The canoe paddlers at Kamehameha and Keaau may change with graduation always wiping out experience, but the mindset remains the same.
The Warrior girls and mixed crews won the BIIF season-opening regatta’s half-mile races on Saturday at Hilo Bay, where calm and peaceful conditions were present.
The Kamehameha girls are the defending BIIF champion and return just two starters in juniors Wai Wichimai and Hopoe Sipinga. Another junior Kaimi Kipapa saw spot action last season.
The three-time defending BIIF champion Cougar boys also won despite a severe lack of experience. Senior stroker Kenny Simons is the only returning starter.