Saturday June 12                                                                 START 3:30 P.M.

The Battle of The Paddle Hawaii features an offshore course designed to challenge competitor's technical, athletic and surfing skills.  Elite Race competitors must ride stock class (12'6" or shorter) SUP boards and must complete three (3) laps (approximate total distance of 5.0 miles) of an off shore course circuit.  Each lap will also include an exchange area where competitors must beach their boards for a short run around a flagged course.

The Elite Race is open to both men & women competitors.

 Start:

The Elite Race will begin with a beach start. Paddlers must follow the Beachmaster/starter's instructions. Final start instructions for the men and women Elite Race will be announced prior to the start of the race.

Finish:

After rounding the last buoy with the left shoulder, paddlers will finish in a standing position, run through the exchange area to the finish line carrying their paddle. The board will be left on the shore. Each paddler must cross the finish line to receive a finish time and placing. Any shifting or hassling for position in the funnel at the finish line will result in disqualification. Competitors must not leave the finish area until their place, name and number, has been recorded by the scorer. Please make sure to return the electronic timing device to tag collection. 

Board Certification:

All boards will be measured and certified on Sparky's SUP table before being allowed into the Elite Race.  Boards must be 12'6" Stock with fixed rudders and of a mono-hull design.  Sparky's SUP Table will be located close to the Board Storage Area. After certification, each board will be issued a 'Sparky Approved' Rainbow Sandal decal.

Sparky Approved Rainbow Sandals decals must be displayed on all Elite Race boards. Please place decal on the upper top deck section of your board.  Failure to have the decal will result in disqualification.

SUP 12.6 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length -  12’6” ft maximum  ( 381.0 cm ) Boards can be shorter.

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, except Multi Hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

 

Competition Jerseys:

All competitors must wear their competition jersey at the start, duration and finish of all events. Failure to so at any point will result in disqualification.  Please do not wear items that will obscure the numbers on your jersey re: Camel Baks.

Beachmaster/starter: Shall be responsible for officiating event start and finish.

Course Marshall: Shall be responsible officiating the race from the water.

Boardmaster: Shall be responsible for managing and officiating the board handlers and board handler area.

Protests:

A written protest must be filed within 15 minutes of the last competitor finishing the event.  Protests must be filed with either the Beachmaster or Course Marshall.  The Beachmaster, Course Marshall and associated event officials shall determine the outcome of any protest filed.

Course:

The course is around all buoys as directed by the Beachmaster/starter.  At no time during the race may a competitor impede another competitor. Unsportsmanlike conduct/actions will result in disqualification.  Any competitor failing to round all buoys will be disqualified from the race.

Paddlers must complete three (3) laps around the designated course and the run through the exchange area. Event race distance is approximately 5.0 miles.  At the finish, competitors will leave their board on shore and run through the exchange area to the finish line in control of their paddle.

SUP - You Must Be Standing - 5 Five Stroke Rule:

If a competitor falls, he will be allowed 5 strokes to get back on his or her feet and stand up. This rule is in effect so a paddler does not achieve an advantage by not standing up.  Each competitor must complete the course in a standing position on their board.

Exchange Area:

After rounding the last buoy with the left shoulder, paddlers must beach their craft and run the designated sand course in control of their paddle. The paddler must re-enter the paddling course between the designated markers after each running leg.

Handlers:

Each Elite Race competitor is required to have (1) equipment handler that can re-position the competitors SUP craft for the course re-entry.

Board handlers must stay within the designated area until their competitor has rounded the last course buoy leading up to the exchange area.  Handlers must obey all instructions from the Board Handler Marshall. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

**Elite Racers/Handlers meeting at 3:00PM Location: Event Stage.

Mandatory meeting to announce instructions for Elite Race board handlers.** 

Prize Money

     Overall                          Wahine

1^st      $5,000         1^st      $2,500

2^nd     $3,500         2^nd     $1,250

3^rd      $2,500         3^rd      $1,000

4^th      $1,000         4^th      $500

5^th      $750            5^th      $250

6^th      $250

7^th      $250

8^th      $250

9^th      $250

10^th    $250

Trophies

Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle trophies awarded to The Elite Race Men & Wahine 1^st through 10th place finishers.

