Triple Maui Nui Swim Nā Kōwā ʻEkolu

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The Triple Maui Nui Swim is a continuous swim across all 3 channels taking into account the rules of the Hawaiian Channel Swimming Association (HCSA), the official governing body.  This swim was first attempted by Dr. Harry Huffaker in 1989 and first completed by legendary open water swimmer Becca Mann in 2019 with a course of Pailolo-Kalohi-ʻAuʻau.  On February 22, 2026 Edward "Ted" Lomicka became the first person to complete HCSA's recommended course of ʻAuʻau-Pailolo-Kalohi.

Since 1989 the HCSA has ratified multi-channel swim crossings in Hawaiʻi including those of Dr. Harry Huffaker, Dr. Peter Attia, Meredith Novack, Billy Brown, Dr. Steven Minaglia, Mark Williams, and Becca Mann.  Early in 2024, the HCSA worked closely with Becca Mann and Dr. Harry Huffaker to name this famous swim, the Triple Maui Nui Swim.

Dr. Steven Minaglia, creator and organizer of Maui Nui Swim completed his own 46th swim crossing of the Maui Nui channels and his 10th completion of the Maui Nui Swim event on January 10, 2026.  Through 15 years of careful observation and data analysis he created an algorithm for crossing the Maui Nui channels as efficiently as possible, including the above optimal course design of ʻAuʻau-Pailolo-Kalohi.  This course design has also been proposed by such local legends as Mike Spalding and Dr. Harry Huffaker.  A good idea becomes great when its effectiveness is established by consistent experience and concrete knowledge.

HCSA will issue a one of a kind certificate and cap for completing the Triple Maui Nui Swim.  Click here to see how this swim is ratified and recorded.