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Molokaʻi-to-Oʻahu canoe races (Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai and Molokaʻi Hoe)

Events calendarOʻahu, MolokaʻiUsually Sept. and Oct.Checked Oct. 29, 2026

The world championships of outrigger canoe racing cross the 41-mile Kaʻiwi Channel from Molokaʻi to Waikīkī. The women's race, Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai, is in late September; the men's Molokaʻi Hoe is in October. Watching the finish in Waikīkī is free.

Course: about 40.8 miles from Molokaʻi across the Kaʻiwi Channel to Waikīkī.
Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai (women): late September. The 2026 race (Sept. 27) was canceled for storm conditions.
Molokaʻi Hoe (men): October. In 2026 it was Oct. 11, with leaders reaching Waikīkī around 12:30 p.m.
Spectators can watch crews finish in Waikīkī for free.
Outrigger canoe paddling season: regattas in summer, long-distance races in late summer and fall.

Sources: Aloha State Daily: OHCRA and the Molokaʻi Hoe · Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai (official)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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