Starboard Team Rider, World Champion, Ultimate Waterman and Ocean Activist, Zane Kekoa Schweitzer, has beaten is own world record at the Moloka’i Holokai 2022! Holder of the record for the 27mi (43,45km) Pailolo channel crossing from Honolua Bay to Kaunakakai since 2019 in SUP Foil (in 2h12) , Zane broke his own record across all crafts by finishing in 1h33 this year, but this time in wingfoiling!
Photo : Eric Aeder
The Moloka’i Holokai, which took place on last July 8 and 9, is a 27mile Pailolo Downwind Channel Crossing, an open ocean SUP, canoe, paddleboard and foil championship from Honolua Bay to Kaunakakai, Moloka’i. On the first day, Zane participated in wingfoil, where he won the event and broke this famous record. With almost 40min less than his previous record, Zane has once again pushed the limits of our watersports. 27mi in 1h33, is an average speed of 15kts (28km/h), so, quite fast ! On the second day, Zane rode his Starboard XTRA as a SUP foil, and finished second.
Photo : Eric Aeder
Here is Zane’s feedback on this race and this record:
“So much love for Pailolo and so grateful for another 50 miles of solitude on the channel over the weekend for the @molokaiholokai 2022! Made a goal of beating my personal best record from Honolua to Kaunakakai 27 miles. Craft of choice for this was #WingFoil on my @freewing.world 5m Pro, and finished the 27mile crossing in 1:33, the new Pailolo record for all crafts! Day 2 rode #SupFoil with my @starboardsup Xtra to mix it up then sailed back to Maui before the end of the day. Mahalo Nui to the Mawae Ohana for hosting the event yet again and huge mahalo to my ‘ohana and friends on Moloka’i for the aloha and good times!”
Photo : Eric Aeder
For this Moloka’i Holokai 2022, Zane Schweitzer used the Freewing Pro 5m and also the new Starboard 5’2″ XTRA. This new board that has just arrived on the market is made for super early foil action, create maximum control at high speed, keep balance in critical moments and minimize drag while in the air, while minimizing movement between foot and foil.
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