Kailua Bay Challenge [Men] sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club
EVENT DATE: AUGUST 23, 2025
RACE INFORMATION:
- Race Course - This race within Kailua Bay.
- Date and Time - Saturday, August 23rd Race Start: 9:00am / Coaches Meeting: 8:30am
- Courses / Divisions -
- -Long Course (13.5miles) Open & Unlimited
- -Short Course (9.5 miles) Juniors (15-18 years old), 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ & 70+.
- Fees - $210 per crew
- Payment - Payment can be made at the in-person registration. Checks can be written out directly to Kailua Canoe Club. Credit cards will be accepted.
- Online Registration - For information on how to register your crews, please see the following article "Distance Crew Registration Process."
- In-person Registration - Saturday, August 24th at Kailua Beach Park from 7am-830am. Race numbers and crew gifts will be distributed at this time.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- OHCRA rules will apply. You must be a registered member of HCRA.
- Out of State clubs must provide COI with club name and OHCRA as additional insured (Paddlers names must be listed as club members)
- Crews affiliated with an out-of-state club are subject to approval
- Canoes must have their racing number displayed on the right front of canoe
- Canoes must have a canvas racing cover
- Your club is responsible for removing all tires and rubbish from rigging site to avoid a fine
CREW REQUIREMENTS:
- This is an iron race. All crews shall consist of 6 paddlers.
RACE HISTORY:
While watching the many canoe trailers going by on their way to Kailua Beach Park on a Saturday morning to get ready for the Dad Center Woman's canoe race the next day, Hank Leandro and Paul Gay saw an opportunity to have a men's race on the Saturday prior to the Women's race.
So was born the Kailua Bay Ironman Challenge the following year in 1996.
We really wanted to give everyone the opportunity to share our backyard by putting on this race, with its offshore islands and multitudes of constantly changing and challenging ocean conditions and fantastic scenery.
And after the race, to get together with all of our paddling brothers to enjoy some good food, drinks, and fellowship for the fun awards program. We are truly blessed to be able to enjoy and share what this amazing bay has to offer.
Past winners include: Lanikai Canoe Club, Kailua Canoe Club, Team Primo, Outrigger Canoe Club, and Team New Zealand Hawaii.
