#founders regatta
Cinder block lane markers for Kona canoe regatta damage 50 to 60 coral colonies
Cinder blocks used for lane markers for the Founders Regatta in Kona on May 27, 2023, caused damage to about 50 to 60 coral colonies.
Cinder block moorings found resting on coral reef temporarily postpones canoe race in Kona
The Keauhou Canoe Club hosted the Founders Regatta on Saturday at the Kailua Pier on Ali‘i Drive. Teams from the Department Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources looked at the placement of the 28 race markers when they discovered the 16 cinder blocks resting on coral structures.
