Hawaiki Nui Va'a 2010 Results- Team Hawaii

Team Hawaii

Hawaiki Nui Va'a 2010 Results- 
Team Hawaii

Angie Giancaterino Commocean www.commoceanhi.com Hawaii paddlers had a successful showing during the 19th annual Hawaiki Nui Va'a paddling race last week in Tahiti. Team Hawaii took sixth place overall, in the three-day grueling stage race starting in Huahine and finishing two days later in Bora Bora. The all-star team, was hand-selected based on the paddling accomplishments of the previous year and included Maui's Kai Bartlett, Kekoa Cramer, Tyson Kubo and Mael Carey, Oahu's Patrick Dolan,  Jimmy Austin and Mike Judd, the Big Island's Andrew Penny and Thibert Luissa and California's Danny Ching. The three stages totaled over 80 miles over three-days and four islands, ending with the tolling 37 mile iron race from Teha'a to Bora Bora, in which Team Hawaii placed 4th, just minutes behind Molokai Hoe winner Shell Va'a.   Also racing from Hawaii was Team Kamanu who finished 42nd overall and HVA junior boys who finished 21st. Team Hawaii Wahine finished fourth in the women's 17mile iron race around Raiatea, while  Team Bradley finished fifth.   Team Hawaii: Day 1: 5th place (3:25:59), 5th place overall Day 2: 14th pace (2:01:28), 6th Place overall Day 3: 4th place (4:18:39), 6th Place overall Total: 6th place overall (9:44:16) Full Results: Comoceanhi.com/Results For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at:wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Team Hawaii in Tahiti for annual Hawaiki Nui

Team Hawaii in Tahiti for Annual Hawaiki Nui

Team Hawaii from 2008

Team Hawaii landed in Tahiti a few days ago for another crack at the annual Hawaiki Nui race. A prestigious race held in the Leeward islands of Tahiti. The event is a three stage canoe race starting on the Island of Huahine. From Huahine athletes will race to the island of Raiatea. The final leg will begin on Raiatea and end on Bora Bora. Canoe paddlers will navigate roughly 80 miles (130km) over three days. Racing beings on Wednesday.

Hawaiki Nui Race Course

Team Hawaii Mens team is:

Kai Bartlett

Mike Judd
Andrew Penny
Mael Carey
Thibert Luissa
Patrick Dolan
Jimmy Austin
Kekoa Cramer

Team Bradley Wahine is:
Lauren Bartlett
Andrea Moller
Kristin Foster
Noe Auger
Charisse
Dane Ward

Note the women will only race Day 1 of the Hawaiki Nui Canoe races which is approximentally 18 miles (29km.)

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Official Race website is:  http://www.hawaikinuivaa.pf/

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Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Help Vertra's Ryan Dolan win USOC Athlete of the Month

Help Vertra's Ryan Dolan win United States Olympic Committee Athlete of the Month


Ryan Dolan the 2012 Olympic Games hopeful has been nominated by the United States Olympic Committee as a candidate for athlete of the month! This nomination has been awarded due to the outstanding performance of Ryan Dolan at the 2010 Pan American Championships. Please place you vote for Ryan, as this will be recognized nationwide by all National Teams and their members.  Ryan appreciated your support! Much Aloha

Vertra's Ryan Dolan on Kailua Beach, Oahu

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Eric Abbott's Molokai Paddleboard 2010 Garmin GPS Data

Eric Abbott's Molokai Paddleboard 2010 Garmin GPS Data

Eric Abbott 2010 Stock Molokai Champion

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Photos from an Avid Vertra Sunscreen User!

Photos from an Avid Vertra Sunscreen User!

A beautiful day for an avid Vertra Sunscreen user at Laniakea, North Shore. Inspired by the pleasing texture of the Vertra 45 SPF Cream and the long lasting protection of the Shane Dorian Kona Gold
Stick, a sun filled and sunburn free day was enjoyed.

 

 

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com(808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vertrapaddle

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!