Hanohano Ocean Challenge Results

Note to Paddlers:

Results are in the process of being posted. Long Course finish line and results worked out great.
Due to the huge number of new participants, many race numbers were either not reported at the finish line or reported out of order which affected all of the time after that gap. With video and finish line photos, we were able to piece together finish order for 90% of the field. Times became erroneous. As stated in the pre-race briefing "It is the Paddlers responsibility to report his/her assigned race number at the finish line..." This affects everyone in the race.
We had a great day, beautiful weather, delicious food, righteous t-shirts and a killer vibe on the beach.
Thanks

Race Recap

Hanohano Ocean Challenge January 31, 2009
Race Recap
Today, thanks to the generous efforts of the members of Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club
(HOCC), over 400 paddlers took to the water in Mission Bay, San Diego. Our
participants ranged in age from 8 yrs. to 80 yrs old including a number of very
inspirational Challenged Athletes representing the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF),
Olympic Athletes and World Class Athletes from various other sports. 280 of those
raced the 4.8 mile short course on Paddleboards, Stand-up Paddleboards(SUP), Surfski’s,
OC-1’s and kayaks accompanied by a pristine summerlike day on the bay. While these
racers recovered on the beach, with a great meal provided by Wahoo’s, 120 Surfskiers
and OC-1 & 2 paddlers headed out the channel for the 9 mile open ocean long course.
Once again Danny Ching ruled the day by winning the SUP unlimited division on the
short course and winning the OC-1 division on the long course. Patrick Dolan posted the
fastest time of the day in the Long Course Surfski division. Other Standouts on the Short
Course were Dan Man our unltd. Paddleboard overall winner, Jay Scheckman (14’
Paddleboard) and Dan Van Dyck (Stock Paddleboard) , Heather Fuhr (Women’s
Paddleboard),Vicki Mills (Women’s SUP), Ernie Johnson (SUP Stock), Sean Barlow
and Sydney Bohlman (under 14yr Surfski), Ryan Stock and Katarina LaJeunesse (under
19 yr Surfski) overall winners. Cory Fultz, Cora Wolfe and Ikaika Pidot won their age
groups in OC-1 Short Course and Maggie Hogan (Surfski Women ) and Julie wolfe (OC-
1 Women) dominated their divisions on the Long Course. All in all there was great
competition throughout the day, but in the end it’s all about sharing a day on the water
with your “Ohana”.
Division Winners Awards were provided by Loyal Sponsors, Maui Jim Sunglasses,
Nixon and Peet’s Coffee while other greatly needed support was provided by Quickblade,
Huki Outrigger, Paddlesurf Warehouse, Keli’s Outrigger, Kalaoa Paddles, Paddleme.com
and Caseman. Lunch was provided by Wahoo’s and morning coffee provided by Peet’s
LaJolla. There is no way to have an event like this without the support of these Sponsors.
Remember to thank them next time you see them on the beach.
Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club would like to thank everyone for their “Aloha”. The
vibe on the beach is always positive and welcoming. This year we had a huge number of
first time racers and I hope that their experience was as positive as mine.
Thank You to all the volunteers from HOCC and to the following for their support:
Wahoo’s, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Nixon, Quickblade, Huki Outrigger, Paddlesurf
Warehouse, Peet’s Coffee LaJolla, Kalaoa Paddles, Keli’s Outrigger, Paddleme.com,
Caseman, Dakine, Kialoa, Hinano, The Douser, Hansen’s Surfshop, Rusty Del Mar, Gray
Whale Trading Co., Trident Surfboards, John Wayne Foundation, Pipe’s Café, Kashi, Clif and Better Surf than Sorry.

Sponsor Update

Hanohano Ocean Challenge
Raffle Sponsors:

Wahoo’s : Lunch Sponsor
Quickblade: Award Sponsor, Vendor
Huki Outrigger: T-shirt Sponsor
Paddlesurf Warehouse: Web Design, Booth Sponsor
Keli’s Outrigger: Vendor, Raffle
Caseman: Vendor, Raffle
Paddleme.com : Vendor, Raffle
Peet’s Coffee La Jolla: Morning Coffee, Awards
Kialoa: OC-1 Paddle, Standup Paddle
Dakine: Duffle bags , Back Packs
Nixon: Awards/Watches
Gray Whale Trading: Standup paddle
Hansen’s Surf Shop: 2-$50.00 gift Certificates
Kalaoa Paddles: Standup Paddle
John Wayne Foundation: Sunscreen, Rashguards
Pipe’s Café; sweatshirts, Gift Cert.
Rusty’s Del Mar: Gift Certificates
Patagonia: Board Shorts
Hinano: Hinano Clothing
Better Surf Than Sorry Board Slings
Trident Surfboards Surfboard


Thank You to all of Hanohano OCC’s Sponsors. Please go to www.hanohano.org for web links to all of our sponsors.
Remember them when you’re shopping for gear.

