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Big boats start today in 42nd Transpac race

The 12 biggest and fastest boats start today at 1 p.m. in the 42nd California-to-Hawaii Transpacific Yacht Race.

Yesterday, Wild Thing, driven by Chris Busch, got a near-perfect start to lead the 20 midsize racers in Divisions 3 and 4. Ten Cal 40s, 11 Aloha Division entries and four racers from Division 5 were on their fourth day into the 2,225-nautical mile race.

"It's great sailing weather," reported Transpac Rear Commodore Al Garnier, aboard Reinrag2. "We're still in shorts and T-shirts."

One boat -- David Kory's Barking Spider, a Catalina 38 from Port Richmond, Calif. -- failed to report during yesterday's roll call.

For daily position reports, go to www.transpacificyc.org.

Kapalua courses earn magazine accolades

Kapalua has been named among the "Best of the World 2003" by The Golfer magazine. The Maui resort earned accolades for Best Practice Facilities, Best U.S. Resort Courses, Best Island Courses, Best 19th Holes and Best Par-5 Finishing Holes.

Kapalua earned more mentions than any other Hawaii course.

Kauai course holds free girls golf events

Puakea Golf Course in Lihue is offering free rounds of golf and golf clinics to girls 18 and under as part of "Take Your Daughter to the Course" week, July 7-13.

Girls can play the course free when accompanied by a paying adult. In addition, free clinics under the instruction of PGA professionals Kellie Pleas and Patrick Hunt will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week.

Rated by Sports Illustrated as one of the 10 best 9-hole courses in America, Puakea has recently expanded to 18 holes.

Call 808-245-8756 for information.

Polo tournament today in Waimanalo

Polo is back today at Waimanalo as teams compete for the Tommy Campos Cup tournament.

Gates open at 1 p.m., with action starting at 2:30. General admission is $3, children under 12 are free.

Aaron M. Chaney golf tourney set for Friday

The Aaron M. Chaney Golf Tournament, held annually by the Institute of Real Estate Management, Hawaii Chapter, is set for Friday at the Kapolei Golf Course.

In its eighth year, the tournament raises money for the Aaron M. Chaney Scholarship fund. It is a three-person scramble tournament with additional prizes for various skill contests or team and individual stats.

For information, call 733-7060, ext. 119.

Slowpitch tournament at Central Oahu Park

The men's B&C slowpitch Hawaii ASA/Hooters State Softball Championships will be held July 18-20 at the Central Oahu Regional Park complex.

The manager's meeting and tournament draw will be held (July 10) at 7 p.m. in the Lanakila Park meeting room. For information, call Donald Meinel at 595-8763.

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