KIRA Race #9 – Outrigger Zone State Championship
KIRA #8 OUTRIGGER ZONE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY April 7, 2024
9:30 am start long course
11:00 am start short course
UPDATED April 04, 2024
Results
KIRA RACE #9 SHORT LONG DIVISION
Long Course:
AS USUAL, THIS IS VERY SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ACTUAL CONDITIONS RACE MORNING.
Based on the surf and wind forecast, and the desire to run the long course around Makapuu, the safest route is from Makai Pier, clockwise around Rabbit Island and around Makapuu to Sand Island via the small channel (unless the south swell picks up). This will put the paddlers in the deep blue water where the waves are less likely to break from top to bottom. Alan Davis is still a concern, but we’ll have to stay wide and out to sea. Past Alan Davis, it should be home free to Sand Island. This course is 22 miles so prepare accordingly. Fall back alternate course if conditions are too gnarly from Makai Pier is to go from Hawaii Kai to Sand Island with extra mileage added on in the lagoon to achieve 20 miles.
Short Course: The start will be in Hawaii Kai and assuming we finish at Sand Island as per the details above, it will go around Diamond Head Buoy to Sand Isle. 13.7 miles.
WARNING:
Wind and surf forecasts are Black Diamond status. We still emphasize to NOT sign up for the long course if you are not in the elite class. Respect the ocean and know your ability. Safety is no joke. If don’t think you can swim well enough to save yourself in case of emergency, short course is a better choice. If the race director has any question of your ability, you will be moved to the short course. No matter what course you are on, you must have a leash, are advised to wear bright clothing, bring a whistle and wear a PFD.
Long Course Map – Updated and Tentative –
Short Course Map: Updated and Tentative –
Divisions: OC-6, OC-3, OC-2, OC-1, Surfski, SS-2, SUP, Prone paddleboard, V-1 (SUP and Prone short course only)
Pre-Registration Only: $60.00 per paddler ($40.00 for Juniors 18 and under CODE: KIRAJR) online at www.flpregister.com until MIDNIGHT FRIDAY APRIL 05. Everyone who registers gets lunch, an event shirt and a pair of Scott Hawaii slippers with entry, plus other goodies from our sponsors.
PACKET PICK UP: At Hawaiian Discovery Furniture Store – 850 Iwilei Rd., Honolulu on Friday April 05 (If you have registered online) from 3:30 –6:00, and Saturday April 06 from 10:00 – 2:00. If you miss, we’ll bring what’s left on race day.
CHECK IN AND START TIMES
- Long Course check in from 7:30AM—8:30AM at Makai Pier. Race start 9:30AM
- Short Course check in from 9:15AM– 10:15AM at Hawaii Kai (near canoe halau). Race start 11:00AM
Check in by text until 8:30AM for those with the official yellow and black numbers
INSURANCE: Sign the online waiver at: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/8dyNKfKzkts7f2RKMCcfy3/
