Na Po’e e Ke Kai Regatta

Hui Wa’a O Wakinikona Hosts the Na Po’e e Ke Kai Regatta
May 26th, 2012
Green Lake, Seattle, Washington

Races Start at 8am

500, 1000, and 1500 meters sprints in 6-man & 1-man Outrigger Canoes

ENTRY FEE: $18.00 per Adult Crews – $6.00 for Junior Crews or $3 per OC-1

Payable to: Wakinikona Hawaiian Club

NOTE: Please pre-register all OC-1 & OC-6 events by May 21st, one week prior to race day via e-mail to Brenda at brencf@comcast.net. Recommend clubs use the attached pre-registration form. Your lane assignments will be posted on race day at the official booth. OC-1 events limited to Open Women & Open Men only. Two new events this year – 4 paddler crews in Open Men and Open Women.

RACE RULES:
1. All paddlers must have signed waivers on file with PNW-ORCA & USAC/K releasing the member club and the association of any liability. No paddler will be allowed to race until the waiver form is on file. Waiver forms will be available on site. Also, event only forms will be available at $10.00 per paddler for non-members of USAC/K.

2. The Na Po’e e Ke Kai Regatta is sanctioned by PNW-ORCA & Insured by USACK. Race rules and regulations are in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

3. Race course will be 250/500 meter per PNW-ORCA and will consist of 8 lanes (9 lanes for 500 meters).

4. Age groups/categories and race distances are in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

5. Use/carrying of life vests will be in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

6. Events #-7, 8, 10, 11 & 16 must have an “open steersman” in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

AWARDS:
Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 places in every division.

Directions:

From I-5, head toward Seattle’s northside, near the University of Washington. Take the 45th and 50th streets exit. Continue to 50th Street and turn west. Continue on 50th Street for approximately 1 ½ miles, turn right onto Green Lake Way for approximately ¼ mile. Stay in left lane and take first left as it winds around Green Lake. Drive for another ¼ mile and you’ll see the racing venue on your right. Parking will be in the lots on your left.

Facilities:

We will be near the aquatic center, and there’s a permanent facility for restrooms. Parking is across the street from Green Lake and designated points along the perimeter road. This venue provides one of the best spectator viewing opportunities because of the course layout, the raised banks, and the shaded picnic areas. Parks regulations require us to set our tents no closer than 10 ft from the paved path. Please plan accordingly. This is a popular outdoor recreation area, and we’ll need to keep clear of the cycling and walking path that rings the lake. Please make this a picnic event for your club. We will not have any food for sale, however there are nearby eateries for those who choose not to pack a lunch. As we did last year, we will have a raffle for good prizes to help us offset the expenses in using this venue.

For Questions: Call Stan Dahlin at 425-985-2333 or email to scdahlin@comcast.net