Va'a Kane
The Ultimate battle of Champions V1 and OC1 a show down!!!.
-Pro Division ( Invitation only)
-Open Class Division... Kane and Wahine
June 6th and 7th. The Big Island of Hawaii, the Home of the Goddess Pele
The Va'a Kane is the Ultimate paddling event, Two days of Racing...Two different disciplines...Two different race courses and conditions...This is a timed event on each day and time from both days will determine the Ultimate Champion (Pro and Open Division)
-Day 1, June 6th is a V1 (Rudderless) race from Honokohau Harbor to finish at Keauhou Bay. 12 miles flat water race.
-Day 2, June 7th is a OC1 (Rudder) race from Keokea Beach park to Mahukona Launch. 14+ miles of Open Ocean water
Unique: Competitors must use a V1 (Rudderless) Va'a on day 1 and an OC1 (Rudder) Va'a on day 2.... No Exceptions!!!
One Champion...This event will define who is the best paddler in the World.
Much More race details along with web site and info out SOON!!
Race contacts:
Thibert Lussiaa (808) 895-1962 or tlusiaa@kukio.com
Mike Field (808) 896-6445 or mikefield@hawaii.rr.com
Mike Nakachi (808) 640-3871 or mikenakachi@hawaii.rr.com
Cheers Rambo
Submitted by Rambo on Sun, 02/15/2009 - 12:48pm
oops double post
#1 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 12:50pm
Oh this should be good!
#2 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 2:30pm
i think this race will become one of the best races.. and hopefully they can get some serious sponsors so the prize money can draw alot of talent from around the world... .. ill do my part by donating a few paddles for prizes ..
#3 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 5:45pm
Wow.
Very (very) cool.
#4 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 5:48pm
That's so cool! Thanks to the organizers. Hope to hear how the races go, see video, etc.
#5 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 7:31pm
Eh! Rambo: Mahalo for letting us know about this race. Right on Tbare, for sure I going try make em. As long as can use one Hurricane without rudder for the first race? Or still have to use those sit inside kind canoe for the first race? This way, no need two different canoes.
#6 Sun, 02/15/2009 - 11:55pm
That's OK Koa, Thibert asked me to promote the race so i've posted it on my blog and other sites as well.
He states there will be a dedicated website for further info soon.
Apparently a lot of the top Tahitian paddlers have verbally committed to the race, so it will be interesting that's for sure.
We have only just started manufacturing ocean style Va'a here in OZ so paddling rudderless is new to us here, but Travis Grant and Greg long are keen to paddle Va'a.
Cheers Rambo
#7 Mon, 02/16/2009 - 1:30am
How would you determine a pro paddler?
#8 Mon, 02/16/2009 - 12:01pm
As no one in this sport get's paid, I guess PRO would be up the race organizers, as it say's invitation only. Probably Elite might be a better word.
Cheers Rambo
#9 Mon, 02/16/2009 - 2:09pm
Hey Rambo,
I expect great video footage of this race from you! ;)
#10 Mon, 02/16/2009 - 2:49pm
Probably N. American river paddlers? They the only paddlers I know that call themselves "pros."
#11 Mon, 02/16/2009 - 4:21pm
would we have to ship up our va'a/ one man's or would there be a few boats there to borrow?
#12 Tue, 02/17/2009 - 11:30am
According to T-Bear, "Tiger" is supporting the Va'a growth on the Big Island, so he may have his new V1's ready for the race, only Tiger could confirm that.
R
#13 Tue, 02/17/2009 - 11:37am
according to french law, you're a pro if you won more than 80$ prize money the last year !!!
#14 Wed, 02/18/2009 - 12:28am