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Clare Seeger Albino
Founder · Chairman & Event DirectorWindsurfing world champion and Molokaʻi High School teacher.
About us
Moving Molokaʻi forward since 1998
A volunteer-run nonprofit helping our island's youth grow through movement — on the land and in the ocean.
Our story
Started on the water. Built by volunteers
Youth in Motion was founded in 1998 by Clare Seeger Albino and Molokai Outdoors, starting with after-school windsurfing and kayaking lessons for Molokaʻi keiki.
Clare — a windsurfing world champion and Molokaʻi High School teacher — has served the island's youth ever since. What began on the water now includes every kind of movement.
Na Kama ʻOnipaʻa — our Hawaiian name, gifted by a respected kupuna of our island.
Mission & values
What guides us
To empower, equip, educate, challenge and motivate youth through activities that develop their mental, emotional, creative and physical skills — on the land and in the ocean.
Mālama ʻāina
Caring for the land and sea.
Giving back
Event proceeds return to our community.
Host culture
Hawaiian culture and language at the heart of every event.
Respect
Everyone welcome — from toddlers to elite athletes.
Why we do this
From the shoreline to the channel
Keiki start with short races close to shore and grow toward channel crossings — building health, confidence and leadership along the way. Participation is free for Molokaʻi youth.
Our journey
Nearly three decades in motion
1998
Youth in Motion begins
Windsurfing and kayaking lessons for Molokaʻi keiki.
2003
The first channel crossing
Na ʻOpio Hana Paʻa launches with the first Maui to Molokai Challenge.
2010
Stand up for our people
The Molokai Holokai paddle race runs from Kamalō Wharf to Hotel Molokai.
2024
New programs
Muay Thai and body boarding join the lineup.
2026
706 registrations
Paddlers, runners and families from 17 countries and 16 states.
2027
The Molokai Marathon
Our newest event debuts on October 2.
Our board
All volunteers
No one at Youth in Motion is paid.
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Gordon Albino
DirectorWaterman with many OC6 channel crossings and ocean lifeguarding experience on Maui.
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Kaela Pereira
DirectorMember of the Hoʻolauleʻa safety team.
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Alex Mawae
DirectorLocal athlete who has led skate sessions at the Hoʻolauleʻa.
Life in motion
Moments from the island
Partners
Better together
Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai
Co-host of the Molokai Holokai Hoʻolauleʻa.
Be part of Molokaʻi's next generation
No one here is paid — every gift goes straight back to youth programs.