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Maunalua S.U.P. Ocean Clean Up 2009

Event Description

Malama Maunalua Presents: Maunalua SUP Ocean Clean Up 2009
Sunday May 24
Check in @ noon at the Hui Nalu Wa'a Hale
Course: from Hui Nalu to Waialae Beach Park
The first ever SUP Ocean Clean Up!
We will be teaching techniques for scooping up opala, and providing utility belts w/ custom mesh opala bags.
$20 donation to Malama Maunalua
First 50 people to sign up will get a free Wet Feet long sleeve lycra top.
Lunch will be served.
Mahalo to: Wet Feet, SUPAH, Dakine, Soljah
Info: [email protected] or [email protected]
sign up @ noon, or preregister @ Wet Feet in Aina Haina
(ask about special rental deals)

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Makapu'u Challenge

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Hana Hou! Makai Range to Kaimana one last time for the season. Tune up for the Epic race, but Kanaka Ikaika guideline, all crafts welcome. Long course only. $27.00 entry fee. Call Zsolt Zsadovski 808-631-8070 with any questions.
Start: May 10 2009 - 10:00am
Makapuu Challenge - Makai Pier to Kaimana Beach
Registration 7:30-9:30am @ Makai Pier
Long Course 16 miles - No Short Course
Surfski, OC1 & OC2 all of the regular Kanaka Ikaika Divisions
Post Race Awards & Meal at Lulu’s Waikiki!

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Kanaka Ikaika Makapuu Challenge

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Makapuu Challenge - Makai Pier to Kaimana Beach
Registration 7:30-9:30am @ Makai Pier
Entry $27
Long Course 16 miles - No Short Course
Surfski, OC1 & OC2 all of the regular Kanaka Ikaika Divisions
Post Race Awards & Meal at Lulu's Waikiki!
This is a warm-up for the international surfski paddlers in town for the Molokai World Championships - the racing should be spectacular.

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BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC - DOUBLE HULL ADAPTIVE CANOE RACE

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Dear Clubs, Associations and Paddlers
Benicia Outrigger Canoe Club (BOCC) is pleased to announce the annual BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC, the first ever double hull adaptive canoe race. The BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC will be held on April 25, 2009 starting at 9:30 am at 810 west 9th street, Benicia CA 94510.
The BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC is the first canoe race where disabled and able bodied paddlers will compete on the same playing field. If possible each crew should have an adaptive paddler in the canoe.
The BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC encourages all paddlers to attend. The race will also feature a OC-1, OC-2, Standup Paddle Board, Paddle Board, Kayak, Race commencing at 8:30 am.
The BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC is a non-sanctioned event therefore all paddlers must sign a waiver form.
Proceeds from the BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC will be donated to medical facilities that focus on the rehabilitation of individuals suffering various forms of paralysis.
Early registration is recommended and if anyone has questions please contact BASIL at (707) 745 8206, cell: (707) 567 8206 or Email: [email protected]

                                                                   Barry’s Biography by Basil

Barry McKeown was raised in Lanikai and developed a reputation as a world class surfer, paddler and open ocean swimmer. He has paddled the Molokai Channel both on a surf ski and a member of a OC-6 crew. He also has coached a number of crews that have competed in the Molokai race.
A number of years ago Barry was in a severe auto accident, was in a coma for a period of time and as a result was paralyzed from the waist down. Once he recovered from his injuries he completed nursing school and continued to bike, snow ski, and paddle both in an OC-2, and OC-6. Barry is currently the head coach of Benicia Outrigger Canoe Club.
We hope everyone comes out and participates in the BARRY MCKEOWN CLASSIC.

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Keahiakahoe Presents the 10th Annual Kala'iomalulani Race

Event Description

The 10th annual pre-season Kala'iomalulani Canoe Race will be another pre-season teaser. The 2008 race was a success and we're predicting the same in 2009. The Long Course will start in Kailua and finish at He'eia Kea Pier. The Short Course will start at He'eia Kea Pier, will continue to Kualoa and back into Kahalu'u Pier (weather permitting for both courses). The short course will be for the womens, juniors and mixed crews. Don't forget the "'Ono" food Keahiakahoe is know for. We would like to extend an open vitation to all canoe clubs who may be interested in taking part in this highly competitive race.
We will invite all clubs to bring down the juniors in their clubs to join in the Keiki Race to be held at the Keahiakahoe Canoe Club race site. Registration is a small $30 per crew and also includes awards and lunch.
* Parking - The Harbor Master a He'eia Kea Pier will not be permitting any parking of vehicles in trailer stalls that do not have a trailer attached to them. HPD will be on site to ticket violators! Parking in Kahalu'u will be up Waihe'e Road. Signs will be posted.
Click here for the more information on the race
Click here for the final crew list registration form (due on the day of the race)
Click here for the Keiki Race registration form (due on the day of the race)
More information can be found at www.keahiakahoe.com
See you at the races...

