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Introduction to the Ala Wai Challenge
Canoe Races and Hawaiian Games
A general introduction to the Ala Wai Challenge, a canoe
racing and Hawaiian games competition on the Ala Wai Canal
in Honolulu. The event takes place every January and it
is a benefit for the Waikiki Community Center.
Copyright ©
Kathleen Walling Fry
The Ala Wai Challenge is an outrigger canoe race combined
with a traditional Hawaiian games competition. The event
also features live Hawaiian music, a Hawaiian marketplace,
and delicious food. The Ala Wai Challenge takes place every
January at Ala Wai Community Park in Honolulu, usually
from about 8:00 a.m. until about 2:00 p.m.. The park is
located at 2015 Kapiolani Boulevard, on the shore of the
Ala Wai Canal, just across the canal from the Waikiki hotel
district.
2009 Ala Wai Challenge - Photos and Results
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The 2009 Ala Wai Challenge was the 24th annual
event and it took place on January 25, 2009.
The water sports honorees that year were
Canoe builder Bobby Puakea and surfer Clyde Aikau.
Live entertainment that year was provided
by the Royal Hawaiian Band, Herb Ohta, Jr.,
Darren Benitez, and others.
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2008 Ala Wai Challenge
Information about the 23rd Annual Ala Wai
Challenge Canoe Races and Hawaiian Games
on January 27, 2008.
2007 Ala Wai Challenge
The 22nd Annual Ala Wai Challenge took place on
January 28, 2007 and the two watersports legends
honored that year were Peter Cole and Fred Van Dyke.
Marriot Event Announcement
Marriot Event Report
Earlier Ala Wai Challenge
21st: 2006 January 29
More About the Ala Wai Challenge
The Ala Wai Challenge is an outdoors sports event which
encourages team work and community building within
the visitor industry by promoting Hawaiian culture
among visitors and residents.
It is a benefit for the Waikiki Community Center and
all of the musicians and officials are volunteers.
The Ala Wai Challenge received a 2008 "Keep It Hawaii"
Lehua Maka Noe Award for Perpetuating the
Hawaiian Culture award from the Hawaii Tourism
Authority
Ala Wai Challenge
Attention: Jeffrey A. Apaka
Waikiki Community Center
310 Paoakalani Avenue
Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii 96815
Phone: 808-923-1802
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See also:
Other Oahu Sports Events
Oahu Outrigger Canoe Clubs
Outrigger Canoeing in Hawaii
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Related Links
Oahu Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Waikiki Community Center
Canal Clean Enough for 2007 Ala Wai Challenge
Sponsor Sought for 2005 Ala Wai Challenge
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