THE 21st ANNUAL
LANIKAI COLDPACK CLASSIC
Saturday, December 21, 2013
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 get everyone (all the ski paddlers) to try OC-1. It was created to signify the start of training for the following year, and used to be 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. It was also 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 and the Mokulua Islands.
LONG – Weather pending: From Lanikai Canoe Club paddling site, the course heads towards Waimanalo to Wailea Point, then rounds the Mokulua Islands and Flat Island, then finish back at LCC paddling site (appx. 5.5 miles).
KEIKI –Ages 12 and under. Approx. ¼ mile. Course will be just off the beach. We will recognize age categories depending on participation.
REGISTRATION: Begins at 7:30 a.m. @ Lanikai Canoe Club halau
PARKING: Inside Lanikai Park
START TIMES: 9:30 a.m. - Keiki races
10:30 a.m. – WOMEN’S LONG AND SHORT COURSE
11:30 p.m. – MEN’S LONG AND SHORT COURSE
immediatly following - Lunch & Awards
DIVISIONS: OC-1, OC-2, SUP, Surfski.
Men and Women race separately. Novice, Juniors, age groups (18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), Open. (OC-2 divisions - add ages and divide by two for your category). Mixed OC-2 races with the men.
ENTRY FEE: $20 (Keiki free) and a Cold Pack of your favorite beverage for the canoe cooler
Prizes from MAUI JIM, PLANET SUN HAWAII, ISLAND SNOW, SCOTT HAWAII, HINANO TAHITI AND KIALOA
For more info, call 808 524-6677
