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Maui Paddling Hui operates a racing series on the island of Maui, often called "one man season."

The races include OC-1 and OC-2 (one and two person outrigger canoes), SS-1 and SS-2 (surfski racing kayaks) and V-1 (rudderless outrigger canoe). Qualified paddlers in V-3's & Prone Boards may be allowed.

MPH is no longer able to accommodate SUP's due to the increased participants and the many races now available for SUP's.

Check in at the MPH website & the MPH Facebook Page for up to the minute info on race day changes and to share your race day pictures.

ON-LINE RACE REGISTRATION WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL RACE MORNING. RACE FEE INCREASES TO $40 PER PERSON AT MIDNIGHT BEFORE THE RACE. (if you register before midnight on line, but pay at the race, the $15 increase will be waived when you pay at check in)

ALL PADDLERS NEED TO SIGN UP ONCE AT   Maui Paddling Hui 'MPH' 2018 Season Sign Up  BEFORE REGISTERING FOR ANY OF THE MPH 2018 SEASON RACES. (You'll have the option to become a season member or pay per race. Either way, will only have to complete this sign up once.)

COURSE:

RACE SCHEDULE:

• ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5pm, FRIDAY, February 16th.
• RACE: SATURDAY February 17, 2018
• 6:30 - 7:15am Registration & Mandatory Check In
• 7:45am Mandatory Race Meeting
• Start time: 8:00 women, 8:30 Men & Coed
• Check Maui Paddling Hui web page & Facebook page for changes to course &/or Schedule

ADDITIONAL RELAY RULES:

• Paddlers must alternate each leg, no doubling up.
• For 55+ divisions, each paddler must be 55 or older.
• For OC-2 coed, must have 1 male and 1 female on the canoe at a time. Not 2 males one leg and 2 females the next.
• For iron paddlers, mandatory 2-minute stops at Papalaua and Guardrails

If you need help registering, email mphreg@gmail.com

RACE TIP: Wear bright hats, bright jerseys, distinct colors &/or carry unique swim noodles or boogie boards to be able to spot your relay teammates in the water & waves at the relay changes!! All paddlers need to be capable of swimming out through a shore break to get to their teammates at each leg of the race. Tabis are helpful to protect your feet from sharp coral & hot rocks at the changes. PLEASE be aware of other paddlers floating in the water - SAFETY FIRST!!!

MPH Race Rules

Please familiarize yourself with the Race Rules. All participants will be expected to know them.

All paddlers participating in an MPH event must register prior to the registration deadline and must have current MPH boat number assigned & securely places on both sides of the nose of your OC or SS (sticker on deck & number marked on leg of Prone paddlers). Since we count paddlers, missing or extra paddlers may cause us to call for search and rescue assistance.

1. All race participants must have and use a leash. All participants are encouraged to carry an alternative safety/rescue aid such as a whistle, reflective tape, personal flotation device (PFD), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), air horn, or smoke. Persons who do not use at least a leash will be DQ'd the first time, will be fined the second time and will be prohibited from participating if there is a 3rd offense.
2. You must start behind the line or escort boat. Creeping forward or jumping the start will result in a time penalty specified for that race.
3. You must finish inside of the finish buoy (unless conditions make it unsafe). Finishing in any other place will result in a non-time and resultant DQ.
4. You must go around any required turn buoys. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
5. All boats, boards and other equipment must be in good operating condition. If you question whether your equipment can handle the conditions, you should not go out.
6. For safety, you must wear a bright, visible jersey while racing. Whether or not a jersey qualifies is at the discretion of the race director. If conditions warrant, the race director may waive this rule and allow paddlers to race without a jersey, this will be announced on race morning. If the rule is waived, a bright visible jersey is still strongly recommended as conditions can change at any time, and good conditions do not guarantee safety.
7. All vessels must use MPH issued number stickers.
8. Be safe. Evaluate the conditions. Check the wind, currents, wave size and tidal reports. If in doubt of your ability to handle the conditions, do not take the course. There is no shame in helping from shore. Overestimating your ability puts yourself, other paddlers, and our escort patrol at risk. 'WHEN IN DOUBT - DON'T GO OUT!'
9. The Race Director always has the right to alter a course, prohibit a racer from participating if their experience isn't sufficient for the course &/or conditions, or change any rule if the Race Director deems it necessary for the safety and well being of the sport and paddlers.
10. The Safety Patrol and Race Director have the option of pulling a paddler from a race if the paddler is unable to stay on course or in safe range of other paddlers. If you are unsure your typical paddling speed will keep you in this range, please check with the Race Director prior to entering the race.