Dr. Michael Bennett Races in the 15th Annual Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race

August 4, 2011

The Retina Institute of Hawaii strives to go above and beyond in helping people achieve their goals. RIH founder, Dr. Michael Bennett, achieved his own goal when he completed the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race on July 31, 2011. Dr. Bennett competed in the standup paddleboard division and finished with a time of 6:10:43. The race crosses the treacherous Ka Iwi Channel, which separates the Islands of Molokai and Oahu. This 32 mile journey across the 2300 foot deep channel has challenged athletes since the first organized outrigger race in 1952.

RIH also partnered with world champion paddleboarder, Jamie Mitchell, in their mission to raise awareness of eye diseases. Mitchell recently won his record-setting, tenth consecutive championship in the Molokai 2 Oahu race. His win coincides with RIH celebrating its tenth anniversary of treating eye diseases amongst patients in Hawaii and the world.

Check out some photos from the event below.

(From left to right) Jamie Mitchell, Chase Mullis and Dr. Michael Bennett

Dr. Michael Bennett (red shorts) amongst some of the competitors at the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race

Dr. Bennett's standup paddleboard with the Project VISION Hawaii logo

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