"Today was just a battle all day long," said Kailua coach Jimmy Bruhn. "Lanikai, Hui Lanakila, Hui Nalu all came up and Outrigger was there, too. It was a battle. We were exchanging points throughout the day."

In three weeks of OHCRA competition, Kailua has won all three regattas, including the last two outright. Kailua shared the first title of the season with Hui Lanakila.

Kailua won just five events yesterday, but its crews managed to score points in 17 of the 21 adult races after trailing Lanikai 34-29 after the 16 youth races.

"Our strategy is to put in our best (crew), get enough points (to qualify) for states. If you come out on top, that's fine," Bruhn said. "The competition is so hard and everybody is good."

Kailua managed to pull away from a three-way battle for first with Hui Lanakila Canoe Club and Lanikai Canoe Club at the end of the regatta by winning the 40 mixed and 55 mixed events. Kailua also won the freshmen men, boys 12 and girls 15 races.

Hui Lanakila, which finished second with 69 points, won 10 races, including the senior women in 12:58.21.

"We had a good, comfortable leg and it feels like our crew does really well upwind," said winning team member Katie Slocumb. "We have strong women and that was really toward our advantage in the race that had several upwind legs."

Hui Lanakila was the first team out of the 1-mile turn in the 1ð-mile race with Kailua and Outrigger closely following. With the wind at its back going toward the 1 "-mile turn, Hui Lanakila slowly began to pull away and stayed strong in the upwind leg toward the finish.

"They had a substantial lead where they just had to stay steady," coach Raven Aipa said. "I tell the steersman that at certain points, you have to dictate the race, pick it up, slow down or what-not."

Slocumb said yesterday's wind conditions were similar to the Ala Wai Canal, where the club trains. While she credited the win to her team's ability to paddle upwind, Aipa said it was the team chemistry between crew members Jessie Eames, Gail Grabowsky, Michelle Arnold, Seraphina Eames, Deborah Rosenblum and Slocumb that led them to victory.

"Our strong point is not the paddling but the camaraderie among the women," Aipa said. "That keeps everybody tight and they feed off one another. If you get positive within the program, then it makes it easier (to) win the race and then they feel better and paddle better."

Making it through the upwind also helped Lanikai win the senior men's race. Lanikai, Outrigger and Hui Lanakila went into the 1-mile turn one after the other. Lanikai then held off Outrigger to win in 10:53.95, a five-second victory in the 1 1/2-mile race.

"We just put it on in that second half-mile and then held it the last quarter (mile)," Lanikai's Kai Bartlett said.

"If you got a lead at the last turn, and even if it's by a boat or three seats, you only got a quarter-mile left, you know you got it in you because you're in shape for it and you got the adrenaline because you know you're in the lead and want to keep it," Bartlett said. "Anyone can come from second and win but it's a lot harder (to catch up). You have to work harder.

"It's such a short race and with all the competition, you're always going to expect something close."

Joining Bartlett on the winning crew were Kaai Bruhn, Kekoa Bruhn, David Daniels, John Foti and George Leslie.

Keahiakahoe took the A division title for smaller clubs with 22 points, winning the mixed 12 and boys 14 races.

Reach Stanley Lee at slee@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-8533.

Regatta results

Na Ohana O Na Hui Wa'a
North Shore Canoe Club Regatta
At Hale'iwa

AAA Division

1, Kane'ohe 74

2, Manu O Ke Kai 60

3, Lokahi 49

AA Division

1, Koa Kai 61

2, Waikiki Yacht Club 22

3, North Shore 20

4, Alapa Hoe 12

5, Windward Kai 9

6, Hawaiian Outrigger 8

7, Ka Mamalahoe 5

8, Kai Poha 4

9, I Mua 4

10, Kalihi Kai 3

A Division

1, Waikiki Beach Boys 27

2, Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i 18

3, Kamehameha 10

4, Kumulokahi Elks 4

1/4 Mile

Girls, 12-under

1, Kane'ohe (Kree Espinda, Brandi Kaluhiwa, Cathy Sherman, Keani Wong, Courtnie Lelepali, Kahea Anderson), 2:24.82. 2, Windward Kai, 2:30.64. 3, North Shore, 2:39.79.