PAST BATTLE OF THE PADDLE ELITE RACE INVITEES & PARTICIPANTS LIST:

 

MEN

Chuck Patterson	California
Thibert Lussia	Hawaii
Aaron Napolean	Hawaii
Kyle Mochizuki	California
Jimmy Terrell	California
Bryce Saeman	California
Rob Pelkey	California
Guy Pere	Hawaii
Dan Gavere	Hawaii
Brandon Denos	California
TJ Saeman	California
Robert Rojas	California
Mike Murphy	California
Mark Raaphorst	Hawaii
Ben Wilkinson	California
Jared Vargas	California
Andrew Logreco	California
Tony Mueller	California
Odie Sumi	Hawaii
Mitch Kahn	California
Cary Accord	California
Kalani Vierra	Hawaii
Jeremy Riggs	Hawaii
Sol Morey	Hawaii
Jay Butki	California
Raimana Van Bastolaer	Tahiti
Duane DeSoto	Hawaii
Brandon Rambo	California
Chris Koerner	California
Kevin Shaughnessy	California
Colin McPhillips	California
Slater Trout	Hawaii
Mario Melendez	California
Ernie Johnson	California
Jordan Malloch	Hawaii
Noah Shimabukuro	Hawaii
Blaine Morgan	California
George Loren	California
Campbell Ferell	Hawaii
Robby Ellington	Hawaii
Clayton Wright	California
Brian Fernandez	California
Gene Smith	California
Makamae DeSoto	Hawaii
Tom Jones	California
Woogie Marsh	Australia
James Billy Watson	Australia
Jamie Mitchell	Australia
Billy Moore	Australia
Maui Kjeldsen	Australia
Sean Campbell	Australia
Danny Sheard	Australia
Eric Terrain	France/Canary Islands
Abel Catheline	France/Canary Islands
Ernie Alvarez	Puerto Rico
John Hibbard	England
Hayden Lane	California
Lance Erikson	California
Scott Sanchez	California
Wally Emory	California
Danny Ching	California
Eric Abbott	California
Tom Gallagher	California
Robert Howson Jr.	California
Eric Starnes	California
Thomas Maximus Shahinian	California
Byron Kirk	California
Ty Zumlin	California
John Griffith	California
Brandon Dranus	California
Brian Szymanski	California
Rich Schroder	California
Bryan Fernandez	California
Matt Becker	California
John Becker	California
Matt Friedman	California
Rob Machado	California
Ekolu Kalama	Hawaii
Dave Kalama	Hawaii
Kainoa Beaupre	Hawaii
Frank Forbes	Hawaii
Scott Trudon	Hawaii
Kai Bartlett	Hawaii
Alan Cadiz	Hawaii
Livio Menelau	Hawaii
Buzzy Kerbox	Hawaii
Michi Schweiger	Hawaii
Edie Ogata	Hawaii
Edmund Pestana	Hawaii
Kiva Rivers	Hawaii
Tristan Boxford	Hawaii
Noland Kapena Martin	Hawaii
Greg Pavao	Hawaii
Christian Bradley	Hawaii
Todd Bradley	Hawaii
Dave Parmenter	Hawaii
Archie Kalepa	Hawaii
Carlos Kuhn	Hawaii
Victor Lopez	Hawaii
Mike Field	Hawaii
Scott Gamble	Hawaii
Michael A. DiDomenico

WAHINE

Jennifer Kalmbach	Hawaii
Candice Appleby	Hawaii
Morgan Hoesterey	Hawaii
Tiare Lawrence	Hawaii
Jenifer Koki	Hawaii
Christina Powers	California
Maria Souza	Hawaii
Dane Ward	Hawaii
Lani Morey	Hawaii
Tracey Engelking	California
Andie Johnson	California
Jerico Poppler	California
Kim Stephens	Hawaii
Savannah Shaughnessy	California
Jocelyn Kempe	Australia
Shakira Westdor	Australia
Sue Sheard	Australia
Jen Holcomb	California
Elsa Harrison	California
Leslie Rosen	California
Brandi Baksic	California
Vicki Mills	California
Jodi Nelson	California
Darian Boyle	East Coast
Honora Kalama	Hawaii
Rebecca Jakeway	Hawaii
Anne-Marie Reichman	Hawaii
Devin Blish	Hawaii
Andrea Moler	Hawaii
Talia Gangini	Hawaii
Dane Ward	Hawaii
Thersea Felgate	Hawaii

 

The Long Distance Race – Hawaii Kai Run

Sunday June 13                                               START 10:00 A.M.

The Long Distance Race – Hawaii Kai Run will have three SUP craft categories (12’6” stock, 14 ft. and unlimited) and will start from Maunalua Bay Beach Park and finish at Ft. DeRussy Beach Park (approximate distance 9 miles).

Course:

The course is around all buoys as directed by the Beachmaster/starter.  At no time during the race may a competitor impede another competitor. Unsportsmanlike behavior/actions will result in disqualification.  Any competitor failing to round all buoys will be disqualified from the race.

Paddlers must complete (1) length of the designated course. Event race total distance approximately 9 miles. Exit water without board and finish through finish chute with paddle in hand.

