The Kamehameha boys came out of nowhere, or to get technical far behind the pack, and were the surprise of the day on the calm waters of Hilo Bay.
The Warriors made a late powerful push to win the BIIF canoe paddling season-opening regatta Saturday on the East side, finishing in 4 minutes, 00.71 seconds to Keaau’s 4:01.87 and Waiakea’s 4:03.31.
Last year, the Waiakea boys pulled the biggest rabbit out the hat, capturing the BIIF title, the first in any division for the school. Kamehameha was fifth at BIIFs last season.
It was no surprise that the Kamehameha girls took first rather easily in 4:29.