The Moku O Hawaii outrigger Canoe Racing Association will open the season Saturday as Kai Ehitu hosts its 35th annual Papa Kimitete Memorial Regatta at Kailua Bay.
The only thing certain at the start of another regatta season is that nothing is certain as clubs deal with turnover and growth.
Over the past two seasons, Puna was the club to beat after dethroning Kai Opua in 2015. Puna also claimed an HRSA AAA (13-20 events) state title last season. They had four gold medal winning crews.
Kai Opua will look to get back on the winning track after coming so close to regaining the title last year.