KIRA Race #5 – Oahu Coastal Relay

22 Feb

KIRA Race #5 – Oahu Coastal Relay

KIRA Race #5 – Oahu Coastal Relay
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Oahu Coastal Relay – Sunday February 22, 2026
Nanakuli Beach to Pokai Bay.

Long Course: 6 legs. 26 miles.
Short Course: 4 legs. 10 miles

CANCELED:

Aloha Paddling and Ocean Recreation ʻOhana,

With regret — and more importantly, with respect — we have decided to cancel the Oʻahu Coastal Relay scheduled for this weekend, February 22nd.

March 7 was the date originally selected for the Coastal Relay to avoid any conflict with the Buffalo Big Board Classic (BBB). But when the IVF World Sprints Trials changed their date to March 6–7, we were faced with moving the race into February, thus creating an overlap with BBB, or cancelling the event.

And in our effort to bring an ocean paddling race back to O’ahu’s West Side, we lost sight of the importance of protecting the prestige of the BBB — the world’s longest-running, culturally rooted surfing event, now in its 49th year. That legacy deserves full respect.

Although canceling the Coastal Relay is difficult, respect for the patriarchs of surfing, paddling, ocean safety, and the culture and the history they possess is paramount. Buffalo Keaulana, the DeSoto brothers and the greater Mākaha ʻOhana carry the mana of the ocean and have created something that unites people from around the world.

To the West Side community who welcomed our efforts — mahalo for your understanding and support.

We encourage the paddling community to join the Mākaha ʻOhana this weekend for the Buffalo Big Board Classic and witness 49 years of history, culture, and ocean excellence.

With aloha and respect.

Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association

LONG COURSE – 26 miles

Start Time: 9:00 am
Leg 1 & 2 will start at Nanakuli Beach Park, go to the Barber’s Point Buoy and return back to Nanakuli: 8 miles each leg
Leg 3 will start from Nanakuli Beach Park and go to Maili Beach Park: 3.9 miles.
Leg 4 will start from Maili Beach Park and go to Pokai Bay: 2.6 miles.
Leg 5 will start from Pokai Bay and finish at Lahilahi Beach Park across from Long’s Drugs in Waianae: 1.7 miles
Leg 6 will start at Lahilahi Beach Park and return to Pokai Bay: 1.7 miles

SHORT COURSE  – 10 miles

Leg 1 will start from Nanakuli Beach Park and go to Maili Beach Park: 3.9 miles.
Leg 2 will start from Maili Beach Park and go to Pokai Bay: 2.6 miles.
Leg 3 will start from Pokai Bay and finish at Lahilahi Beach Park across from Long’s Drugs in Waianae: 1.7 miles
Leg 4 will start at Lahilahi Beach Park and return to Pokai Bay: 1.7 miles

Categories and Age Groups

Long Course

  • OC-1, V-1, Surfski-1. Age division is based on the youngest member of team:
    • 2 paddler team
      • OC-1 Male: Junior (16 and 18, and under), 19-39, 40-59, 60 and older. Top 3 default to open.
      • OC-1 Female: Junior (16 and 18 and under), 19-39, 40-59, 60 and older.  Top 3 default to open.
      • OC-1 Mixed: Open
      • V1: Male, Female and Mixed. Open only
      • Surfski: Male, Female and Mixed. Open only unless participation merits age groups
    • OC-2 and Surfski-2. 4 paddler teams

Open division only – Male, Female or mixed. No age groups.

  • Categories for OC4 through OC6.
    • Male, female and mixed: No age groups. Open division only

Short Course

  • OC-1, V-1, Surfski-1, SUP and Prone. Age division is based on the youngest member of team:
    • 2 paddler team
      • OC-1 Male: Junior (16 and 18, and under), 19-39, 40-59, 60 and older. Top 3 default to open.
      • OC-1 Female: Junior (16 and 18 and under), 19-39, 40-59, 60 and older.  Top 3 default to open.
      • OC-1 Mixed: Open
      • V1: Male, Female and Mixed. Open only
      • Surfski: Male, Female and Mixed. Open only unless participation merits age groups
      • SUP and Prone: Male, Female and Mixed. Open only
    • OC-2 and Surfski-2. 4 paddler teams Open division only – Male, Female or mixed. No age groups.
    • Categories for OC4 through OC6.
      • Male, female and mixed: No age groups. Open division only

RACE DAY CHECK IN AT NANAKULI BEACH PARK

7:30AM–8:30AM

Physical check in only. No text

Official green and black numbers only.

  • Pre-registration online cost per paddler: $45.00 https://flpregister.com/789 until midnight on Friday March 20th.
  • 50% discount for juniors ($22.50 per paddler): Use discount code KIRAJR

START TIMES:

  • 9:00 a.m. Long Course start Female
  • 9:20 a.m. Long Course start Male and Mixed
  • V-1 starts with gender
  • Short Course starts when 1st OC1 paddler arrives for the 3rd leg (approximately 11:15).

Insurance:

NEW PROCEDURE. Everyone needs to purchase the ANNUAL American Canoe Association (ACA) membership. This is a one time procedure that will cover ALL Kanaka Ikaika races in 2026. You will not need to sign a waiver for each race.

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