Photos by Vytas Katilius/Special to Hawaii247.com

OC-1 paddler Sheila Cadaoas powers through the surf at Keokea Bay, where several canoes were damaged and paddlers were forced to drop out. Cadaoas finished with a time of 1:32:41.5.

OC-2 paddlers Stan Dzura and Ron Reilley huli at the finish.

An OC-1 paddler comes in with a flying ama into the finish.

By Jane Bockus/Special to Hawaii247.com

The Hurricane Keokea Invitational race held today in North Kohala. Adventures were had launching the canoes through the surf at Keokea Bay, where several canoes were damaged and paddlers were forced to drop out.

Super Aleinuihaha Channel downwind conditions made for fast times for both canoes and Standup paddleboards, who competed on the same 11 mile course. Paddlers from Oahu and Maui joined Hawaii Island Paddlesports members on the exciting ride, and enjoyed the company of whales breaching along the course.

click on above image to view PDF file of full race results courtesy of Jane Bockus