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Gilbert Silva Memorial Race Sponsored by Keahiakahoe Canoe Club

EVENT DATE: APRIL 12, 2025

RACE INFORMATION:

  • Course / Divisions - 
  •         Short Course - 6 Mile Course | Novice, Jr's, 60+, 65+ 70+ (Men / Women / Mix)
  •         Long Course - 8 Mile Course | Open, 40+, 50+, Unlimited (Men / Women / Mix)
  • Date and Time - Saturday, April 12th Race Start: 8:30am / Coaches Meeting: 8:00am
  • Fees - $180 per crew
  • Payment - Payment can be made the day of via cash or check made payable to Keahiakahoe Canoe Club.
  • Online Registration - 
  •         To register a crews, please use the RD LD Crew Registration link.
  •         All paddlers MUST be validated in the HCRA System or will need to pay an additional day-of registration rate of $35.
  •         Crews need NOT belong to the same club to participate in OHCRA preseason races together.
  • In-person Registration - Check in w/ TEAM KOKUA for canoe assignments and last minute registration. | Registration opens at 730am.
  • Race Flier


GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • OHCRA rules will apply. You must be a registered member of HCRA.
  • Out of State clubs must provide COI with club name and OHCRA as additional insured (Paddlers names must be listed as club members)
  • Crews affiliated with an out-of-state club are subject to approval
  • Canoes must have their racing number displayed on the right front of canoe
  • Your club is responsible for removing all tires and rubbish from rigging site to avoid a fine

CREW REQUIREMENTS:

  • All crews will consist of 6 paddlers of the same gender except for mixed crews which shall have 3 male and 3 female.
  • An Open crew (non-age limiting) can include up to 3 Jrs paddlers ages (15-17yo).



Race Background: In 2022 the first Gilbert Silva Memorial Race as held in commemoration for the passing of Uncle Gilbert who did a lot for both OHCRA and Keahiakahoe Canoe Club. His name will continue to live on in with the renaming of the once Kahiau Ironman race. Keahiakahoe Canoe Club will continue to carry the torch one held by Uncle Gilbert in perpetuity. 

Please see the race flier on the documents page under the Race Docs tab for race specific details.