Ka'iwi Channel Association

Steve Haumschild and Jeff Kozlovich founded the Ka’iwi Channel Association in 2013. Together, they built the organization that has been synonymous with setting and maintaining the highest standards for channel swimming in the state of Hawaii.

The new owners are a group of 10 accomplished channel swimmers from Hawaii with extensive experience across all Hawaii channels:

1. Bill Goding, 2006 Ka’iwi Channel crossingR

2. Terri Dietz, 2022 Ka’iwi Channel crossing

3. Ryan Leong, 2017 Ka’iwi Channel crossing

4. Debbie Merwick, 2020 Ka’iwi Channel crossing

5. Stefan Reinke, 2017 Ka’iwi Channel crossing

6. Lectie Altman

7. Hudson Slay

8. Alex Webb

9. Rachael Randall

10. Chris Chuck

Stefan Reinke says, “We are committed to upholding and expanding the legacy of the organization. With the transition to Kaiwi Crossings LLC, the organization will continue to operate under the familiar name, Ka’iwi Channel Association, and maintain its dedication to governing and ratifying all Ka’iwi Channel crossings.”

The new ownership group brings decades of collective experience in Hawaii channel swimming and is poised to build upon the strong foundation established by the two founders. “We are excited to carry on the great work of Steve and Jeff and further enhance the Ka’iwi Channel Association’s role as the leading authority for channel swims in Hawaii,” said Ka’iwi Crossings LLC member and Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame inductee Bill Goding.

In addition to upholding rigorous standards, the Ka’iwi Channel Association, is dedicated to providing comprehensive logistical support to ensure a seamless experience for swimmers. The organization’s mission remains focused on allowing swimmers to
concentrate solely on their athletic endeavors, with the assurance that all other aspects of their Ka’iwi Channel swims are expertly managed.

Reinke, “We look forward to furthering its commitment to promoting and facilitating exceptional channel swims in the beautiful, but challenging, waters of Hawaii.”

For more information about the Ka’iwi Channel Association, please visit www.kaiwichannelassociation.com.

Press Release

Kaiwi Channel Association Under New Ownership by Kaiwi Crossings LLC

Honolulu, HI - January 5, 2024 - Ka'iwi Channel Association, the premier governing body for Ka'iwi Channel swims, has announced its acquisition by Ka'iwi Crossings LLC. The new owners, a group of 10 highly accomplished Hawaii channel swimmers with extensive experience across all Hawaii channels, are committed to upholding and expanding the legacy of the organization.

Founded in 2013 by Steve Haumschild and Jeff Kozlovich, the Ka'iwi Channel Association has been synonymous with setting and maintaining the highest standards for channel swims in Hawaii. With the transition to Kaiwi Crossings LLC, the organization will continue to operate under the familiar name, Ka'iwi Channel Association, and maintain its dedication to governing and ratifying all Ka'iwi Channel swims.

The new ownership group brings decades of collective experience in Hawaii channel swimming and is poised to build upon the strong foundation established by the founders. "We are excited to carry on the great work of Steve and Jeff and further enhance the Ka'iwi Channel Association's role as the leading authority for channel swims in Hawaii," said Ka'iwi Crossings LLC member and Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, Bill Goding.

In addition to upholding rigorous standards, the Ka'iwi Channel Association, is dedicated to providing comprehensive logistical support to ensure a seamless experience for swimmers. The organization's mission remains focused on allowing swimmers to concentrate solely on their athletic endeavors, with the assurance that all other aspects of their Ka’iwi Channel swims are expertly managed.

The acquisition by Ka'iwi Crossings LLC marks a new chapter for the Ka'iwi Channel Association, ushering in an era of continued excellence and support for the open water swimming community. The organization looks forward to furthering its commitment to promoting and facilitating exceptional channel swims in the beautiful but challenging waters of Hawaii.

For more information about the Ka'iwi Channel Association, please visit www.kaiwichannelassociation.com.