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The outstanding season for the Outrigger Canoe Club continued yesterday.
Outrigger won the Duke Kahanamoku Long Distance Race, holding off a strong push from an upstart Team Primo.
Outrigger completed the 26-mile course from Kailua Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach in 2 hours, 48 minutes, 50 seconds.
Members of the winning crew were Craig Gamble, Scott Gamble, Billy Lawson, Noah Gibson, Kapono Brown, Mike Kane, Will Estes, Tapa Worthington and Jimmy Austin…Â Details
Our national parks exert a primal pull on visitors from around the world who come by the millions to drink in the natural wonders. The astounding beauty of these wild places, preserved for the benefit of future generations, is almost spiritual for many. In addition, the parks offer limitless possibilities for outdoor adventures such as hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding and wildlife spotting.
There are 58 national parks in the United States. Each offers a unique experience…Â Details
Alinghi 5 docked out of its temporary base in Genoa, Italy, yesterday afternoon for its first hours of saltwater sailing.
Conditions for the first outing were ideal: a light southwesterly breeze and flat seas. ‘Today was the first day in saltwater for Alinghi 5 and even though conditions were light; everything was good. We are happy to be in Italy for this period of our training programme; it’s a place where everyone would like to live! We have received a great welcome from Genoa and huge support from the Amico yard and the Yacht Club Italiano and we look forward to some more sailing next Monday with a little more breeze,’ said team skipper Brad Butterworth…Â Details & Pictures