The Coffees of Hawaii Pailolo Challenge has been scheduled for September 18th 2010. For updated information and registration please visit: http://www.pailolo.com
History
Canoes of all types have, for years, been enjoying the downwind run from West Maui to South Moloka’i.
For a time, there was only one race — for 0C-1s and Surfskis but, in 2007, the Pailolo Challenge was inaugurated so that finally, Hawaii’s 6-person outrigger canoe paddlers could enjoy one of Hawaii’s best downwind runs.
One of windiest channels in the Hawaiian islands, the Pailolo Channel takes the trades that funnel between Maui and Moloka’i and transforms them into perfectly spaced bumps that offer rides virtually all the way from the start at D.T. Flemings Beach Park to Kaunakakai Pier, 26 miles away.
The race is open to HRCA approved*fiberglass six-person outrigger canoes AND Open Class Canoes.
Divisions: Men’s open (9), Master 40 (9) , Master 50 (10), Iron (6). Women’s open (10), Master 40 (10), Master 50 (12), Iron (6)
No escort boat required for iron crews however, all iron crews must have a VHF radio on board.
• Maui Brewing Company Pre-Race Meal at Flemings Beach Park Friday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 pm
• Intent to Participate form due Friday, September 10. All other forms due at Registrion on Friday, Sept 17. Download forms at www.pailolo.com
• All women’s crew start at 9:00am. All men’s crews start at 9:15am
