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Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

Tahiti’s Shell Va’a is back to reclaim Molokai Hoe title

Headline from West Hawaii Today

If recent history serves as a road map for predicting the Molokai Hoe champion, Shell Va‘a is in the express lane en route to reclaiming the title in what has become known as the Super Bowl of outrigger canoe paddling.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Tahiti’s Shell Va’a is back to reclaim its Molokai Hoe title (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    If recent history serves as a road map for predicting the Molokai Hoe champion, Shell Va‘a is in the express lane en route to reclaiming the title in what has become known as the Super Bowl of outrigger canoe paddling.

  2. West Hawaii Today

    Tahiti’s Shell Va’a is back to reclaim Molokai Hoe title (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    If recent history serves as a road map for predicting the Molokai Hoe champion, Shell Va‘a is in the express lane en route to reclaiming the title in what has become known as the Super Bowl of outrigger canoe paddling.

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