MAHALO TO MPH'S GENEROUS SEASON SPONSORS!

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.

NEW THIS YEAR;

STEP 1: ALL PADDLERS NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SIGN-UP BEFORE REGISTERING FOR ANY SEASON RACES (do no use for M2M or N.S. Challenge). 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.

STEP 2: Go to individual race pages and register in advance for races you plan to attend.

STEP 3: Use express lane for mandatory check in on race mornings.

MPH races included in Season Membership:

Sunday,     Jan. 7, 2018;      MPH's Miso Phat Season Opener

Sunday,     Jan. 14, 2018;    MPH's Merriman's Triangle Race

Sunday,     Jan. 28, 2018;    MPH's Nalu's Pali Race

Saturday,   Feb. 10, 2018;   MPH's Da Kitchen Maliko I Race

Saturday,   Feb. 17, 2018;   MPH's Maui Jim Relay Race

Saturday,   Mar. 3, 2018;     MPH's Like Poke Maliko II Race

Saturday,   Mar. 17, 2018;   MPH's Manoli's Championship Race

MPH races NOT included in Season Membership:

Saturday,   Mar. 31, 2018;   MPH's Ottomatic North Shore Challenge

Saturday,   April 14, 2018;   MPH's Ozone - Kai Wa'a - Maui Jim M2M (Maui to Molokai) Race

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.