Malama Mauliola Race Sponsored by New Hope Canoe Club
EVENT DATE: APRIL 19, 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 19th 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 New Hope 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: The Mālama Mauliola Canoe Race, hosted by New Hope Canoe Club, features both long and short courses in the waters of Māuliola/Keʻehi, navigating around the culturally rich islands of Mokauea and Mokuoeo. Mokauea, once the sacred fishing grounds of the Kamehameha ʻohana, stands as Oahu’s last remaining fishing village. Today, it serves as a living classroom where educational programs teach school-age youth and community members about marine ecosystems, fishpond care, native and invasive plants, and environmental stewardship. Outrigger canoes play a vital role in transporting students to this unique learning environment. The race celebrates not only the spirit of paddling but also the preservation of Mokauea’s invaluable cultural and ecological legacy.
New Hope Canoe Club (NHCC) is an affinity group associated with New Hope Christian Fellowship-Oahu, based at the Sand Island Public Launch Facility in Honolulu. Established in 2000, NHCC integrates traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling with faith-based community engagement, promoting values such as kindness, unity, agreeableness, humility, and patience. NHCC's coaches and staff are volunteers, guided by New Hope's nine core values and the philosophy of "Doing Church As A Team."
