2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II extended its dominant run in Heat 1 of the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta yesterday morning, securing its third straight victory in as many appearances on Pago Pago Harbor — a remarkable winning streak that now stands at three‑for‑...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta, which was scheduled to launch the territory’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th Independence Anniversary, was called off yesterday after persistent windy conditions, rising swells, and a steady drizzle made the course unsafe for...

![Winners of yesterday’s Heat 2, Fuao of Vatia take long, powerful strokes as they cruise toward the finishing line during the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6981.jpg?itok=8g3wlEzs)
![The A250 Fautasi Committee led by ASTCA CEO conducting real-time assessments of the weather and sea conditions yesterday to determine what time the heats for this year’s July 4th A250 Fautasi Race would be held. The race was eventually postponed. [Facebook photo] The A250 Fautasi Committee](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/a250_fautasi_committee_.jpg?itok=208jVr59)