The start of the second heat of this year’s Department of Commerce Fautasi Ocean Challenge was between the Fuao of Vatia and Fetu O Le Afiafi of Faga’alu yesterday afternoon. The Fuao defeating the Fetu O Le Afiafi. The two will be competing again on Wednesday November 26.

Participation in the final race is determined by finishing times:
Paepaeulup’o’o — 28 minutes and 48 seconds
Fuao — 26 minutes and 58 seconds
Fealofani Samoa III — 30 minutes and 30 seconds
Fetu O Le Afiafi — 31 minutes and 56 seconds
Manulele Tausala #1 & Manulele Tausala #2 — 35 minutes and 59 seconds