Updates

Attn: Junior SUP Paddlers
Paddlesurf Warehouse is donating a New Stand Up Paddleboard to the overall winner

Weather for the 13th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge
http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/San_Diego.html

Tides:
La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California, 1/31/2009
5:49 AM Twilight begins
5:59 AM 1.55 feet Low Tide
6:44 AM Sunrise
11:32 AM 3.59 feet High Tide
5:20 PM Sunset
5:35 PM 1.01 feet Low Tide
6:16 PM Twilight ends

Beach Finish both races

In an effort to streamline results, there will be a Beach Finish for both the Short Course and Long Course. Paddlers will make a Left Shoulder turn on a buoy designated in Mariner's Cove and head straight to the beach where there will be boat catchers at the water line and a finishline tent about 10 meters up the beach. Once a paddler touches the sand, that is their finishing position. Paddlers will form a queue and proceed in an orderly fashion through the tent where their Race Number and time will be recorded. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The Management

Race Day Schedule

HANOHANO OCEAN CHALLENGE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:30 – 9:00 A.M. REGISTRATION/ BREAKFAST

9:10 SHORT COURSE MEETING

9:15-9:30 START SHORT COURSE

10:20 LONG COURSE MEETING

10:30 LONG COURSE…HEAD TO START

10:45 1000 METER JUNIOR RACE

11:15 EARLY LUNCH

11:30 SHORT COURSE AWARDS

12:15 LUNCH

1:00 LONG COURSE AWARDS

1:15-1:30 RAFFLE
(MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)

***PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS APPROXIMATE. CONDITIONS MAY ARISE THAT MAY REQUIRE FLEXIBILITY ON EVERYONE’S PART.

Instructions to Paddlers for race Day

INSTRUCTIONS TO PADDLERS

· WAIVER MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. REGISTER W/ NAME, COMPLETE ADDRESS, E-MAIL, PHONE, AGE, ASSIGNED # AND BOAT DESCRIPTION.

· $20.00 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES BREAKFAST, T-SHIRT (1ST 200 TO REGISTER) LUNCH, RAFFLE TICKET AND AWARDS

· ALL PADDLERS MUST BE MARKED WITH THEIR ASSIGNED NUMBER.

· ALL BOATS (EXCEPT PADDLEBOARDS) SHALL CARRY P.F.D. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL ASSESS 5 MINUTE PENALTY

· STARTER WILL DESIGNATE RACE START LINE. SHORT COURSE: BETWEEN STARTER AND SHORE MARKER… PADDLEBOARDS BEACH START, FIRST ROW CANOES AND KAYAKS, 10 METERS BACK AT WHITE BUOYS SUP’S. LONG COURSE: BETWEEN SAFETY BOAT AND NORTH JETTY. RACES WILL NOT START UNTIL LINE IS EVEN. JUMPING THE START WILL ASSESS 5-MINUTE PENALTY. (IT’S NOT WORTH IT!)…PLEASE COOPERATE WITH STARTER.

· IT IS THE PADDLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE RACE COURSE. FAILURE TO TURN ALL COURSE MARKERS WILL RESULT IN A 5-MINUTE PENALTY PER MISSED MARK.

ESCORT BOATS ARE ON THE WATER FOR PADDLER SAFETY EMERGENCIES. ESCORT BOAT DRIVERS WILL NOT RESCUE BOATS…ONLY PADDLERS. PLEASE KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS.

· IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL COME TO THE AID OF FELLOW PADDLERS IN TROUBLE. …IT’S ONLY A RACE…IF POINT TOTALS ARE AT ISSUE, THE RACE COMMITTEE WILL OFFER SOLUTIONS. SAFETY IS A PRIORITY.

· ALL PADDLERS MUST CHECK IN AT FINISH EVEN IF THEY PULL THEMSELVES OFF THE COURSE.

· ALL PADDLERS MUST FINISH ON BEACH THROUGH 10X10 CANOPY AND REPORT THEIR ASSIGNED NUMBER TO OFFICIAL. PADDLERS FAILING TO COOPERATE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN OFFICIAL RESULTS AND ANY SERIES POINTS EARNED WILL NOT BE CREDITED.


***THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. YOUR RACE HOSTS, SAFETY BOAT CAPTAINS AND RACE COMMITTEE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COURTESY.