RACE RULES 


2006 


Na ‘Ohana O Na Hui Wa’a 
KU LOKAHI KAKOU 


AMENDED 

February 1987 November 1997 May 2006 

November 1987 January 1998 

March 1988 November 1998 

November 1988 January 1999 

November 1989 November 1999 

March 1990 November 2000 

November 1990 November 2001 

November 1992 November 2002 

November 1993 December 2002/January 2003 

November 1994 March 2004 

November 1995 May 2005 

November 1996 November 2006 

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I. ELIGIBILITY 
A. Member Clubs 
B. Paddlers
C. Dual Membership
II FEES 

III. REGISTRATION 
A. Identification Cards 
B. Registration Date
C. Age Verification
D. Proof of Insurance
E. Club Rosters
F. Transfers and Releases
IV. EQUIPMENT 
A. Canoe Specifications—Koa
B. Canoe Specifications—Fiberglass 
C. Paddle Specifications
D. Lane Flags
E. Miscellaneous
F. Miscellaneous-General
V. OFFICIALS 
A. Race Committee
B. Regatta Officials
C. Official Equipment
D. Miscellaneous
VI. ENTRIES 
A. Entrance Fees
B. Entrance Procedures-Regattas
C. Drawing of Lanes
VII. REGATTAS 
A. Scoring of Events
B. Official Order and Distance
C. Classifications
D. Classified Events
E. Unclassified Events
F. Step-Ups and Locks
G. Race Course
H. Starting
I. Finish of a Race
J. Recall 
K. Adverse Weather ConditionsL Lanes
M. Miscellaneous
N. Surf Course Rules
O. Combined Regattas
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VIII. LONG DISTANCE RACES 

A. Invited Participants 18 

B. Race Officials 18 

C. Entrance fees 18 

D. Entrance Procedures 18 

E. Miscellaneous 18 

F. Awards 19 

IX. AWARDS 

A. Regattas 19 

B. Additional Awards 19 

C. Annual 19 

X. OPEN RACES 20 

XI. SPECIAL EVENTS 20 

XII. SPONSORSHIP OF SCHEDULED RACES AND REGATTAS 20 

XIII. PROTESTS 21 

XIV. PENALTIES 

A. Disqualifications for Regatta Events 21 

B. Disqualification for Regattas 21 

C. Non-racing Violations 22 

APPENDIX I MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED EVENT 23 
APPENDIX II GUIDELINES FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 25 
APPENDIX III HCRA CSEC RECOMMENDATIONS 26 
APPENDIX IV SPECIAL DUTY OFFICERS 28 
APPENDIX V CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU, DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION 
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND 
OPERATION OF CANOE SHELTERS ON CITY PARK PROPERTIES (pp 1-8) 29 
APPENDIX VI TEMPORARY CONCESSIONS 30 
APPENDIX VII FEES 31 

THE RULES CONTAINED HEREIN ATTEMPT TO COVER FORESEEN AND 
UNFORSEEN RACING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT AND PADDLERS. NOT 
EVERY SITUATION CAN BE COVERED BY THESE RULES. WHENEVER 
POSSIBLE, THE INTERPRETATION OF THE RACE RULES WILL BE MADE 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STATED INTENT, IMPLIED INTENT IF 
KNOWN, AND HISTORICAL PRECEDENT(S) IF ANY. ALL CLUBS ARE 
STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE RACE 
RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUI WA'A BY-LAWS. 

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RACE RULES 

THESE RULES GOVERN THE CANOE RACES SANCTIONED BY HUI WA'A; HOWEVER, 
THOSE RULES CANNOT AND MAY NOT SUPERSEDE ANY CURRENT LOCAL, STATE, 
OR FEDERAL LAW. [rev. 11/00] 

I. ELIGIBILITY 
A. Member Clubs 
Any member club of the Na 'Ohana 0 Na Hui Wa'a ("Hui Wa'a") who is in good standing and has 
complied with the Registration Section shall be eligible to compete in races and/or regattas 
sanctioned by Hui Wa'a. All races and regattas approved by the Council of Clubs shall be 
considered sanctioned by Hui Wa'a. 

B. Paddlers 
1. Any male or female who is a member of a recognized Hui Wa'a club is eligible to participate, subject to 
the classification and registration rules. 
2. No paddler will be allowed to race if pregnant. If a paddler and/or coach knows of a crew member who is 
pregnant and chooses to race that crew without the knowledge of the Race Committee, the crew may be 
disqualified. Na 'Ohana 0 Na Hui Wa'a Association will not be responsible or liable for said crew member. 
It is the crew's responsibility to assure its paddlers are physically fit and capable of participating in an 
event, [rev. 11/02] 
C. Dual Membership 
An individual shall hold membership in only one Hui Wa'a Club, regardless of whether the club is 
active or inactive in Hui Wa'a. 

IL FEES 
The amounts of all fees, charges and penalties shall be determined each year by the finance Committee and 
approved by the Council of Clubs. Each year's approved fee schedule shall be attached to these Rules as 
Appendix VII. [rev. 11/00] 

III. REGISTRATION 
A. Identification Cards [rev. 11/88] 
1. Each member club must present to the Chief Recorder the following information to have an HCRA 
registration card printed: digital photo, age verification (ref C.) and waiver (ref D.). Any paddler not having 
the above information submitted prior to the drawing of lanes for any race will be ineligible to participate in 
that race. [rev. 11/00; 05/06] 
2. Registration cards are to be redone (new card) as prescribed by HCRA. Minor cards are to be redone every 
three (3) years and Adult cards are to be redone every five (5) years. [rev. 11/92; 05/06] 
B. Registration Date 
For purposes of eligibility, all paddlers must be listed as having registered as of January 1, regardless of the date of 
completion of the card. 

C. Age Verification 
All paddlers participating in age limit races must submit proof of date of birth. Acceptable documents include a 
certificate of birth from the Bureau of Vital Statistics, a baptismal certificate, an affidavit from his or her school 
principal, military identification, Hawaii State identification, drivers license, or passport, [rev. 11/88; 11/99] 

D. Proof of Insurance [rev. 11/02]
All paddlers must have a valid HCRA insurance waiver. 
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E. Club Rosters 
1. Each member club must submit a roster of paddlers in triplicate to the Race Chairman, signed by the club's 
current authorized club representative. The roster must be submitted no later than the date of the drawing of 
lanes for the first regatta of the year in which a club is to participate. Thereafter, roster supplements 
containing names of new paddlers and changes in paddlers' names shall be accepted at the drawing of lanes 
before a regatta. Late registration of a new paddler on race day will be allowed. All registration materials 
must be turned in no later than the yellow flag 5 events prior to the paddler's event. If paddler is in event 1 
thru 5 materials must be turned in before the start of the coaches meeting. Registration materials consist of 
late entry fee as defined in Appendix VII, laminated ID cards with picture, waiver form, age verification (if 
needed) and registration fee. [rev. 11/88; 11/92; ll/96;rev. 11/00; 11/01] 
2. Rosters must be submitted in the proper format designated by the Chief Recorder in accordance with the 
HCRA guidelines. [rev. 11/88; 05/06] 
3. Supplements to the roster shall be submitted in the proper format designated by the Chief Recorder in 
accordance with the HCRA guidelines. [rev. 11/88; 05/06] 
4. If a paddler is in good standing and raced in the current regatta season, but the name was inadvertently left 
off of the final roster, that paddler should be allowed to race in the Championship, with no penalty, [rev. 
11/89] 
5. A newly registered paddler may replace on the club roster a previously registered paddler who has NOT yet 
raced during the current regatta season. This "even exchange" practice will be allowed through the fourth 
regatta of the season. Any and all late fees (paragraph III.D.l) will still apply (e.g. cannot exchange two 
paddlers for one in a late registration situation), [rev. 11/00] 
6. [deleted-11/02] 
F. Transfers and Releases 
1. Transfer of Paddler 
A paddler who is registered with one club and has paddled in any regatta shall not be eligible for a transfer 
or release during that regatta season. EXCEPTION: A paddler of a club that has been declared inactive 
during the regatta season shall be eligible to transfer provided he or she meets the eligibility requirements 
stated in Rule III.E.3 below [rev. 11/00] 

2. Submission of Transfer and Release 
All transfers and releases must be submitted to the Race Chairman or the Chief Recorder (rev. 11/96) on the 
official form adopted by the Council of Clubs. The form must be signed by the individual paddler and the 
authorized club representative. A member club may withhold a transfer for only the reasons stated in the 
following Rule III.E.3. All transfers and releases must be submitted to the Race Chairman ONLY at the 
drawing of lanes before a regatta. All blank forms MUST be filled in BEFORE submission to the Race 
Chairman. Transfers and releases are not necessary for persons who have not paddled for one (1) or more 
years and are free of debt. [rev. 11/87; 11/88; 11/89; 11/00] 

