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Wa’a Peleleu Unlimited Race Series

NEWS DATE: MARCH 15, 2025

LEADERBOARD:  (As of 4/19/25)

Stew KalamaMalamaKala KukeaKala'i


Unlimited M Open



Kai Oni Canoe Club0:55:210:55:09


Healani Canoe Club0:57:430:59:01


Na Hoapili O Ke Kai Canoe Club1:01:390:59:32


Hui Lanakila Canoe Club1:02:10-


Kamehameha Canoe Club1:04:16-


Windward Kai Canoe Club1:05:11-


Keahiakahoe Canoe Club1:00:49



Keahiakahoe Canoe Club
1:02:46





New Hope Canoe Club
1:07:50




Unlimited F Open



Healani Canoe Club1:03:5101:05:47


Kai Oni Canoe Club1:03:59-


Kai Oni Canoe Club1:10:16-


Keola O Ke Kai Canoe Club1:17:27-


Kailua Canoe Club1:09:29



Alapa Hoe Canoe Club
1:14:56













Unlimited X Open



Kai Oni Canoe Club1:03:39-



Waikiki Yacht Club1:04:08-


New Hope Canoe Club1:06:23-



Na Hoapiliokekai
1:10:51





OBJECTIVE: 

OHCRA is proud to introduce a dedicated Unlimited Canoe Race Series as part of the pre-season racing calendar, offering a competitive platform for this growing division of the sport. This 4-race series is designed to encourage participation, innovation, and high-level competition among clubs utilizing Unlimited Canoes.


OVERVIEW:

The proposed Unlimited Canoe Race Series Will

  • Utilize existing pre-season races.

  • Use cumulative times to calculate winners 

Example Calculation:

  • Crew A: 1:30:00 | 1:30:00 | 1:30:00 | 2:00:00 → Total: 6:30:00

  • Crew B: 1:15:00 | 1:15:00 | 1:45:00 | 1:50:00 → Total: 6:05:00
    🏆 Crew B wins the series.

RACE FORMAT:

  • Divisions: Men, Women and Mix

    • Crews must be sponsored by a club.

    • Crews do not have to have the same paddlers race to race, but need to enter under the same crew name to accumulate time.

    • Missed race will disqualify crew from potential race series award.

RACE SCHEDULE & HOSTING ROTATION

  • 2025 Race Series (Odd Years): Races 1, 3, 6, and 8.

  • 2026 Race Series (EVEN Years): Races 2, 4, 5, and 7.

  • Host clubs will determine the course for each pre-season race.

  • 2025 Race Series

    • Stew Kalama Race - March 15 | Hosted by Kai ‘Oni | Mauliola

    • Malama Mauliola – April 19 | Hosted by New Hope | Mauliola

    • Kala Kaukea Race – April 26 | Hosted by Hui Nalu | Maunalua Bay

    • Kala‘iomalulani Race – May 17 | Hosted by Keahiakahoe | Kailua to Kahalu‘u


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 🏆 Perpetual trophies will be awarded to the winners of each division: Men, Women, and Mixed.

  • This new series represents OHCRA’s commitment to expanding opportunities for Unlimited Canoes, ensuring the sport continues to evolve while honoring its traditions. Get your crew ready and be part of history!