Flat, hot conditions for Kaua'i Race 2
The second race of the YMCA Kauai Hoe Wa’a season went off very smoothly considering the fluctuating weather conditions. Race directors Mark Frazier and Butch Keahialalo had their hands full and had to make a last minute course change.
The original courses were reversed with both races starting at Kalapaki. The short course finished at Hanamaulu and the long course finished at Wailua Beach. The ocean was relatively flat and hot. It was a great day for the flat water paddlers to get revenge on their surfing peers (last weeks race had some great bumps). It was good to see more new faces as participation in the short course nearly doubled over last weeks race. Timers on the long course were treated to what they claim was one of the more dramatic and exciting finishes to watch as Maui Kjeldsen and Mark Frazier kept exchanging places as they rode the few bumps that were to be had at the courses’ end (moderate east swell). Speaking of timers, we truly appreciate and cannot say enough about those that take time out of their weekend to help keep track of the finishes. We would not be able to hold these races without timers. Mary Bartlett, Tim Cotchay, Kamuela Aea and Napua Costa did an awesome, efficient job. Tracy Capman, Kona Duarte, Mary Bartlett and Laola Lake-Aea all helped with registration. It just keeps getting smoother with each race. Thank you all so, so much. Tom came through by making sure there was plenty of pizza and beer. Speaking of beer, it was announced that Budweiser has offered to help sponsor our association races . To whatever capacity they are involved, we extend our sincere gratitude. Most likely the mahalo for that would go to Bae DelaCruz. Our safety boats were ON IT....great start, escorting and finish (Sharky Aguilar did one course and Derek took the other). The next race is planned for Sunday Jan. 29. Registration will be from 10-11am at Kukuiula Small boat harbor. Long Course Poipu to Port allen....short course Kukuiula Harbor to Port Allen. As usual, we recommend you call the race hotline. Weather and ocean conditions may dictate a course change. The phone number is Butch’s -6350388.
Race Results:
YMCA
Kaua'i Hoe Wa'a
2006 Budweiser Series
January 15th Race Results
Long Course
Kalapaki Bay to Wailua Bay
Open Men Place Time
Maui Kjeldsen 1st 1:04:46
Mark Frazier 2nd 1:04:53
Hipo Princena 3rd 1:08:08
Men 30-39
Butch Keahiolalo 1st 1:08:28
Marshall MacCready 2nd 1:09:34
Adam Roversi 3rd 1:14:59
Joe Rapozo 4th 1:15:09
Jon Kegle 5th 1:15:55
Men 40-49
Mark McDonald 1st 1:11:33
Mike Pemberton 2nd 1:16:34
Sueo Higa 3rd 1:22:24
Men 50-59
Richard Pettigrew 1st 1:11:19
Tom Thompson 2nd 1:15:55
Arthur Chow 3rd 1:19:26
OC-2/Men
Gordon Lett/Jeff Griffith 1st 1:04:53
Kona Duarte/Shawn August 2nd 1:11:33
OC-2/Mixed
Herb Kekuawela/Sandy Higa 1:19:26
OC-2/Women
Laola Lake-Aea/Midge Horwood 1:17:35
Open Women
Noe Auger 1st 1:14:59
Alana Goo 2nd 1:17:33
Erin Struxness 3rd 1:22:33
Women 40-49
Katy Otsuji 1st 1:24:21
Denise Morrison 2nd 1:26:17
Short Course
Kalapaki Bay to Hanamaulu
Open Men Place Time
Greg Davis 1st 40:53
David Spanski 2nd 41:48
Tom Bartlett 3rd 42:23
Men 15-20
Cyril Botelho 1st 43:00
Wesley Schmidt 2nd 44:28
Gary Lopez 3rd 53:47
Men 21-29
Aukai Lopes 48:34
Men 30-39
Kendall Bond 44:46
Men 40-49
Damien Omakanim 45:05
Men 50-59
Marshall Celestino 44:27
OC-2/Mixed
Bae and Jodi Dela Cruz 42:24
Open Women
Tracy Capman 1st 43:39
Marleny Cotrim 2nd 44:45
Diane Daniells 3rd 46:02
Women 40-49
Margaret Steinhardt 50:21
Women 50-59
Joy Chow 1st 49:22
Judy Byfield 2nd 49:25
Pua Carvalho 3rd 51:34
Mary Pixler 4th 54:53
Posted by keizo on Mon, 01/16/2006 - 1:33pm