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
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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.
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.
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