MAHALO TO OTTOMATIC FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP!

Don't miss this North Shore Challenge race!  Our 2023 Maui Paddling Hui season is coming to an end with this 24 mile course from Maliko to D.T. Flemings beach.  

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Race starts at 10:00AM. Check in at Maliko starts at 8:00AM.  Race briefing at 9:30AM at Maliko

We will have food and medal ceremony after the race from our generous NSC Sponsor, OTTOMATIC, for this event 

Don’t miss the excitement!

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ALL paddlers must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling. (inflatable waist pack or full size PFD), wear bright jersey, and leash.  NO EXPECTIONS

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REGISTRATION;  Ends Thursday, midnight, April 6th.

• $75 per paddler

For help registering, click on 'Contact Race'. 

All registration ends midnight PM, Thursday, April 6th - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!! 

2023 Membership DOES NOT include this race.

Teams: OC-2 and Relay teams must provide their own escort boat.  As always, we will have our safety crew present, but you are responsible to secure your escort boat.  They will also need to show proof of insurance and liability.  Mahalo. 

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Course: Maliko Gulch to D.T. Fleming Beach Park; approx 24 miles.  If Flemings is not accessible, we will finish at Duke's.  
Be prepared to paddle an extra 4 + miles if need be.

2023 Otto Matic North Shore Challenge - April 8th 

MPH’s mission is encouraging participation and competition of OC-1, OC-2, and Surfskis as well as general paddler sports on the Island of Maui. With the growth in popularity of longer distance races, we are challenged with keeping the race both safe and accessible to all paddlers, while still providing the opportunity to compete against worldwide talent. Qualifying criteria  have been adjusted to manage these challenges. 

EXPERIENCE & CUT-OFF TIME

• This race is for paddlers with experience in rough open ocean experience only. Conditions are unpredictable and safety is our primary goal.  All paddlers must prove that they have done 20 + mile open ocean races.  
• Race Cutoff time is 5 hours at which point paddlers still on the course may be picked up by the MPH safety patrol or be required to be picked up by their escort boat.   

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MPH will not review your qualifying information until you register and pay for the race. You will be notified, and your entry fee will be refunded if you do not meet the qualifications. For your entry to be considered, you must either:

1. Pre-qualify by completing one of these races IRON within specified time;
   1. M2M or the Maui Jim’s Maui 2 Molokai Challenge in under 4 hours
   2. North Shore Challenge - (Keanae to Kahului or Maliko to Fleming) in under 4 hours
   3. Kaiwi Solo in under 6 hours
   4. Further qualifying criteria (see note 2 below) will be required if you are entering as an OC-1 having only raced on an OC-2, are entering to paddle Iron having only raced in a Relay team, or if your qualifying time is over 5 years ago.
   5. OC-6 experience will NOT be considered.

• - OR -

2. Answer all qualifying questions so that MPH can determine if you qualify to race. Please describe your rough water open ocean racing experience, finish times, and list the email address of an MPH recognized Coach who can vouch for your level of expertise.

• If the MPH race director believes, based on your experience, you may not be able to complete the race in under 4.5 hours your entry will be denied.
• Your entry will be cancelled if the MPH race director is unable to verify your ability due to lack of information or unknown references.
• Your entry fee will be refunded if your entry is denied.

 REGISTRATION 

• Registration Opens: 8:00 AM , Maui time, Thursday March 30th 2023.
• OC-2 and Relay entries: ALL teammates in crew must be listed and paid for in this registration Additionally, EACH paddler must complete the Waiver form.  
• CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS; Please notify us as soon as possible at MPHreg@gmail.com. Entry fee can be refunded if cancelled prior to midnight April 6th. 

ALL paddlers must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling. 

(inflatable waist pack or full size PFD)

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 REGISTRATION; $75 per paddler Ends midnight, April 6th 

NO EXCEPTIONS!!! 

For help registering, click on 'Contact Race'.