5 Five Stroke Rule:

If you fall you have 5 strokes to get back on your feet and stand up. This rule is in effect so a paddler does not achieve an advantage by not standing up.  You must complete the course standing upon your board. 

Start

The Age Group Race will have a WATER start. The paddler’s body shall be behind the starting line as directed by the beachmaster & race starter.

Finish

After rounding the last buoy with the right shoulder, paddlers will finish in an upright position in control of their paddle in the funnel finish set up on the sand. The board is to be left on the shore.  All competitors must cross the finish line area to receive a finish time and placing.  Any shifting or hassling for position in the funnel will result in disqualification. Competitors must not leave the finish area until their place, name and number, has been recorded by the scorer. And must return their electronic device to tag collection

Beachmaster/starter: Shall be responsible for officiating event start and finish.

Course Marshall: Shall be responsible officiating the race from the water.

Prize Money --- to the first three finishers overall male & female

     Mens                          Wahine

1^st      $1,100          1^st       $800

2^nd      $600           2^nd      $450

3^rd      $300           3^rd       $200

 

The Age-Group Race will have following age-group categories for both men and women:

·            Under 18

·            18-29

·            30-39

·            40-49

·            50-59

·            60+

Prizes/awards:  Trophies will be awarded to the first place finishers in each SUP craft and age-group categories.

Protests:

Must be filed within 15 minutes of the last competitor finishing the event.  Protests must be filed with either the Beachmaster or Course Marshall.  The Beachmaster, Course Marshall and associated event officials shall determine the outcome of any protest filed.

The age-group races will have the following divisions for SUP craft:

SUP UNLIMITED CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length - No Length Restriction.  (may be less than 14’ ft. )

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Board Design - No Design Restrictions, Multi Hulls are allowed.

·         Fin(s) are allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are allowed.

·         Foil(s) are allowed.

SUP 14 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length - 14’ ft maximum  (426.72 cm)

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, multi hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

SUP 12.6 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length -  12’6” ft maximum  ( 381.0 cm )

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, multi hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

The Open Age-Group Race

Saturday June 12                                                    START 1:00 P.M.

The Age-Group Race will have four SUP craft categories (surfboard class, 12’6” stock, 14 ft. and unlimited) and will paddle 1 lap (approximate distance 4 miles) around the marked course.

Race course will be set depending on prevailing conditions.

Course:

Paddlers must complete one (1) lap - 1 lap on the green arrow approximately 4.0 miles around the designated course.  There will be no run required.  Exit water without board and finish through finish chute with paddle in hand.

The course is around all buoys as directed by the Beachmaster/starter.  At no time during the race may a competitor impede another competitor. Unsportsmanlike conduct/actions will result in disqualification.  Any competitor failing to round all buoys will be disqualified from the race.

At the finish, leave your board on shore, run through exchange area to the finish line in control of your paddle.

Start:

The Age Group Race will have a WATER start.  Paddlers will enter the ocean between the (2) designated markers.  The starting line will be designated by the Beachmaster and posted at the event site.  The Open Age-Group Race will be started in consecutive heats determined by SUP class and/or Beachmaster.

Finish:

After rounding the last buoy with the right shoulder, paddlers will finish in an upright position, run through the exchange area to the finish line in control of your paddle.  The board is to be left on the shore.  You must cross the finish line area to receive a finish time and placing.  Any shifting or hassling for position in the funnel will result in disqualification.  Competitors must not leave the finish area until their place, name and number, has been recorded by the scorer. Please make sure to return the electronic device to tag collection.

SUP - You Must Be Standing - 5 Five Stroke Rule:

If you fall you will have 5 strokes to get back on your feet and stand up. This rule is in effect so a paddler does not achieve an advantage by not standing up.  You must complete the course standing upon your board.

The stand up rule is not in effect in the area from shore to the first turning buoys both coming in and going out of the exchange area.

Beachmaster/starter: Shall be responsible for officiating event start and finish.

Course Marshall: Shall be responsible officiating the race from the water.

Protests:

Must be filed within 15 minutes of the last competitor finishing the event.  Protests must be filed with either the Beachmaster or Course Marshall.  The Beachmaster, Course Marshall and associated event officials shall determine the outcome of any protest filed.

 

 The Open Age-Group Race

The age-group races will have the following divisions for SUP craft:

SUP UNLIMITED CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length - No Length Restriction.  (may be less than 14’ ft. )

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Board Design - No Design Restrictions, Multi Hulls are allowed.

·         Fin(s) are allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are allowed.

·         Foil(s) are allowed.

SUP 14 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length - 14’ ft maximum  (426.72 cm)

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, multi hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

SUP 12.6 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length -  12’6” ft maximum  ( 381.0 cm )

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, multi hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

SUP SURFBOARD CLASS defined

-Length Under 12' ft.

