By KEVIN JAKAHI
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Under longtime head coach Afa Tuaolo, Puna has built its reputation in the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Racing Association as a club that knows how to do more with less.
Puna has rarely had large numbers like its next door Hilo neighbor Keaukaha or West Hawaii powerhouse Kai Opua.
In fact, Puna competed in 33 events, and showed its efficiency while Kai Opua and Keaukaha each participated in the maximum 40 races on Saturday at Hilo Bay.
Guess who won the Keaukaha regatta?
Puna raced clean and fast to snap Kai Opua’s streak of 42 consecutive regatta wins, dating back to 2010.