Hanohano Ocean Challenge 2025
January 25 @ San Diego, CA, United States
GENERAL INFO
Attention Paddlers:
Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club would like to invite you to the 30th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge Presented by : West Coast Paddlesports and ARE Tahiti to be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, Ca. on January 25th, 2025 Help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary!.
The Hanohano Ocean Challenge is one of the Longest Running Paddlesport Races in North America (OC-1, Surfski, Traditional Paddleboard, Standup Paddleboard, V1 and Kayak) We’ve always had a great mix of top level professional athletes and beginners from ages 7-80.
PFD's and leashes are highly encouraged.
Important Notes on the event:
***Pre-Registration is highly suggested. It will help eliminate delays on race morning as well as cut down on paddler error while registering with our online format.
***PFD’s are required on all paddlecraft with the exception of Prone paddleboard. Leashes are suggested for use on the long course for OC-1’s and Surfski’s
***Food…Breakfast snack items and coffee will be available for free in the morning. Lunch will be an additional fee with menu items beginning at $5.00. Please bring cash. The lunch format allows us account for the increased number of mouths to feed while keeping your race fee low…Bring a water bottle, we will have water to fill them up.
***Raffle: Hanohano OCC still boasts the best Raffle west of the Mississippi…bring some dough and have a chance at a ton of great product from our sponsors and vendors. Special Thanks to our Presenting Partner ARE Tahiti for our Grand Prize, a brand new ARE V-1
***No Dogs, Alcohol or Glass are allowed in Mission Bay Park…Rangers will issue hefty fines
***No refunds
***Hotel Discount (limited availability) Paradise Point Resort
As promised we have a room block special at Paradise Point Resort & Spa for the Hanohano Ocean Challenge You can book your room at Paradise by either using the link below or by calling our Reservations department at 855-463-3361 and referencing the “2025 Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club” room block. Guests can also make changes or request additional nights beyond what was contracted through our reservations department.
https://book.passkey.com/gt/220260290?gtid=97691cfb9efc61ecc3568b98b7a2b021
The link will remain active until 11:59 PM PST on the cut-off date of Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Hammers and Legends Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Tech Jersey:
Our Gold Partner Hammers and Legends formerly Talus Crew is offering our limited edition 30th Anniversary Event Jersey Presale only for a limited time:
https://www.hammerslegends.com/hanohano
Artwork Francziska Steagall
Don't miss out!
Don't Procrastinate
***Paddlers are required to know the course and behave in a sportsmanlike manner…Please come to the assistance of fellow paddlers in distress.
***COVID: If you have symptoms, please stay home. If you've had COVID within 10 days please stay home. If you are unvaccinated or at risk, please wear a mask
Last year's results are available on PaddleGuru at: https://paddleguru.com/races/WestCoastPaddleSportsHanohanoOceanChallenge2023/results
Hanohano Award Policy!
***Numbers required per category based on PaddleGuru Registration
Number of racers Awards Presented
1-4 participants First Place Only
5-8 participants First and Second Only
8-14 Participants First, Second, Third
15 or more First, Second, Third and Fourth if numbers allow
Notes:
OC-2, SS-2 No Age Categories
V1 short course No Age Categories
Kayak No Age Categories
SUP -2 + No Age or Gender Categories
***Note: Walkup registration is ok, but walkups will not get t-shirts until Long Course has started. T-shirts are a priority for Preregistered participants. T-shirts are included.
Watch the web site and facebook for updates.
***Sponsors…Please contact Dan Van Dyck for a Marketing Deck***
Presenting Sponsors:
Gold Partners:
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