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Kauai Hoe Waa Safety

Kauai Hoe Waa Safety

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Kauai Hoe Waa Safety

KHWA Race #2

1/18/26 | Poipu to Salt Pond

Results

Required Safety Gear

Required safety gear for paddlers participating in Kauai Hoe Waʻa race:

Spare paddle
Leash
High-visibility jersey and hat.

Both the local Coast Guard and our safety escort captains stress that the colors that are most visible at sea are (in order of effectiveness:

Neon Pink

Neon Orange

Neon Green

Neon Yellow

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.

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