Seven HCC paddlers completed the Steinlager Ka’iwi Channel Solo on Sunday April 19, 2009. More than 90 paddlers from the around the world competed in the event which is considered the world championship of long-distance paddling on one-person canoes (OC-1s).
Former HCC paddler Kai Barlett finished 1st overall crossing the finished line in 5:12:22. His wife, current HCC paddler Lauren Bartlett, was the first wahine finisher crossing the line in 6:03: 47 (28th overall). Lauren now owns a record 6 Ka’iwi Channel OC-1 Solo titles.
Paddlers reported strong headwinds and a mellow Ka’iwi Channel making it a physically and mentally exhausting crossing. The Honolulu Advertiser reported the winning times were the slowest in the 15-year history of the current course.
Congratulations to all who successful completed this year’s MoloSolo!
Hawaiian Canoe C lub Finishers
| 4th Overall | Mael Carey | 5:22’36.78 | Men OC1 Overall 4 |
| 9th Overall | Felipe Gomes | 5:34’09.43 | Men OC1 18-39 Open |
| 24th Overall | Tysosn Kubo | 5:53’26.02 | Men OC1 40-49 Masters |
| 28th Overall | Lauren Bartlett | 6:03’47.52 | Women OC1 Overall 1 |
| 34th Overall | Peter Konohia | 6:11’10.40 | Men OC1 18-39 Open |
| 57th Overall | Emili Janchevis | 6:50’12.21 | Women OC1 18-39 Open 1st |
| 66th Overall | Margie Kawaiaea | 7:12’47.87 | Women OC1 50-59 1st |
