Kilohana Winter Challenge Short Course

Kilohana Winter Challenge

Short Course Registration

Event Schedule

• 8:00AM – 9:30AM Check-in open at Redwood City public launch ramp.
• 8:45AM Race Meeting in at Redwood City public launch ramp (601 Chesapeake Dr., Redwood City, CA 94063)
• 9:15AM Short Course (5 - 6 miles)
• 11:00AM Long Course (8 - 10 miles…Race will start 15 minutes after the last canoe finishes from the short course)

Pre-Race Eats

• Coffee and light snacks provided.
• Water fill station available. Bring your own bottle/cup.

Post-Race

Relax after your race with a bowl of chicken long rice (included with registration) at Kilohana’s site.

• See map for designated parking area for visitors.
• Kilohana parking lot is permitted for Kilohana members and NCOCA officials only.

Categories

• Watercraft: OC-1, V-1, and OC-2 (M, F, coed)
• Age Divisions:
  • Short Course*: Junior (15U), Junior (16-19 yr), Open (20-39 yr), M40+, M50+, M60+, M70+
    *At least 2 entries to make an age division

Safey

• Leash and PFD are mandatory to participate (Type II inflatable PFD is acceptable). 
• You must be able to remount your canoe in the event of a huli.
• Safety boats will be available for both short and long courses.
• Paddler must turn and return to shore if directed by Safety officials. 

Registration

• We are using Webscorer for event registration, race timing, and results. 
• Entry is $25 for each race.
• Want to race twice? Entry fee for your second race will only be $10! Kilohana will reimburse paddlers who race twice on the day of the event. 
• Juniors (19 & under) are free!
  • Kilohana asks that the coach from the keiki’s affiliated club contact our coaching staff (kilohanacoachingstaff@googlegroups.com) in advance of their keiki’s registration to confirm the keiki’s ability to paddle this race. 

Race Day Check-In

• All registered racers must pick up their assigned bib number at the Registration table, located at the public launch ramp. 
   

Parking and canoe set-up

• Parking is free.
• Parking at the public launch is limited. Street parking is also available if the public parking lot is full.
• Grass area is available for canoe set up but limited at the launch area. Additional grass is located near street parking.
• Please do not park in surrounding business parking lots next to the launch ramp.
• Kilohana parking lot is permitted for only Kilohana members and NCOCA officials. See map for designated parking area for post-race meals and medal ceremony.

 
Race Start and Finish

• Please note that the start and finish is located at the dock in front of Kilohana's site.
• Racers will leave from the public launch and paddle a short distance to the start line. The finish will also be in front of Kilohana's site.
• Access the Race Course Maps and Buoy Markers via link  or below
• Courses are subject to change by Race Officials for conditions/weather, etc.