Kai Opua Canoe Club presents
Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races
Sept. 4 and Sept. 5, Kailua-Kona
Saturday – Men’s Overall
1 Team Primo #1 #937 Iron Open NK 1:53:56
2 Livestrong CC #3 #974 Iron Open NK 1:55:25
3 Outrigger CC #4 #913 Iron Unlimited 1:55:28Â Â …Â Â Details & Results
The “O Tahiti Nui Freedom” outrigger canoe reportedly left Vanuatu Sunday (Tahiti time).
The outrigger canoe left French Polynesia on July 27 and is headed for China.
“O Tahiti Nui Freedom” made a first stop in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, at the beginning of August.
“O Tahiti Nui Freedom” then arrived  … Details
Her jeans fit differently, she has discovered a penchant for blueberries on America’s East Coast and she has stopped toppling off her bike at traffic lights. Jaime Nielsen’s transition from international rower to international cyclist is complete.
The 24-year-old from Tamahere (between Hamilton and Cambridge) is in line to represent New Zealand at the Delhi Commonwealth Games next month in the 3000m individual pursuit and has an outside chance of taking part in the road race as her career blossoms after swapping oars for pedals last year  … Details