38th Molokai challenge Sunday
Clint Robinson returns to defend his title against a field that includes 12-time winner Oscar Chalupski in Sunday’s 38th Maui Jim Molokai Challenge & Surfski World Championship.
The 32-mile race across the Kaiwi Channel runs from Kaluakoi, Molokai, to the Hawaii Kai Towne Center Marina. The divisions are for individual and relay teams in solo surfski, SS-2, prone and stand-up paddleboard, V-1, OC-1 and OC-2
Other past champions among the international entries are Australian Grant Kenny and Tahitian Lewis Laughlin (surfski); Australia’s Travis Grant (SUP), Hawaii’s Kai Bartlett and Aaron Napoleon (OC-1) and Australian Brad Gual (prone).
The event, which has a $10,000 purse, concludes the Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association season.
Gymnast medals at Jr. Olympics
Maela Lazaro from Rainbow Gymnastics medaled on the balance beam at last weekend’s USAG Junior Olympic National Championships in Jackson, Miss.
Lazaro, a sophomore at Moanalua High, placed ninth on beam in the Level 10 Junior C Division. She also was 31st on vault, 49th on bars and 56th on floor, adding up to 51st all-around.
Two other gymnasts from the Hawaiian Island Twisters also competed in the field of 448. Lauren Lauro, also competing in the Junior C Division, was 32nd on vault, 45th on beam, 53rd on floor, 56th on vault and 53rd all-around, and Jenna Domingo, competing in the Junior A Division, placed 45th on floor, 48th on bars, 52nd on beam and 54th on vault and all-around.
AccesSurf fundraiser Saturday
Watermen Rich Julian and Ralph Goto will be honored with the "Ocean of Possibilities" award at Saturday’s AccesSurf fundraiser.
The event is from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe in Waikiki. Tickets are $60 with proceeds going to the program that provides adaptive surfing instruction and ocean recreation activities to those with disabilities.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
FRIDAY
Cycling
Bike to Work Day: Stations at selected Honolulu locations, 7-10 a.m. hbl.org.
SATURDAY
Boxing
Hawaii Amateur Boxing: 6 p.m., Momilani Recreation Center, Pearl City. bkawano@aol.com.
Cycling
Bike to the Zoo Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free zoo admission and valet bike parking for riders. hbl.org.
Lawn Bowling
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
Paddling
19th George Perry Memorial Keiki Race: 8:30 a.m., Kailua Beach Park. lanikaicanoeclub.org.
Kane O Ke Kai Ironmen/Ironwomen Race: Haleiwa Beach. Short course, 5 miles, 8:30 a.m.; long course, 10 miles, 10:15 a.m. huiwaa.com.
Running
39th Wahiawa Pineapple 10K: 7 a.m., Wahiawa. pineapplerunhi@gmail.com.
Swimming
BIS Age Group Meet: Long course, 9:30 a.m., Kona Community Aquatic Center. hawaiianswimming.org.
Oahu Age Group Meet: Long course, 8:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Central Oahu Regional Park. hawaiianswimming.org.
SUNDAY
Cricket
Honolulu Cricket Club: 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
Hiking
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: Wahiawa Hills, 4 miles. Meet: 9 a.m., Iolani Palace. htmclub.org.
Judo
Island Judo Hawaii Tournament: 8:30 a.m., Salt Lake District Park. 50statejudo.com.
Kayaking
Hui Wa’a Kaukahi: He’eia Kea to Kualoa. Meet: 8:30 a.m., He’eia Kea canoe hale. huiwaa.org.
Paddling
Maui Jim Molokai Challenge & Surfski World Championship: Kaluakoi Beach, Molokai, to Hawaii Kai Marina. Staggered starts beginning at 9:25 a.m. kanakaikaika.com.
Polo
Hawaii Polo Club: 1 p.m., Mokuleia Polo Grounds. Gates open: 11 a.m. Matches: 2 p.m. hawaii-polo.org.
Running
Queen Ka’ahumanu Triathlon Club Half Marathon & 10K: 7 a.m., Old Kona Airport Park. bigislandraces.com.
Scholarship 5K: 7:30 a.m., Reeds Bay Park, Hilo. bigislandraces.com.
Triathlon
Honolulu: 6 a.m., Ala Moana Beach Park. honolulutriathlon.com.
SIGN ME UP
Basketball
Performance Basketball Clinics: Boys & girls, ages 7-18. Shooting clinic, Saturday-Sunday. starting June 15. pbclinics.com.
Hawaii Elite Boys Camp: Ages 13-18, July 3-6, Mid-Pacific gym. Recommended players who attend have intermediate, junior varsity, high school or club team level experience. pbclinics.com.
Kalakaua Basketball Foundation Summer Camp: June 2-5, Manoa Valley District Park Gym. $135. Sessions: 8 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11; 1-5 p.m., ages 12-18. kalakauafoundation.org.
20th Hawaii Baptist Academy Eagle Hoop Camp: June 3-6, HBA gym. With Bill O’Rear and Daphne Honma. Boys and girls, entering grades 4-12. Sessions: Grades 4-7, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Grades 8-12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $85 by today. Increases after. Information: 564-0327 or Keith Sugiura, ksugiura@hba.net. Online registration: hba.net/about/news/announcements/eagle_hoop_camp.
Cross Country
Aloha Cross Country Camp: July 23-27, Camp Erdman. With Jonathan Lyau. For grades 8-12. Registration: $369, through May 31; $409 through July 6. 227-8777. alohacrosscountrycamp.com.
Cycling
Pedal to the Meadow: 8 a.m., May 25, Kekaha to Koke’e State Park, Kauai.pedaltothemeadow.com.
Volleyball
Lil Spikers Volleyball Academy: Clinic registration open for boys & girls, ages 5-10. Six-week sessions. 561-2239. lilspikers.com.
