Kauaʻi World Challenge
The Kauaʻi World Challenge is back!
The Kauaʻi World Challenge is a 32-mile coastal relay traversing the wild and scenic southeast side of the island. It is open to OC-1 and OC-2 competitors.
OC Paddlers form 2-4 person teams, alternating on 4 legs starting from Kapa’a Ball Park to Hanama’ulu Beach Park to Kalapakī to Po'ipū, and finishing at Port Allen Harbor.
Relay Course
1st Leg: Kapa’a → Hanama’ulu (6 miles)
2nd Leg: Hanama’ulu→ Kalapakī (5 miles)
3rd Leg: Kalapakī → Po'ipū (11 miles)
4th Leg: Po'ipū → Port Allen (9.5 Miles)
2019 Kauai World Challenge
Registration
Step 1: Team captains register their teams online at Webscorer
$200 per OC1 team entry
$400 per OC2 team entry
$250 and $450 if registering after 4/30
Racers 18 and under are free!
(If one or more of participants are under 18, select pay directly (cash, check) option to receive instructions for paying reduced entry fee)
Step 2: Every paddler must submit an individual paddler registration form
Paddlers must know their team name (from Step 1) to register
Minors (under 18) must have a parent or legal guardian complete registration form
Race Categories
Male
Female
Mixed
Race Divisions
Divisions are based on the sum of all ages for each team member on race day
4 Person
OC1 36 and Under
OC1 37-60
OC1 61-80
OC1 81-100
OC1 101-120
OC1 121-129
OC1 130+
OC2 Under 160
OC2 Over 160
Race Schedule
Friday 5/15
5 PM - 7 PM
Packet pick-up and race dinner at Niumalu Canoe Club Hale at Kalapaki Beach in Lihue
3366 Waapa Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
6 PM
Safety Briefing
Saturday 5/16 (Race Day)
8 AM: First Start
Men +121
OC 1 Under 40
Mix OC-1
4 Person Relay teams
8:30 AM: Second Start
All other teams
1pm
Awards, lunch, party!
Required Safety Gear
Required safety gear for paddlers participating in Kauai Hoe Waʻa race:
Spare paddle
Leash
Kauai World Challenge official race jersey
Encouraged Safety Gear
Other highly recommended safety gear:
A cellphone or cell-connected Apple Watch
VHF marine radio
EPIRB or PLB type device like the Garmin InReach Mini
Marine whistle
Compact air horn
PFD such as an inflatable waist belt unit or US Coast Guard-approved buoyant vest.