Moloka'i Hoe

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The Molokai Hoe is one of the world’s most prestigious outrigger canoe races, spanning 41 grueling miles across the Kaiwi Channel from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu.

www.molokaihoe.com The Molokaʻi Hoe tests the limits of physical and mental strength and endurance, courage determination and teamwork, and paddlers must also battle nature's most extreme elements.

10/17/2026

2026 MOLOKAʻI HOE | HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FINISH LINE PHOTO ALBUM

The finish line moments from the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe World Championship Canoe Race, presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority are here!

From the final push across the line to the celebrations that followed, these photos capture the determination, emotion, and camaraderie of our paddling ʻohana.

Mahalo to Johnny Prehn Hawaiʻi for capturing these incredible moments at the Hawaiian Airlines Finish Line!

Paddlers, clubs, families, and supporters — enjoy the album and share your favorite moments!

When sharing photos, please:
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- Credit photography to Johnny Prehn Hawaii

10/16/2026

2026 MOLOKAʻI HOE | OFFICIAL PHOTO ALBUM ON MOLOKAI HOE FACEBOOK

We’re excited to share the official photo album from the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe World Championship Canoe Race, presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA).

Captured by Official OHCRA Photographer, Saltwater Lensworks, these images tell the story of an unforgettable race and the paddling ʻohana who make it so special.

Paddlers, clubs, families, and supporters — enjoy, share, and celebrate these moments!

When sharing photos, please:

* Tag and
* Credit all photography to Saltwater Lensworks

Mahalo to Saltwater Lensworks for capturing the spirit of Molokaʻi Hoe 2026!

10/16/2026

2026 MOLOKAʻI HOE | OFFICIAL PHOTO ALBUM

We’re excited to share the official photo album from the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe World Championship Canoe Race, presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)

Captured by Official OHCRA Photographer, Saltwater Lensworks, these images highlight the crews, the competition, and the unforgettable moments that made this year's race so special.

To our paddling ʻohana — enjoy the photos, share your favorites, and celebrate the incredible journey across the Kaiwi Channel!

When sharing photos, please:
- Tag and
- Credit all photography to Saltwater Lensworks

Mahalo to Saltwater Lensworks for capturing the spirit of Molokaʻi Hoe 2026!

10/15/2026

Nothing like a homecoming into the open arms of the ones that carried you through.
Congratulations!

10/14/2026

The race is finished, but you can still grab your official 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe merchandise!

Limited sizes remain—get yours while they last and carry a piece of this year’s crossing with you.

Shop now at the link in bio. Mahalo for supporting OHCRA and our paddling community!

10/14/2026

Regardless of the crew, the battle is the same. Wind, saltwater, fatigue, and miles of open ocean. These shots capture the men grinding across the Kaiwi Channel—the focus, the strain, and the effort behind every stroke.
2026 Molokaʻi Hoe.

10/13/2026

As we continue sharing the incredible journey of the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe, we skip ahead to the closing moments—to what makes this race unlike any other in the world.

After the miles, the salt, the struggle, and the finish line, we reach for one another.

Hand in hand. Voices rising together in Hawaiʻi Aloha.

The ocean we have crossed is still before us. Those who paved the way are held in our hearts. And here, paddlers from across the globe stand united in a song that brings us home.

This is how we close the day.
This is what we carry forward.
This is Molokaʻi Hoe and OHCRA.

10/13/2026

First light at Hale O Lono. Crews gather around their waʻa, checking rigging, readying paddles, and taking in the sunrise over Molokaʻi.

Then comes the sacred pause. Protocol grounds us in purpose—honoring our kūpuna, those who paved the way, and the island that welcomes us to these shores.

As the start draws closer, the energy builds. Nerves. Excitement. Adrenaline. Months of training come down to this moment, with teammates beside you and the Kaiwi Channel ahead.

The morning of the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe, presented by Hawaiʻi HTA and the starting line energy made possible by Maui OED and Rawlins Aloha.

All the preparation, all the heart—ready to go.

Address

PO Box 22807
Honolulu, HI
96823

Website

http://www.molokaihoe.com/

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