8th Annual Thanksgiving Race
Work off those calories before you gain them right back!
*Race Course - Kamaole 1 to Kihei Canoe Club (~3-4 miles)
*Entry Fee - Non-perishable food for the hungry.
*Race Vehicle - Anything that floats.
*Divisions - None
*Race Start - 8:00 am
*Registration Time - begins 7:00 am (@ Kamaole 1 beach)
*Race Rules - Will be explained at race meeting (~7:45am)
Come get a quick work out before you eat turkey!
If you would like to volunteer to assist in the running of this event,
or have questions, please call David Shields @ 385-1741
Submitted by pkonohia on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 3:52pm
any reason why this race is going to be ran backwards(upwind) again?
#1 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 1:35pm
Well typically, in the morning, there is no wind and the current runs towards Kihei CC. Secondly, it is easier to wash your canoes at Kihei CC then at Kamaole I.
I believe of the seven years we have had this race, it was never up wind. As a matter of fact, it was actually Kona winds one year and somewhat of a down wind to Kihei CC.
One year we thought of doing a loop starting at Kamaole I, but we ended up scratching it because that week the quadrathlon was doing the same course. So we stuck to the original idea to be somewhat "good neighbors".
They have since moved their race date into December so maybe we can revisit the race course again this year.
But if you have an idea for another course, call David Shields and let him know. I am going to be "working" on my tan in Washington state that weekend.
#2 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 1:59pm
Thanks for posting this Peter. The main goal for this event is to collect as much food for the food bank as possible. If you would like to start a collection at your work and bring your collection to the start or finish line, the Food Bank would be grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving~David Shields
Last year was an anamoly as far as the wind goes, but pray for no wind anyway!
#3 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 2:53pm
actually first two years race was run from kihei canoe club site to kam I (no wind)...there was a logical reason (or seemed so at the time) for switching directions in year three...but can't remember anymore...maybe 'cause kapena had dog biscuits waiting for me at the other end...
aloha no
#4 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 4:19pm
...or maybe was kawiks with the dog biscuits...
#5 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 4:25pm
I stand corrected. Shaka has a better memory than I.
I didn't realize that Shaka was still interested in paddling.
Kapena still has dog biscuits waiting for you if you want any.
For everyone else, forget about the course and my memory, just bring down the food!!!
#6 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 4:27pm
yeah Peter....
i was just thinking about Shaka this morning, and wondering where Shaka went to.
i think maybe Shaka and Greg rode together in the back of a blazer with possibly Jenn driving. Of course Kapena not only had dog biscuits, but maybe "mud pie". need to ask Greg about that.
#7 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 4:52pm
Back to the race:
last year as i remember, there was a huge pick-up load of food donated for folks in need. that was something to give thanks for and as my memory recalls the first race was set-up by Shaka & Peter.
awesome job guys--
#8 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 5:00pm
..."I didn't realize that Shaka was still interested in paddling"...
nah...shaka's interested in food...always gets my attention...eh, save me one drumstick
#9 Tue, 11/11/2008 - 5:40pm
Your so fast on your canoe, I know you don't even feel the headwind, But yes, there was at least 3 years of headwind including last year's race. Speaking for the fathers who look forward to racing with their small children, upwind is not that fun ;-)
Yes we switched it that one year for Kona winds, just forgot to switch it back or better yet.....web announce the start of the race the morning of.
Have a safe trip to Washington!
eric
#10 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 9:06am
Eric M.,
just call David ---
i think most folks will be ok with reversing the course back.
main goal is the mission be successful in raising food for needy and family fun. everyone calls each other the morning of the race anyway if it is switch.
aloha~deb
#11 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 10:15am
Thanks for the feedback! I have no problem switching the course. Eric, I also have on our waiver the MCKC sign up information for people planning to race in '09.I can give those to you after the event and raffle are over.
#12 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 10:25am
Planning on doing the race with the kids on SUP's and had a few questions....
1) Are SUP's allowed?
2) Kids allowed to participate?
3) Only canned goods?
4)Start at KCC or Kam 1?
Mahalo
Byron
#13 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 1:20pm
Hi KicBacMaui
Would you know what kinez of food the Mau'i Food Bank needs most of this year that we should bring?
#14 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 1:31pm
Aloha BMaui,
Here is a quick recap of the event information. Anything that floats means you choose what you want to be on the water with. The race start is scheduled for Kam 1. Any decisions on changes will be made that morning. My number is 385-1741 for people who want to call and find out that morning. the only reason I can think of to change the race would be wind like last year.
