Kaiwi Channel Association
Swim the Kaiwi Channel Molokai to Oahu
We can help make it happen.
Kaiwi Channel Association
To date, over 100 swimmers have successfully completed the Kaiwi Channel and 5 relay teams have completed the challenging crossing between Molokai and Oahu.
We provide a comprehensive range of services, from official swim ratification to full-service planning. If you are ready to take the challenge, click "Contact Us" and share your swimming experience along with potential dates for your swim. We'll help guide you through every step of your Kaiwi Channel journey, offering support and expertise from start to finish.
Today's wind in the Kaiwi Channel
This video answers all the questions you have about swimming the Kaiwi Channel. A must see for anyone seriously thinking about swimming between Molokai and Oahu.
The Kaiwi Channel Association is comprised of experienced open water swimmers who have successfully completed the Molokai Channel, making them the go-to experts for Molokai Channel swim crossings.
Since 2013, the Kaiwi Channel Association has guided swimmers through every step of the journey, from initial planning to the final crossing. We provide comprehensive support, answering questions about accommodations, packing essentials, weather, boat captain introductions and logistics such as flights and shuttles.
We also document and certify successful crossings.
Kaiwi Channel Association is a channel swimming governing body formed in 2013. The mission of the Kaiwi Channel Association is to establish and recognize individual AND relay swims that follow the standards of Kaiwi Crossings Association (between Molokai and Oahu).