To call it "The Moloka’i Ocean Challenge" merely hints at the undertaking of this crossing. Although it is only 15 miles between Maui and Molokai, the Pailolo Channel is one of the windiest and roughest of the Hawaiian Island channels. Competitors, sailling, Stand Up Paddle Boarders, Wind Surfers, Kite Surfers, Kite Canoes, and Kite Catamarans, made the crossing, all in support of "Youth in Motion" on Moloka’i...

NEW for this year, we are asking teams to be more creative and find other forms of non motorized crafts that can be added to the list of previous crafts. Relay formats also work well which helps with the cost. Youth in Motion has now formed their SUP relay team for 2011. This event is all in support of YOUTH on MOLOKAI and the individuals choice of youth and or youth realted programs and or organizations. More information on the breakdown of how funds are distributed is on the Facebook site, with the link below.

The Molokai Challenge will consist of two courses, the first from Maui to Molokai (Kamalo Harbor) and the second from Kamalo, Molokai to Kaunakakai Harbor. Teams can sign up for either course or if they are up for it DO BOTH.

WE ARE STILL UPDATING THIS SITE

The event IS ON FOR 2011 and is slated for Saturday, August 13. We are finalizing details but please stay tuned to this site Be sure to sign up early and join in this amazing adventure,experience and most importantly investing into our future.

Pledge Forms are available for download but we are finalizing entry form for each team member and notice of race. In the meantime gather your teams, read and understand what the event is about and we look forward to seeing you on Molokai as you celebrate and raise money for a great cause..our youth, the future generation.

If you are planning on coming to Molokai, make sure you get your accommodations booked in advance. You can contact Molokai Vacation Rentals, Hotel Molokai or Clare Mawae for more information. Sunday we are planning clinics for the kids, so hope you can make it a long weekend.

 

NEW.....also for those coming from Maui, Youth in Motion is looking at the possibilities of writing donation receipts towards the cost of escort boats/ski's...so we hope you can come....

 

Visit us on Facebook for discussion forums on the event Molokai Challenge on FB

This site will be updated weekly as we add more information, but also check out the Facebook discussions. Just found a new video on You Tube from back in the 80's or was it the 90's of the sail powered crossing to Molokai which features event organizer Clare Seeger Mawae and so many others notable names....and all looking so young...link below

Molokai Challenge 2005

Molokai Challenge 2006

Molokai Sailing Challenge from 92

 

Click the links above to check out one of the past crossing video action when the kiters came over. Still looking for a creative person that can bring the essence of the event alive in video. Please contact Clare if you are able to help out for the 2011 video.

 

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Hotel Molokai, Youth In Motion, Maui Windsurfing Association

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