The Maui2Molokai also known as the Molokai Holokai was sold out in one hour. Not only does the M2M set a new record on probably the fastest a Downwind Race has ever sold out but also in growth in participation. Last year we counted 41 athletes crossing the Pailolo Channel (results here) and this year we have 100 participants with many on the waitlist.
Clare Albino the organizer could not believe it her self: ” Was was extremely surprised and very happy to see the strong demand in our event.” She told the Stand Up Magazin in a recent phone call.
Having this high of a demand came as a surprise to many close to the Downwind SUP Foil Scene. It is sending a strong signal and we anticipate the same thing to happen to the M2O since only two days after the M2M as the athletes continue on to the Kaiwi Channel on Sunday of the same weekend.
Lets take a look at who made their reservation in time:
Kane De Wilde: 2023 Winner
Andrew Gibbons: 2023 second place
Eduardo Tanas: 2023 third place
James Casey: 2023 M2O winner
Armie Armstrong: Professor Foil and Pioneer
Dave Kalama: Waterman and Legend in so many sports
Kai Lenny: Watermen celebrity, this year in the Wing Foil category
Oskar Johannson: 2023 M2O second place
Tom Contstant: French big wave charger
Jeffrey and Finn Spencer: Great Junior Athlets who have grown up to young men.
Steve Tobis: Local SUP Foil protagonist
Zane Schweitzer: Waterman and c
Bobo Gallagher: Maui Junior Foil phenomena
Annie Reichert: 2023 winner
Gabriella Bella: 2023 third place
Paige Alms: Big Wave charger from Maui.
Andrea Moller: Big Wave Hall of Famer
Rachel Bruntsch: Long time SUP competitor from Oahu
Marcus Tardrew: Sunovas Mad Professor
Phil Gergory: Long time Ocean Racer aka Iron Phil
Jack Ho: Local Oahu foil phenomena
Clement Colmas: French Watermen and SUP Athlete
Fred Bonnef: French Waterman and Author of the SUP Tricktionary
Cash Berzolla: Maui Junior Foil and Surf talent
Alan Cadiz: Wingfoil legend
Alex Aguera: Mr. GoFoil