Mahalo for the info Novice B 08, however, I was just wondering if an ILH paddler would be violating the ILH Outside Participation Rule if they also participated in any of the PAA, Kanaka Ikaika, Na Opio, Neighbor Island or various club fund raiser races? I'm assuming that paddling a 6-man for any club, other than their school, would be a violation? But, how about individually paddling a surfski, oc-1 or v-1 on their own? Would their school be penalized if they did an outside race in those solo boats? Perhaps a paddling ILH pricipal or coach could clarify this?

I believe that the HHSAA rule is that you can do any outside races as long as you aren't competing with your H.S. crew or representing your school in a race.
Do a search on this subject on this site. I posted the rule right after discussing it at an AD's meeting.

Aloha all, A note in quotes below from Blane Gaison, AD in charge of ILH Canoe Paddling...
"To make it easy for everyone, the "outside participation" rule pertains to races/competition in a 6-man canoe. There is to be NO participation in 6-man canoe races once the season has started. Anyone participating in a 6-man race outside of the ILH will be in violation of our rule. The penalty will the forfeiture of any ILH race they participated in and the individual paddler(s) will be disqualified from ILH competition. Participation in races with Kanaka Ikaika and Pa'a where they are using one-man or two-man canoes, stand-up paddles, and paddleboards are permissible. Hope that clarifies things."