Maui Jim Waterman's Series - Kanakaikaika Racing Association Kanakaikaika Racing Association

Multi-craft racing series

Returning again is the MAUI JIM Waterman series, which is a 5 race series within the POAI PUNI Ocean Racing Series that utilizes a different paddle disciplines during each selected event to determine the best all-around waterman/woman. There are 5 disciplines: OC-1, Surfski, SUP (14’ rudderless), 12’ Prone Paddleboard and V-1.

Points

The point designation will be based on your overall finish in the designated craft division for the day. There are 5 races in the Waterman Series, of which paddlers will earn points for their best 4 finishes. The point system will be as follows:

1^st place = 100 points
2^nd place =98 points
3^rd place = 97 points
4^th place = 96 points
5^th place = 95 points
6^th place = 94 points
Etc…

At the end of the series, add the points from each race entered (minimum 2 and maximum 4), and the paddler with the most points win. Men and Women will be scored on their own point scale. You only need to enter 2 waterman events to qualify points.

Prizes

Each MAUI JIM Waterman race will have a cash purse for the top 3 male and female finishers. Also each race will have a hot spot along the course where the first male and female paddler will win a cash bonus, however, to earn the hot spot bonus you must finish the race. There will be cumulative series points to determine the overall series winners.

MAUI JIM Waterman Series – Purse for each race

1^st Place Hotspot:	$50.00	$50.00
1^st Place Overall (End of Race):	$125.00	$125.00
2^nd Place Overall (End of Race):	$100.00	$100.00
3^rd Place Overall (End of Race):	$50.00	$50.00

EACH RACE IS OPEN TO ALL CRAFTS, however, if you want to vie for the Waterman points, you should participate in the designated water craft for each “Waterman series” race. The designated races are: