Lauren Spalding

Check out the full results of the 2026 Kaiwi Solo crossing🇬🇧 where Miles Orr and Lauren Spalding claimed victory in one of the world’s most iconic OC1 om Molokaʻi to Oʻahu, the legendary Kaiwi Channel once again delivered unforgettable battles, ocean mastery, and pure endurance 🌊🔥 Read the full article on TotalPaddler.com

Congrats to @ls_original for taking back the title yesterday at the 2026 PA’A Hawai’i Ka’iwi Solo!! Happy Mother’s Day to you and to all the Mothers out there! Thank you for all the fun runs, harbor sprints, and unforgettable moments this year. It’s been so special spending this time with you and being part of your journey. You are a true inspiration to all of us, and we couldn’t be more proud of our Maui girl. We love you! #oc1 #outriggercanoe #outriggerpaddling #waa #paddling

Was a fun weekend and a fun Ka’iwi Relay with good friends @ls_original and @mon_shine last weekend. Congrats on the Win!! Good warm up for next weekends Ka’iwi Solo. Good luck to everyone who will be crossing!! Palafamala Pili #oc1 #outriggercanoe #waa #outriggerpaddling #paddling

Congrats to @ls_original on her dominate win while riding @kaiwaacanoes personal wa’a at the grueling M2M yesterday. Hard to battle someone who gets excited when the pain sets in #mindset 📸 @kaikea.araotagayuna #oc1 #M2M #outriggercanoe #waa

Watching the finish line of the 2026 North Shore Challenge Day 1 Maliko to Flemings Beach in Kampala. Most of the race finishers captured:) Congratulations to @kekoakahookele and @ls_original day 1 champions. Access photos I captured at /photo-album and enjoy! @mauipaddlinghui @ercanoes @waalyfellc @kekoakahookele @triston.santos

A little photo dump and appreciation for the love and support that I experienced this year. It’s been an action packed 2025, from training, to racing, family adventures and just trekking through life . Extra big love to Sonny and Momi Bradley and Herb for always looking after Team Bradley. To the Mötley Crew that is Team Bradley, I absolutely love and adore each and everyone of you… we would be lost without our fearless leader Kelly Fey, we are so indebted to you Kelly. Especially I want to thank everyone big and small for supporting @teambradleyhawaii on our journey with Momi this past season. Getting to paddle and race Momi was by far one of the most incredible and monumental experiences of my life. The gravy isn’t always in the winning but the journey and sacrifice on your way to the destination…. Our gravy was extra ono. Big mahalo to @yeti for locking myself and Team Bradley into amazing and dependable gear, there is nothing that can compare. To @costasunglasses for continuing to support and supply us with the best sunglasses on the ocean or on the beach. @nalugear we love our active wear in and out of the ocean. Last but not least @kaiwaacanoes for making… in my opinion… the best damn canoes I’ve had the privilege of paddling and racing . Kai is a mast shaper, he has put the time and innovation into all of his designs. I have so much respect for his brand and canoes, thank you Kai and Kealani for being in my corner. #leaderstick #vanagan #chokekids #hawaiianairlines #sandisland #momi #behumble

Taking you behind the scenes of a recent installation at our San Francisco project. A full weekend of watching months of planning come together room by room, along with a few fun outings exploring the city. We can’t wait to share the finished space.⁠ ⁠ A special thank you to our amazing team who supported this install from start to finish!!

Lauren Spalding - Definitely the funniest and best acceptance speech we ever recorded in 15 years of the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame / Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation @dukefoundation by Lauren Spalding @ls_original - One of the most accomplished female paddlers and ocean athletes ever... with 10 Na Wahine championships,12 x Kaiwi Solo Champion, Olympics in K1 etc... We are proud to be the official Media Partner and Sponsor of the awards since its inception - Enjoy!!! #oceanpaddlertv #zonemedia #odkf

About last night … a beautiful celebration of my Maui idols @ls_original and Johnny Mac! Ive been inspired by Lauren since my 1990s lōkahi days paddling with @theresaeric , and Johnny Mac is my Long time paddleboard friend + a huge canoe hero and a big wave pioneer. These days Iʻm paddling lewa, but in the surf i get to witness @rochelleballard ripping on Kauaʻi and coaching the next gen….and last but not least, a major highlight of the evening was meeting @pattipaniccia - such a tremendous force in women’s surfing along with my kuʻu @kauaisurfsupandpaddle , and Patti is also a pioneer for women in academia, and such a wonderful person… i would have liked to be around during those days ♥️🌟💯 Mahalo @dukefoundation for an amazing Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony!

@paa_hawaii MOLOKAI SOLO TOP FEMALE FINISHERS @kristinfoster4431 @ls_original @ilohaeychenne @mia.surf CONGRATULATIONS WOMEN!!

Watching the final battle between @ls_original and @kristinfoster4431 was a nail biter for the ages. Huge congrats to Kai Wa’a Team Rider Lauren Spalding for pushing all the way to the end. We are proud of you, and proud to have you on our team. 💙🧡

TRUST - We all share our knowledge and learn from one another’s experiences. We strive to test new grounds and push the level of competition in women’s Hawaiian canoe racing. BELIEVE - Team Bradley is comprised of talented canoe paddlers and waterwomen from all over the state of Hawaii. We pride ourselves on being a family of working professionals, who share the love and passion for our sport, culture and each other. We train individually on our respective islands and come together on a select few weekends to bond, practice and/or race as a team. #trustandbelieve #teambradley