3. Paddler in Debt and/or Withholding Property 
No paddler shall be eligible for transfer and release if s/he is in debt to and/or withholding property of a 
member club. In such cases, the club involved must be able to submit convincing evidence thereof to the 
Disciplinary Committee for final decision. Clubs are reminded that a paddler who has been indebted to the 
club for a length of time exceeding the state statute of limitations is no longer considered a paddler in debt. 
[rev. 11/00] 

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4. Paddlers from other Associations 
a. Paddlers from other associations may be permitted to join Hui Wa'a. [rev. 11/87] 
b. To be eligible to paddle for a Hui Wa'a member club, the paddler must submit to the Race Chairman or 
the Chief Recorder (rev. 11/96) a Hui Wa'a Transfer and Release form. This form must be signed by the 
previous club's authorized representative, indicating the paddler's classification for the current year. 
Form is to be turned in at the drawing of lanes before a regatta. 
NOTE: Novice Class paddlers may retain Novice Classification only if transfer is within first two years 
of paddling, [rev. 11/87] 

c. No transfer will be permitted if the paddler has participated in any regatta scheduled or sponsored by the 
previous association during the current year. EXCEPTION: Na Opio, OIA, and ILH Association 
regattas, [rev. 11/89; 11/99] 
d. Na Opio, OIA, and ILH Association paddlers will not be considered as Novice paddlers in Hui Wa'a. 
[rev. 11/89; 11/99] 
IV. EQUIPMENT 
A. Canoe Specifications—Koa 
1. The hull must be hollowed out of a solid koa log and must meet HCRA specifications. [rev. 11/97] 
2. All hull curves must be convex (rounded outwardly) and flow smoothly along the entire length of the hull 
meeting a bow and stem. 
3. A "rounded" or "semi-V" may be present at bow and stem but the hull must be round bottomed over the major 
part of its length. 
4. Maximum hull length shall be forty-five (45) feet. 
5. The styling of the Manu's, lake's, Ama's and Mo'o shall not vary from the designs and practices that are 
regarded as traditional to the Hawaiian canoe. The method of joining iako to hull and Ama to iako shall be by 
lashing in the manner considered traditional to the Hawaiian canoe. 
6. A fully assembled hull which shall include manu's, gunwales, wae's, seats, ribs, and patches, shall weigh four 
hundred (400) pounds or more, except as provided in paragraph 7 below, [rev. 11/96; 11/98] 
7. Canoes weighed with seat pads and rails must weigh no less than 415 pounds (rails 10#; seats 5#). [rev. 
11/98] 
8. In the case where a fully assembled hull does not meet the 400-pound minimum weight requirement as per 
paragraph 6 above, a maximum weight subsidy of sixty (60) pounds shall be allowed. 
9. All weight subsidies as per paragraph 7 above shall be in the form of lead weights to be affixed at such 
location(s) to allow for ease of inspection by race officials at any time during the course of a regatta. Such 
weights shall be joined by means of screws permanently affixed on canoes. 
10. All patches, including ribbing, installed in the hull of a canoe shall be made of koa wood. 
11. Ama and 'iako shall be fashioned only from the following Hawaiian woods: Wiliwili, Hau, Milo, Ohia, and 
Koa. An ama may be covered by any fibrous material and may be constructed of wood veneer. No fins, keels, 
or other devices shall be allowed. An Ama fashioned from fiberglass shall be allowed to be used with koa 
canoes in Hui Wa'a regattas and long distance races, [rev. 11/89; 05/04] 
12. No hull covering to prevent swamping shall be permitted except in open water races or as otherwise 
designated by race officials. 
13. Any questions regarding the eligibility of canoe design shall be submitted to the Specifications Committee 
for a ruling and subsequent decision by the Race Rules Committee. 
14. The hull must have its greater volume aft of center rather than forward of center. The diagram on the 
following page marked "Exhibit A" shall be part of these race rules. 
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B. Canoe Specifications—Fiberglass 
1. Specifications governing the construction of a fiberglass canoe shall be the same as Koa with the exception of 
paragraphs A-l, A-9, and A-10, and must meet HCRA specifications, [rev. 11/97]. 
2. The Ama shall have no fins, keels, or other devices. 
EXHIBIT "A" 

Enforcement of the traditional 
criteria below: 

Hull must have greater volume Transverse curves 
aft of center than forward of Longitudinal curves 
center All must be convex and smooth 

 flowing without abrupt breaks 

 Rounded (semi) "V" may be present 

(A) but hull should be round- 
bottomed over the greater part of 
its length (B). (B) should be 
longer than (A) 
A semi-v B round 

 Semi-V allowed at Bow and Stem 

-but-

Hull must be round-bottomed over the major 
part of its length 

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C. Paddle Specifications 
1. Paddles must be single-bladed and shaped of wood only. However, the paddle used for racing may have a 
protective or supportive (strengthening) covering which may be fibrous, Kevlar, carbon fiber, etc. The paddle 
may have an edging or prosthesis for protection on the bottom or sides. The paddle may have laminated 
(horizontally or vertically) synthetic materials (kevlar, etc.) for strength and support, [rev. 11/98; 11/01; 
05/04] 
2. The blade of the paddle shall be limited to 22 inches in length and 13-1/2 inches in width, with the exception 
of the steering paddle in surf course races, which shall be unlimited in blade width and length. 
3. Extra paddles may be carried in each canoe during a race. 
D. Lane Flags 
Each lane shall be assigned the same colored flag and number throughout the regatta season, [rev. 11/88] 

E. Miscellaneous [rev. 11/99] 
1. Weighing of club canoes shall take place prior to regatta season, on a date determined by the Race Chairman, 
[rev. 11/87] Any canoe to be used in any Hui Wa'a race of the current year must be weighed during that year. 
[rev. 11/00] Requests for weighing of a canoe other than on specified date and time will be assessed a fee to 
be determined by the Finance Committee, [rev. 11/92] 
2. The clubs are responsible to have all necessary weights, at weigh-in, for those canoes that do not meet the 
minimum 400-pound weight, [rev. 11/87] Weights must remain at location(s) specified at weigh-in, [rev. 
1/89] 
3. All canoes that are not owned by a club must have written permission to use the canoe from the owner, stating 
name, description and giving dates of use. Copy of written permission must be forwarded to Hui Wa'a Race 
Chairman. Borrowed canoes must comply with identification specifications outlined in subsequent 
paragraphs, [rev. 11/92; to 22 inches in length and 13-1/2 inches in width, with the exception of the steering 
paddle in surf course races, which shall be unlimited in blade width and length. 
4. At all regattas, fiberglass racing canoes must be painted with at least two (2) of its club’s colors and be 
painted in such a way that both colors can be distinguished from a distance. [rev. 11/94; 11/96; 11/97; 11/99; 
11/00] 
5. Identification letters the height of the manu mua must be displayed on both sides of the manu mua. Letters 
must be painted or permanently affixed by a decal on the manu and be distinguishable from the judges stand 
as determined by the Clerk of the Course. The use of tape is not allowed. [rev 11/94] 
6. A club may neither loan nor borrow a canoe except in the instance where a club’s canoe, due to unforeseen 
circumstances, become non-functional. Use of a sock/sleeve bearing the borrowing club’s letter is permitted 
only at this time. The borrowing club shall inform the Race Director or Chief Recorder the reason for 
borrowing a canoe. [rev 11/89; 11/94; 11/98; 11/99; 11/00] 
7. Each club must have a sock/sleeve bearing the club's letter and must be at least six inches (6") in height, [rev. 
11/89; 11/96] 
F. Miscellaneous - General [rev. 11/99] 
1. Canoes, paddles and other equipment not meeting these specifications will not be used in any Hui Wa'a race. 
Any crew using non-standard equipment during a race shall be disqualified, [rev. 11/89] 
2. The Race Committee may conduct inspection of equipment at any time. 
3. Clubs are responsible for their own property damage during all races. 
4. A tote board shall be set up at all regattas showing the point status of the clubs during the day. The sponsoring 
clubs shall provide a scorekeeper for the tote board, [rev. 11/88] 
5. All clubs are required to have first-aid kits (per City and County regulations) [rev. 11/88] 
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6. All clubs are required to have at least one Personal Flotation Device (PFD) in the canoe at all times, [rev. 
11/88] Current Coast Guard Regulations will supersede, [rev. 11/89] 
V. OFFICIALS 
A. Race Committee 
1. The Race Committee shall consist of the Race Chairman and six (6) members as follows: 
a. The Chairman shall appoint three (3) members (and three (3) alternates) all of whom are not 
involved with the discrepancy, (rev. 11/96) 
b. The Council of Clubs shall elect three (3) members (and three (3) alternates) to serve for one year. 
NOTE: Should any one of these member's club be involved in a rule violation, s/he shall be 
removed on any decision-making. 

