THE 22nd ANNUAL
LANIKAI COLDPACK CLASSIC
Saturday, December 13, 2014
HISTORY: in 1993 when the Lanikai Cold Pack Classic was formed, there were only a handful of OC-1s around, with Kanaka Ikaika Racing Series dominated by Surfskis. Because of this shortage of canoes, the men and women had to race separately. It only allowed OC-1s because we were trying to build the sport and get everyone (all the ski paddlers) to try OC-1. It was also created to signify the start of training for the following year, as it used to be the first race post Molokai Hoe, held in November. Nobody was allowed to train between the Molokai Hoe and the Cold Pack Classic as it was the first race in the fall, before the Kanaka Ikaika races started in December. But more than anything it was a good excuse to have a great party!
Where: Lanikai Beach at Kailoena Dr. and Mokulua Dr. beach access
COURSES: Subject to change with weather
SHORT – Approximately 3.5 miles inside Lanikai reef: From Lanikai Canoe Club paddling site, around a buoy at Wailea point to a buoy inside the Mokulua islands and back the way you came.
LONG – Weather pending: From Lanikai Canoe Club paddling site, the course heads towards Waimanalo to Wailea Point where it rounds a buoy and heads around the Mokulua Islands and Flat Island, then finish back at LCC paddling site (appx. 5.5 miles).
KEIKI –Bring the kids down and if there are enough kids who want to race, we’ll run a kids course just off the beach prior to the adult races. All ages welcome.
REGISTRATION: Begins at 7:30 a.m. @ Lanikai Canoe Club halau. No pre-registration.
PARKING: Inside Lanikai Park
START TIMES: 9:30 a.m. - Keiki race
10:00 a.m. – Women. Long and short.
11:00 a.m. - Men and mixed OC-2 and mixed SS-2
Lunch & Awards immediately following at Lanikai Park
BE READY EARLY IN CASE THINGS MOVE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
DIVISIONS: OC-1, OC-2, SUP, Surfski, SS-2.
Juniors (17 & under), age groups (18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-56, 57-63, 63+).
OC-2/SS-2 divisions – Open. Plus parent & child division.
ENTRY FEE: $20 (17 and under free) and a Cold Pack of your favorite beverage for the canoe cooler
For more info, call Jim Foti @ 808 927-0711
