Kimokeo Kapahulehua uses a conch shell to signal canoes as they arrive at Maluaka Beach in front of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort after crossing the Alenuihaha Channel on May 19.
Six sailing canoes arrived on Maui after crossing the channel from the Big Island in honor of the Hawaii Sailing Canoe Association's traditional race series.
The 45-foot canoes arrived following an unofficial crossing from the Big Island's Kohala Coast.
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Kimokeo Kapahulehua uses a conch shell to signal canoes as they arrive at Maluaka Beach in front of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort after crossing the Alenuihaha Channel on May 19.
After spending the night at Makena Landing, the crews headed to Kaanapali to finish the voyage Sunday, according to an announcement from Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
The voyage served to keep the annual race tradition alive after the Alenuihaha Challenge Cup was canceled last year because of construction at Keokea beach park on the Big Island.
The race had been held annually over the past 20 years, with participants crossing all of the Hawaiian channels and finishing on Kauai by the end of the season, according to the announcement.
The canoes were available for display, and crew members were on hand to answer questions from the public.