c. No club shall have more than one representative whether appointed or elected, member or alternate. 
Nor shall the members of the Race committee be from the same club as the Race Chairman or 
Assistant Race Chairman, [rev. 11/00] 
2. It shall be the duty of the Race Chairman and Race Committee to supervise all canoe races scheduled by Hui 
Wa'a. The decisions of the Race Chairman and Race Committee on matters under their jurisdiction shall be 
binding and final. 
3. The Race Committee shall rule on only protests filed regarding rules, interpretation, eligibility and official 
calls. (In the event of a protest, refer to Section XII - Protests.) [rev. 11/87] 
B. Regatta Officials 
The following officials will be appointed by the Race Chairman and approved by the Council of Clubs to conduct 
all regattas: 

1. Not less than two (2) inspectors. 
2. Minimum two (2) maximum three (3) judges, and three spotters [rev. 11/02] to determine the first six (6) 
places. [rev. 11/88] 
3. Minimum of two (2) timers operated by two (2) different officials, [rev. 11/88; 11/01] 
4. One (1) starter and one (1) assistant starter. 
5. One (1) confirmation clerk and not less than one (1) assistant, [rev. 11 /02] 
6. One (1) chief announcer and one (1) assistant. 
7. One (1) chief recorder and six (6) assistants, [rev. 11 /02] 
8. Four (4) boat drivers and three (3) assistants, [rev. 11/02] 
9. Each club must provide one (1) volunteer official for each race and/or regatta. Failure to provide said 
volunteer will result in the club being fined in accordance with Appendix VII. [rev. 11/02] 
10. Regatta Officials must be at least 18 years of age. [rev. 11/00] 
C. Official Equipment 
1. At least three (3) suitable power boats to carry officials conducting the start and/or inspection of races at the 
discretion of the Race Chairman. 
2. Proper survey and map approved by the Race Chairman for each race course, together with readily 
identifiable landmarks on shore wherever possible. 
D. Miscellaneous 
1. The Race Chairman shall designate the attire to be worn by all officials in order to distinguish them from 
others. 
2. The Race Chairman and all officials shall have transportation provided by Hui Wa'a to any race held on a 
neighbor island. 
3. The Race Chairman shall submit to Hui Wa'a's Secretary or Treasurer at each lane drawing, but no later than 
race day morning, a roster [in duplicate] of all officials participating in the upcoming regatta. (Regatta 
Officials form) Said list shall identify each official's specific assigned duty. [rev. 11/87] 
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VI. ENTRIES 
A. Registration Fees 
1. Regattas 
There will be a registration fee to be determined each year by the Finance Committee and approved by the 
Council of Clubs. Registration fees are payable at drawing of lanes, subject to the provisions contained in 
these Race Rules, [rev. 11/87; 11/00] 

B. Entrance Procedures—Regattas 
1. Regarding the Club Roster, see Article III, Sections D. 1. and D.2 [rev. 11/88; 11/00] 
2. If conditions warrant having Open Steersmen, the Open Steersmen list shall be turned in with the entry form 
for the first race the club is entering after Open Steersmen is declared. All open steersmen must be registered 
paddlers with the club and late registrations will be accepted according to the late registration procedures in 
these Rules. [rev. 11/88; 05/05] 
3. Each club shall be limited to one (1) entry per event, with the exception of special events (see Appendix I) 
[rev. 11 /OO] 
4. There shall be no unofficial entries in any regatta. 
5. The Final Entry Lists must be submitted on the morning of the regatta, three events prior to the designated 
event. (Example: event 15 must be turned in by the start of event 12.) Failure to turn in the final Entry list on 
time will result in a deduction of five (5) points for each infraction. Final Entry Lists may contain only six (6) 
names, and these names must appear on the Club Roster. The persons who actually paddle the race must be 
those whose full names appear on the Final Entry List. [rev. 11/88; 11/99] Name changes must be done no 
later than the raising of the yellow flag for the previous event, [rev. 11/01] 
6. The Final Entry List in an Open Steersmen event shall contain six names—those persons who actually paddle 
the event; and the open steersman, [rev. 11/88; 11/99; 11/00] 
7. The Final Entry List form for any event that is scratched after a lane is assigned must be submitted to the 
recorder with the top portion completed and the word "scratch" written across the form. The form must be 
signed by the authorized representative and submitted before the start of that event, [rev. 11/88] "Start" is 
defined as the raising of the YELLOW flag for the race. [rev. 11/89; 11/92; 11/00] 
8. Once a "scratch" has been submitted to the Chief Recorder, that crew is may not enter that event unless the 
appropriate fee (Appendix VII) and request to "unscratch" a crew is presented to the Chief Recorder no later 
than the raising of the yellow flag for the previous event, [rev. 11/94; 11/00] 
9. Only one representative/coach of a club shall be permitted to approach the officials stand, and shall report 
only to the Chief Recorder. The name of the representative shall be reported to the race officials, [rev. 11/87; 
11/88] 
C. Drawing of Lanes 
1. The Race Chairman shall designate the place, time and date for the receipt of entries and drawing of lanes. 
Such date shall be no earlier than seven (7) days, nor later than four (4) days prior to a regatta. Actual drawing 
of lanes will begin promptly at a time designated by the Race Chairman, [rev. 11/88] 
2. [Deleted 05/05] 
3. Only clubs that have made proper entry and paid the entry fee, as evidenced by the report of the Treasurer, 
shall be permitted to draw lanes for any event. 
If a club member arrives at or after the drawing of lanes has commenced, that club shall be awarded the last 
lane of the event(s) entered, if lanes were already drawn, [rev. 11/88] 

4. Clubs indebted to Hui Wa'a may not be allowed to draw lanes or to participate in regattas or long distance 
races, at the discretion of the Executive Board, (rev. 11/96) 
5. Each club must be represented by a club member at each drawing of lanes. (Only in cases of a last minute 
emergency, to be determined by the Race Chairman, shall someone other than a member of that club be 
allowed to pull lanes.) Clubs not present at lane drawings will be assessed a fee in accordance with Appendix 
VII. [rev. 11/98; 11/99; 11/00] 
6. The Race Chairman, Sponsoring Club and/or Lane Layers shall determine the race course for that regatta, 
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[rev. 11/88] 

7. During the period between the drawing of lanes and commencement of a regatta, if the actual site is changed, 
or the position of the course altered or shifted from the understood location thereof at the time of the drawing 
of lanes, the Race Chairman shall make the final decision on any changes, [rev. 11/88] 
8. The number drawn will be the lane number assigned for regattas. Regattas that are perpendicular to shore, 
lanes run from left to right and in regattas that are parallel to shore, lanes run from shore out to sea. 
9. The lanes drawing is final. Absolutely NO POST ENTRIES/CHANGES will be accepted, [rev. 11/87] 
10. No clubs will be permitted to move into another lane if any entry is scratched, unless at the discretion of the 
Race Chairman and agreed upon at a Coaches meeting, [rev. 11/87; 11/97] 
Deleted former 11. [05/05] 

11. For events in which more than ten (10) clubs have indicated their intent to race, drawing of lanes will be 
conducted on race day at a designated time. [rev. 11/02] 
12. If the number of entries in a given event exceeds the number of lanes, two heats shall be run in that event. 
Lanes shall be drawn in a single drawing and divided into two heats with the first half entering Heat 1 and the 
second half entering Heat 2. If there is an odd number of entries, the first heat shall have the larger number of 
entries. If there are a sufficient number of scratches in the event to fit in a single heat, the canoes will be 
shifted to fill empty lanes. Lanes will not be redrawn if the event reverts to a single heat. 
13. For Hui Wa'a Championship Regatta, clubs will be allowed to select the lane of their choice for each event 
the club intends to race in. Selection will be based on the number pulled for each event, with the club having 
the lowest number selecting first, [rev. 11/01] 
VII. REGATTAS 
A. Scoring of Events 
1. Scoring for each event will be: 
First place ........ 5 points 
Second place ..... 3 points 
Third place ....... 2 points 
Fourth place ...... 1 point
2. There will be three (3) categories of clubs eligible for trophy awards: [rev. 11/87; 11/88; 11/89; 11/95; 11/02; 
05/04] 
A Division 6-12 crews entered 
AA Division 13-24 crews entered 
AAA Division 24-36 crews entered 
Each club must declare their DIVISION participation at the drawing of lanes preceding each regatta. 