Boys, 12-under

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Chase Lorenzo, Kahekili Puhipahu, Pookela Sanborn, Keane Hosaka, Reid Pangelinan, Kekoa Kaaiawaawa), 2:09.27. 2, Kane'ohe, 2:17.56. 3, Kamehameha, 2:31.37.

Mixed, 12-under

1, Windward Kai (Corey Friel, Blessing Miyamoto, Lautoa Atisanoe, Calen Friel, Kayelynn Kohatsu, Brittney Like), 2:29.76. 2, Kamamalahoe, 2:35.87. 3, North Shore, 2:42.55.

Girls, 13-under

1, Kane'ohe (Camille Rodrigues, Cherish Hosino, Xian Romare, Kree Espinda, Brandi Kaluhiwa, Kelia Parrilla), 2:25.68. 2, Kamehameha, 2:40.18. 3, Manu O Ke Kai, 2:47.25.

Boys, 13-under

1, Kane'ohe (Bobby Pratt, Lopaka Cunningham, Cody Hookano, Nainoa Kahale, Doug Richardson, Kanoa Chang), 2:08.24. 2, Hawaiian Outrigger, 2:11.93. 3, Alapa Hoe, 2:16.35.

Girls, 14-under

1, Koa Kai (Kelsie Chin, Kellie McAneley, Jin Hee Kwak, Kuuipo Elderts, Kiani Akiona, Irene Reyes), 2:21.01. 2, North Shore, 2:22.37. 3, Lokahi, 2:23.28.

Boys, 14-under

1, Kane'ohe (Nainoa Kahale, Cody Murry, Doug Richardson, Kanoa Chang, Keoni Langley, Dane Kimokeo), 1:55.39. 2, Alapa Hoe, 1:58.68. 3, Lokahi, 2:02.52.

Mixed, Novice B

1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Michael Piasecki, Johannes LeRoux, Craig Ross, Nicole Meunier, Rosalie Paradise, Mayumi Villatora), 2:04.29. 2, Alapa Hoe, 2:07.94. 3, Lokahi, 2:08.31.

Women, Novice B

1, Koa Kai (Kimberly Yamahara, Melisa Casumbal, Nikki Samuel, Patrizia Costa Pisani, Donna Lyons-Atwell, Joy Ripperger), 2:18.19. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys, 2:20.29. 3, Kalihi Kai, 2:25.82.

1/2 Mile

Women, Golden

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Mariyn Schoenke, Peggy Cutting, Donna Machado, Anita Kelly, Carol Green, Judy Toyofuku), 5:35.66. 2, Lokahi, 6:08.60.

Men, Golden

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Randy Sanborn, Ed Lemire, Joe Scallon, Lee Kakauoha, John Schwarts, Eddie Tseu), 4:18.31. 2, Kane'ohe, 4:27.58. 3, I Mua, 4:35.13.

Mixed, Golden

1, Kane'ohe (Richard Abbey, Bobby Perreira, Pam Solow, Pua Kaiama, Juju Takano, Joseph Kalama), 4:52.73. 2, Kai Poha, 5:16.37. 3, Manu O Ke Kai, 5:25.96.

Men, Novice B

1, Koa Kai (Ryan Saguid, David Cadavona, Darren Kela, Lucky Williams, Derek Uban, Kekoa Taylor), 3:52.09. 2, Lokahi, 3:52.54. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club, 4:17.14.

Girls, 15-under

1, Kane'ohe (Lehua Tabadero, Heidi Jones, Shanyn Fafard, Maile Lopes, Rikki Carinio, Titi Kawainui), 4:36.16. 2, Kumulokahi, 4:46.31. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger, 4:52.97.

Boys, 15-under

1, Lokahi (Stephen Cheng, Dean Ushijima, Chris Delfico, Palani Carden, Geoffrey Mau, Ren Kuwahara), 4:15.44. 2, Kane'ohe, 4:20.71. 3, Alapa Hoe, 4:24.22.

