The first Hawaiian down wind race about to start. Follow sup the mag on fbook for live updates or supracer for a recap after the race.
Connor has won it 4 years running now.
I think travis grant or matty nottage are going to claim the title this year.
A stack of aussies over there this year from pro's to weekend worriors. Social media has been blowing up all week with how good the maui down winding has been!
UPDATE: Connor Baxter WINS the 2016 OluKai Ho’olaule’a, crossing the line just moments ago to defeat Mo Freitas, Matt Nottage, Travis Grant and many more of the world’s best downwind paddlers. Conditions were near perfect on the famous Maliko downwind run for the 8th annual edition of this classic race.
Last year’s runner-up Travis Grant was beaten across the line by compatriot and the new challenger to Connor’s downwind throne, Matt Nottage, however both were beaten by Mo Freitas, who put in a stellar effort to claim runner-up in the elite unlimited division.
Sonni Honscheid claims the women’s title ahead of Kathy Shipman, Terrene Black and Amy Woodward.
1st: Connor Baxter (0:47:41)
2nd: Mo Freitas (0:49:14)
3rd: Matt Nottage (0:49:42)
4th: Travis Grant (0:49:53)
5th: James Casey (0:50:09)
6th: Dave Kalama (0:50:17)
1st: Sonni Honscheid
2nd: Kathy Shipman
3rd: Terrene Black
4th: Amy Woodward
