In Focus: October

Kendall Pacific Paddle Fest Closes Sailing Canoe Season

Sailing canoes, stand-up paddle boards and outrigger canoes were among the competitors in the Kendall Pacific Paddle Fest Sept. 7.

Participants paddled the 29-mile course between Kalapaki Bay and Kekaha Small Boat Harbor.

Kendall Pacific Paddle Fest Closes Sailing Canoe Season

•  Pu`uwai Canoe Club, Wailua. Team members Jackie Graessle, Michaela Cicero and Judy ByfieldTeam Kamakakoa, O`ahu, captained by Kalaii Miller
• Team Olukai, Kaua`i, captained by Marvin Otsuji
• Kaiola Canoe Club, Niumalu
• Team Nalu Koa, Maui, members: Jeffrey Michael, Carolann Barrett and Daniel Kuck
• Spectators Christina and Lucas Fenwick of Koloa
• Blessing the race, paddlers gather for a pule.