Jan 31 - Hanohano Ocean Challenge Results
[Mudbrook Paddles Article] by Al Ching
[Photos] courtesy Arjun Lall
Outrigger Canoe, Surfski, Paddleboard Race
Mission Bay, San Diego, California
Recap:
Today, approximately 200 paddlers met to race in the waters of Mission Bay in San Diego, California. Our Short Course was a 4 ½ mile loop inside the bay. Our participants, which ranged in age from 5 ½ to 78 yrs. , raced a variety of human powered craft including Olympic k-1’s, single and double outrigger canoes, surfskis and paddleboards. Highlights included the father son team of Shea (5 ½ yrs old) and Steve Belford 3rd place OC-2 division and Frank Hotchkiss (78 yrs old) completing the course on a paddle board next to his son.
It was necessary to adjust our long course due to wind and surf conditions. Half of the field opted to challenge themselves in the double overhead surf, which I’ve heard made for a very fun afternoon. The rest of the participants raced their course inside the protected harbor. Competitors today included Olympic hopefuls from the local San Diego Junior Olympic training program and Newport Aquatic Center, Professional Lifeguards, U.S. National Kayak Team members, Professional Triatheletes and Outrigger and recreational paddlers from as far away as Washington D.C. and up and down the coast of California. Event Sponsors included Pick Up Stix Restaurant, Ripcurl Surfshop, Dakine, San Diego Bay Keeper, Bully’s Surf Equipment, Ocean Ohana, Paddleme Sportswear, Dri-Release Fabric, Hansen’s Surfshop and Kialoa Paddles. Thank you to all the sponsors who make it possible for all of us to celebrate our unique Ocean related lifestyles in the beautiful setting of Mission Bay, San Diego, Ca. This is one of the few paddling events where our young competitors can race side by side with their parents. Mahalo! Full results and photos will be available at:
www.hanohano.com and www.socaloceanracing.com
Results:
Short Course:
K-1 Men
1st: Chris Franken
Martin Binetti (tied)
2nd: Alex Buffalini
3rd: Brian McCarthy
K-1 18 under Boys:
1st: Jim Spotto
2nd: Marlin Lopez
K-1 18 under girls:
1st: Jennifer Burke
2nd: Sonja Bursudskaya
K-1 14 under Boys:
1st: Nick Bersidski
2nd: Armando
OC-1 Boys:
1st: Omar Jimenez
2nd: Matt Manni
3rd: Mike Murgannon
OC-1 Men:
1st: Willie Richtenstein
2nd: Eric Nakamura
3rd: Calvin Hirara
OC-2 Open:
1st: Shalom/Shaw
2nd: Herman/Yap
3rd: Belford/Belford
Surfski Men:
1st: Paul Jacob
2nd: Casey Parlett
3rd: Les Hopper
Surfski Women:
1st: Suzanne Serafin
2nd: Leslie Bruce
3rd: Elizabeth Murphy
OC-1 Women:
1st: Jennifer Griffith
2nd: Marla
3rd: Carina Shiman
Unlimited Paddleboard:
1st: Kyle Daniels
2nd: Tom Dureaye
3rd: Ted Franks
14’ Paddleboard:
1st: Jeff Page
2nd: Don McVicar
3rd John Lauren
Stock (12’) Paddleboard:
1st: Tommy Coon
2nd: Darryl Swensen
3rd: Scott Tinley
Women Paddleboard:
1st; Ann Pippen
2nd: Rebecca
3rd: Dana Nelson
Long Course:
Surfski Men:
1st: Tom Klosterman
2nd: Greg Smith
3rd: Bill Hoker
Surfski Masters Men:
1st: Jack Linke
2nd: Paul Kirste
Kayak Men:
1st: Mike Lesnik
2nd: Al Barratt
3rd: Cavanaugh
Outrigger Men:
1st: Bill Click
2nd: Greg Shagoian
3rd: Tom Wallow
Outrigger Masters Men:
1st: David Fred
2nd: Dave Smith
3rd: Frank Van Wickle
Outrigger Women:
1st: Cheance Adair
2nd: Sarah
3rd: Margo Darby
Tandem Outrigger Men:
1st: Van Winkle/Groark
2nd: Walter/Scott
3rd: Fitzgibbons/Peterson
Tandem Outrigger Women:
1st: Arrellano/Scott
2nd: Alli/Ana
3rd: Sarah/Eva