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B. Official Order and Distance 
[rev. 3/8/88; 11/88; 11/89; 3/90; 11/95; 11/96; 11/97; 1/98; 11/98; 1/99; 11/00; 11/01; 11/02; 05/05; 05/06]
EVENT DISTANCE CATEGORY 
0 ¼ mile Mentally & Physically Challenged 
1 ¼ mile Girls 12 years & under 
2 ¼ mile Boys 12 years & under 
3 ¼ mile Girls 13 years & under 
4 ¼ mile Boys 13 years & under 
5 ¼ mile Girls 14 years & under 
6 ¼ mile Boys 14 years & under 
7 ¼ mile Mixed boys & girls 12 years & under  
8 ¼ mile Mixed Novice "B" 
9 ¼ mile Women Novice "B" 
10 ½ mile Men Novice "B" 
11 ½ mile Girls 15 years & under   
12 ½ mile Boys 15 years & under 
13 ½ mile Girls 16 years & under 
14 ½ mile Boys 16 years & under 
15 ½ mile Girls 18 years & under 
16 ½ mile Boys 18 years & under 
17 ½ mile Women Golden Masters ( 55 yrs. + )
18 ½ mile Men Golden Masters (55 yrs. + ) 
19 ½ mile Women Grandmasters Masters ( 60 yrs. + )  
20 ½ mile Men Grandmsters Masters ( 60 yrs. + )
21 ½ mile Sr. Women Masters (50 yrs +) 
22 ½ mile Mixed Golden Masters (55 yrs +) 
23 1 mile Sr. Men Masters (50 yrs+) 
24 1 mile Mixed Grandmasters Masters ( 60 yrs. + ) 
25 1 mile Sr. Mixed Masters (45 yrs+) 
26 1 mile Women Novice A 
27 1 mile Men Novice "A" 
28 1 mile Women Freshmen 
29 1 mile Men Freshmen 
30 1 mile Women Sophomore 
31 1 mile Men Sophomore 
32 1 1/2 mile Women Senior 
33 1 1/2 mile Men Senior 
34 1 mile Women Masters (40 yrs. +)
35 1 mile Men Masters (40 yrs. +)
36 1/2 mile Women Open 4
37 1/2 mile Men Open 4
38 1/2 mile Mixed Masters (40 yrs. + )
39 1/2 mile Mixed Open 6 (men & women) 

Whenever practical, regatta events should be combined and whenever there are only two entries in an event, the event will 
be combined. The decision will be made by the Race Chairman. If sufficient lanes are available in a combined event, one 
lane shall be kept empty between events, [rev. 11/95; 11/96; 11/00] 

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C. Classifications [rev. 11/99] 
1. Classifications will be OPEN for Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Divisions ONLY. The lowest 
classification will be Freshmen. Paddlers will declare their classification at the beginning of each racing 
season. 
2. All paddlers in unclassified events shall be allowed to paddle in two (2) events, with one of the events being 
Senior Men or Senior Women, but only three (3) paddlers per crew may move, not all six (6). [rev. 11/95; 
11/96; 11/00] 
3. Age groups paddlers 12 through 16 shall be allowed to paddle in two (2) classified events and be able to 
return to their original classification at next regatta (example: Boys 12 to Boys 14 to Boys 12; Girls 16 to 
Girls 18 to Girls 16). Only three (3) paddlers per crew are allowed to move to the same second event, [rev. 
11/95; 11/98; 11/99] 
4. Men and Women masters paddlers shall be allowed to paddle in two (2) masters events in the same regatta 
provided they meet the age requirements. Only three (3) paddlers per crew are allowed to move to the same 
second event. [added 05/05] 
D. Classified Events [rev. 11/99] 
1. Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior divisions are OPEN divisions, open to any male and female. 
Classifications are not binding, [rev. 11/89] 
Paddlers from these divisions will be allowed to race in two events on the same race day; however, the one of 
these events must be the Senior event, [rev. 11/89; 11/00] 

A maximum of three paddlers from each division will be allowed to race in the Senior event. [rev. 11/89] 

2. Boys or Girls 18 years and under 
Open to any boy or girl who has not paddled Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior and who has not 
reached their 19th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

3. Boys or Girls 16 years and under (rev. 11/96) 
Open to any boy or girl who has not paddled in a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior race and who has 
not reached their 17th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

4. Boys or Girls 15 years and under [rev. 1/99] 
Open to any boy or girl who has not paddled in a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior race and who has 
not reached their 16th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

5. Boys or Girls 14 years and under (rev. 11/96) 
Open to any boy or girl who had not paddled in a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior race and has not 
reached their 15th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

6. Boys or Girls 13 years and under (rev. 11/96) 
Open to any boy or girl who has not paddled in a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior race and has not 
reached their 14th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

7. Boys or Girls 12 and under (rev. 3/8/88; 11/96)] 
Open to any boy or girl who has not paddled in a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior race and has not 
reached his/her 13th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. 

8. Mixed Boys and Girls 12 and under 
Open to any boy and girl who has not reached their 13th birthday on the first day of the calendar year. The 
crew shall consist of three boys and three girls, [rev. 11/92; 11/99; 05/04] 

9. Novice "A" 
Open to any male or female who has never paddled in a regatta in any prior year and/or in any other age 
category with the exception of Novice "B" and/or an unclassified event during their Novice B or Novice A 
classification. Eligibility in this category is only good for two years after which the paddler must move to 
another category, [rev. 11/92; 11/93] 

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EXCEPTION: Any male or female who is a "returning paddler" and has NOT PARTICIPATED IN ANY 
OUTRIGGER CANOE REGATTA OR LONG DISTANCE RACE FOR THE PAST FIVE (5) years or more, 
may be eligible to paddle in the Novice "A" category. Eligibility in this category is limited to one (1) year 
only, after which the paddler must move to a higher classification, [rev. 11/94] 

10. Novice "B" 
Open to any male or female who has never paddled in a regatta or long distance race in any prior year and /or 
in any other age category. Novice "B" may paddle in an unclassified event and retain their Novice "B" 
standing during the year they are classified as a Novice "B." Eligibility in this category is only good for one 
year, after which the paddler must move to another category, [rev. 11/92; 11/00] 

11. Order of Classifications: 
For purposes of' step-ups," the lowest classification shall be Novice B followed by Novice A, boys or Girls 12, 
Mixed Boys and girls 12, Boys or Girls 13, Boys or Girls 14, Boys or Girls 15, Boys or Girls 16, Boys or Girls 
18 and Men or Women OPEN. 

E. Unclassified Events 
1. Mixed Novice B Men and Women 
Open to any male or female who qualifies as a Novice B paddler. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and 
three (3) women, [rev. 11/01] 

2. Women or Men Open 4 
Open to any male or female (no more than four paddlers). [rev. 11/00]
3. Mixed Men and Women Open 6 
Open to any male or female. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and three (3) women, [rev. 11/00] 
Former 4. moved to Classified [rev. 05/04] 

4. Masters 
Open to any male or female 40 years of age or older who has reached his/her 40th birthday on the day of the 
regatta. Paddler is required to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these 
Race Rules, [rev. 11/00] 

5. Mixed Masters 
Open to any male or female 40 years of age or older who has reached his/her 40th birthday on the day of the 
regatta. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and three (3) women. Each paddler is required to show proof 
of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these Race Rules, [rev. 11/88; 11/94; 11/00] 

6. Senior Masters 
Open to any male or female .50 years of age or older who has reached his/her 50th birthday on the day of the 
regatta. Paddler is required to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these 
Race Rules, [rev. 11/87; 11/00] 

7. Senior Mixed Masters 
Open to any male or female 45. years of age or older and who has reached his/her 45th birthday on the day of 
regatta. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and three (3) women, [rev. 11/00] 

8. Mixed Golden masters 
Open to any three males and three females 55 years of age or older who has reached his/her 55th birthday on 
the day of the regatta. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and three (3) women. Each paddler is required 
to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these Race Rules, [rev. 11/93; 11/94; 
11/00] 

9. Golden Masters (Unclassified) 
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Open to any male or female 55 years of age or older who has reached his/her 55th birthday on the day of the 
regatta. Each paddler is required to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of 
these Race Rules, [rev. 11/94; 11/96; 12/96; 11/99; 11/00] 

