Outrigger Canoe Race

Once a year the Kaname association hosts an Outrigger Canoe race. An ancient way of transportation that was used in Ogasawara and many other pacific islands. Locals and tourists gather to race in Oghiura beach for a very exciting day. Music, beach, beer, families, competition, heat, it is the grand opening of the summer events of the Island. It starts with a Hula dance, music and gathering picture; as soon at is over the race starts. 3 of my friends and I have been practicing and preparing our costumes for this day. Tiger prints and wild hair to aim for the costume price but we end up aiming first place. Of course, the 44 magnum team (women who are all 44) win the race! I must say, they have the experience but come one... we are younger and should have beat them, instead we end up on 4th place :(

No regrets, it was an amazing experience and for sure the 44 magnum team has had to go through this to be on the first place. We are definitely trying again next year. With zebra prints!