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Bring your paddle & Aloha Spirit to
Date:
11-24-2016 Thanksgiving Day
Aloha
For years now we have been gathering together on Thanksgiving day morning to celebrate the aloha in our paddling community. Bringing food, donations and burning off some calories before putting them back on.
This tradition has been held together by big hearts throughout the years, including Team Primo and volunteers from the former Maui Canoe & Kayak Club. Last year Hawaiian Paddle Sports took their lead and raised over $4,300 in cash donations and collected over 650 pounds of food. We are hoping to raise a record amount of food and funds for those in need on Maui this holiday season. Will you join us? PreRegister here if you are making a financial donation.
The Race
This is a for fun, anything that floats, jungle rules… “race”. We will not record times so look around and see where you finish for bragging rights. There are usually a lot of little races within the over all race. Everyone is a winner and door prize tickets will be given to everyone who registers, so stick around after the race for your chance to walk away with some from our sponsors.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration starts at 7am. Participants are encouraged to bring a non perishable food item and/or donation for Maui Food Bank, sliding scale based on your ability. Make checks payable to: Maui Food Bank
If you are making a financial donation, please preregister online so we can plan for your tshirt size.
For a good cause and good times, we hope to see you at the Maui Paddle For Hunger Thursday 11/24/2016!
Click here to PREREGISTER NOW!
The Paddle For Hunger Event Details
Important Event Info
Course, Safety and Registration
Race Course: Kihei Canoe Club to Turn Buoy at Kelia Pond River Mouth/Pavillion and back to Pier. Short Course: Turn early…. anywhere, No Shame.
Vessels: Outrigger Canoes (OC 1-6), V1, Surfski, Stand Up Paddle Board, Prone Paddle Board… or anything else that floats.
Safety: Please be respectful of our water safety team. If your vessel is slower please take the ‘short course’ and turn early. It’s Thanksgiving Day and we want everyone to be able to get home to their families.
Mahalo!
Facebook Event Page
Stay in the loop and be notified of event updates and news on the Paddle For Hunger Facebook event page
Sponsorship
Donate cash or prize (door prizes and/or auction items) valued $250 or more and your company logo will be on the event website and back of the event T-shirt. Large logo for donations $1000+, Medium logo for $500-$999 and small logo for $250-$499.
*All participants will walk away with a door prize to award them for raising funds and food for the Maui Food Bank. A silent auction will be open to the public. All proceeds go to the Maui Food Bank
The Paddle For Hunger (Turkey Trot) Story
What we know today as “Paddle for Hunger” was originally an OC1 time trial for Malama Ula Canoe Club (Wailea Cnaoe Club) in 2000. Over the years paddlers from other clubs joined in, including OC2’s and OC6’s. In 2002 Al Duarte suggested paddlers bring canned food that could be donated to Maui food bank and the Turkey Trot was formed. The event grew exponentially and in 2007 it officially became a fundraiser for Maui Food Bank. Since 2009 the event has brought in over $10,300 in cash donations. In the years 2012-2014 it brought in 3,062 pounds of food.
Over the years Maui Paddling Hui (Formerly: Maui Canoe and Kayak Club) volunteers organized the race insuring it would happen every year. Past Organizers include: Peter Konohia, Don and Keri Meihling, Rob Phillips, Sharron and Ricky Balidoy, Tim Lara, Tyson Kubo. Most years it was a “non-event” group of friends paddling together due to the fact that there was no permit or insurance.
Since 2012 Hawaiian Paddle Sports has used Paddle for Hunger to support Maui Food Bank as its December non profit, as part of our monthly giving back program. In 2015 we stepped up to organize the event, securing water safety, permits, insurance and door prizes. In 2016, we hope to exceed last year’s contributions with the help of Maui’s generous community and paddling ohana!
To learn more about Hawaiian Paddle Sports Mission, Vision, Core Values and Community Giving Back Program check out our About Us Page
Ready to pre-register or simply want to make a donation? Event T-shirts donated by the sponsors for all those who donate ($25+)
Donation & Pre-registration
