QUIKSILVEREDITION Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race
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2008 Molokai Race Rules .pdf

2008 Molokai Race Info Sheet .pdf

2008 Molokai Race Entry Form .pdf

2008 Molokai Race Waiver .pdf

quiksilverEdition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race Rules Course: From the water at Kalua Koi on Molokai to the beach at the Maunalua Bay Beach Park bath house, a distance of approximately 32 miles. Date:  July 27, 2008   Paddleboard Race starts at 7:30 a.m.  Stand up division starts at 8:00 a.m. Equipment: 12 foot stock paddleboards or unlimited boards over 12 feet.  Paddles (other than stand up divisions), webbed gloves, sails, or other such aids not allowed.  No weight restrictions on boards.  No rudders on stock boards. Divisions: See entry blank       Awards:  (paddleboard divisions only) $3000 for first individual paddleboard to finish, $1500 for second, $750 for third.  $1000 for first individual stock board, $500 for 2^nd, $250 for 3^rd.  $250 for first team to beach.   First 3 individuals to beach will be inscribed on perpetual trophy.  Top 3 finishers in each division will receive trophies.   Entry fee: $80.00 for individuals, $160.00 for teams for entries received before July 1, 2007.  $100 for individuals and $200.00 for teams for entries received after July 1.  Entry fee includes  t-shirt, race jersey, dinner at the Kalua Koi Villas on 7/28/07 and refreshments at the finish.  Extra dinners $20.00.  Entry fees will be refunded if you scratch from race and notify race officials at least 72 hours before start.  Entry deadline: July 7, 2008. Entry requirements: The race director may refuse entry to anyone who cannot prove they are capable of paddling 5 miles in less than one hour.  Please fill out race history in the entry blank.  Any team or individual that has not rounded Kawaihoa Point after 8 hours will agree to be picked up by their escort boat and brought to the finish line. Race Rules (any violation may result in disqualification or time penalty):  1.       Race packets (which include the race jersey and race # stickers) must be picked up before Thursday 7/24/08.  Contact Mike Takahashi (808 638 8208) to make arrangements if you cannot show up to the pre race meeting at Duke’s Restaurant in Waikiki for 8:00 p.m. prre race meetin on Wednesday July 23..2.       All paddlers must wear official SilverEdition jerseys (we provide at no charge) during the entire race, failure to do so will mean automatic disqualification.  Escort boats and boards must have race # stickers.3.       Escort boats must have at least one spotter in addition to pilot.  Jet skis or PWC are not allowed as escort boats.4.       No drafting of other paddlers or boats after the first 15 minutes of the race, drafting is defined as being in the wake of any craft for more than 1 minute in any 5 minute span.  Teams may only use one board.5.       Any assistance from boats other than passing of food or liquids will be an automatic disqualification.  6.       Escort boats must assist any paddler (its own or other) or boat in distress.7.       Paddlers must stay with their escort boats at all times, even if the boat breaks down, any attempt to complete the race without a boat will be an automatic disqualification.8.       All escort boats must have ship to ship radios (CB or VHF).  Escort boats must check in with the Head Official Boat no later than 6:30 on race morning and 2 hours after the race starts.  Race officials must be notified at least 24 hours prior to start of race of any changes in escort boat information.  Radio channels:  VHF 71 and 72   CB 4 and 5  Ask for:  Head Official Boat9.       Any paddler whose boat has not checked in will not be allowed to start the race.  There will be a water patrol to enforce this rule.  You must make sure your boat checks in before the start of the race.10.   All escort boats must meet current United States Coast Guard Standards as defined by the USCG.11.   Safety of all participants is the top priority.  All waivers must be signed and suggested safety precautions must be reviewed.12.   All paddlers should be securely tethered to their boards.13.   Stand up paddlers must complete entire race standing up.  Kneeling or sitting for more than one minute at a time will result in a time penalty to be determined by race officials.14.   You may switch boards if you have an equipment failure.  The broken equipment must be presented to race officials to verify the failure.  A time penalty may be assessed.  You cannot step down in equipment class if you do switch.15.   Race may be cancelled if ocean conditions are deemed too hazardous by race officials (no entry refunds).16.   All paddlers must attend pre race briefing on 7/26/08 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kalua Koi Villas and meet on beach at 6:15 am, 7/27/07 for final instructions and group prayer.17.   All racers must be respectful of the rules and property of the entire Kalua Koi complex.

Questions: Call Mike Takahashi at 808-638-8208, Dawson Jones at 808-638-8809, or Garrett MacNamara at 808-372-0247.  E-mail: mike.takahashi@conagrafoods.com

1.       Island Air and Hawaiian Airlines fly to Molokai, you can purchase e-tickets from them online.  Neither one can carry boards.  There is a board trailer going to Molokai on Monday 7/21/08.  Space is very limited and boards must be loaded Sunday 7/20. Contact Mike Takahashi for details.  Bring a pre-race breakfast, there are no restaurants near the Kalua Koi resort complex.2.       The Kalua Koi Hotel will be closed.  The race will be headquartered at the Kalua Koi Villas, 808 552 2721 or 800 367 5004.  The best rates are available on the internet at www.castleresorts.com.  If they are full try the Kenani Kai (808 552 2761).  Swanson Realty 808 553 3648 and Friendly Isle Realty 808 553 3666 also handle rentals in the Kalua Koi area.  Hotels.com may also be able to find you a room.  You can also try Tropical Island Properties 800 367 2984
www.molokai-vacation-rental.net3.       You can also camp at Papohaku State Park, which is about a mile south of the Kalua Koi area.4.       Shuttle service from the airport to the Villas and Papohaku is available at $10/person (they are not equipped to get your board to the hotel).  Call 808-553-3369 to make arrangements (e-mail mort@aloha.net).5.       If you do not have an escort boat, contact LJ Benson at 808 306 4121 or Fritz King 808 291 1147 (e-mail escortboatsHawaii2000@yahoo.com) and they will give you the phone #s of escort boat captains.  We highly recommend LJ and Fritz, they will get you a boat that is experienced at crossing the Channel.  They can also help you get your board to Molokai.  You will have to call them and confirm all arrangements.6.       Pre race meeting is at 5:00 p.m. on 7/26/08 at the area in back of the of the Kalua Koi Villas office.  You must check in with race organizers at that time.  Please do not forget to sign and include waivers and release.                                                 Deadline: 7/7/08.          No late Entries!!