Rules and Divisions

New for 2023: Iron crews are required to have an escort boat – all luggage and equipment for ALL crews is the responsibility of the crew.

Canoes Used

  • Hawaiian Class OC-6 Canoe hull must weigh 400+ lbs. and 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.)
  • Unlimited Class 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 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 with the exception of venturis for drainage and/or mechanical bailers. There is no weight minimum.

Divisions (numbers in parenthesis indicate total teammates allowed for that division)

Hawaiian Class (400+ lbs)

  • IRON
    • MEN             Open (6)   |  40+ masters (6)
    • WOMEN    Open (6)   |   40+masters (6)
    • MIXED         Open (6 -at least 3 women)   |  40+ masters (6 -at least 3 women)
  • RELAY
    • MEN            Jrs age 15-18 (12)   |    Open (9)   |    40+ (9)   |   50+ (12)   |   60+ (12)
    • WOMEN  Jrs age 15-18 (12)   |    Open (10)   |    40+ (10)   |   50+ (12)   |   60+ (12)
    • MIXED       Jrs age 15-18 (12 -at least 6 women)   |   Open (9-12 -at least 50% women)   |   40+ masters (9-12 -at least 50% women)

Unlimited Class

  • IRON
    • MEN             Open (6)   |  40+ masters (6)
    • WOMEN    Open (6)   |   40+masters (6)
    • MIXED         Open (6 -at least 3 women)   |  40+ masters (6 -at least 3 women)
  • RELAY
    • MEN             Open (9)   |  40+ masters (9)
    • WOMEN    Open (10)   |   40+masters (10)
    • MIXED         Open (9-12 -at least 50% women)   |  40+ masters (9-12 -at least 50% women)

There are no age specifications for Open crews.
ALL paddlers in a crew must meet the age requirement for that division as of Race Day. (i.e., You are in the class by your age on Race Day).
Any racers under 18 years old must be pre-approved to participate by the Pailolo Race Committee.

Iron Crews

Iron crews are required to have an escort boat – all luggage and equipment for iron crews is the responsibility of the crew.

Entry Fees

  • $700 per crew + $35 per paddler over 6
    (This covers race dues only)

Insurance Fees

  • $40 For non-HCRA paddlers
  • The HCRA honorary fees is in addition to registration.
  • Non-HCRA paddlers need to pay the fee or provide a COI showing coverage for the race and naming HCC, MCHCA, HCRA as additional insured.

Towing Fees

  • Towing Maui: $80
    From YB to Race Start
  • Towing Molokai: $60
    From Kaunakakai to Hale O Lono or YB

YOU MUST REGISTER & PAY ONLINE. NO REGISTRATION AT CREW CHECK-IN.
Online Registration is open and can be accessed at Pailolo Challenge Team Registration 2023 (link coming soon)

Timeline of Race Week 2023

CREW CHECK-IN DAY – INTERNATIONAL & HCC –  Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  • 3:00pm-5:00pm – CREW CHECK IN for HCC and International Crews (if already arrived).
    Turn in any outstanding documents & payment balances.
    Pick up swag bags and race shirts.
    Pre-Sales of Logo Wear.
    At Hawaiian Canoe Club (Hoaloha Park in Kahului)
    NOTE: This is last day for Young Brothers to pick up any Canoes that were shipped to Maui for race start.

CREW CHECK-IN DAY – MAUI CREWS – Thursday, September 14th, 2023,

  • 4:00pm-6:00pm – CREW CHECK IN for all Maui Crews.
    Turn in any outstanding documents & payment balances.
    Pick up swag bags & race shirts.
    Pre-Sales of Logo Wear.
    At Hawaiian Canoe Club (Hoaloha Park in Kahului)

CREW CHECK-IN DAY  – ALL CREWS – COACHES MEETING – Friday, September 15th, 2023

  • 11:00am-3:00pm
    CREW CHECK IN for all crews.
    Turn in any outstanding documents & payment balances. Pick up swag bags and race shirts.
    DT Fleming Beach @ 11a-3p
  • 5:00 pm
    COACHES MEETING. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MANDATORY.
    All crews must have at least ONE steersman or coach present. Attendance is mandatory.
    If a crew is not represented, their entry will be forfeited without refund.
    BOAT# and post race destination STICKERS
    At DT Fleming Park (Mile Marker 31.1; Hwy 30 aka Honoapiilani Hwy. Turn on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. to parking at end)

RACE DAY – Saturday, September 16, 2023
RACE DAY: ALL CREWS at DT Fleming Park
(Mile Marker 31.1; Hwy 30 aka Honoapiilani Hwy. Turn on Lower Honoapiilani Rd. to parking at end)

  • 6:30am-7:30am -Final Canoe Rigging
  • 7:00am – FINAL RACE BRIEFING AND PULE (blessing)

     RACE STARTS

  • 8:30am -All Women & Mixed  crews
  • 9:00am -All Men crews

There will be a 10 MINUTE PENALTY for not starting in your designated start time.
There will be a 20 MINUTE PENALTY added to crews’ final time to those OVER THE LINE at the Start.

 

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