Outrigger Canoe Club wins 81st Macfarlane Regatta on July 4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

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Summary

The Outrigger Canoe Club secured victory at the 81st Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta on July 4 in Waikiki Beach. This marked their first win since 2019, narrowly edging out Lanikai Canoe Club, 177-175. Both clubs dominated the AAA Division, each achieving nine race wins. Throughout the regatta, outrigger paddlers faced variable ocean conditions, making strategic wave catching crucial., the event continued the longstanding tradition of the Fourth of July race, known as one of the longest running in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Outrigger Canoe Club wins with 177 points at the regatta.
•Lanikai Canoe Club finishes close behind with 175 points.
•The regatta featured unpredictable ocean conditions affecting race outcomes.
•Winning crews in the senior races received the perpetual Walter Macfarlane Memorial Trophy.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Outrigger Canoe Club paddles to victory at thrill-packed 81st Macfarlane Regatta

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Thrills and spills provided fireworks early and often throughout the Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta held Saturday in the waters fronting Waikiki Beach. For event host Outrigger Canoe Club, the effort felt like anything but an exhibition as it won the prestigious event for the first time since 2019. The tradition of what was originally known as the “Water Carnival” continued as ...
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