Mahalo to all the race crews, volunteers and OHCRA officials who made this race a fantastic day on the water for all participants. See you next year! The first Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Canoe race was held on August 24, 1968 in honor of the late Duke Kahanamoku.
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The first George Perry Memorial Na Keiki O Na Waa was held in 1996, organized by LCC former club president Mauli Olds Aspelund, who was coached by George as a youth. George was a true believer in youth. In 1952, he spent a full year working with youth to hewn a gifted koa log, and build, and finish Kehukai! In 1959, George and a very young Lanikai crew entered their first Molokai to Oahu race, known back then as MO'OAHU, coming in fourth place in that canoe. LEARN MORE! >>>