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The Kailua Bay Men’s Iron
Kailua Canoe Club Presents The 16th ANNUAL KAILUA BAY MEN’S IRON CHALLENGE
The Kailua Bay Challenge can be a very challenging and grueling race depending on the weather conditions. It is called an “Iron” race because there are no crew changes in the six man crews during the 9.5 mile short course and the 13.5 mile long course races. Previous years races have drawn 45 to 50 six man entries or 270 to 300 paddlers and around 400 spectators.
While the event is one of Kailua Canoe Club’s main fundraiser, it is also put on to perpetuate the ancient sport of Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing in the spirit of fun and fellowship within the island community, while being very exciting and competitive. After the race, all crews, race officials, and supporters get together for lunch, refreshments, music and awards. Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each of the divisions. For further information contact: Hank Leandro at (808) 226-2027.
KAILUA BAY MEN’S IRON CHALLENGE: Saturday August 21, 2010
Kailua Beach Park, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
Divisions:
Novice, 18 under, Masters 40+, 50+, 55+, Mixed 55+, 60+, 65+
(Approximately 9.5 Miles)
Open Men (Approximately 13.5 Miles)
Crew Registration Fee: $120.00
Registration: 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Race starts: 9:00 a.m.
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each division
Overall Winner: Perpetual Trophy
Post-Race Lunch Provided by: Kailua Canoe Club
FORMS:
Submit to: FAX 521-3390
Further Info: Hank Leandro 226-2027
SEE 2009 RESULTS
In 1971, KCC was the vision of two coaches and about 50 paddlers who had been paddling with the Kailua Hawaiian Civil Club (KHCC). Those two paddlers were Jimmy Marciel and Cliff Ornellas. This tight-knit group of paddlers purchased the koa canoe "Kalanakila" (Victorious) from KHCC, bought a canoe trailer and a fiberglass training canoe affectionately called the "water wiggle". Cliff and Jimmy researched and adopted the petroglyph paddleman (our club logo), chose blue and gold as our club colors and Kailua Canoe Club was founded.