Girls, 16-under

1, Kane'ohe (Precious Vincent, Kawena Kawainui, Jess Aquino, Shanyn Fafard, Nikki Frias, Titi Kawainui) 4:36.43. 2, Kamehameha, 4:41.29. 3, Lokahi, 4:42.45.

Boys, 16-under

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Koa Matu'u, Kenny Macapagal, John Van Dyke, Chris Keli, John Mack, Kevin Young), 4:03.62. 2, Kane'ohe, 4:05.02. 3, Ka Moi, 4:14.79.

Girls, 18-under

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Aleta Corpuz, Savannah McCue, Kyra Sussel, Melissa Higa, Angelina Padiua, Lahela Lorenzo), 4:50.35. 2, Kane'ohe, 4:53.51. 3, Lokahi, 4:56.06.

Women, Novice A

1, Koa Kai (Lynn Grieco, Sharoness Quinata, Wailani Ceberano, Polly Eldred, Wendy McLain, Cherie Lee), 4:35.95. 2, Waikiki Beach Boys, 4:36.41. 3, Lokahi, 4:38.44.

Mixed, Masters

1, Koa Kai (Joe Kim, Paul Amoy, Steph Reyes, Bill King, Tambry Young, Bev Kim), 4:19.77. 2, Ka Moi, 4:20.11. 3, Kane'ohe, 4:24.83.

Women, Senior Masters

1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Joyce Aton, Dianne Harrison, Sandy Carvalho, Patti Dupuis, Jo Kerns, Linda Nishimura), 5:17.02. 2, North Shore, 5:30.57. 3, Kane'ohe, 5:34.14.

Men, Senior Masters

1, Koa Kai (Ben Ancheta, Billy Rees, Ron Ogino, Colin Galang, Mel Nakapa'ahu, Dickie Chow), 4:10.75. 2, Kane'ohe, 4:23.44. 3, North Shore, 4:32.29.

Mixed, Senior Masters

1, Kane'ohe (Naomi Higuchi, Bob Chang, Jonel Smith, Faauuga To'oto'o, Renee Smith, Ben Smith), 4:33.51. 2, Manu O Ke Kai, 4:55.26. 3, Hawaiian Outrigger, 5:16.67.

Women, Open 4

1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Sue Brown, Erin Offenhauser, Christina Hoggatt, Kelsa Teeters), 4:51.14. 2, Lokahi, 5:13.32. 3, Koa Kai, 5:14.51.

Men, Open 4

1, Lokahi (Alex Tiedemann, Rodney Ouchi, Mark Tomomitsu, Michael Cushnie), 4:13.11. 2, Ka Moi, 4:15.45. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club, 4:18.26.

Mixed, Open 6

1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Franco Arangi, James Richmond, Andrew Roth, Jennifer Bowers, Cori Mackie, Fern Yoon), 4:11.57. 2, Ka Moi, 4:21.19. 3, Kamehameha, 4:24.31.

1 Mile

Boys, 18-under

1, Kane'ohe (Seth Ramolete, Kawika Kahiapo, Chase Silva, Gabe Tabadero, Dominic Cullen, Keoni Anderson), 8:11.84. 2, Manu O Ke Kai, 8:24.02. 3, Koa Kai, 8:51.35.

Men, Novice A

1, Koa Kai (Brett Saguid, Justin Oleole, Eric Kingma, David Fuga, Kaleo Schoening, James Oleole III), 8:00.09. 2, Waikiki Yacht Club, 8:36.39. Kane'ohe, 8:37.06.

Women, Freshmen

1, Waikiki Beach Boys (Dana Gorecki, Kathleen Grubbs, Jill Harding, Valerie Hershey, Julie Shoup), 9:11.80. 2, Lokahi, 9:45.68. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club, 10:10.31.

Men, Freshmen

1, Koa Kai (Abe Kamanao, Sekai Bo Samuelu, James Kane, James Digloria, Henry Leoiki, David Randall), 7:55.55. 2, Manu O Ke Kai, 7:59.81. 3, Lokahi, 8:04.09.

