KIRA Race #12 Lanikai Cold Pack Classic
THE 31th
LANIKAI COLDPACK CLASSIC
Sunday, December 15, 2024
HISTORY: In 1993 when the Lanikai Cold Pack Classic was formed, there were only a handful of OC-1s around, with Kanaka Ikaika Racing Series dominated by Surfskis. Because of this shortage of canoes, the men and women had to race separately. It only allowed OC-1s because we were trying to build the sport and get everyone (all the ski paddlers) to try OC-1. It was also created to signify the start of training for the following year, as it used to be the first race post Molokai Hoe, held in November. Nobody was allowed to train between the Molokai Hoe and the Cold Pack Classic. But more than anything it was a good excuse to have a great party! Although now OC-1 has dwarfed the other crafts in numbers, the Cold Pack Classic is still recognized as an OC-1 event with the grand prize for the OC-1 only, however, we allow all other paddle crafts to participate as we encourage paddling of all sorts.
WHERE: Lanikai Beach at Kaiolena Dr. and Mokulua Dr. beach access.
COURSES: Subject to change with weather.
SHORT – Approximately 3.5 miles inside Lanikai reef: From Lanikai Canoe Club paddling site, around a buoy at Wailea point to a buoy inside the Mokulua islands and back the way you came.
LONG – From Lanikai Canoe Club paddling site, the course heads towards Waimanalo to Wailea Point where it rounds a buoy and heads around the Mokulua Islands and Flat Island, then finish back at LCC paddling site (appx. 5.5 miles).
KEIKI – Prior to the adult races we’ll have a keiki course. The Keiki course may or may not have categories – based on participation.
REGISTRATION: $25.00 per person. Free for 18 and under.
Pre-registration only at www.flpregister.com. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Friday December 13. Check in starts at 7:30 a.m. @ Lanikai park / Lanikai Canoe Club halau. Plug your race number in when you register. We are still using the yellow and black numbers. If you don’t have a yellow and black number, you can get one at check in.
INSURANCE: The insurance fee is included in the entry fee. But each participant needs to sign the online waiver at:
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/mDACQAaHAAb6puVaoLQkai/
PARKING: Available inside Lanikai Park. Park smart to allow maximum number of vehicles and to allow vehicle access in and out.
START TIMES:
- 9:30 a.m. – Keiki race – for super groms and/or super novice kids. About a half mile course just off the beach.
- 10:30 a.m. – Short course for male and female, AND all big canoes (OC3 – OC6). OC-6 and OC-3 course will be modified as needed.
- 11:15 a.m. – Long course for all other crafts, male and female. Lunch & Awards immediately following at Lanikai Park.
Crafts: OC-1, OC-2, OC-3, OC-6, SUP, Prone, Surfski, SS-2.
Divisions:
- Long Course
- OC-1: Juniors 16 and 18 (& under), age groups (19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-57, 58-64, 65-69, 70+).
- Surfski – Open men and women
- OC-2/SS-2 – Open men, women and mixed.
- Short Course
- OC-1: Juniors 16 and 18 (& under), age groups (19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-57, 58-64, 65-69, 70+).
- Surfski, OC-2/SS-2 – Open men, women and mixed.
- OC3 – OC6 Course– Open men, women and mixed.
