Hui Wa'a Kaukahi

Nui a lehulehu na mokupuni, 'a'ole lawa ka manawa

So many islands, so little time!

Sailing kayaks with Koko Crater in background

The 26th Windbag Regatta

Video story by Kevin Ching

August 4, 2024

[Editor’s note: All hail the Windbag of 2024, Kevin Ching! Kevin led the field comfortably from start to finish. Kevin recounted his victory in the following video story. Additional event photos are shown below the video.]

Smiling kayakers getting their gear loaded
Happy paddlers Chalsa, Bill and Kelvin preparing their gear – photo by Ruby
Sandy prepping her kayak
Sandy’s ready to go! – photo by Ruby
Kevin pointing out hazards at the start of the paddle
Kevin says, “Don’t run into that pole!” – photo by Ruby
Sailing kayaks leaving the beach
Saddle up! – photo by Terry
Kayak sailor raises a finger saying he's number 1
Kelvin claims victory! Not! – photo by Ruby
Sailing kayak with the slopes of Koko Head in the background
Kevin senses victory – photo by Ruby
Sailing kayak lands on the beach
Kevin for the win! – photo by Ruby
Sailing kayak with Koko Head in background
Steve approaches the finish – photo by Ruby
Kayak with WindPaddle sail
Terry peering through his WindPaddle – photo by Ruby
Two sailing kayaks with large surf in background
Surf’s up! – photo by Ruby
Stan Dalbec sails to the beach
Stan’s always using his head – photo by Ruby
Norm Chun sails his kayak to the beach
Norm completes his first Windbag – photo by Ruby
Chalsa crowns the Windbag of 2024 with the golden cap
Chalsa crowns the Windbag of 2024 –photo by Sandy
Group photo under the pavilion
Windbag participants and support team – photo by Beth