2020 Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race, name...As news continues to develop around the Corona Virus (COVID-19), Kai Opua Canoe Clubs Executive Board have decided to proceed with the original date of the 2020 Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race week set for Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7 in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. It was an epic day on the water,” said Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club President Doug Vera Cruz.“It was a surreal experience being a part of this race. to submit new threads under certain categories and/or reply to existing threads. You may choose The annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Outrigger Canoe Race, which follows an 18-mile course from Kailua Bay to Honaunau Bay, was organized in 1972 as an endurance training course for men, in preparation for the traditional Molokaʻi to Oʻahu canoe races. Today’s race start enjoyed near perfect conditions including a nice south wind and current.“The course conditions were excellent for racing this year.