Women, Sophomore

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Ernie Allen, Mahina Lorenzo, Stacy Araki, Randi Smith, Jana Eligado, Diane Quilinderind), 9:46.79. 2, Lokahi, 9:47.68. 3, North Shore, 9:47.93.

Men, Sophomore

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Charlie Tantog, Darrell Naeole, Bonga Perkins, Brandon Chun, Julian Tyrell, Moku Sanborn), 7:50.21. 2, Koa Kai, 7:55.08. 3, Lokahi, 8:09.19.

Women, Masters

1, North Shore (Folly Murdock, Kimberly Walsh, Victoria Nabarrete, Chana Dimmitt, Jane Duncan, Donna Moore), 9:40.05. 2, Koa Kai, 10:38.18. 3, Manu O Ke Kai, 10:48.76.

Men, Masters

1, Waikiki Yacht Club (Jon Stasack, Neal Gushi, Darren Dante, Arthur Smith, Dirky Neal, Jerry Smead), 8:14.44. 2, Koa Kai, 8:23.54. 3, Ka Moi, 8:31.05.

1 1/2 Mile

Women, Senior

1, Lokahi (Jennifer Thompson, Bozo Vierra, Christina Clinton, Diana Valdez, Linda Aragon, Iwa Bsh), 14:17.34. 2, Koa Kai, 14:26.39. 3, Ka Moi, 15:19.10.

Men, Senior

1, Manu O Ke Kai (Charlie Tantog, Bobo Tantog, Bonga Perkins, Greg Wright, John Hoogsteden, Moku Sanborn), 11:59.71. 2, Koa Kai, 12:10.28. 3, Waikiki Yacht Club, 12:19.37.

O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
Leeward Kai Regatta
At Ke'ehi Lagoon

AA Division

1, Kailua 77

2, Hui Lanakila 69

3, Lanikai 65

4, Hui Nalu 55

5, Outrigger 37

6, Waikiki Surf Club 26

7, Healani 20

8, New Hope 9

A Division

1, Keahiakahoe 22

2, Leeward Kai 14

3, Anuenue 10

4, Waimanalo 2

5, Makaha 1

6, Honolulu, Puuloa, Kaioni 0

1/4 Mile

Girls, 12-under

1, Waikiki Surf (Kailiponi McGee, Wewehi Ganeau, Nohea Kelii, Kamakana Keola, Kahoku Keola, Kehau Kelii), 2:19.99. 2, Hui Nalu, 2:20.20. 3, Lanikai, 2:22.14.

Boys, 12-under

1, Kailua (Joshua Dudoit, Kupono Kanehailua, Raven Pokini, Chas Bautista, Kawai Makuakane, Travis Wilhoite), 2:11.93. 2, Keahiakahoe, 2:16.46. 3, Waikiki Surf, 2:22.37.

Mixed, 12-under

1, Keahiakahoe (April Nakayama, Makaio Krienke, Taylor Carbalho, Amanda Duran, Amber Almedia, Kalei Kahookele), 2:20.48. 2, Leeward Kai, 2:29.76. 3, Anuenue, 2:31.85.

Girls, 13-under

1, Leeward Kai (Brittany Nao, Grace Brack, Keola Mahelona, Zisana Perry, Rochelle Cradle, Tiana Kealoha), 2:17.66. 2, Kailua, 2:18.41. 3, New Hope, 2:21.74.

Boys, 13-under

1, Anuenue (Laakea Awong, Kainoa Keanaaina, Kila Koanui-Kong, Kamaki Sherman, Kaleo Tolentino, Kula Tolentino), 2:00.14. 2, Lanikai, 2:02.40. 3, Kailua, 2:03.18.

Girls, 14-under

1, Lanikai (Kayla Benali, Claire Dewey, Elizabeth Hawkins-Mahaulu, Meghann Lau, Zoe Tomar, Keegan Walsh), 2:17.72. 2, Hui Nalu, 2:22.32. 3, Hui Lanakila, 2:22.85.

Boys, 14-under

1, Keahiakahoe (Kawika Vierra, Kapili Olson, Lionell Garcia, DJ Silva, Kahu Cambra, Laakea Kahookele), 1:57.68. 2, Kailua, 2:01.56. 3, Lanikai, 2:02.54.