10. Platinum Event 
Open to any male or female .60 years of age or older who has reached his/her 60th birthday on the day of the 
regatta. Paddler is required to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these 
Race Rules. Event will be run with Golden Masters event. [added. 05/06]

 11. Platinum Mixed Event 
Open to any three males and three females 60 years of age or older who has reached his/her 60th birthday on 
the day of the regatta. The crew shall consist of three (3) men and three (3) women. Each paddler is required 
to show proof of date of birth as prescribed in Section III, Paragraph C of these Race Rules. Event will be run 
with Mixed Golden Master Event. [added. 05/06] 

F. Step-ups and Locks [rev. 11/00] 
1. A Novice "B" paddler may move into the Novice "A" or Open class during the same regatta; however, he/she 
will surrender his/her Novice "B" classification for all subsequent regattas, effectively "locking" up to the 
higher classification. May only race in two classified events on the same day. 
2. A Novice "A" paddler may move into the Open class during the same regatta; however, he/she will surrender 
his/her Novice "A" classification for all subsequent regattas, effectively "locking" up to the higher 
classification. May only race in two classified events on the same day. 
G. Race Course 
1. The official Hui Wa'a race course shall be laid out in equal lanes of 80 but no less than 75 feet wide. Each lane 
shall be designated by three flags of the same color, one at each end of the course and one at the center. There 
will be a center floater between all lane flags, to be used as a reference point when executing turns in the 
club's assigned lane. [rev. 11/89; 11/00] 
2. Flags shall have a minimum dimension of 30 inches and shall be colored with a solid color or two (2) solid 
colors divided diagonally so that no two lanes shall have the same colored flag. 
3. Regatta events one-half (1/2) mile or less shall use a one-quarter (1/4) mile course, [rev. 11/88; 3/90; 11/92; 
11/96] 
4. The distance between the starting, one-quarter (1/4) mile, and one-half (1/2) mile lines and between the 
one-quarter (1/4) mile, shall be established by actual measurement of both lanes on the last numbered lane to 
insure that all three lines are parallel. All flags on each line shall be as nearly as possible in a straight line. 
5. At the coach's meeting prior to each regatta, the Race Chairman and a coach from each club shall inspect, and 
if requested, re-measure and reset the course to insure that all lanes between any two lines are of equal length. 
Moreover, in order for record times to have meaning, the distance between lines shall not be allowed to vary 
from one-quarter (1/4) mile by more than five yards. After preliminary inspection has been made, the Race 
Chairman shall, with approval of the coaches, declare the course to be official. 
H. Starting 
1. All starts shall be in accordance with instructions from the starter. If lanes not straight, starter will 
recommend that flags should be made straight by lane setter; if race(s) continue with lanes not straight, starter 
will declare start line of race(s) will be with an imaginary line in between the inside and outside flags, [rev. 
11/95; 11/96] If lanes are not straight for more than three (3) races, the race shall be stopped by the race 
Chairman and lanes straightened. The starting signal shall be the firing of a gun or the blowing of an air horn, 
and the use of yellow, red and green flags, [rev. 11/92; 11/98] 
2. a. A yellow flag will be displayed and an air horn will be sounded from the official boats five 
minutes before the start of the event, except eight (8) minutes for 1/4 mile, as soon as the last 
canoe from the previous event reaches shore. When the yellow 5-minute flag is displayed, all 
canoes will immediately go to their assigned lanes, [rev. 11/87; 11/88; 11/95] 
b. The Race Starter may start the race in less than five (5) or eight (8) minutes, whichever is 
applicable, if in the starter's judgment all participating canoes are lined up and ready. 
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3. The yellow flag will be waved 5 seconds (unless changed at coaches' meeting) prior to raising a red flag. [rev. 
11/87; 11/00] 
4. The official start shall be after the red flag is raised, and shall be signified by the raising of a green flag and 
lowering of the red flag. The starting signal shall be "READY ALL." There will be no more than 5 seconds 
between "READY ALL" and the raising of the green flag. [rev. 11/92; 11/95; 11/00] 
5. a. Any canoe that is ahead of the starting flags when the green flag is raised shall be disqualified. 
[rev. 11/00 to comply with 4. above] 
b. One official boat must be on the outside of the starting line on all 1/4 mile events to observe a 
straight point-to-point line on starts, in order to properly call infractions, [rev. 11/92] 
c. A lagging canoe shall have no right to protest on the grounds of an unfair start in the event the 
race has started, [rev. 11/95] 
6. Any canoe that is crossing the course in front of the starting flags in an attempt to reach its assigned lane at the 
time the race is to be started shall be disqualified and removed from the course. 
7. Holding of boats at the start of all events in regattas sponsored by the Hui is allowed. No more than two club 
members will be allowed to hold a boat. Persons holding boats must be off the race course as soon as the race 
is under way. The race course is defined as that area between the sets of lane flags being used. Boat holders 
may assist paddling the canoe to the start line. Boat holders may not push the canoes forward at the start, [rev. 
11/88; 11/95; 11/97; 11/02; 05/04] 
8. No running starts. No paddling in a forward motion will be allowed. Canoe must be at a "dead stop" until the 
green flag is raised, [rev. 11/95; 11/96; 11/97; 11/98] 
I. Finish of a Race [rev. 11/02] 
The finish of a race will be signified by the raising of a checkered flag by the official starter boat. 
J. Recall 
1. A start shall be recalled only for an unfair start (malfunction of official equipment). 
2. A start shall be recalled by the starter (not a canoe crew) in the following manner: 
a. The starter shall fire two or more shots of the gun or an air horn, and; [rev. 11/92] 
b. Cause a yellow recall flag to be raised and waved from the official boat(s). 
3. Canoe crews unable to hear the signal for a recall shall be stopped as soon as possible by the 
official boat(s). 
4. Once completed, races shall not be re-run. 
K. Adverse Weather Conditions 
1. Adverse conditions shall be determined by a majority vote of the Race Committee on the day of the regatta. 
[rev. 11/88; 11/92; 11/94; 11/05] 
2. Only under adverse weather conditions, the disqualification rule on touching flags will be waived for the start 
only. [rev. 11/88; 11/06] 
3. Only under adverse weather conditions will an open steersman be permitted. Such open steersman must be a 
bona fide member of the participating club, and his/her name must appear on the Open Steersman List as well 
as the Final Entry List. Mixed crews must be 3 men and 3 women, [rev. 11/88; 11/97; 11/00; 11/05; 05/06] 
4. Any regatta on Waikiki Beach will be considered adverse conditions allowing open steersman of any sex for 
all events. All Mix crews must be 3 men and 3 women [added 11/05] 
L. Lanes 
1. Each canoe must occupy as nearly as possible the one-half (1/2) width of the lane nearest its own line of flags. 
Lane width is defined as the full lateral distance between adjoining flags. 
NOTE: prior 2. Deleted 05/04 

2. Canoes making a turn shall stay in their respective lanes as closely as possible throughout the race and in no 
way interfere with other participating canoes. Interference is defined as the necessity for a canoe properly in 
its lane to take evasive action to avoid a collision with another canoe in its lane. Interference will result in 
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disqualification, [rev. 11/97] 

