Olamau Race is the Ultimate Unlimited Outrigger Canoe Challenge in Hawaii. It is a 100 mile race that will take place over three consecutive days, June 12, 13 and 14, 2013 and will be held entirely on Hawaii Island (Big Island). Prizes will be awarded for each leg of the race as well as for overall race performance. There are no length, weight or design restrictions on the canoes. No sails or any other artificial means of propulsion are allowed. Canoes must have an Ama and only outrigger paddle blades are permitted; no kayak or double bladed paddles are allowed. Each team may consist of a maximum of 12 paddlers, with only 6 iron paddlers participating in each stage of the race.
The first day will start at Laupahoehoe peninsula and end at Keokea, approximately 38 miles. The second day will start at Keokea and end at Kawaihae harbor, approximately 27 miles. The final day of the event will consist of two iron stages allowing all 12 paddlers to participate. The first stage of the final day will start at Kawaihae harbor and finish within Uluweuweu bay at Kukio resort, approximately 18 miles. The second stage will allow all 6 paddlers to change out, permitting the final 6 paddlers and the entirety of the team to participate in the Final day. The final stage starts at Uluweuweu bay and ends at Kamakahonu, approximately 18 miles.
To be eligible for the prize money, all crews must participate and finish all three days of paddling. However, to increase participation in the Olamau experience. The Final day, both stages are open to all participants. There will be various categories awarded for each division.
The first day will start at Laupahoehoe peninsula and end at Keokea, approximately 38 miles. The second day will start at Keokea and end at Kawaihae harbor, approximately 27 miles. The final day of the event will consist of two iron stages allowing all 12 paddlers to participate. The first stage of the final day will start at Kawaihae harbor and finish within Uluweuweu bay at Kukio resort, approximately 18 miles. The second stage will allow all 6 paddlers to change out, permitting the final 6 paddlers and the entirety of the team to participate in the Final day. The final stage starts at Uluweuweu bay and ends at Kamakahonu, approximately 18 miles.
To be eligible for the prize money, all crews must participate and finish all three days of paddling. However, to increase participation in the Olamau experience. The Final day, both stages are open to all participants. There will be various categories awarded for each division.
Laupahoehoe
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Keokea
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Kawaihae
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Kukio
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Kamakahonu
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