Women, Novice B

1, Lanikai (Alyson Borgerding, Joelle Foti, Charlotte Jacklein, Stacey Lapierre, Lubka Tomasovich, Laura Yach), 2:12.58. 2, Healani, 2:14.60. 3, Kailua, 2:20.14.

Mixed, Novice B

1, Healani (Denis Massey, Greg Russell, Natalie Groenewould, Keawe Soares, Cara Iverson, Jamie Ito), 1:58.65. 2, Waikiki Surf, 2:01.06. 3, Lanikai, 2:03.57.

1/2 Mile

Men, Novice B

1, Hui Lanakila (Scot Miranda, Chino Colburn, Chris Simpson, Marc Titcomb, Bobby Colburn, Austin Easley), 3:45.33. 2, Lanikai, 3:47.41. 3, Healani, 3:47.84.

Girls, 15-under

1, Kailua (Leialoha Marciel, Shalysse Gramberg, Malie Goodhue, Alicia Wailehua-Hansen, Megan Forbes, Caday Uyeoka), 4:36.89. 2, Keahiakahoe, 4:38.14. 3, Outrigger, 4:38.38.

Boys, 15-under

1, Waikiki Surf (Uluwehi Keaunui, Kapena Naauao-Kipapa, Brandon Souza, Kekoa Celab, Kahale Muhlestein, Hanalei Fujimoto), 4:05.24. 2, Outrigger, 4:07.15. 3, Lanikai, 4:14.39.

Girls, 16-under

1, Waikiki Surf (Waianuhea Lyau, Kehau Meyer, Kilty Inafuku, Maka Paracuelles, Shawlea Aona, Awapuhi Kalauli), 4:32.33. 2, Hui Nalu, 4:36.18. 3, Leeward Kai, 4:37.36.

Boys, 16-under

1, Lanikai (Paul Brittain, Paul Casken, Ben Creps, Chad Martin, Matthew Nelms, Christian Riegels), 3:47.28. 2, Lanikai, 3:56.32. 3, Kailua, 4:00.75.

Girls, 18-under

1, Hui Lanakila (Kaui Martin, Kaipo Martinez, Lori Nakamura, Kanoe Naauao-Kipapa, Kelsi Campos, Leahi Frias), 4:22.28. 2, Outrigger, 4:29.31. 3, Healani, 4:32.04.

Women, Novice A

1, Hui Nalu (Kerry McQuiston, Christina Luna, Julie Wassel, Lindsey Lindenbach, Barb Craft, Kristy Rice), 4:21.24. 2, Kailua, 4:29.19. 3, Healani, 4:29.55.

Women 55

1, Lanikai (Judy Allen, Leinaala Davis, Mollie Foti, Mary Lerps, Joy Schoenecker, Maggie Vogt), 4:56.34. 2, Hui Nalu, 5:12.22. 3, Waikiki Surf, 5:26.63.

Men 55

1, Lanikai (Jerome Cox, Phil Foti, Michael Gibson, Shaka Madali, George Medeiros, Carl Woehrle), 3:56.79. 2, Kailua, 3:57.04. 3, Hui Lanakila, 4:09.71.

Women 50

1, Hui Nalu (Mary Fern, Lindsey Styan, Marsha Omura, Katie Scott, Nora Cesare-Blanco, Lita Blankenfeld), 4:29.41. 2, Lanikai, 4:40.89. 3, Kailua, 4:48.76.

Men 50

1, New Hope (Gary Samura, Harvey Aki, Aran Ahu, Cy Kalama, Mike Nakahara, Cam Cavasso), 3:54.93. 2, Outrigger, 4:00.93. 3, Waimanalo, 4:01.93.

Women 4

1, Hui Lanakila (Allison Sokei, Faith Saito, Ilima Kim, Tasha Aipa-Moss), 4:42.75. 2, Outrigger, 4:45.02. 3, Kailua, 4:49.03.

