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Connor did it. He completed the 32 Mile Molokai to Oahu race - and created history. The youngest to compete and complete this event on any type of watercraft. His time was 6 hours and 56 minutes. His goal before the event was to first to complete it. And secondly - in 7 hours. Well he did both - and more. He placed 1st in the 29 and under Age Division! It was truly the most amazing, absolutely grueling event I have ever been associated with. After 4 1/2 - 5 hours of crossing the Ka'iwi Channel - the next 2 1/2 - 3 hours were the most tortuous. Those last 8 miles make you or break you. It's like putting the last 8 miles of a running marathon of 32 miles - all uphill. As Connor approached that finish line - the whole beach was shouting his name, especially the adults that completed it such as Ekolu Kalama, Chuck Patterson, Aaron Napoleon - and I could hear the announcer raving about the youngest person to ever compete in this race . I was still on the boat - with tears in my eyes - as this was truly one of the most proud moments in my life. As Ekolu stated in an interview - this is the Superbowl for paddling. And Connor just made history! I want to thank Starboard for all your support of Connor throughout the years - we are proud to represent the Starboard SUP team! Aloha - The Proudest Mom! Karen |
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