8th Annual Thanksgiving Race
Work off those calories before you gain them right back!
*Race Course - Kamaole 1 to Kihei Canoe Club (~3-4 miles)
*Entry Fee - Non-perishable food for the hungry.
*Race Vehicle - Anything that floats.
*Divisions - None
*Race Start - 8:00 am
*Registration Time - begins 7:00 am (@ Kamaole 1 beach)
*Race Rules - Will be explained at race meeting (~7:45am)
Come get a quick work out before you eat turkey!
This is not a sanctioned event and there are no water patrol skis. This essentially is a group workout with food donations benefitting the Maui Food Bank and those citizens of Maui that utilize their services. there will be a raffle after at the finish, then it is off to your families or whatever it is you will do for Thanksgiving.
#15 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 3:36pm
Aloha Kamamakakaua,
This list comes directly from the Maui Food Bank and is their top ten needed items. Thanks for asking.
Hi David,
Top ten most needed items:
Canned meat
Canned tuna
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned soups
Canned/packaged meals
Breakfast cereal
Rice
Pasta
Thank you very much!
Lynn Curtis
Agency Relations Coordinator
Maui Food Bank
760 Kolu Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
phone 243-9500
fax 243-9595
#16 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 3:43pm
Aloha Kamamakakaua,
This list comes directly from the Maui Food Bank and is their top ten needed items. Thanks for asking.
Hi David,
Top ten most needed items:
Canned meat
Canned tuna
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned soups
Canned/packaged meals
Breakfast cereal
Rice
Pasta
Thank you very much!
Lynn Curtis
Agency Relations Coordinator
Maui Food Bank
760 Kolu Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
phone 243-9500
fax 243-9595
#17 Wed, 11/12/2008 - 3:43pm
Kicbacmaui
Thanks I will call that morning if it is ok and check where the start line is.
Aloha
Byron
#18 Thu, 11/13/2008 - 2:57pm
bmaui try post here if u find out the start line changes
#19 Wed, 11/19/2008 - 10:46pm
WAILUKU — Empty and nearly empty shelves show the alarming trend of more food going out than coming in at the Maui Food Bank, the agency relied on for meals by thousands of county residents hardest hit by the economic downturn, The Maui News reported today....
While the sour economy has squeezed the agency's supply of food donations, leaving it with about 20 percent less compared with a year ago, more food is going out its doors to about 100 soup kitchens, churches and groups that distribute meals to residents on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Food banks statewide are having the same struggle.
An article from the Maui News 10/17/2008.
Do what you can to help any food drive. In this event, even if you are not paddling, but would like to contribute, Tri-Paddle and Maui Physical Therapy in Wailuku have drop boxes for this event. Otherwise, we will see you on Thanksgiving Day!!
#20 Thu, 11/20/2008 - 8:39am
Mana
I will try but you can call me at 269-0259 if I forget. Trying to rally up the SUP guys to bring plenty canned goods.
Aloha
Byron
#21 Thu, 11/20/2008 - 8:56am
Big Mahalo to all the Maui paddlers who showed up for the "Paddle for the Hungry" Kam 1 to Kihei Canoe Club. There were close to 90 participants on OC1, OC2, OC6, SUP, and Paddleboards. This was a family affair as many parents had kids that hitched a ride on their water craft of choice. The youngest looked to be about 4 years oldand the oldest, well, there were a lot of people. All in all conditions were flat and easy with many prizes raffled at the completion of the paddle. The biggest winner of all is the Maui Food Bank with over 600 pounds (estimate) of non-perishable food items donated. Mahalo Maui! Truly No Ka Oi!
Mahalo to Kamanu Composites, Tri Paddle Maui, Hammer Nutrition (Rob), Kimo's Lahaina, and the Marriott's Maui Ocean Club for their generous donations for the prize giveaway.
Dave
#22 Thu, 11/27/2008 - 10:17am
Mahalo for your efforts, Dave. Great job today! The Maui Food Bank really needed the donations and everyone had a blast.
#23 Thu, 11/27/2008 - 1:34pm
I am proud to say me and my 9 year old son came in last. Totally fun and too bad I missed the raffle....lol...My other son came in alot earlier and had a blast too. Fun family morning and will get more people next year. Thank you.
Byron
#24 Fri, 11/28/2008 - 8:34pm
I agree..... paddled with my 4 yr old daughter and had a blast.
Her greatest comment midway thru the race - I asked her how many boats were behind us and she said "Dad, how about the ones in front of us?" "Daddy, paddle faster!"
Little slave driver!
#25 Fri, 11/28/2008 - 9:40pm