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Hinano State Race & Soljah Series Re-cap

Event Description

Kanaka Ikaika presents the Hinano State Championship and
Soljah Series Recap.
What: The 2009 Hinano State Championship race for Open Ocean OC-1, OC-2, Stand Up and Surfski paddlers. This is the 8th and final race of Kanaka Ikaika’s SOLJAH SERIES which has been in effect since January. This is the last race of the season before the Molokai races which begin on April 19 with the PAA Molokai Championship.
When: Sunday April 05, 2009

  • Registration 6:30 – 8:00 A.M. at Kailua Beach Park
    ENZA Fruit and Swoish Produce will provide complimentary “Pacific Rose” Apples from New Zealand at registration.
    Free Tee shirt compliments of JCS Enterprises and SOLJAH for the first 200 paddlers to register.
  • Long Course starts at 9:00 AM
  • Short Course starts at 10:00 AM
  • First Paddlers are expected about 11:30 AM
    Where:
    -Long Course will start from Kailua Beach Park, around Makapuu and the south end of Oahu, through Maunalua Bay and finish at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki.
    -Short Course will start off the beach in Hawaii Kai. Instead of going directly to Kaimana Beach, the course will go back up towards Portlock Point before turning on a buoy and heading to the finish at Kaimana Beach.
    Awards for the Hinano State Race and lunch will follow directly after at Lulu’s Waikiki (Corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu) with ono food, lots of prizes and Hinano Beer specials. KIALOA will raffle a new paddle, and for those with kids, grandchildren, nephews or nieces, you can win a child’s AQUABEBE SWIM AID, the newest in babies’ water toys from Foti Bros.
    Soljah Series Re-cap: The Soljah Series saw many new faces in the winner’s circle this spring. Names of past year’s OC-1 winners like Karel Tresnak, Kai Bartlett, Mike Judd, John Foti, Mark Rigg and other competitive paddlers either didn’t even race this season, or barely surfaced. However, picking up the slack were paddlers like Mael Carey, Jimmy Austin, Kea Paiaina and Danny Ching. And in the XCEL Oahu Championship on March 21st, Aaron Napolean proved that he is still in the game winning his first overall race in a few years. Arlene Holzman is still dominating the women in the OC-1 with Jessica Eames on her tail. Lauren Bartlett raced one race this year and won.
    The Surf Ski division has been dominated by our visiting resident Szolt Szadovski. However, Steve Kelly, Sean Monahan, Stuart Gassner and other fast paddlers are still in the hunt for the State Championship. Maggie Twigg-Smith was the only female in the XCEL Oahu Championship’s Ski division.
    Questions: Call 927-0711 or 222-2484
    Mahalo to Sponsors: Hinano Beer, Soljah Clothing, Kialoa Paddles, Pacific Paddler, XCEL, ENZA Fruit, JCS Enterprises (tee shirts), Lulu’s, Outrigger Zone & Foti Bros. Hawaii.
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Keahiakahoe presents the Kahiau Race

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The 4th annual pre-season Kahiau Canoe Race will be pre-season teaser. The 2008 race was a success with a record 48 crews participating and we're predicting the same in 2009. Our goal is to have at least 50 crews. The Long Course will start in Ke'ehi Lagoon, turn on the Honolulu Harbor buoy and finish back into Ke'ehi Lagoon. The Short Course will start in Ke'ehi Lagoon, will continue to a buoy placed outside of Sand Island and back into Ke'ehi Lagoon (weather permitting for both courses). The short course will be for both the womens and mixed crews. Don't forget the "'Ono" food Keahiakahoe is know for. Let’s hope for some bumps and challenging conditions. We would like to extend an open invitation to all canoe clubs who may be interested in taking part in this highly competitive race.
Click here for the more information on the race
Click here to pre-register (prior to Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 9:00am)
Click here for the final crew list registration form (due on the day of the race)
More information can be found at www.keahiakahoe.com
See you at the races...

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European Championship 2009 - Allwave cup - Italy

Event Description

After tree years the "Allwave cup" is a First official IVF European Championship
Location: Giglio island - Tuscany - Italy.
Categories: Va'a, Outrigger and Surfski
Distance: short race 6 km. - long race 21 km
After years of development of the sport in Europe is the first organized league, the scope for competition in previous editions of the "Allwave cup" proved to be very technical and selective, that is why the organization has planned a canoe camp in three days before the tender with the presence of a sample as Jim Foti that bring all his experience to teach the athletes the best techniques of the sport and is also a race for less experienced athletes (short race)
This league will give a further impetus to the development and dissemination throughout Europe.

