Richel Moux is in the habit of bringing gifts with him every time he returns to Molokai, as a way to thank his accommodating hosts.
As the president of Shell Va’a, the four-time defending Molokai Hoe outrigger canoe race champion from Tahiti, Moux has made it a habit not only to thank those who welcome him and his paddlers, but also to leave Hawaii with the most-desired gift by a canoe paddler this time of year: championship hardware.
Shell Va’a will set out to tame the Kaiwi Channel once again as it headlines the 59th annual Molokai Hoe, a race often considered the world championship of long-distance outrigger canoe paddling … Details
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Honolulu –Â For months now, between the shoulder-burning workouts and teeth-gritting races, the members of Team Primo have been training for the moment when they man their outriggers, grip their paddles, and taste redemption over their Tahitian counterparts at the Molokai Hoe outrigger canoe paddling race on October 10.
Regarded as the most esteemed race in Polynesia, the Molokai Hoe has forged itself as the Super Bowl of the sport. With a long-standing rivalry between the historically dominant Tahitians, Hawaii’s Team Primo has their eyes trained to victory when they hit the water for race day.
On a competitive tear heading into the Molokai Hoe, Team Primo has  … Details
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Do great white sharks really get whipped into a frenzy at the first scent of blood or fresh meat?
That might be a common perception but the answer is no. To the contrary, they’re careful and even picky about the manner by which they eat.
Researchers with the Save Our Seas Foundation, along with the South African Navy, recently studied this phenomenon after they had towed a 36-foot Bryde’s whale carcass … Details
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