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Norihito Yoshioka becomes the first person from Japan to swim across the Kaiwi Channel in tough conditions from Molokaʻi to Oʻahu in 15 hours and 43 minutes.
Edward "Ted" Lomicka became the first person to swim the Triple Maui Nui Swim with HCSA's suggested course of ʻAuʻau-Pailolo-Kalohi on February 22, 2026 in a time of 23:47. Pictured here with his crew (left to right) Logan Kibby (kayaker), Brett Collins (EMT), Phil Kibby (captain/co-captain), Ted Lomicka, Terri Dietz (tandem swimmer), Tina Neill (feeder), Michelle Simmons (observer), and Andy Joca (captain/co-captain).
1 Check out the December 2025 paper by University of Hawaiʻi researchers Suca, et al. that further supports the connection between moonless nights and cookiecutter shark attacks on channel swimmers.
"Muku ka malama, nanahu ka nahunaiki o ka pō. When the new moon arises, the cookiecutter shark bites."
News Flash: Edie Hu establishes women's record for Oʻahu to Molokaʻi with a time of 16:09 in 2025.
News Flash: Paul Leonard (left) pictured with son Andrew sets a new record for
Oʻahu to Molokaʻi with a time of 13:50 in 2025.
News Flash: Haley Chasin sets new women's record for Molokaʻi to Oʻahu with a time of 11:59 in 2025.
New Flash: Tim Lorge (right) becomes the youngest local swimmer to swim the Molokaʻi Channel with a time of 15:27 on April 19, 2025. This swim organized by Steven Minaglia of Maui Nui Swim, piloted by Jamie Barlow on One Step, and observed by Diana Kim was ratified unanimously by the board of the Hawaiian Channel Swimming Association on April 20, 2025. Watch the news coverage on Hawaiʻi News Now here.
News Flash: Tina Neill is the first person since 2011 to complete the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel! She started at Upolu Point, Hawaiʻi on February 12, 2025 and finished at Kaupo Beach, Maui February 13, 2025. The moon was full that night. Congratulations Tina, Captain Mike Spalding and crew for a safe and successful crossing.
News Flash: Andreas Waschburger of Germany sets a new Molokaʻi (Kaiwi) Channel course record of 9:55:10! This swim crossing was organized by Dr. Steven Minaglia of Maui Nui Swim and observed by Ocean 7 creator Steven Munatones on October 6, 2024 and officially ratified by HCSA on October 9, 2024 after full board review. Watch videos: https://hylo.sport/stories/waschis-nachste-herausforderung-der-kaiwi-kanal/. Departure time was October 6, 2024 at 4:41 AM consistent with HCSA's suggested moon and tidal phases to reduce cookiecutter shark contact.
News Flash: Graco Morlan of Mexico attempts a double Molokaʻi Channel crossing and ends up setting the record for the fastest Oʻahu to Molokaʻi crossing with a time of 15:33 besting the existing record of 16:15 set by Dr. Harry Huffaker back in 1972. Congratulations to this excellent team including (left to right) Jorge, Graco, Irina, and Tania!
Noticia de última hora: Graco Morlan de México intenta un doble cruce del canal Moloka'i y establece el récord del cruce más rápido de O'ahu a Moloka'i con un tiempo de 15:33, superando el récord existente de 16:15 establecido por el Dr. Harry Huffaker en 1972. ¡Felicitaciones a este excelente equipo que incluye (de izquierda a derecha) a Jorge, Graco, Irina y Tania!
News Flash: Steven Minaglia consults on the first successful 2024 season Kaiwi Channel crossing by Colby Dimsdale and organizes the second successful crossing in 2024 by Petar Stoychev. Departure times were April 12, 2024 at 3:03 AM for Colby and May 14, 2024 at 3:01 AM for Petar consistent with HCSA's suggested moon and tidal phases to reduce cookiecutter shark contact.
Left to right: Colby Dimsdale, Steven Minaglia, Matt McGillicuddy
Steven Minaglia (left), Petar Stoychev (right)
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