Molokai Holokai 2012 Stand Up for Our People

Great news gang - we've announced a date for this year's race: Saturday, May 19.

We'll have the details and website better updated in the near future.

Photos, photos photos: Noelani was able to get almost everyone during the race. Mahalo and mahalo to Matt Yamashita for captaining the escort. Photos here

Ok, we've posted the race results here: http://molokai.spruz.com/2011-results.htm

Congratulations to Jeremy Riggs who took first for a second year in a row on a 14' SUP board with a time of 1.07.00 - just 3 seconds off his 2010 time!

Devin Blish conquered the women's field with a time of 1.14.19. Molokai's Clint Labrador represented the Friendly Isle well taking first with in the unlimited division in 1.12.10.

All of here on Molokai would like to thank new and returning friends from Maui and Oahu who helped to make this event a pleasure to host - here's to seeing all again next year!

I want tot make it clear that our 2011 race was not sanctioned by WPA - my apologies for it was our intention that it would be. About a week before the race it was brought to our attention that there was a communication breakdown and that WPA had not received the paperwork that we had sent. Again, my apologies if this effects any of our competitors. 

Looks like some folks are going to be sticking around for a fun run on the Sunday after the race. If you'd like to join the group, call Clare at 808-336-0946.

We have added some detail regarding grounds transportation to make things easier once you get to Molokai. This pertains to Maui paddlers arriving on the Molokai Ferry on Saturday morning:

Ground Transportation

We will provide pickup Saturday morning for paddlers, their families and boards for a minor fee. The same van will ferry paddlers to the starting line, and, after the race, drop off at the ferry for the afternoon trip back to Maui.

For questions regarding ground transportation call Clare Mawae: 808-36-0946.

Great news, we've got some fresh graphics for this year's race - it's already plastered all over the site. We've got the t-shirts on order as of today as well. 

OK gang, registration is now open for the Molokai Holokai. You can save some $$$ if you register before May 23rd. Registration page here...

Hotel Molokai is experiencing high volume during the race weekend and has only one or two rooms left. They are still the race's official finish line and awards location - plus they've got great food.

By the weekend we'll have updated rentals listed on the accomations page - hand tight!

Ok gang, we've got our 2011 Molokai Holokai race date nailed down!

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011

Time: Registration at 12pm. Start at 1pm.

Place: Kamalo Wharf to Hotel Molokai - 8.5 miles straight downwind

Building on last year's event, we're gearing up for bigger sponsors, more competitors, and the same Molokai-style good times! Stay tuned for incremental updates on our update page.

I'll be working on the 2011 race art for the t-shirts and marketing in the coming months. We'll also be signing up sponsors - if you're interested in affiliating with this quality event, call Todd Yamashita at 808-646-0542.