Photos: Kai Ehitu HCRA regatta

On Saturday, the Boy's bracket pushed out fast at the start of their race during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

Hi'ilani Anderson-Hanohano watches the races while waiting to compete with her Kawaihae Canoe Club during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta on Saturday at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

On Saturday, a group of canoe paddlers demonstrated perfect form at the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

Keaukaha Girls won the age 16 race during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta on Saturday at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

Jennifer Futrell and her teammates are congratulated after winning the novice B mixed men's and women's race during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta on Saturday at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

On Saturday, host Kai Ehitu members Trey Cox, Chase Vonnordeim, Keakua Nolan, Isaac Vincent, Ike Sanchis, and Avan Bacerra, along with coach Richard Kiwitete (center), won first place in the Men's freshman bracket at the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

Iolani Rocha and his teammates are congratulated after winning the Boy's age 15 race during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta on Saturday at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

A mixed men's and women's race approaches the finish line during the Kai Ehitu HCRA Regatta on Saturday at Hilo Bay. (Tim Wright/Courtesy Image)

By Tim Wright