Men 4

1, Keahiakahoe (Kekama Akana, Lyle Nicely, Paul Kalama, Kamu Lau), 3:51.12. 2, Lanikai, 3:55.81. 3, Kailua, 3:58.99.

Mixed 55

1, Kailua (Sarah Jane Watson, Suzie Oakland, Shelly Gilman, Mike Watson, Ed Chung, Gary Oakland), 4:17.78. 2, Hui Nalu, 4:22.55. 3, Outrigger, 4:31.97.

Mixed 40

1, Kailua (Derek Leeloy, Kanai Kauhane, Amy Crews, Vernon Kong, Cheryl Makua, Kelly Sylva), 4:06.20. 2, Hui Lanakila, 4:09.30. 3, Outrigger, 4:15.31.

Mixed Men/Women

1, Hui Lanakila (Tapa Worthington, Greg Poole, Keanu Kuna, Keala Hironaka-Tampon, Bernie Suafoa, Vi Coito), 3:55.02. 2, Outrigger, 4:01.89. 3, Leeward Kai, 4:05.30.

1 Mile

Boys, 18-under

1, Lanikai (Keith Beers, Matt Crowley, Jason Kline, Jonny Kono, Ian Smith, Kelly Wilkins), 7:38.04. 2, Hui Nalu, 7:52.19. 3, Kailua, 7:55.80.

Men, Novice A

1, Hui Lanakila (Sean McElligott, Kalai Fernandez, Kaleo Cambra, Allen Mahuka, Shannon Ball, Gavin Hanoa), 7:40.31. 2, Healani, 7:42.79. 3, Hui Nalu, 7:56.32.

Women, Freshmen

1, Lanikai (Rachel Breitweser, April Delsol, Christine Kamai, Amber Kuhlmann, Nicole Radford, Kelly Ryan), 8:40.60. 2, Kailua, 8:42.15. 3, Healani, 8:45.93.

Men, Freshmen

1, Kailua (Kealii Martin, Boyd Nobriga, Zoin Thompson, Jacob Anderson, Nahina Leeloy, Neilan Madrid), 7:13.65. 2, Hui Lanakila, 7:20.60. 3, Hui Nalu, 7:29.73.

Women, Sophomore

1, Hui Lanakila (Deborah Rosenblum, Gail Grabowsky, Michelle Arnold, Seraphina Eames, Jessie Eames, Katie Slocumb), 8:11.75. 2, Kailua, 8:20.51. 3, Outrigger, 8:28.12.

Men, Sophomore

1, Hui Nalu (Keao Meyer, Mark Sandvold, Todd Sandvold, Geordan Purdy, Heath Hemmings, Chris Ball), 7:00.91. 2, Kailua, 7:01.43. 3, Lanikai, 7:06.28.

Women, Junior

1, Hui Lanakila (Pauahi Ioane, Lehua Heine, Kristi Lowry, Jody Kono, Jennifer VonRuden, Maureen Manufekai), 8:20.56. 2, Hui Nalu, 8:36.83. 3, Outrigger, 8:52.47.

Men, Junior

1, Hui Lanakila (Maui Kjeldsen, Bill Pratt, Stephen Holbrook, Andy Penny, Raven Aipa, Mike Lum), 7:15.46. 2, Outrigger, 7:21.24. 3, Hui Nalu, 8:09.55.

Women 40

1, Hui Nalu (Patsy Vasquez, Lorey Bode, Lois Wise, Jane Fee, Terry Brusehoff, Denise Darval-Chang), 8:27.74. 2, Kailua, 8:28.87. 3, Lanikai, 9:37.69.

Men 40

1, Hui Lanakila (Fred Delos Santos, Jim Hewitt, Mul Puu, Ron Cotteen, Sam Alama, Leighton Look), 7:18.63. 2, Outrigger, 7:25.10. 3, Kailua, 7:25.38.

1 1/2 Mile

Women, Senior

1, Hui Lanakila (Jessie Eames, Gail Grabowsky, Michelle Arnold, Seraphina Eames, Deborah Rosenblum, Katie Slocumb), 12:58.21. 2, Kailua, 13:15.71. 3, Outrigger, 13:17.07.

Men, Senior