Mamalahoe Kanawai

LONG DISTANCE 2005

Queen Lilioukalani Races, September 3-4, Kona, Hawaii

More than 100 boats jockey for position before the start of the Women's Lililoukalani Race

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Aerial shot of women crew. Lisa J., Jackie, Kimberly AKA "Napoleon Dynamite" (w/trademark headband), Keala, Allegra & Rosanna

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Mens crew, Scotty, Frank, David, Bobby, Ely, & Randy

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Mens crew approach the finish, Randy, Ely, Bobby, David, Frank, Scotty

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Crews cluster at the loading area after the race

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Double Hull Race, L-R: Char, Wanda, Merly, Jackie, Kimberly, Dana, Bobby, David. Not pictured...Russ, Val, Dee Dee, Lisa J.

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Double Hull finish at Kailua, Kona Pier

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Alika and his boys from Kai Poha took top honors in the Mens Double Hull Golden Master Division

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Womens Dad Center Race (Kailua-Kaimana Beach 22 miles), August 28, 2005

Crews await the start of the Dad Center Race at Kailua Beach

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A Winward view of the Ko'olau Mountain Range

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Master Women crew hot on the heels of a crew from New Hope

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Dee Dee and an unidentified paddler claw their way into the canoe for a water change

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The cliffs of Makapu'u

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Wanda, Lisa J., and Marilyn await a pickup from the escort boat

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Wanda, Marilyn and Lisa take a break around Black Point

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Russ managed to snap this water level view of the approaching crew

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The crew passes the Diamond Head buoy and head for the finish at Kaimana Beach

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Mens Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Race (24 miles), August 21, 2005

Ka Mamalahoe's Open Men Crew of Mike T., Frank, Bobby, Jake, Eli & Randy move out early in the race.

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The crew rounds Makapu'u

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Randy, Russ, Bobby, David Eli and Mike battle it out with Lokahi just past Makapu'u

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Randy & Eli take a break aboard the escort boat

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Bobby hooks up his Camel Back before doing another boat change

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Ted, Eli, Jake, Bobby, Frank and Mike move up on a crew from New Hope

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The men finally shakes New Hope around Black Point

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Randy, Eli, David, Bobby, Russ & Mike pass the Nautitorium...ALMOST THERE!!

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Randy, Ted, Jake, Bobby, Frank & Mike head for the finish at Ala Moana

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Long Distance Practice, August 13, 2005 (Hawaii Kai-Ke'ehi Lagoon)

The beginning of a long but fun run on the ocean.

L-R: Mike T., Frank, David, Bobby, Ted, Randy

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Picture perfect water change.

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"Eh, something just bumped me."

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L-R: Mike, Allegra, Anthony F., Jake, Eli & Randy working hard.

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Bobby, jumps in with Scotty and Frank to relieve the oncoming crew.

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Jakes turn...

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Jess drops a ladder for Frank, Mike, Bobby & Randy

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Frank & Jake...a little wet behind the ears but still going strong.

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Allegra and Jake

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Eli, A.K.A. "Animal" climbs aboard while Anthony and Frank wait their turn

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Eli and Frank

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One last jump for Jake outside of Waikiki

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The gang turns into Ke'ehi Lagoon on the final leg of the practice