Molokai2Oahu

▶️The first Channel Masters have been crowned◀️

Five weeks. Two legendary 32-mile crossings. More than 64 miles of open ocean.

After crossing the Kaiwi Channel at Molokai 2 Oahu in July, athletes returned to the water for the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race completing a new challenge connecting two of prone paddleboarding’s most historic races.

With support from the United States Coast Guard GoCoastGuard combined times from both crossings determined the inaugural Channel Master champions.

MEN’S STOCK
🥇 Toa Pere, 17 — 11:04:22
🥈 Lucas Forbes, 19 — 11:24:12
🥉 Ryder Walding, 18 — 12:01:30

MEN’S UNLIMITED
🥇 Chris Russell, 50 — 11:32:13
🥈 Andrew Mathison, 25 — 11:41:53
🥉 Brent White, 35 — 11:59:08

WOMEN’S STOCK
🥇 DJ Wilson, 60 — 14:50:57

Our first Channel Masters represent generations of paddlers connected by the same challenge — preparation, perseverance and respect for the ocean.

Two channels.
Two historic races.
One combined title.

Congratulations to the inaugural 2026 CHANNEL MASTERS.

Great Interview from Legendary 10X M2O Winner Jamie Mitchell
Always an inspiration.

Jamie Mitchell Talks Molokai, the Eddie, and the Downfall of Big Wave Surfing Jamie Mitchell is one of the most accomplished watermen on the planet, having won 10 Molokai channel crossings as well as a number of big wave surfing awards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im__OM7wsDs

Celebrating the athletes who take on the challenge. An amazing portrayal from the Go Coast Guard following a number of athletes in their journey to the M2O last summer.

The Ocean Doesn’t Care Who You Are U.S. Coast Guard lieutenants Zach Kayser and Gage Schoenherr grew u...

https://youtu.be/V7cBYAncHNk?si=g6zuBa4Y3vr0z3IC

The channel was alive. Wind howling, swells rolling beneath our boards, and 32 miles of open ocean asking us to commit, to trust our training, and to keep paddling towards O’ahu. This weekend, history was written as the course record was broken, but the true magic of Kaiwi has never lived in a finish time. It lives in the shared sunrise, the boats and es**rt crews supporting us, the friendships forged through salt and effort, and the quiet understanding that the ocean belongs to none of us, but welcomes all who meet it with respect. Until next year, paddlers. 🤙🏽🌊

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2026 M2O Race for the books. The 2026 Molokai2Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. 32 Miles wi...

Ho’omaika’i to our top 3 finishers in the Male Solo Unlimited PB Division!
1. Charlie Verco (TOP OVERALL FINISHER, 4x Champion, New Course Record!!)
2. Lewis Betts
3. Harry Hickey

📷 Mike Ito (1,2)
📷 John Hook (3)
📷 Johnny Prehn (4)


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Ho’omaika’i to our top 3 finishers in the Male SUP Unlimited Division!
1. Hayato Yamamoto
2. Zane Saenz
3. James Martindale

📷 John Hook (1)
📷 Mike Ito (2,3)


Presented by U.S. Coast Guard GoCoastGuard

Mahalo to our sponsors:
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Ho’omaika’i to our top three finishers in the Male 14’ PB Division!
1. Stewart Mclachlan
2. Steve Shlens
3. Sean Jasso

📷 Mike Ito (1)
📷 John Hook (2)
📷 Johnny Prehn (3,4)


Presented by U.S. Coast Guard GoCoastGuard

Mahalo to our sponsors:
Armstrong Foils FLORENCE 🚩 H2O Audio Kauai Coffee Company HAMMERS+LEGENDS Sun Bum Reyn Spooner Spartan Oceans Prone Paddle DotVision Motion Duke's Waikiki Rogue.TV SALT + AIR STUDIOS R10 Social House

Ho’omaika’i to our top finishers in the Female Solo Unlimited Division!
1. Kanesa Duncan Seraphin (FIRST PLACE FEMALE OVERALL)
2. Lia Trebilcock

📷 Johnny Prehn (1,3)
📷 Mike Ito (2)

Ho’omaika’i to our Male Stock SUP Division Winners!
1. Robert Stehlik
2. Roland Graham

📷 Mike Ito (1)
📷 Johnny Prehn (2,3)