3. All turns shall be left turns around the assigned lane flags, [rev. 11/88; 11/89; 11/94] 
4. In the case of adverse weather conditions, particularly unexpected wave action, the Race Chairman at his 
discretion, may change the laying of lanes from parallel to shore to perpendicular to shore. A perpendicular 
course shall be regularly used at [rev. 11/.96] Waikiki Beach, and Ma'ili Beach, unless otherwise determined 
by the Race Chairman, [rev. 11/87] 
M. Miscellaneous 
1. Touching of any flag during a race will constitute disqualification, except as stated in Sections VII-G-2 and 
VII-I-2. The flag must touch the water to constitute a disqualification, [rev. 11/88; 11/00] 
2. Once the forward portion, or Manu mua , of a canoe crosses the finish line, touching the flag will not result in 
disqualification. 
3. a. A canoe that swamps/hubs during a race may be bailed out by its crew and proceed in the race. Bail-out and 
continuance in race must be accomplished within 5 minutes or disqualification will result. Outside assistance 
will result in disqualification. 
b. If a canoe proceeding to the starting line swamps/hulls an additional 5 minutes will be given to upright its 
canoe and proceed to the starting line. All other canoes should back off the line until the troubled canoe is 
ready. 
4. All canoes must start and finish with a full crew of paddlers in the canoe, [rev. 11/89] 
5. In all regatta events, canoes must start and finish with the same six (6) paddlers. [rev. 11/02] 
6. The club representative will be called to the officials stand for notification of an infraction, prior to its being 
publicly announced. 
7. Whenever an infraction is committed, whether on land or water, the official will raise a red flag to announce 
an infraction has been committed, [rev. 11/88] 
8. An event shall not be won by "forfeit" (i.e. only one crew entered for an event). In the case there is only one 
crew entered for an event, that crew will race and be subject to all rules contained in the Race Rules. The 
decision as to which event that crew will race with will be made immediately following the drawing of lanes, 
each regatta, by vote of those persons in attendance to draw lanes for their respective clubs. 
9. Steersman, open or otherwise, must sit and steer from seat 6. 
10. If on race day because of a scratch there is only one entry in an event, that crew will race alone, unless 
coaches of clubs involved in that event decide otherwise, and ALL coaches are notified of the change, [rev. 
11/89] 
11. There shall be a designated area for finishers off the race course, to be determined at the morning coaches 
meeting, [rev. 11/89] 
12. Designated Race Officials must observe and judge the start and finish of each race. To ensure clear lines of 
visibility, there shall be established a "Restricted Area" between these officials and the start/finish line. The 
restricted area shall be clearly defined and marked prior to the start of racing. In the event it is not possible to 
clearly mark the restricted area, its extent shall be defined at the coaches' meeting, [rev. 11/00] 
N. Surf Course Rules 
1. When scheduled or sponsored races are held in the surf, the following rules shall be applied in addition to the 
foregoing. 
2. The course shall be laid out by the Race Committee to meet the existing conditions. The length of the races 
shall be the same as the flat course. 
3. Surfing on waves will be permitted. No canoe may block the normal course, or in any way interfere with 
another canoe in an attempt to pick up or surf on a wave. 
4. The Waikiki Regatta sponsoring club will determine special rules according to surf conditions if it is 
determined necessary to vary from published race rules. Any change to published race rules will be 
announced at the morning coaches meeting the day of the regatta 
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O. Combined Regattas (Qualifications will be decided as follows): 
All allotted lanes will be awarded by cumulative points throughout the year (Ekahi System). If a crew 
awarded a lane in the combined regatta elects not to participate, the Ekahi system will prevail in 
awarding the vacated lane. (See Appendix II for guidelines) [rev. 11/88; 11/00] 

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VIII. LONG DISTANCE RACES [rev. 11/88] 
A. Invited Participants 
Persons other than Hui Wa'a club members may be invited to participate in long distance races, ONLY 
upon the approval of the Council of Clubs. 

B. Race Officials 
The following officials will be appointed by the Race Chairman and approved by the Council of Clubs 
to conduct all long distance races: 

1. Not less than three (3) inspectors in races where no relief paddlers are used (iron man races). In races where 
relief paddlers are used, there shall be one (1) inspector on each club's escort boat. 
2. Two (2) judges. 
3. Two (2) timers. 
4. One (1) starter. 
5. Two (2) recorders, [rev. 11/88] 
C. Entrance fees: 
1. There will be an entrance fee to be determined each year by the Finance Committee and approved by the 
Council of Clubs. Entry fees are payable on date(s) specified by the sponsoring club, subject to the provisions 
in these Race Rules (Appendix VII). [rev. 11/87; 11/00] 
2. All entry fees for regularly scheduled long distance races are non-refundable, and will become a source of 
general revenue for Hui Wa'a. [rev. 11/87] 
D. Entrance Procedures 
1. Adult Waiver of Responsibility Form 
On the morning of the race, an Adult Waiver of Responsibility form will be submitted. This form will contain 
printed names and signatures of all paddlers actually participating in the race. [rev 11/88] 

2. Final Entry List 
On the morning of the race a Final Entry List, naming actual paddlers whose signatures must appear on the 
Adult Waiver form, must be submitted, [rev. 11/87] 

3. Parental Consent 
If any participating paddler is under the age of 18, a consent form must be submitted, signed by a parent or 
legal guardian. 

4. There shall be no unofficial entries in any long distance event. 
5. It shall be the duty of the Race Chairman and the sponsoring club to determine the minimum number of 
entries for a long distance race, based on a financial report of the Treasurer. 
E. Miscellaneous [rev. 11/00] 
1. The use of escort boats or auxiliary boats is mandatory when relief paddlers are used in a race. 
2. The minimum size of an escort boat shall be no less than sixteen (16) feet in length with the maximum 
amount of people allowed and meeting all Coast Guard Regulations, [rev. 11/96] 
3. No escort boats are allowed to be used by a club when no relief paddlers are used (iron race). 
4. At no time will an escort or auxiliary boat deliberately cause a wake to assist its canoe, or be detrimental to 
the progress of another canoe. 
5. The method of starting shall be determined by the Sponsoring Club. 
6. In races that do not require the canoe to maintain their respective lanes, a canoe that is attempting to pass 
another shall keep clear at all times and in no way interfere with the canoe it is attempting to pass, nor shall 
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the canoe in the lead attempt to prevent another from passing. 

7. In races that do not require canoes to maintain their respective lanes and a single marker flag and float is to be 
rounded, the following rules apply: 
a. If an overlap occurs when two canoes are approaching a marker to be rounded, the outer canoe shall give 
way to allow the canoe closest to the marker to round the marker. The leading canoe is under no 
obligation to give way before an overlap is established. 
b. An overlap is defined as a condition existing when no open water can be seen between the stem of one 
canoe and the bow of another when viewed at right angles to their course. 
8. The finish of an entry shall be signaled by the firing of a gun when the bow of the canoe crosses the finish 
line. 
9. During the period between the deadline date and the commencement of a long distance race the actual site is 
changed, or the position of the course alters and shifts from the understood location thereof at the entry 
meeting, the Race Chairman shall make the final decision on any changes. 
F. Awards 
1. Team awards shall be given to crews placing first, second, third, [rev. 11/88] 
2. Awards presentation shall take place following the finish of all entries in a long distance race. 
IX. AWARDS 
A. Regattas 
1. Individual Awards 
Individual awards shall be given to crews placing first, second, third in each event. 
2. Club Awards 
Club awards shall be given to clubs placing first and second in overall points in each division, [rev. 05/04] 
3. Presentation of Awards 
Awards presentation shall take place following the conclusion of all events of a regatta. 
B. Additional Awards 
Additional awards may be given at the discretion of the awards committee. The financial position of Hui Wa'a 
shall be a factor in determining if additional awards will be presented. 

C. Annual 
The following awards shall be made annually and in accordance with the following method of selection. 
1. Outstanding Club 
Outstanding club to be voted by Club Representatives at the Championships Regatta each season. [rev. 
11/95] 

2. Outstanding Crew (Ekahi System) 
To be awarded the crew of each event accumulating the highest number of regatta points for the regatta 
season, not including points earned at the Waikiki regatta, [rev. 11/00 

