Gilbert Silva Memorial Race Sponsored by Keahiakahoe Canoe Club
RACE INFORMATION:
- Course / Divisions –
- Short Course – 6 Mile Course | Novice, Jr’s, 60+, 65+ 70+ (Men / Women / Mix)
- Long Course – 8 Mile Course | Open, 40+, 50+, Unlimited (Men / Women / Mix)
- Date and Time – Saturday, April 12th Race Start: 8:30 am / Coaches Meeting: 8:00 am.
- Fees – $180 per crew.
- Payment – Payment can be made the day of via cash or check made payable to Keahiakahoe Canoe Club.
- Online Registration –
- To register crews, please use this RD LD Crew Registration link.
- All paddlers MUST be validated in the HCRA System or pay an additional day-of registration rate of $35.
- Crews need NOT belong to the same club to participate in OHCRA preseason races together.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: – Check in with/ TEAM KOKUA for canoe assignments and last-minute registration. Registration opens at 730am.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- OHCRA rules will apply. You must be a registered member of HCRA.
- State clubs must provide COI with the club name and OHCRA as additional insured (Paddler’s names must be listed as club members).
- Crews affiliated with an out-of-state club are subject to approval.
- Canoes must have their racing number displayed on the right front of canoe.
- To avoid a fine, your club must remove all tires and rubbish from the rigging site.
CREW REQUIREMENTS:
- All crews will consist of 6 paddlers of the same gender, except for mixed crews, which shall have three (3) males and three (3) females.
- An Open crew (non-age limiting) can include up to 3 Jr’s paddlers ages (15-17yo).
Race Background: In 2022, the first Gilbert Silva Memorial Race was held in commemoration of the passing of Uncle Gilbert, who did a lot for both OHCRA and Keahiakahoe Canoe Club. His name will continue to live on with renaming the once-Kahiau Ironman race. Keahiakahoe Canoe Club will continue to carry the torch once held by Uncle Gilbert in perpetuity.
