ISLE FILE
Makakoa wins two canoe races

Advertiser Staff

The Makakoa sailing canoe from Maui won both races in the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association last weekend.

Saturday's race traveled from Kahului Harbor, Maui, to the Aston Ka'anapali Shores Resort; Sunday's race went from Fleming's Beach, Maui, to Kaluako'i Beach, Moloka'i.

Mike Spalding was the captain of Makakoa. Other members of the winning crew were Eric Barto, Carter Barto, Ozzie Clark, Davin Lum and Will Estes.

Kamakakoa, led by captain Marvin Otsuji, placed second in both races.

The all-female crew aboard Moaeku placed third in Sunday's race.

The races featured traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes equipped with sails. The next races in the series are scheduled for June 21-22.

UH FOOTBALL

4 Warriors in Sporting News: Four University of Hawai'i football players are recognized in The Sporting News' 2003 College Football Yearbook.

Senior Kelvin Millhouse is rated as the nation's 18th-best cornerback. Fourth-year junior Uriah Moenoa, who played right tackle the past two seasons, is listed as the No. 19 guard. Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga and wideout Britton Komine are No. 20 at their respective positions.

SAILING

Waikiki Yacht Club wins: For the third year in a row, the Waikiki Yacht Club, racing the Ho'okipa, won the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, last Sunday.

Captain Mike Rothwell and his crew outraced their competitors in each of the five triangle races off Waikiki.

The Sir Thomas Lipton Cup regatta dates back to 1930.

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