Online registration is now open! Check out the website for more details and to register, http://MauiPaddlingHui.org.

Last year we introduced an awesome new course: From Maliko, around Kahakuloa, to Duke's in Kaanapali (27 mi). There are both relay and iron divisions for OC-1, OC-2, Surfski, SUP, and prone. There's even an OC-6 division! There is also a short course from Honolua to Duke's (7mi). Duke's is providing great food and a great spot for the after-party.

A huge mahalo to Duke's and Aloha Remodeling and Construction for sponsoring this race!

Registration is now open on our website - also check out our website for the full season schedule.

The long course is 9mi, starting at Hanakao'o to Embassy to Canoes to Hanakao'o.
The short course is 5.5mi, Hanakao'o to Black Rock to Canoes to Hanakao'o.
See our website for map and details.

This year's North Shore Challenge will be from Maliko, around Kahakuloa, to Duke's in Kaanapali (about 27 miles). Mahalo to Duke's Beach House and Aloha Remodeling & Construction for sponsoring this race!

There will be both iron and relay divisions. Check out our website for more details.

Our annual halloween Monster Dash is Sunday, October 26 at Ka Lae Pohaku (Kihei Canoe Club).
This will be a costume contest with a fun/training paddle. The paddle starts at 8:30am, with the costume contest immediately after. You must have paddled in your costume to be eligible for the contest.

Entry for the costume contest is a donation for the Maui Food Bank or Big Brothers Big Sisters. Maui Food Bank’s top needed items are: Canned meat & tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals & soups with protein, cereal, rice, and pasta. For acceptable items for Big Brothers Big Sisters see their website:
http://www.donatebigshawaii.com/gd.donations/main/acceptabledonations.aspx
http://www.mauifoodbank.org

Maui Paddling Hui's Wailea Construction Maliko Race

This is race #2 in our 3 race Maliko series. Go to our website http://mauipaddlinghui.org for more details and to register online.

Long Course: Maliko to Kahului Harbor. 9.5mi
Short Course: 3 Harbor buoy laps, for novice and 60+. 4mi
Registration: At Kahului Harbor next to canoe hales, 7:00-9:00am.
Entry fee: $25 ($150/OC-6 crew)
Start: 10:00am boards, 10:15 OC/SS. In order to get a fair start, boats may not enter the water until after the boards start. Boats must stay in the bay until released by water patrol 5 minutes before the race start.

Unlimited OC-6 canoes will be allowed!

Waterman/Waterwoman Series Division

The Waterman/Waterwoman division is for those who want to compete in board (SUP or prone), surfski, and OC-1 (yes, we'll still have the usual divisions).

The grand prize for the overall winner of the Waterman Series will be a SIC 9.9 Recon SUP board!
A huge mahalo to Ding King Fiberglass Works Inc. for donating this awesome prize. It will go to the overall winner of whichever gender's division has the most participants, the other gender's division will still have a good grand prize (TBD). Score will be computed on a golf style point system based on your placing in each race.
Participants will need to specifically register for this division.

The Waterman/Waterwoman division is for those who want to compete in board (SUP or prone), surfski, and OC-1.
1st Maliko on March 1: SUP or prone
2nd Maliko on March 8: Surfski
3rd Maliko on March 15: OC-1

Stella Blues Relay Race goes from Ka Lae Pohaku (Kihei Canoe Club) to Hanakao'o (Canoe Beach in Lahaina), with changes at Haycraft, Papalaua (Grandma's), Olowalu/dumps, Guardrails, and Mala Wharf. Check out the website at http://mauipaddlinghui.org/ for additional details and course map.

Registration is 6:30-7:30, race meeting at 7:40. Women, coed, and juniors start at 8:00, men start at 8:30 at Ka Lae Pohaku (Kihei Canoe Club). Boards start at 9:30 at Olowalu.

Divisions:
OC-1: Men Relay, Women Relay, Coed Relay, Kahuna (both paddlers 55+), Junior (both paddlers 17 & under), Solo

OC-2: Men Relay, Women Relay, Coed Relay

Surfski: Men Relay, Women Relay, Coed Relay, Kahuna (both paddlers 55+), Solo

SUP & Prone (starts at Olowalu): Men Relay, Women Relay, Coed Relay, no solo division for boards.

For more info or to register visit the Maui Paddling Hui (formerly Maui Canoe & Kayak Club) website at http://mauipaddlinghui.org.

Don't miss the fun of the season kick-off! A huge Mahalo to Sarento's On The Beach and Aaron Placourakis for his generosity in hosting us at the terrific season opener post race party & awards at Sarentos.

Registration:8:00am to 9:15am Ka Lae Pohaku (Kihei Canoe Club).

Race start: 10:00am at Ka Lae Pohaku.

Check out our website at http://mauipaddlinghui.org/ for course details, you can also register and pay on the website to save time on race morning. Entry fee is $25, or $10 for juniors (17 years old and younger). Or register for the whole season for $150 to save money and get a free jersey.

We are also having pre-registration on Friday, Jan. 3rd, 4:00-6:00pm at Hoaloha Park, Kahului Harbor, in front of the Canoe Hales. Avoid the Saturday morning madness, pick up your jersey (for season members), and socialize with your ocean racing friends.

D.T. Flemings Beach, West Side Maui to Kaunakakai Harbor, Molokai 26 Miles.
Go to mauicanoeandkayak.org for more inform