3. Coach of the Year 
To be determined by a vote of the Head Coaches during the Hui Wa'a Championship Regatta. [rev. 11/88] 
4. Club Representative Award 
The Chief Recorder and her/his official recorders shall determine the winner, [rev. 11/95] 
5. Honoree [rev. 11/99] 
To be determined by the Executive Board and Council of Clubs prior to the Hui Wa'a Championship regatta. 
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X. OPEN RACES 
A. Any race that is not sponsored by Hui Wa'a shall be known as an Open Race. 
B. All invitations must be submitted to the Council of Clubs for approval (sanction). 
C. Hui Wa'a paddlers participating in Open Races must comply with Hui Wa'a rules unless the Council of Clubs rules 
otherwise. 
D. The proposed racing course and/or site shall be approved by the Council of Clubs. If requested, the Race 
Committee shall inspect the course and submit its findings to the Council of Clubs. 
E. Cash prizes will be forwarded by form of check payable to winning clubs only. 
XI. SPECIAL EVENTS 
A. A Hui Wa'a race or regatta that is not a part of the Hui's approved regular racing schedule shall be known as a 
Special Event. 
B. Any person or persons interested in sponsoring a special event shall submit in writing a description of the proposed 
event, for review and consideration by the Council of Clubs in time for proper permits to be secured. 
C. Any member club of Hui Wa'a, in good standing, that does not have sufficient funds to underwrite the cost of a 
Special Event, may submit a statement for consideration by Council of Clubs, which statement should outline the 
items they intend to sponsor. 
XII. SPONSORSHIP OF SCHEDULED RACES AND REGATTAS 
A. A race or regatta that has all or a portion of its costs underwritten by a canoe club or other interested party or parties 
shall be known as a Sponsored Race or Regatta. 
B. A sponsor or sponsors will provide at least 1st and 2nd place trophies for each division in their sponsored regatta, 
[rev. 11/88; 11/02] 
C. A sponsor or sponsors may underwrite the cost of any medals and/or ribbons to be presented. 
D. Additional special awards may be provided. These special awards do not need the approval of the awards committee, 
but the awards committee shall be advised that they will be presented. 
E. Only a sponsor or sponsors shall be permitted to sell their club shirts/hats, etc. at that particular race or regatta, [rev. 
11/94] 
F. A sponsor or sponsors will provide assistance in setting up and taking down the judges tent, unloading and loading of 
equipment and records, and set-up/take-down of P.A. system, [rev. 11/88; 11/92] 
G. The sponsor or sponsors will provide lunch for the working officials in an amount to be determined by Hui Wa'a 
Regatta official list, which is to be turned in to the Chief Recorder by the Race Chairman the morning of the race or 
regatta, [rev. 11/02] 
H. A signed sponsorship questionnaire (HW-7) must be submitted by a club that wishes to sponsor a race/regatta. This 
completed questionnaire must be submitted to the Race Chairman before the annual meeting or earlier. Failure to 
submit form HW-7 in a timely manner may result in the race date being offered to another club. Failure to find a 
replacement or sponsor for a race or regatta will be a fine of $250.00. [rev. 11/89; 11/00; 05/05] 
I. The sponsor or sponsors shall have the right to any concession at the race site, if they so desire. The sponsor or 
sponsors may designate the concession rights to any club or any outside companies if they so desire. The sponsor or 
sponsors must complete any necessary concession permit process(es) by January 1 of the year in which the race is to 
take place, to ensure the sponsoring club(s) commitment to the concession(s). Failure to complete such permitting 
process(es) in a timely manner may result in the concession(s) being offered to another club(s) or outside company, 
[rev. 11/88; 11/00] 
J. Sponsoring club failing to sponsor or find a replacement sponsor of designated race or regatta shall be fined in 
accordance to Appendix VII. [rev. 11/02] 
K. The Race Rules of Hui Wa'a shall govern the race or regatta. The sponsor or sponsors shall have no voice in the 
interpretation of the Race Rules. 
L. The sponsor or sponsors shall provide a scorekeeper for the tote board, [rev. 11/88] 
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M. It shall be the responsibility of the sponsor or sponsors to obtain and have ready to display at the regatta/race site the 
Board of Health certificate for any food concession. NO PERMIT, NO CONCESSION, [rev. 11/88] 
Deleted former N. [05/05] 

N. The sponsor(s) will provide trash bags on race day. 
XIII. PROTESTS 
A. All protests or complaints of rule violations shall be made to the Race Committee within three (3) events after the 
race in question, [rev. 11/87; 11/96] 
B. Protests shall be submitted by a coach or authorized representative on official forms provided by Hui Wa'a. 
C. A cash fee, in accordance with Appendix VII, shall be assessed for each protest submitted. Payment shall accompany 
protest form upon submission. Fee shall be refunded if protest is upheld, [rev. 11/88; 11/89; 11/00] 
D. While the Race Committee is hearing and apprizing itself of the facts surrounding the protest, only the involved 
coaches, club representatives, and officials shall be present. Review of the video, if in use, shall be limited only to 
officials and the Race Committee, [rev. 11/97; 11/00] 
E. All decisions made by the Race Committee on protests shall be final, and the incident shall not be discussed at lane 
drawings or the monthly meeting of the Council of Clubs, [rev. 11/96] 
F. Written grievances of rule violations may be submitted by a coach or authorized representative on official forms 
provided by Hui Wa'a to the Race Chairman or Chief Recorder on the day of the race. There will be no fee to file 
grievances and said grievances will not be acted upon on race day, but rather, reviewed by the Race Chairman and 
Race Committee at a meeting convened by the Race Chairman. 
The purpose of this procedure is to give clubs a non-fee mechanism to comment on officiating, compliance and/or 
administration of race rules, health and safety issues, etc. The Race Committee may act upon the grievances it 
receives, [rev. 11/99] 

XIV. PENALTIES 
A. Disqualifications for Regatta Events [rev. 11/02] 
1. Any violation of the foregoing rules. 
2. Any canoe that is ahead of the starting flags when the green flag is raised, [rev. 11/00 to comply with VII.H.4] 
3. Any canoe that is crossing the course in front of the starting flags in an attempt to reach its assigned lane at the 
time the race is to be started (yellow flag waiving), [rev. 11/87] 
4. Any canoe starting and/or finishing in the wrong lane. 
5. Any swamped canoe with outside assistance in bailing, or takes longer than five (5) minutes to bail out and 
resume race. [rev. 11/94] 
6. Any crew that has crossed the finish line and re-enters the race course while the event is still on. [rev. 11/87; 
11/89; 11/96] 
7. Any canoe or canoes that leave the race course before the race is finished, [rev. 11/02] 
8. Rule 7 above may be suspended only under both the following conditions: [rev. 11/02] 
a. Approval of suspension is made by a majority vote of Hui Wa'a's head coaches or club 
representatives, taken at the coaches meeting before the start of the regatta or at a special meeting 
called by the Race Director. 
b. Canoes leaving race course will not interfere with canoes still completing their race. 
9. If a crew is disqualified (DQ) in a race and also receives a 5-point deduction penalty, the DQ will override the 
5-point deduction. 
B. Disqualification for Regattas [rev. 11/99] 
1. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by a club or any of its members. 
2. Illegal Paddler 
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a. Any crew found to be using an illegal paddler or paddlers in any race or regatta shall be disqualified 
and the club shall not be allowed to participated in any of the remaining scheduled events for that 
day. 
b. An illegal paddler shall be identified as one that is paddling out of his/her classification, or paddling 
under another name (not just a "paperwork" error of misspelling, etc.). 
3. Any drinking of alcoholic beverages during the regatta is subject to disqualification. A club found in 
violation shall not be allowed to participate in any of the remaining scheduled events of the day. [rev. 11/96] 
4. A club found in violation of XIV.B.l, XIV.B.2, or XIV.B.3, will be fined (individually) in an amount in 
accordance with Appendix VII. [rev. 11/00] 
C. Non-Racing Violations 
The penalty for non-racing violations will be the deduction of 5 points for each infraction from the club's total score 
for the day. NON-RACING VIOLATIONS SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: paperwork errors, too 
many boat holders, boat holder errors, no PFDs, no certified first aid kit, and persons on the club roster in the 
Restricted Area/No Zone area at the start or finish of each event, [rev. 11/99; 11/00] 

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APPENDIX I 

MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY 
CHALLENGED EVENT 

The term "challenged paddler," as used herein, shall refer to any paddler who qualifies for this event by having some 
type of mental retardation and/or physical handicap. 

1. To be held at all Hui Wa'a regattas, including the Hui Wa'a Championships. 
a. It shall be the first event of the day. 
b. It shall be a 1/4 mile race. 
2. Drawing of lanes shall be held during regular lane drawings. [rev. 05/05] 
3. All challenged paddlers are required to wear a PFD. 
a. PFDs will be provided by the participating clubs. 
4. Handicapped paddlers must be at least eight years of age. There will be no other restrictions regarding age 
or sex. 
5. Each crew entered in this event must consist of no less than one (1) challenged paddler. 
a. The steersperson must be a non-challenged, experienced paddler. 
b. No more than three adult non-challenged paddlers may be used in any one boat. If additional 
non-challenged paddlers are necessary, they must be 12 years of age or under. 
6. Having an ama rider is optional. 
7. If a club has more challenged paddlers than seats in a boat: 
a. They may enter more than one crew, if another boat, PFDs, non-challenged paddler(s) and 
steersperson are available. 
b. Clubs may combine their challenged paddlers to form another crew, if another boat, PFDs, 
non-challenged paddler and steersperson are available. 
8. Awards 
a. Medals identical to those being awarded at any given regatta will be awarded to the challenged 
paddlers whose crews place 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 
b. Ribbons or bronze medals (whichever is available) will be awarded to the challenged paddlers whose 
crews place 4th or after. 
c. Non-challenged paddlers will not receive medals or ribbons. 
9. Points 
a. No points shall be awarded to any clubs as a result of the outcome of this special event for the 
handicapped. 
b. [deleted 05/05] 
c. All Hui Wa'a handicapped paddlers will be awarded Ekahi medals at the end of the regatta season. 
10. Official boats 
a. In the event of a hull, one of the official boats will pick up the challenged paddlers, return them to the 
beach and pick up non-challenged paddlers to assist in righting the canoe. 
b. If the canoe has been righted and bailed within the 5 minutes allotted for a huh or swamped canoe, the 
challenged paddlers will be returned to the canoe and continue the event. 
c. If the canoe has not been righted and bailed within the 5 minutes allotted for a huh or swamped canoe, 
the canoe will be paddled to the beach by the non-challenged paddlers and the official boat will return 
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the challenged paddlers to the beach. 

