Race #1 2024 Results
The race results have been post on our site and in webscorer. Mahalo to everyone who came out to race today!
22 IN 22 Race
Aloha Paddle Peeps,
COVID-19 cases are dropping and the trades are rising, so Kauai Hoe Wa’a is rebooting its downwind race program with a new wrinkle on the Kauai World Challenge —
Maui Jim Mahalo To Heroes
Maui Jim wants to say ‘Mahalo’ to all the healthcare workers going above and beyond during this time. They are giving verified First Responders, Nurses, and Healthcare Professionals special benefits as a token of their appreciation. Learn more at www.mauijim.com/mahalo-to-heroes-program
Season Cancellation
To ensure the safety of our paddlers and support the efforts of our county government to protect our community, the Board of Kauai Hoe Wa’a has made the decision to cancel the remainder of our racing season, including this year’s Kauai World Challenge.
3/8 Race Course Set
Long Course: Kalapaki to Kukui’ula start 11 AM.
Short Course: Kukui’ula to Makahuena and back 11:30 AM start
Registration 9AM to 10AM Niumalu Canoe Club, online or at Kukui’ula for short course
Price $25
11:00 AM Long Course Start
11:30 AM Short Course Start
Lunch and awards at Kukui’ula
Mahalo to our sponsor Aiwohi Ohana!
Check out your form from the 2/23 race, in slow-motion!
We got video of everyone coming into the end of the first lap. And a few random pics.
Thanks to everyone who came out and raced today!
Feb. 23 Course Set
Triangles from Kalapaki Jetty.
Registration outside Niumalu hale: 9:30 am
Long & Short Course Start: 11 am
Awards and lunch to follow.
Thanks to Jesse Palumbo for sponsoring this Sunday's race!
Winds are being shifty so we’ll set the course later in the week.
COURSE CHANGE
Due to changing winds, the 2/9 Race (aka The Steve Cole Memorial Upwinder) will now be:
Long Course: Poipu to Kalapaki, 11 am start
Short Course : Kalapaki Out and Back, 11:30 start
Long Course Registration Poipu Beach Park, 9-10
Short Course Registration: Niumalu Canoe Club, 9:30-10:30
2/9 Course Set
Long Course Kapaa Beach Park to Kalapaki, Start 11 AM.
Short Course Hanamaulu to Kalapaki, Start 11:30 AM start
Registration 9AM to 10AM Kapaa Beach Park
SHORT Course Change Update!
Short Course will now be an out and back from Kukuiula. Start at 11:30.
Long Course Start from Kalapaki moved to 11.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE DOING SHORT COURSE!
Thanks to Havaiki Nui Tribal & Oceanic Art!
Havaiki Nui is sponsoring our first race of the year. Please check out their store in Hanalei and thank Dylan Thomas and his ohana for their support!
www.havaikiart.com
Race Calendar Update
Please note we changed two dates in February to avoid conflicting with Superbowl Sunday.
1/26 Race Course Set
Kalapaki to Kukuiula
First start at 11
Second start at 11:20
Registration outside Niumalu Canoe Club from 9-10
Christmas Race Rescheduled: Saturday, 12/28
Come out and win some major prizes thanks to Uncle Wade and Auntie Mitzie!
Long Course: Poipu to Port Allen
Short Course: Kukuiula to PA
Registration 9-10
Both courses start at 11
11/23 Course
Long Course: Poipu to Port Allen
Short Course: Kukuiula to PA
Registration 9-10
Both courses start at 11