Ozone-Kai Wa'a Maui to Moloka'i (M2M)

April 15 - April 16, 2017 @ kaunakakai

GENERAL INFO

Maui Paddling Hui (MPH) operates a racing series on the island of Maui, often called "one man season." The Maui to Molokai 'M2M' is MPH's premier annual race.

Course:DT Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai 26mi
Registration:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! 
ADD TEAM MATE TO EXISTING TEAM: YOU HAVE UNTIL 10am 4/14 (Maui time) TO ENTER THEM AS WAIT LIST ENTRY (with note in experience box of what team they are joining).
EDIT YOUR ENTRY: YOU HAVE UNTIL NOON 4/14 TO ACCESS YOUR ENTRY. 
CANCELLATIONS: IF YOU MUST CANCEL, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT mphreg@gmail.com or TEXT (808-283-1453). NOTE: WE WON'T HAVE RECEPTION FOR THESE AFTER 5am ON RACE MORNING.
RACE MORNING CHANGES: MUST BE MADE AT D.T. FLEMMINGS. GO SEE THE COMPUTER WIZZES BEFORE GETTING IN THE CHECK IN LANES IF YOU ARE CHANGING YOUR ENTRY IN ANY WAY (boat color or make, corrections to race category, emergency contact, etc.). THERE WILL BE A MASTER LIST POSTED FOR YOU TO CHECK YOUR ENTRY BEFORE GETTING IN A CHECK IN LANE.

Note: For safety reasons, SUPs will not be allowed. For logistical reasons, OC-6's are not included.
 Start Time:9:30am; OC-1 women, all OC-2s, and all relays
9:40am; Iron OC-1 Men, Iron Surfski Men & Women
Check in:7:00-8:00am
Entry Fee:$100 standard registration after 3/26
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Cutoff time:4hrs, 30mins




EXPERIENCE & CUT-OFF TIME: This race is for experienced paddlers with open ocean experience only.  The cutoff time is 4 hours and 30 minutes. If you believe, or if the MPH race directors believe from reviewing your past race results, that you may not be able to make it close to 4:30, you may be required to have an escort boat (not jetski), or your entry may not be approved. 

There is a section on the entry form to describe your open ocean experience on OC-1/OC-2/SS. Your entry fee will be refunded if denied. Please email us if you're not sure. See pre-qualification rules below.

PRE-QUALIFICATION: In order to race without an escort boat, pre-qualification is required before registering.  Pre-qualify by either:
1. Email MPH for pre-approval based on your experience.  Describe your experience including big open ocean races you've done, your times, and if possible, contact info for your coach as a reference.
2. Completed one of the following races iron (or relay IF you are racing with same team), within specified time.  OC-6 doesn't count.  Note; If you haven't met the specified time, you may still qualify. You'll just need to get pre-approval as in #1 above.
-M2M in under 3:45
-North Shore Challenge - Keanae to Kahului in under 3:45
-North Shore Challenge - Kahakuloa to Napili in under 4:15
-Kaiwi Solo in under 5:40
If you do not pre-qualify to race without an escort boat, you can still race WITH an escort boat (which you are responsible for providing) as long as your experience shows you are likely able to complete the race in under the cutoff time of 4:30 in typical Pailolo conditions.  Cutoff time is required for safety so our safety boats don't get too spread out and so MPH can accurately account for all paddlers at end of race.

JERSEY's & LEASHES: You must wear the official Maui to Moloka'i Jersey (included in registration) for the duration of the race.  This is for safety, and there are no exceptions.  Failure to comply will result in a DQ and no time.  We do our best to order enough of each size for everyone. Register early to ensure you get the size you want! 

As with all MPH races, paddlers must have a leash on their boat & wear it at all times during the race. Failure to comply will result in a DQ.

BAGGAGE & GEAR: MPH is not responsible for getting baggage or gear to Molokai. There will be VERY LIMITED access to a jetski, with early cut-off time, for getting gear to boats. You must make your own arrangements with a support boat to transport any gear and it is highly recommended to get the gear to that boat prior to the race. Otherwise, you need to paddle the gear out to the support boat well ahead of race start on race morning.

ESCORT BOATS: Escort boats must be at least 17ft.  NO Jetskis allowed for Escort. Escort boat waiver must be completed & received by MPH via mail by April 6 (MPH, P.O. Box 871, Haiku, HI, 96708)  or via email (mphreg@gmail.com) at least 3 days prior to Race.

RETURN SHIPMENT OF BOATS:  MPH is NOT responsible for return shipment of boats after race. You must make your own arrangements to have your canoe or surfski back to Island of origin. 

MPH Race Rules for the 2017 M2M Race.

Please familiarize yourself with the Race Rules. All participants will be expected to know them. Additional updates & rules will be emailed to all registered participants.

All paddlers participating in an MPH event must register prior to the registration deadline and must have MPH boat number assigned & securely placed on both sides of the nose of your OC or SS. 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, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), airhorn, or smoke. Persons who do not use at least a leash will be DQ'd.
  2. You must start behind the line or escort boat. Creeping forward or jumping the start will result in a time penalty specified for the 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 the bright, visible, official Maui to Moloka'i jersey (included in registration).
  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.
  9. The Race Director always has the right to alter a course, prohibit a racer from taking the course, 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.





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