-Board weight - No weight restriction

-Board design - must clearly be a surfboard designed to ride waves

-Fin(s) are allowed & shall be fixed in place

-Rudders not allowed

 

The Age-Group Race will have following age-group categories for both men and women:

 

·            Under 18

·            18-29

·            30-39

·            40-49

·            50-59

·            60+

Prizes/awards:  Trophies will be awarded to the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd  place finishers in each SUP craft and age-group categories.

 

The SUP Surf Relay Race

Sunday June 13                                                                START 4:00 P.M.

The Battle of The Paddle features an offshore course that will challenge competitor's technical, athletic and surfing skills. The SUP Surf Relay Race will be made up of four (4) person teams with at least one (1) female per team.  The SUP Surf Relay Race will be contested on stock (12'6" or under) SUP boards and will compete four (4) laps of an off-shore circuit that will also include an exchange area where competitors must beach their equipment for a short sand run around a flagged course

Each member of the relay team must complete (1) lap of the course in relay fashion.

Only one (1) board can be used for the SUP Surf Relay race.  In case of equipment malfunction or damaged equipment the relay team may use a back up board to complete the race.

Course:

The course is around all buoys as directed by the Beachmaster/starter.  At no time during the race may a competitor impede another competitor. Unsportsmanlike conduct/actions will result in disqualification.  Any competitor failing to round all buoys will be disqualified from the race.

Each relay team member must complete four (4) laps around designated course and through the exchange area.  At the finish, competitors will leave their boards on shore and run through exchange area to the finish line in control of their paddle.

Each relay team member must complete the full lap on the course and run through the exchange area to tag their next team competitor before starting the next lap.

Start:

The SUP Surf Relay Race will begin with a beach start.  Paddlers must follow the Beachmaster/starter's instructions.  Final start instructions for the SUP Relay Race will be announced prior to the race start time.

Finish:

After rounding the last buoy, paddlers will finish in an upright standing position before running through the exchange area to the finish line in control of their paddle.  The boards are to be left on the shore.  Each team's fourth and final paddler must cross the finish line area to receive a finish time and placing.  Any shifting or hassling for position in the funnel will result in disqualification.  Competitors must not leave the finish area until their place, team name and number, has been recorded by the scorer. There will be a collection point for each paddler's tag so please make sure to return the electronic device to this tag collection.

Beachmaster/starter: Shall be responsible for officiating event start and finish.

Course Marshall: Shall be responsible officiating the race from the water.

Board Handler Marshall: Shall be responsible for managing and officiating the board handlers and board handler area.

Protests:

Must be filed within 15 minutes of the last competitor finishing the event.  Protests must be filed in writing with either the Beachmaster or Course Marshall.  The Beachmaster, Course Marshall and associated event officials shall determine the outcome of any protest filed.

SUP - You Must Be Standing - 5 Five Stroke Rule:

If a competitor falls, he or she will have 5 strokes to get back on their feet and stand up. This rule is in effect so a paddler does not achieve an advantage by not standing up.  Each paddler must complete the course standing upon their board.

Exchange Area:

After rounding the last buoy, paddlers must beach their craft and run the designated sand course in control of their paddle. The next paddler must re-enter the course between the designated markers.

Handlers:

Each SUP Surf Relay team can have (1) equipment handler that can re-position the competitors SUP craft for the course re-entry. Generally this is the next paddler of the relay team.

Board handlers must stay within the designated area until their competitor has rounded the last course buoy leading up to the exchange area.  Handlers must obey all instructions from the Board Handler Marshall. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Board Certification:

All boards to be measured and certified on Sparky's SUP table before being allowed into the Team Relay Race.  Boards must be no longer than 12'6", fixed rudders and mono-hulled.  Sparky's SUP Table will be located near the Board Drop-off Area.

Sparky Approved Rainbow Sandals decals must be displayed on all Team Relay Race boards. Please place decal on the deck, near the nose section of your board.  Failure to have the decal will result in disqualification.

SUP 12.6 CLASS Defined (by coalition of CA & HI SUP committee):

·         Length -  12’6” ft maximum  ( 381.0 cm ) Boards can be less than 12'6"

·         Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

·         Fins shall be fixed in place.

·         Board Design is Open, except Multi Hulls are not allowed.

·         Rudder(s) are not allowed.

·         Foil(s) are not allowed.

Prize Money

       Overall           

1^st          $1,200

2^nd          $600

3^rd          $300

Awards/Trophies

Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle trophies awarded to the
SUP Surf Relay Race for  1^st, 2^nd,3^rd, 4^th and 5^th  places.