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.
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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.
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.