Aloha MPH Paddler,

Thank you for registering for MPH's 2022 Championship Race, which takes place on Saturday March 12th, 2022 for another amazing Maliko downwinder !
~~Long course starting at Haycraft to Maluaka and short course starts at Kihei Canoe Club.~~

Now that outdoor activity capacity limits have been lifted, we invite all of you to bring your lunches and we can celebrate after the race. We wish we had sponsors to cover this, unfortunately, Covid has prevented us from doing so this year. Not many businesses have extra money to give away. We thank all of them for their continuing support over the years and we are pretty confident that next season will be somewhat normal.

MPH has been in compliance with all required Covid Rules and Restrictions for this challenging season. We are fortunate Maui County are now allowing us to do group gatherings .

Long course starting at Maliko gulch to Kahului harbor ~~and short course around 3 buoys in the harbor.~~

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGARDING CHECK-IN'S:

* Check-in for both Courses is done on site at Haycraft Park starting at 10:30am.

Short course starts at 12:30pm from KCC
Long course starts at 1:00pm for Haycraft

* Check-in or number pick-up for the Long Course is done on site at Maliko starting at 11:00am.

Long course race starts at 1:30. Mahalo

* If you don't have a number, you will have to come and pick it up at the harbour prior to going to Maliko. We will be on site at 10:30

~~Short course starts at 12:30~~
~~Long course race start at 1:00pm~~

***** THE COUNTY NO LONGER REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE COVID TEST *****
HOWEVER, WE ASK YOU NOT TO SHOW UP IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL, HAVE DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR FEVER.
MAHALO FOR RESPECTING YOUR FELLOW RACERS

PFD's, LEASHES and BRIGHT COLORED JERSEYS REQUIRED FOR ALL MPH EVENTS THIS YEAR
AS WELL AS MASKS WORN AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN YOU'RE ON THE WATER
ALL paddlers must wear inflatable waist pack or full size USCG approved Type I, II, III, or V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling during EVERY MPH EVENT. ISO 12402-5 rating also acceptable.

Please pay attention when you arrive at the event to know where you need to be to check in and get your boat number sticker.

We will NOT be able to have volunteers running computers to make changes to registrations or enter new registrations. Should you find an error on need to make an emergency change to your entry, you must email MPH by 5pm the night before the race. Note - this extension is only for changes - not to create new entries.

1.) Familiarize yourself with the MPH Rules below.

2.) Be sure your race entry is paid for and information is correct and complete.

3.) CHECK IN AND PICK UP YOUR BOAT NUMBER STICKERS AT HAYCRAFT BY 12:15 Pm ON RACE DAY.

4.) Do not remove a 2022 MPH Boat Number Sticker from a boat once you receive it. Numbers are assigned to the boat, not the paddler, & MPH has a limited supply of these to get us through 2022

For assistance or cancellation, email us at: MPHreg@gmail.com.

Did you read the waiver you signed? You can review it at: MPH Website.

Have fun, be safe, and don't forget to thank the MPH's many volunteers! We wouldn't be able to organize races without their help.

Mahalo.

-the MPH Registration Team

MAUI PADDLING HUI (MPH) 2022 EVENT RULES

PARTICIPANTS MUST UNDERSTAND AND ABIDE BY ALL EVENT RULES

REGISTRATION: Participants must register prior to the registration deadline
CHECK-IN: Participants must check in prior to close of registration on race day.
OC-2 TEAMS: EACH paddler must register and pay at the same time please.
PFD's, LEASHES and BRIGHT COLORED JERSEYS REQUIRED FOR ALL MPH EVENTS THIS YEAR AS WELL AS MASKS WORN AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN YOU'RE ON THE WATER
ALL paddlers must wear inflatable waist pack or full size USCG approved Type I, II, III, or V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling during EVERY MPH EVENT.
ISO 12402-5 rating also acceptable.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY/RESCUE AIDS: In addition to the required PFD, all participants are responsible for carrying additional safety/rescue aids such as cell phone, whistle, reflective tape, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), mirror, air horn, smoke, etc., maintaining their devices in good working condition, and practicing their use in rough water prior to racing.
You will not be allowed to race if:
- You are not wearing a leash secured from you to your boat and your PFD for entirety of your event.
- Failing to attend mandatory briefing on practice day.
- Not having 2022 MPH boat number stickers on both sides of boat nose & clearly visible to the safety officials.
- Providing wrong boat number at registration.
- Substituting another paddler for your entry for any reason without prior MPH Official approval.
- Escort/Safety Boat infractions.
- If you are NOT registered for this race, we ask that you stay off the course during the scheduled race time.
  Failure to comply may result in being banned from future MPH events.

NOTE: Second offenses for any of the above may result in being banned from future MPH events.

TIME PENALTY(s) of 10 minutes will be issued for:
- Not starting behind designated start line when the officials start the event.
- Failing to go around required turn buoy(s).
- Finishing outside designated finish buoy(s) (If you are unable to due to unsafe conditions, you must notify an MPH official as soon possible to determine if penalty can be waived).
BOATS & EQUIPMENT must be in good operating condition. If you question whether your equipment can handle the conditions, do not go out.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Should you or your boat become unable to continue paddling for any reason, the Safety Patrol and/or Race Director may dictate abandoning your boat. Participant(s) may be taken ashore, to a medic or official boat, or whatever is deemed necessary for the safest rescue. MPH is NOT responsible for rescuing your boat or your equipment. Safety of all persons involved in the event is MPH’s priority.
RACE JERSEY: You must wear a bright, visible jersey while racing.
BE SAFE!
- Evaluate the conditions. Check the wind, currents, wave size and tidal reports. Overestimating your ability both as an open ocean paddler and swimmer puts yourself, other participants, and our escort patrol at risk. 'WHEN IN DOUBT - DON'T GO OUT!'
- The Race Director has the right to alter a course, prohibit a paddler from participating, or change any rule if deemed necessary for the wellbeing of participants, safety patrol, MPH officials and volunteers.
- The Safety Patrol and MPH Director have the option of pulling a participant from an event if the participant is unable to stay on course, stay in safe range of other participants, or meet the cut-off time for a given event. If you are unsure if your typical course speed will keep you in range, check with the MPH Director prior to entering the event.
EVENT CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGE OF RACE COURSE may be dictated by the US Coast Guard, DLNR, entities in control of Event Venue, MPH Board of Directors, or MPH Director should weather or water conditions, in their opinion, render the running of the event unsafe.
REFUNDS: All fees are non-refundable whether due to participant cancelling their entry or MPH cancelling the event. EXCEPTION: Refund WILL be granted if MPH denies participation of paddler for any reason.

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