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The Coffees of Hawaii Pailolo Challenge has been scheduled for September 18th 2010.

Pailolo Challenge 2009 was an incredible event with perfect conditions and lots of fun from start to finish. Mahalo to all the paddlers, clubs, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, escort boat crews, cooks, servers, officials and all of you who made it possible!

You can read the Race Recap story, and check out the race results below. We would love to hear your feedback, so use the contact form below to drop us a line.

Now that we are complete with the 2009 race, the countdown to the 2010 Pailolo chanel crossing is on! Get your crews and canoe’s ready for one of the gnarliest channels in the Hawai’ian islands. The name of the channel itself holds significance in it’s meaning, to raise and encourage expertise and skill. This is just what is needed for most crews entering in Na Wahine O Kekai and the Molokai Hoe, as we all strive to learn more about the ocean, paddling and surfing canoe. We hope to see you here on Maui and we will do all we can to accommodate your needs during your stay and travels.

Five reasons to enter the Pailolo Challenge

THE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

The date makes the Pailolo Challenge a prime race in gearing up for Na Wahine o Ke Kai and the Moloka’i Hoe. The course offers fantastic training in surf conditions.

CANOE CONVENIENCE

This year, entry fee to Na Wahine o Ke Kai does not include canoe shipping to Moloka’i. Why not ship your canoe to Maui, have it hauled (for free!) to Flemings, race it to Moloka’i, and have it hauled (free again!) to Hale O Lono? Now that’s convenience!

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

The Pailolo Challenge is a great value. The $350 entry fee includes a great 26-mile downwind race, free canoe hauling on Maui & Moloka’i, a pre-race pasta dinner by Maui Brewing Company, race shirts for your entire crew and coach, awards & goodies, AND a post-race party with food from the people of Moloka’i and brews from Maui Brewing Company. What a deal!

MAUI NO KA ‘OI

Staying on Maui cheap AND luxurious. The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas is offering Pailolo Challenge participants an unbelievable deal on rooms: only $89 per night! Check out their stunning rooms at: StarWoodHotels.com
Contact Hawaiian Canoe Club (please use contact form below) for the promotional code to secure your $89 room today!

SUPPORT MOLOKA‘I

The Moloka‘i community benefits from the Pailolo Challenge. The Moloka’i High School Track Team will make money from feeding hungry paddlers at the post-race party. Local businesses benefit from purchases, car rentals, and night stays.

Race Information

Committed Crews
Results
Forms
Registration
Rules and Divisions
The Course
Accomodations

Committed Crews

HCRA-approved canoe division

Hawaiian CC Open Men & Women, Maui
Hawaiian CC Senior Master Women, Maui
Niumalu CC Open & Senior Master Women, Kaua'i
Na Kai 'Ewalu CC Open Men, Maui
Vancouver Island Master Women, Canada
Big Island Fire Open Men, Hawai'i Island
Team Bradley Open Women, Hawai'i
Hui Lanakila Iron & Open Men, Honolulu
Waikiki Beachboys Open Men, Honolulu

Open Class canoe division

Team Kamanu Composites, O'ahu

Results

2009 Race Results

Forms

Registration

Pre Registration: Postmark Intent Form & $350/crew Entry Fee by September 10.
Site Registration: Friday, September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at D.T Flemings Beach
Due: Entry Form, Final Crew List, Participant Waiver, Escort Boat Waiver, and Entry fee. Pick up canoe number.
Late Registration: Saturday, September 18, from 7:00 to 7:30am
ENTRY FEES Includes canoe hauling on Maui & Moloka‘i, race shirts, awards, pre- & post-race parties.
Regular: $350 per crew
Late: $400 per crew (assessed for registering on Saturday, September 18)

DINNER & PARTY INFO

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner at D.T. Flemings on Friday, Sept. 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Post-Race Party at Moloka’i Yacht Club, 1pm-pau

Rules and Divisions

CANOES USED
Hawaiian Class Canoes The hull of the canoe may be constructed from any or all types of material to include fiberglass, foam, metal, wood, laminated koa, etc. Ama and iako may be fashioned from any type of material. No attachable fins, keels or other devices shall be allowed. Canoe hull must weigh 400 lbs.
Open Class Canoe The canoe shall be a six-man, single hull canoe rigged with a single ama and double iako separated by at least one seat. It shall not exceed 45 feet in length. There shall be no mechanical devices or additional attachments for bailing, powering or steering. Fiberglass canoes must have positive buoyancy with flotation compartments only at the bow and stern of the canoe. No attachable fins, keels or other devices shall be allowed. There is no weight minimum.
DIVISIONS & CLASSIFICATIONS

Men Open (9 men / 10 women)
Women 40 Masters (9 men / 10 women)

50 Masters (12 men / 12 women)
Iron (6 men / 6 women)

Mixed (Minimum 4 women in 9 man crew, 5 women in a 10 man crew, 6 women in an 11 or 12 man crew)

The Course

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

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 OC-1s and surf skis but, in 2007, the Pailolo Challenge was inaugurated so that, finally, Hawai‘i’s 6-person outrigger canoe paddlers could enjoy one of Hawai‘i’s best downwind runs.

Accomodations

On Maui Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas

Rooms for $89 per night available for participants
Contact HCC today for booking instructions
Free bus ride from Westin KOR to Flemings on race day

On Molokai Moloka‘i Vacation Properties

Air, Lodging, and Car Specials
Contact Dayna Harris for Pailolo Challenge packages
800-367-2984 Toll Free | 808-553-8334 Direct | 808-553-8332 Fax
dayna@molokaivacationproperties.com

Contact

E-mail: contact@pailolo.com

Phone: 808.893.2124

Address: P.O. Box 5053

Kahului, HI 96793