Kanaka Ikaika race?

Any news on where the race will be this weekend???

Submitted by thespear on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 9:52pm



Yes, this just in:

Race is on. Start and finish in Haleiwa harbor, unless of course we get there and the channel is closing out. But all indications are that the channel will be navigable.

UPDATED MARCH 05: Start and finish inside Haleiwa Harbor
Maui Jim Waterman’s Series Race #3 SUP!!!!!
* Saturday March 8, 2014. 10:30 a.m. start. * Pre-registration: $28.00 at Foti Paddlesports store in Kapaa Quarry until Fri. March. 07, or $30.00 online at www.flpregister.com until midnight before race day.
* Late registration on race day: $35.00 * Check in at Manu o ke Kai Paddling site, Haleiwa: 8:00AM-9:30AM.

*Divisions: OC-6, OC-3, OC-2, OC-1, Surfski, SUP, Prone, V-1 (SUP 14’ and under is Waterman craft of the day)

*Long course: 8 miles –Start inside Haleiwa harbor. Go out to the channel to marker buoy (c. 1 mile out) and go right, towards Waimea for 2 – 3 miles and turn on the escort boat, return back to Halewia harbor via the channel buoy, and go back out to the far buoy one more time. Finish inside at Manu site.

*Short Course: 6 miles -Start inside Haleiwa harbor. Go out to the channel to marker buoy (c. 1 mile out) and go right, towards Waimea for 2 – 3 miles and turn on the escort boat, return back to inside Halewia harbor via the buoy and finish at Manu site.

$560.00 Purse for SUP: All SUP sizes welcome to race. 14’ and under only to be eligible for Maui Jim Waterman’s Series, and Hotspot prize.
Hotspot – Channel Marker Buoy: $70.00 men - $70.00 women
1st place overall: $90.00 men - $90.00 women - plus Maui Jim Sunglasses!
2nd place overall: $70.00 men - $70.00 women
3rd place overall: $50.00 men - $50.00 women

This race is sponsored by NS Air Conditioning and B’s Bar and Grinds in Haleiwa. Prizes will include Mac 24/7 Bar and Restaurant gift certificates, Oiwi paddling gear, Kialoa paddle gear, Aloha Gas cards, Riviera Paddlesurf items, Jamba Juice smoothie certificates and Maui Jim Sunglasses. The after party (surf pending) will be at B’s Bar and Grinds at 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy. in Haleiwa town, with Cerveza Pacifico beer on special.


#1 Wed, 03/05/2014 - 11:13pm


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