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Kanaka Ikaika's Soljah Series race #6: Bob's Pizzeria's Kailua Challenge

Event Description

The Bob's Pizzeria Kailua Bay Challenge, Kanaka Ikaika's Race #6 of the Soljah Series will be held on schedule this Sunday March 15.
However, since the weather forecast calls for moderate south west winds relative to normal north east tradewinds, and a moderate ground swell making the original proposed course potentially hazardous, the race course may be changed. The start and finish will still be at Kailua Beach Park, however, the course may not go out and around the small offshore islands in Kailua and Lanikai. The race committee will asses the surf conditions in the morning and make adjustments accordingly.
If we do have to change the course, the distance will still remain the same and rest assured that there is still much variety to be had inside the reef.
Registration is across from Buzz's at the Kailua Halau from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Races start at 10:00 a.m.
Bob's Pizzeria will have plenty of Pizza Pies for all the participants following the race. Soljah Clothing will have some prizes and our friends from Hinano may have some tasty treats too!
See you on Sunday!

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4th Annual Hurricane Invitational

Event Description

Keokea $25 entry
H.I.P.A. information and Race line: (808) 969-6695
4th Annual Keokea Invitational
March 21, 2009
Keokea State Park to Kohala Coast Guard Station
Meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Coast Guard Station
Race Start at Keokea at 10:30 a.m.
Race will be a benefit for waterman and FBI co-founder Delta Thompson, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer

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PA'A Koa Nui Race March 7, 8

Event Description

PA'A Koa Nui Race 2009 -- March 7, 8, 2009
This year PA'A's 2nd annual Koa Nui Race event is bound to determine who Hawaii's best OC1 coastal water paddlers are. This unique race format presents 3 stage races over 2 days to test each paddler's ability in both flat water and surfing conditions. Last year's 2008 Koa Nui Race drew Hawaii's best athletes from Maui, Kauai, Big Is., and Oahu as well as international competition from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. Wedded couple Kai and Lauren Bartlett managed to out-paddle the field and walk away as the Koa Nui Champions for 2008 and they will definitely be looking to repeat this year.
Races are designed for all skill levels, with 2 separate courses (short and long) for each race stage. Paddlers are encouraged to race all 3 races, but for those who are only able to paddle in one stage will be allowed to do so. Cumulative overall times will determine winners.
March 7, 2009 Saturday -- Stage 1 and 2
Stage 1 -- 2 mile time trial in Koko Marina
Stage 2 Long Course -- 8 miles from Rabbit Is. to Hawaii Kai Shack; Stage 2 Short Course -- 4 mile Hawaii Kai Triangle
March 8, 2009 Sunday -- Stage 3
Stage 3 Long Course -- 18 miles from Rabbit Is. to Waikiki (Molokai Hoe finish site); Stage 3 Short Course -- Hawaii Kai to Waikiki (9 miles)
Race details and online registration to be posted at www.paahawaii.com
[email protected]

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Pinky's Race is on Sunday February 22

Event Description

Pinky's race is still scheduled for this Sunday. We will keep an eye on a large East/Northeast swell that is forecasted for the weekend. Regardless the race will run at least around Kailua Bay and finish in Pinky's canal.
Registration at Pinky's Restaurant 7:30am to 9:00am
Pre-race Meeting 9:15am
Race start: Long -- 11:00am; Short -- between 10-11am
Long Course Makapu'u to Pinky's
Short Course Pinky's to Flat Is. and back
Awards and Lunch to follow at Pinky's
[email protected]

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Kala Kukea Challenge

Event Description

Kala Kukea Challenge: Hui Nalu Canoe Club Sponsoring Club
Registration: 6:30 -8:30 am Hawaii Kai Bath House
Race Starts: 9:30 am
Entry Fee: $27 includes lunch and visor (bring extra $ for silent auction)
Long Course: Makai Pier to Hawaii Kai Bath House
Short Course: Maunalua Bay-Portlock Pt.- Niu Valley- Hawaii Kai Bath House
1 man, 2 man, SUP, Paddleboard, Surfski, (6 man Short course only)

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One Man Clinics with Georges Cronsteadt and Manutea Owen

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One Man Clinics with Tahitian Champions Georges Cronsteadt and Manutea Owens.
Tahitian paddling champions of the World Sprints, Hawaiki Nui, Super Aito and the Borabora Ironman will be holding a first ever canoe paddling clinic. Learn how to paddle or improve your technique from these world renowned champions who will cover one-man and V-1 (rudderless) racing. Youth are encouraged to attend, but the clinic is open to all ages.
Monday, 2/9/09 at Kahalu'u Park (Keahiakahoe's site) 3:30 - 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, 2/10/09 at Ke'ehi Lagoon 3:30 - 6:00 pm.
Thursday, 2/12/09 at Kailua Beach 3:30 - 6:00 pm.
$10.00 per person (group) / Private Session $30.00 per hour
Please bring your own canoe and or paddle or you will rotate with canoes provided. (Groups limited to 16 people)
Call for information 222-5975
Reservations email [email protected]
Included date you would like to attend.
Please see attached flyer.

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