The Molokai 2 Ohau is Here!
- Written by Morgan Becker
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With more growth seen in the Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) field, former Ironman World Champion, Greg Welch, returns to endurance competition on the SUP team.
A grueling test of endurance on one of the most hazardous channels in the world, the 10th annual M2O will be held this Sunday, July 31st.
Read about last year's Molokai 2 Oahu event.
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MOLOKAI, Hawaii - On Sunday, July 31, 2011, the historic Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championship(M2O) will begin its 15th annual race with the largest field of competitors in its history.
The event sold out in record time with a 20 percent increase in participation. Athletes representing 15 countries will attempt to successfully cross the 32-mile Ka'iwi Channel, also referred to as the Molokai Channel – the fastest vying for the most prestigious title in the sport of paddleboarding.
"We are looking forward to hosting the international field of competitors in Hawaii," said Rob Farrow, director of operations for the M2O Group.
"The increase in participation and the speed in which the race sold out is a positive sign of the health of the sport. We have over 250 participants representing 15 countries who have made a substantial commitment to compete in this race. Similar to the Ironman World Championships or the Triple Crown of Surfing, this event is an outstanding representation of some of the world's best athletes who come to Hawaii to compete at the highest level of sport."
For more infromation on this year's event, go to the official Molokai 2 Oahu website.
Who are you rooting for this year?
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Morgan Becker
After spending the first part of her life in Minnesota, Morgan traded in her snow boots for sandals and moved to sunny California. After graduating with a degree in Communication from The University of Southern California, she eventually made her way down south to San Diego and is taking advantage of the living by the best beaches and burritos California has to offer. If it’s sunny, you can find her at the beach relaxing, or exploring the calm water in the bay via paddleboards and kayaks.
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