August 28 - September 4, 2014
The Queen Lili'uokalani Race is held every labor day weekend.
It is the world's largest long distance outrigger canoe race.
First the women teams compete on the 18 mile run between Kailua and Honaunau,
then the men teams do the return route.
Pre race preparations
Race day, August 30th
This is only about 10% of the canoes that were out there.
We estimate that there were 200 + canoes in the water!
Signaling the start of the torchlight parade.
Kathleen leads the pack!
Bill & Kathleen sampling some of the local establishments.
I guess we have to put our clothes back on!
Sam sure gets around!
In the Kula Kai Caverns!
