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Henry Ayau Memorial Race

2025 Race Details

 

Proudly sponsored by Hui Lanakila canoe club

A long-distance race dedicated to the memory of beloved waterman, coach, and paddler Henry Keawe Ayau.

SUN, SEP 14, 2025, 8:30 AM

Register at HCRA


Race Course

  • The course is 32 miles from Maunalua Bay, around Diamond Head and Kalaeloa, finishing at Nanakuli Beach Park

Fees

  • $550 per crew.

  • Payment can be made at in-person registration. CASH or Checks made out to “Hui Lanakila Canoe Club”

  • A $50 late fee applies after 11:00 AM, Sep 13, 2025

Divisions

  • Men: Open (9 paddlers), Juniors (15-18 years old, 9), Unlimited (9), Koa (9), 40+ (9), 50+ (9), 55+ (12), 60+ (12), 65+ (12).

  • Mixed Open: 10 paddlers are mandatory. You must have 3 men and 3 women in the wa'a at all times. 

Crew Registration

  • Online: For information on how to register your crews, please see the following article "Distance Crew Registration Process."

  • In-person: Saturday, September 13th at Maunalua Bay Halau from 8am-11am. 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

  • Each crew must have their own escort boat

  • Crews of 9-10 must have escort boats 18 feet or longer per coast guard regulation

  • Crews of 11-12 must have escort boats 22 feet or longer per coast guard regulation

  • An Escort Boat / Auxiliary Boat Waiver form must be submitted (Form OHCRA 08)

  • Escort boat must have a mounted radio (VHF #72)

  • Escort boat insurance coverage must meet a minimum of $300K in liability coverage

  • Escort boat must have their canoe racing number displayed on boat

  • 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

Sat, 9/13/25

8:00 - 11:00 AM
Maunalua Bay: Race packet, crew payment, and spiff pick up.

Sun, 9/14/25 - RACE DAY

7:00 AM pick up socks

8:00 AM Sharp!
Coaches Meeting

8:30 AM
Race begins, behind the channel buoy.
Failure to comply will result in a 10 min penalty

8:45 AM
Heat 2 begins.

End of race at Nanakuli Beach Park.
Lunch will be provided. Medals will be awarded as each crew is confirmed by officials.

Please see Hui Lanakila at the food tent.

Malama ‘aina

  • Park only in designated stalls.

  • Fines will be assessed for failure to comply.

  • For more information, contact Kristi Lowry at
    ph:808-368-0654 or email: 64kristil@gmail.com

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View results from previous years.
2022 results here
2018 results here
2016 results here