The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club hosted the

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13th Hoe Wa`a Challenge

September 19-20, 2026​​

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​RACE LOCATION:

 

26th Street Beach City Dock

2601 Bayshore Ave, Brigantine NJ 08203

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SCHEDULE:

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Saturday 9/19/26 – City Dock​

OC6 Races

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Sunday 9/20/26 - 26th Street Beach City Dock

​Small Craft Races:  Long and Short (Bay-only) Course

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EVENT DETAILS: A resounding success! Though on Saturday the OC6 race was moved to the inlet in the interest of safety, due to a small craft advisory, on Sunday the small craft racers braved the Moloka'i grade waves with amazing results. Find times and a selection of photos from both days below. Follow the links for more pictures.

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OC6 RACES: ​CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS​

SMALL CRAFT RACES: Back for the first time since 2022! ​CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS

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​​​​​​​​View a short recap video and a sample of photos from both days, below. Click on the name of the photographers to view all pictures by Toni Mesina, by Vu/Troy Pham, and by MDPJ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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