Sunday,October 8, 2023




2023Molokai Hoe Canoe Race

The 71th Annual Moloka'i Hoe

On October 12, 1952, three Koa outrigger canoes launched through the surf at Kawakiu Bay on Moloka'i's west side. Powered by six paddlers, each of the canoes were bound for O'ahu, across 38+ miles of open ocean in the Ka'iwi Channel. Eight hours and 55 minutes later, the Moloka'i canoe, Kukui O Lanikaula landed on the beach at Waikiki in front of the Moana Hotel. This event started the world's most prestigious outrigger canoe race, the Moloka‘i Hoe.

The Moloka'i Hoe has become one of the longest running annual team sporting events in Hawai'i, second only to football. The Moloka'i Hoe perpetuates one of Hawai’i's and Polynesia's most important and historic cultural traditions, while honoring outrigger canoe paddlers around the world. The Moloka'i Hoe tests the limits of physical / mental strength, individual endurance, courage, determination and teamwork while battling nature's most extreme elements.

Each year over 1000+ paddlers from around the world compete in the Moloka'i Hoe, the men’s world championship in outrigger canoe racing. This year marks the Moloka'i Hoe's 71th crossing of the treacherous Ka'iwi Channel.

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Our Sponsors

OHCRA would like to thank all those who participate each year in the Molokai Hoe race and it doesn't go without saying that this event would not be possible without the assistance of our generous sponsors. Each year, we rely upon these sponsors to continue to support the race and we also invite new sponsors to come on board.

If you would like to talk to us about sponsorship opportunities for this race - please Contact Us for more information.

The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Molokai Hoe canoe race on October 8, 2023. This historic race is a highlight of the canoe racing calendar and we cannot wait to welcome back paddlers from around the world. We look forward to welcoming all participants to this historic race and to celebrating the strength, skill, and resilience of Hawaiis canoe paddlers.

Follow @OHCRA or @OfficialMolokaiHoe to keep up to date on details on the coming race.