Proudly sponsored by Hui Lanakila canoe club
A long-distance race dedicated to the memory of beloved waterman, coach, and paddler Henry Keawe Ayau.
Sunday, September 17th, 2023
(last updated on 9/8/2023. Mixed crews added!)
Race Course
The course is 32 miles from Maunalua Bay, around Diamond Head and Kalaeloa, finishing at Nanakuli Beach Park
Fees
$550
A $50 late fee applies after 11:00 AM, Sep 16, 2023
Divisions
9-Man Crews:
KOA
Junior
OPEN
40’s+
50’s+
UNLIMITED (open only)
12-Man Crews:
55’s+
60’s+
Mix Crews: (5 men & 5 women, must have 3W, 3M paddling at all times.)
Mix Open
Mix 45’s
Mix 55’s
Crew Registration
To register your crews for ANY of the long-distance season races across the state, please go to hcrapaddler.com and follow these steps:
Click on RD LD at the top left corner and log in with your credentials as stated on the page. (All HCRA-registered paddlers have access. )
Log in and select the desired race, division, canoe, and paddler names from the drop-down list.
Per OHCRA race rules, all paddlers must be members of the same club. (Please have your club secretaries request transfers as needed.)
Escort Boat
For Escort Boat submission: Please fill out this Escort Boat Google Submission form and complete all fields.
If updating documents, email to: registration@ohcra.com.
Note: You will need the following information BEFORE submitting:
Captain’s Boater Certificate (issued after taking the online boating course) or Boater’s License
Captain HCRA Waiver
Captains OHCRA Escort Boat Waiver
Captains Insurance Policy (Must state dates of policy and amount of coverage)
When emailing documents, indicate Club Name, Canoe Name, and Race entering (Dukes Men, Dad Center Women, etc.)
Read the full 2023 Long Distance Crew Registration Process on the OHCRA website
Sat, 9/16/23
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Maunalua Bay: Race packet, crew payment, and spiff pick up.
Sun, 9/17/23 - RACE DAY
7:00 AM pick up socks
8:00 AM Sharp!
Coaches Meeting
9:00 AM
Race Begins, behind the channel buoy
Failure to comply will result in a 10 min penalty
9:20 AM - Heat 2 start
End of race at Nanakuli Beach Park.
Lunch will be provided. Medals will be awarded as each crew is confirmed by officials.
Please see Hui Lanakila at the food tent.
Other Info
Each crew must have their own escort boat
Crews of 9 must-have escort boats 18 feet or longer
Crews of 10 should have escort boats 22 feet or longer
Escort boat
must have a mounted radio (VHF #72)
must have their canoe racing number displayed on the boat
must carry a copy of the Injury Report form
Canoes
must have their racing number displayed on the right front of the canoe
must have a canvas racing cover
Malama ‘aina
Clubs are responsible for removing tires for canoes.
Park only in designated stalls.
Fines will be assessed for failure to comply.
For more information, contact Kristi Lowry at
ph:808-368-0654 or email: 64kristil@gmail.com
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