Maui to Molokai Challenge Check-in to Finish Details
Join us for an epic paddle race from Maui to Molokai! Experience the thrill of crossing the channel and challenging yourself in this iconic event.
Molokai Holokai
Parking at DT Fleming

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Google Earth

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If you want to park for the day please do the following:
  • Go to your racer dashboard and edit the question about the parking
  • We will need vehicle license plate numbers
  • Understand there is no security here so do not leave valuables in the car
  • We are pulling the final list for parking on Thursday 18th and will be sending to Maui Land and Pineapple
Safety Video - All to watch including Escort Boat Captains
Molokai Protocol
Escort boats are NOT ALLOWED in the start and the LOADING ZONES
Please have Escort Captains study the map.
The Start
Time may change based on weather
ALL RACE NUMBERS TO GO ONTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR BOARD AND TO BE CLEARLY VISIBLE FOR THE FINISH

1

7 AM Check In
All SUP, OC, Surfski and Prone participants must check in at 7 AM.
8:00 AM PULE AND BRIEFING

2

Start Location
The race will start at DT Fleming Beach, Kapalua.

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9:15 AM First Start
The first race start will begin at 9:15 AM.

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9:30 AM Foil Check In
All SUP and WING FOIL must check in
10:00 AM MANDATORY SUP AND WING FOIL MEETING- Start line will adjust according to wind
LAST MINUTE CHANGES TO THE START WILL BE ANNOUNCED

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Tentative Start Time on Green Flag
11:15 AM All SUP FOIL
11:25 AM All WING FOIL

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Start Lines
Start for all SUP, OC, Prone and Surski craft-Click on the Arrow for the drop Down -
The start line will be from DT Fleming to Kaunakakai Wharf. Based on conditions, the start will either be a beach start or start line as shown in the diagram. A beach start will ONLY happen if there's minimal surf.
Start for SUP AND WING FOIL
This will be at the wind line outside of DT Fleming.
All SUP Foilers will do a sit down start behind the line
10 mins later All WING FOILERS racers will do a LINE AND GREEN FLAG START BETWEEN TWO BOATS
NO RABBIT START - STRICTLY FLAG AND TIMED START BETWEEN THE 2 STARTING OFFICIAL BOATS.
Video Sample of the start using jetski as the rabbit for the start starting from the leeward boat to the windward boat.

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DT Fleming and Starts

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FLAG SEQUENCE
RED FLAG
4 MINUTES TO START
Red flag will come down at 3 minutes
YELLOW FLAG
2 MINUTES TO START
Yellow flag will come down at 1 minutes
GREEN FLAG
START
Race Begins

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Race Starting Lines and Approximate Course Options

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Approx Course
Racers should keep these lines in mind and be either side of the lines This is just some direct lines and wind, swell and current will play a factor in your course choice and how you plan your line to Molokai.
Those new to the race, please study the course map and be careful to not go far North or far South of these lines.
You can use the red Kamalo Buoy as your marker when getting close to Molokai letting you know it is 10 miles to go

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Approximate Course

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Kaunakakai Harbor
Please study the finish approach to the map
  • Athletes can go either side of the red buoy but stay close within 15ft to buoy!
  • Be careful of the shallow reef and especially be warned if there is swell. The reef is super shallow.
  • WIND CAN BE LIGHT NEXT TO PIER….FINISH IS BETWEEN MOLOKAI HOLOKAI FLAG ON PIER AND GREEN BUOY

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Maui to Molokai Finish Approach to Kaunakakai Harbor

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Finish Line
1
Approach
Paddle the Finish Stretch down the pier.
We have a back up Finish if wind is on the lighter side at the end of the pier with a boat
2
Final Push
Finish in DOT area at the pier marked with Molokai Holokai Flag. Your BIB number must be clearly seen or called out.
3
Community Support
Let our community cheer you on!
Finish Line Details

1

No Buoys
You do not have to go around any Buoys- Watch for the reef and study the video and google maps. Just come straight down the pier

2

Crossing the Line
Cross the line between the Harbor GREEN BUOY on the leeward side of the channel and the Molokai Holokai Banner at the pier.
Wing foilers may want to be more leeward of the pier to catch the wind. If crossing far to the leeward then make sure your number is recorded and come straight to pier. We will have binoculars to look for your number.

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Finish for all Craft
This finish line applies to all participating craft

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NO BACK UP FINISH LINE-It is what it is……..
Escort Boats
Designated Area
Escort Boats can only be in the yellow and green section on map- Check in with official on Channel 72- Always give right of way to local vessels
Communication
Escort Boats to use channel 72 to check in with race officials on finishing the race.
Safety First
Please be sure all escort boats watch the safety and protocol video
Emergency Channel
Channel 74 is for the safety crew only and for anyone that needs help or cannot finish the race.

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Escort Boat Information

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Post-Race Information

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Finishing Procedures
Escort boats to check in with channel 72 and be sure to look at the zone area of where they can be for loading.

2

Equipment Storage
Paddlers staying over - we will be loading up two trailers for canoes and SUPS etc. Be sure to have your straps

3

Transportation
Paddlers needing ride to accommodations - check in with Race Officials in Red Jerseys and Hats and we can take you to your accommodations if you want to clean up before prizegiving.

4

Food and Celebrations
Molokai Community Health Center - First wave of food will start at 3.00pm and second wave at 3.30pm. No alcohol at harbor and we can give you a ride to the Health Center or if you feel like walking it is 5 mins

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Transport to Harbor
4:15 pm Please check in with officials so we can check off your name