KAILUA-KONA — It was a sunny day on the west side of the Big Island on Saturday — something the east side schools noticed immediately as they traveled over to take part in the first all-school BIIF paddling regatta of the season.
The water might have been a little choppy in Kailua Bay, but the east side crews didn’t seem to mind. They were just happy to finally compete after their first two meets of the season were canceled due to the inclement weather around Hilo Bay.
“We found it almost funny that every week they kept canceling, but it was completely understandable.