Connor Baxter In His Own Words: My "Da Hui Paddle Race" Recap | SUPracer.com

Boss Man’s note: Connor Baxter won yesterday’s big Independence Day race on Oahu, aka the Da Hui Paddle Race, which attracted roughly 600 paddlers to the North Shore.

Connor Baxter and eventual runner-up Kody Kerbox at the start line (© Karen Baxter)

Despite the light winds and hot sun, Connor led all the way from the first buoy to the finish line, defeating a solid crop of elite paddlers that included Aussie world-beater Travis Grant and Oahu native Scott Gamble.

So check out the young gun’s take on the event below and have a look at the full Da Hui race results when you’re done.  Read more; Connor Baxter In His Own Words: My "Da Hui Paddle Race" Recap | SUPracer.com