Alenuihaha Channel

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noun - Alenuihaha Channel is a channel that separates the islands of Hawaii and Maui in the state of Hawaii. It is part of the Eight Seas and an incredibly difficult 30-mile (48.2 km) channel for open water swimmers. The list of Alenuihaha Channel Swimmers includes some of the toughest marathon swimmers in modern times.

Alenuihaha Channel Swimmers

The following swimmers have successfully swum the Alenuihaha Channel:

4. 2011 - Mike Spalding, February, 2011
3. 2009 - Linda Kaiser, September 12, 2009
2. 2009 - Penny Palfrey, March 10, 2009
1. 1970 - Harry Huffaker, 1st Channel Crossing

Channels in the Hawaiian Islands

There are 9 main channels in the Hawaiian Islands that individuals attempt to swim: Auau Channel (or the Maui Channel), Kalohi Channel, Alalakeiki Channel, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Kaulakahi Channel, Kealaikahiki Channel, Kaiwi Channel (or Moloka'i Channel) and the Kaieiewaho Channel.

External links

• Alenuihaha Channel Swimmer List
• Open Water Swimming
• Channeling Beauty Between The 8 Seas In Hawaii
• Aloha From One Island To Another
• Daily News of Open Water Swimming
• Swimming Safely With Thoughts Of Sharks
• A Window Of Opportunity In The Open Water World
• Shark In The Pacific Is Caught Up In The Atlantic