Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What kind of canoes are being used for the championship races?

  • • Bradley Lightning Canoes

• What kind of ʻama's will be used for the championship races?

  • • Eagle ʻAma's

• What race rules are being utilized for racing?

  • • Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) Race Rules will be utilized

• What type of start will be used?

  • • There will be a three (3) flag starting system used to start each race, one Yellow, one Red, and one Green. 

      • In between races:

        • A Yellow flag will signify a five (5) minute warning to have teams check in promptly at the check-in tent.

      • During races:

        • A Yellow flag will signify the race on the course will commence shortly. Followed by five (5) waves, in a side-to-side motion, Followed by a Red. Followed by raising the Green flag - indicating the beginning of the race.

      • Post races:

        • Concluding each race - a Red or Green flag will be raised indicating the outcome of the race.

          • Red flag: indicates a team/teams have committed an infraction during the race.

          • Green flag: indicates no infractions observed or committed during the race.

• Why are there 15-minute intermissions before and after the mixed varsity events?

  • • Schools may utilize a paddler twice, the intermissions allow the paddler racing multiple events to rest before competing in the next event. 

      • • i.e.: A paddler that has completed racing for their school for Girls Varsity - Heat 2 may be competing for their school in the Mixed Varsity - Heat 1.