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The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has cancelled the Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race due to the unfolding crisis on Maui, emphasizing their responsibility to prioritize community well-being and uphold the spirit of aloha.

The Board of The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association together with the organizing committee of Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai announced their decision today to cancel this year’s championship canoe races: the “Hawaiian Airlines Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai” scheduled for Sept. 27, 2020; and “Hawaiian Airlines Molokaʻi Hoe” scheduled on Oct. 11, 2020.

The 41st Annual Hawaiian Airlines Nā Wahine o Ke Kai Canoe Race is less than 30 days away and crews around the world are preparing for this year’s channel crossing.

The event features two ocean races–Maui to Molokaʻi Challenge and the Molokaʻi Holokai Kamalo Run. There’s also activities to mālama the environment…