Kilohana Winter Challenge
Long 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:
Long Course*: Junior (15U), Junior (16-19 yr), Open (20-39 yr), M40+, M50+, M60+, M70+
*At least 2 entries to make an age division
Safety
-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 - Closes Saturday 3/15 at NOON
-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! See Kilohana Treasurer for reimbursements.
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 no later than 9:30 a.m. (registration desk will close).
Parking and canoe set-up (see map below)
-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. 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 maps. Course is subject to change due to weather or conditions.
