180+ turn out for Hanohano Ocean Challenge - Jan 29
[Some OC1 Surf Photos] courtesy Josh Crayton
Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club hosted another successful Surfski, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard race in Mission Bay, San Diego, California. Among the field of competitors from all paddling disciplines and walks of life were Olympic Kayakers a number of National level Canoeists and kayakers and Olympic hopefuls representing the San Diego Junior Olympic Program and Newport Aquatic center. The wind was blowing under clear skys for the approx 180+ paddlers to enjoy one of the few opportunities available for this type of competition in San Diego.
Highlights include the winners in the Surfski Long Course (8 miles) division , Thomas Gallager, Chris Barlow (1996 Olympian) and Rami Zur (2004 Olympian) and the winner of the women's Surfski division, Chris Turney The OC-1 division for the men was lead by Danny Ching , Dave Spitzer and Chris Cornejo while Jeane Barret, Cheance Adair and Vicki Mills headed up the field of top women competitors. The team of Van Winkle/Grourk tied with Walter/Scott for the top men OC-2, Scott/Arrellano won the OC-2 women's division and the husband and wife team of Bauman/Bauman won Mixed OC-2.
Our future Olympians and Paddleboarders fought some good battles on the short (4.75 mile ) course. The Juniors were lead by Nick Hanoian and Armando Vargas. Worthy of special note are the following K-1/C-1 paddlers who range in age from 10 - 12 yrs; Lea Bruce, Lexie Bohman and Sydney Bohman. These competitors are the future of Olympic Kayaking in the USA.
The top three paddleboard finishers were Paul Cleary, Peter Burton and Nathan Shore who all paddled Unlimited Boards. Brian O'conner, Tommy Coon and Donovan Jones lead the 12' Stock Division . Greg Hines won the 14' division. Paul Jacob won the overall shortcourse on his k-1 followed closely by Brian McCarthy.
Special thanks to our returning sponsor Pick Up Stix Restaurant who provided an excellent post race meal and to Huki Outrigger Canoes for their generous support. Recognition and thanks should also go to those sponsors who have always supported our event with product for the raffle: Dakine, RipCurl, Destination Surf, Kialoa Paddles, Mudbrook Paddles, Paddle Me Sportswear, Cedros Soles, Adventure - 16, Valhalla Surfski's, Bamboo 2 U, Chammyz and Hansen's Surf Shop Encinitas. I encourage everyone to think of our sponsors when making paddling related purchases. Hanohano Club members are responsible for this well run event, especially; Susan Wynn, Robin Maclean, Cheance Adair, Jeanine Perkins, B.J. Willeston, Cyndy Young, Kamai, Claudette, Jerry & Teri Franklin, Suzanne Serafin and Leslie Yasakuchi and the Safety Boat Crew; Rich Lagrand, Steve Mote, Kevin Halkola and John Burke. Thank You.
Official Results Hanohano Ocean Challenge Jan 29, 2005
Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif.
Short Course 4.75 miles: Boys K-1 (16 & under): Nick Hanoian 42:59 Armando Vargas 47:32 Bantam girls K-1 (12 & under): Lea Bruce Lexie Bohman Sydney Bohman K-1 Men Paul Jacob 42:42 Brian McCarthy 42:46 Colin Bruce 47:58 OC-1 Men Dino 47:46 Jude 48:55 Sean Van Dine 50:08 Surfski Men Alan Chalom 44:58 Mike Bufalry 49:37 OC-1 Women Cheryl Vaughan 1.03:22 OC-2 Women Wynn/Maclean 45:46 Serafin/Katy 48:08 OC-2 Men Whitehouse/McGowan 43:00 Couch/Rentia 43:58 Melton/Brubaker 44:13 Official Results Hanohano Ocean Challenge Jan 29, 2005 Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif. Long Course 8 Miles: Surfski Men: Thomas Gallager 1.03.00 Chris Barlow 1.03:03 Rami Zur 1.03:05 Master Men Surfski Steve lovell 1.06 Brian Kummer 1.10 Surfski Women: Chris Turney OC-1 Men Danny Ching 1.05 Dave Spitzer 1.09.00 Chris Cornejo 1.09:20 OC-1 Women Jeane Barrett 1.16:50 Cheance Adair 1.17:00 Vicki Mills 1.18.00 OC-2 Men VanWinkleGroark 1.07(tie) Walter/Scott 1.07(tie) OC-2 Women Scott/Arrellano 1.13 OC-2 Mixed Baucums/Baucums 1.13 Official Results Hanohano Ocean Challenge Jan 29, 2005 Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif. Short Course 4.75 Miles: Stock Paddleboard: Brian O'Connor 57:06 Tommy Coon 57:08 Donovan Jones 57:15 Paddleboard 14' Greg Hines 56:29 Sebastian Grannel 1.01:28 Larry Frolly 1.05:26 Paddleboard Unlimited Paul Cleary 50:34 Peter Burton 50:38 Nathan Shore 51:18 Paddleboard Masters 40 + Kelly Brown 51:58 Christopher Harper 55:48 Paddleboard Sr. Master 50+ Ron Nelsen 52:49 James Thomas 1.02:46 Ken Shertzer 1.05:24 Paddleboard 60+ Jim Williams 1.07:36 Jim Carter 1.10:42 Mike Eaton 1.12:39 Paddleboard Women Madelaine 1.17:52