Kai Opua, Hui Wa’a Win Divisions at Kamehameha Day Regatta

Kai Opua Canoe Club and Hui Wa`a O Waiakea were the big winners at Saturday’s King Kamehameha Day Regatta at Kailua Pier, hosted by Kai Opua.

Kai Opua’s dominance of the A Division continued with their third division victory in as many races this season. Saturday’s margin of victory was the largest of the three races, however. Second place finisher Keaukaha Canoe Club finished 35 points behind Kai Opua’s 210.

For Hui Wa`a, their victory in the B Division was their second straight finish at the top of the standings. Tied in second place were Waikoloa Canoe Club, the winner of the season opening regatta, and Keoua Canoe Club. Both finished with 20 points, 13 behind Waiakea.

The fourth regatta of the season will be held on Saturday, June 15 at Hilo Bayfront. Kailana Canoe Club is the designated host. The rest of this season’s events will be held in East Hawai`i.

Kai Opua King Kamehameha Day Regatta standings

A Division

Kai Opua – 210

Keaukaha – 175

Kai `Ehitu – 138

Keauhou – 132

Puna – 126

Kamehameha – 104

Kawaihae – 94

Paddlers of Laka – 45

B Division

Hui Wa`a O Waiakea – 33

Waikoloa – 20

Keoua – 20

Na Wa`a Hanakahi – 19

Kailana – 8

Event winners

Girls 12 – Keauhou (2:09.40)

Boys 12 – Kai `Ehitu (1:57.22)

Mixed Boys and Girls 12 – Keaukaha (2:09.53)

Girls 13 – Keaukaha (2:07.90)

Boys 13 – Kai `Ehitu (1:53.22)

Women Novice B – Kai Opua (2:01.57)

Girls 14 – Kai Opua (2:06.53)

Boys 14 – Kai Opua (1:52.49)

Mixed Novice B – Kai `Ehitu (1:55.15)

Girls 15 – Keaukaha (4:35.21)

Boys 15 – Kamehameha (3:59.10)

Men Novice B – Kai Opua (3:46.69)

Girls 16 & Under – Kai Opua (4:34.29)

Boys 16 & Under – Kai Opua (3:57.56)

Girls 18 & Under – Kai Opua (4:29.58)

Boys 18 & Under – Puna (8:07.61)

Women Novice A – Keaukaha (4:26.91)

Men Novice A – Keauhou (7:52.42)

Women Freshmen – Kai Opua (8:19.00)

Men Freshmen – Kai Opua (7:27.54)

Women Sophomore – Kai Opua (9:00.67)

Men Sophomore – Keauhou (7:42.43)

Women Junior – Kai Opua (9:00.64)

Men Junior – Keauhou (7:24.97)

Women Masters (40) – Keaukaha (9:07.62)

Men Masters (40) – Keauhou (7:37.56)

Women (65) – Kai Opua (4:49.59)

Men (65) – Keaukaha (4:17.38)

Women Masters (60) – Kai Opua (4:52.80)

Men Masters (60) – Keauhou (4:05.73)

Women Golden Masters (55) – Puna (4:38.18)

Men Golden Masters (55) – Kai `Ehitu (3:58.60)

Senior Women Masters (50) – Kamehameha (4:36.91)

Senior Men Masters (50) – Kai Opua (3:51.64)

Mixed Masters (60) – Paddlers of Laka (4:42.32)

Mixed Masters (55) – Kai Opua (4:18.77)

Mixed Masters (40) – Keaukaha (4:04.29)

Women Open Four – Kawaihae (4:26.71)

Men Open Four – Kawaihae (3:53.89)

Mixed Men and Women – Puna (3:51.91)