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Molokai Hoe Canoe Race Gains Popularity

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Published October 14, 2013 at 12:48 PM HST

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The 61st crossing of the annual men’s outrigger canoe race between Molokai and Oahu yesterday brought competitors from a broader range of ages and nationalities than ever. Catherine Cluett from The Molokai Dispatch has more.

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