d. In the event the canoe cannot be righted in the 5 minutes allotted and must be paddled to the beach by 
non-challenged paddlers, the challenged paddlers involved in the huh will be awarded medals or ribbons 
equal to last place as determined by the amount of crews entered in the race on that particular day. 
11. Challenged paddlers will be exempt from the paddler fee, (Appendix VII) except if a club moves a 
challenged paddler into a non-special event crew, the club will then pay the paddler fee as prescribed in 
Appendix VII) for that paddler. [rev. 11/95; 11/00] 
12. Challenged paddlers in this special event may not enter any of the scheduled regatta events, except as stated 
in § 12.2. 
a. Non-challenged paddlers participating in this event will be allowed to participate in other events. 
b. If a challenged paddler progresses to a point where a club would like to enter that challenged paddler in 
a regular crew, the challenged paddler will not be allowed to paddle in the special event that day or from 
that point forward and will become a paying member paddler and abide by the Race Rules. 
13. Special event crews are to make every effort to adhere strictly to the Race Rules; however, unless the rule 
infraction can be determined by the Race Committee as flagrant and intentional, there will be no 
disqualifications of a crew in this event. 
14. No ID cards will be required for challenged paddlers. 
[#15. Deleted. 11/00] 

DEFINITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION 
IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS 

1. To be eligible for participation in Special Olympics, a competitor must agree to observe and abide by the 
rules of Special Olympics, Inc. and adhere to the rules of the International Sports Federations. 
2. Special Olympics was created and developed to give mentally retarded persons' the opportunity to train and 
compete in sports activities. No person shall, on the grounds of sex, race, religion, color or national origin, be 
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under 
any program or activity of Special Olympics. 
a. Eligible participants are those persons who, according to local classification based upon assessment, 
evaluation or diagnosis by the appropriate education agency, health agency, qualified physician or 
psychologist, have been determined to be mentally retarded (see footnote 1) and recommended for 
participation in programs designed to meet the needs of mentally retarded persons, if available. Such 
diagnoses must be based upon a formal determination (including use of standard tests) of 
significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. 
b. Some flexibility is left to Local, Area, Chapter or National Special Olympics organizations for 
determining the eligibility of the participants because of the variety of situations, needs and 
definitions that exist in the many localities where Special Olympics programs have been and will be 
instituted. 
c. Persons under eight years of age may not participate in Special Olympics competitions. There is no 
upper age limit. 
d. Persons who have multiple handicaps may participate in Special Olympics, but must be eligible 
under sub-heading a, b and c. 
Any person wishing to participate in Special Olympics must first have a medical examination and a signed 
parental release form. 

1 A mentally retarded person is one who exhibits the following conditions relative to biological age and social culture: (1) intellectual 
functioning that is significantly below average, and (2) marked impairment in the ability to adapt to the demands of the society in which the 
person lives. It is now widely agreed that both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior must be shown to be impaired, as measured 
on objective criteria before a person can be identified as being mentally retarded. Neither low intelligence nor impaired adaptive behavior, 
alone, is sufficient for this diagnosis. 

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APPENDIX II 

GUIDELINES FOR HUI WAA CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA AND HCRA STATE 
QUALIFICATIONS [rev. 05/06] 

1. Step-up Guidelines [rev. 11/00] 
A. Novice "B "Paddlers 
Novice "B" may move into the Novice "A" class in the Hui Wa'a Championship, and be moved back 
to Novice "B" for the State Championship. However, effective the following January 1, the second 
year of Novice "A" classification begins. 

B. Novice "A" Paddlers 
Novice "A" may move into the Open class in the Hui Wa'a Championship, and be moved back to 
Novice "A" for the State Championship. However, effective the following January 1, the Open 
classification begins. 

C. All six paddlers can move up to race another classified event, but may not race more than two (2) 
events. 
2. Crews qualify for lanes at the HCRA State Championship by total accumulated regatta points (Ekahi), 
including the Hui Wa'a championship regatta, [rev. 11/98] 
3. Subsequent available lanes will be offered to clubs based on Ekahi points. 
Should a club decide not to enter that event in the State Championship, the offer will be extended to the next 
club in line (based on Ekahi points). If Ekahi points are tied, determination for participation will be based on 
placement in Hui Wa'a Championship, [rev. 11/92] 

4. The Race Chairman, Chief Recorder and Head Coach (or alternate) of each club shall meet on Tuesday 
following the Hui Wa'a Championships. The coaches are to determine for each event, which eligible clubs 
will participate, the order in which each event's participants shall be seeded at lane drawing, and if any club 
wishes to fill a subsequent available lane, should any become available to Hui Wa'a. [rev. 11/94] 
5. The actual drawing of lanes for Hui Wa'a at the State drawing of lanes will be performed by the HCRA 
Delegates/Alternates, [rev. 11/94] 
6. If State Championships has an event that is not included in Hui Wa'a's schedule of events, determination of 
participation will be made by conducting a state-race qualifying event at the Hui Wa'a Championships. (The 
event will not be subject to Hui Wa'a points, awards, or paddler restrictions, other than age.) [rev. 11/92] 
A. All Hui Wa'a race rules will apply to state race qualifying event(s), except those stated below. [rev. 
11/02] 
B. The event will not be subject to Hui Wa'a points, awards, or paddler restrictions, other than age. [rev. 
11/02] 
7. All Hui Wa’a clubs may participate in any concession booth for the Hui Wa’a championship regatta, 
provided their application and fees to the Vice President and obtain any necessary permits. [added. 05/06] 
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APPENDIX III 

HCRA CSEC RECOMMENDATIONS 
[rev. 1/98] 

I. FIBERGLASS CANOES 
A. Any fiberglass molded canoes made in Hawaii may be exempted from waterlining procedures provided that 
there have been more than ten (10) canoes made out of the same mold, all of which have passed the 
"waterlining" procedures. 
1. The manufacturer shall submit a paper certifying that the canoe meets the HCRA Hawaiian Canoe 
specifications. Included with the document shall be the hull "number," weight at time of completion, 
date of completion, other information as required, and the name of the canoe builder and 
accompanying signature. 
2. In the event the canoe does not meet the HCRA Hawaiian Canoe specifications, the manufacturer 
shall be responsible for bringing the canoe into specifications standards. Otherwise the manufacturer 
shall be subject to penalty as specified by HCRA. 
B. If necessary, it is understood that the HCRA CMC (canoe measurement committee) shall have the right to 
waterline any canoes out of these molds at any time. 
C. Each canoe produced or coming out of an approved mold shall not be subject to any further fiberglass work 
(repair, modification, alteration, or change) in or on any of the areas affected by the waterline measurements. 
D. There is an affirmative duty by club or owner to report any repair, modification, alteration or change in the 
configurement, shape or design of a canoe hull where waterline specifications are measured. 
II. KOA CANOES 
All koa canoes must meet the Hawaiian canoe specifications as set out in HCRA Rules Addendum A. In the event a koa 
canoe is extended, altered, modified, enlarged, patched or repaired, and such changes effect the waterline or critical 
areas of where waterline measurements are involved, said koa canoe shall be re-waterlined and approved for racing, by 
three (3) approved individuals from the CMC, none of whom have an interest in the canoe or club. 

III. WEIGHING OF CANOES 
Koa canoes—no seat covers or rails shall be permitted on the canoe to achieve the 400# racing weight. 

IV. WATERLINING PROCEDURES 
The CSEC recommends that when a canoe is being "waterlined" the CMC members be required to use a level for the 
purposes of balancing a canoe. As such, the committee recommends the addition of a Rule: When the canoe is rigged 
and sitting in the water, prior to marking the waterline points, a level shall be placed at the "0" point (center of canoe), 
extending horizontally across both gunnels, to make sure that the canoe is resting level in the water (i.e. from side to 
side and not bow to stem). 

V. CSEC DISCUSSION AREAS-FOR INFORMATION ONLY 
A. HULL 
It is recognized that canoe builders and manufacturers are making physical changes to the inside of the hull. 
Specifically, between seats #3 and #4, on the Bradley fiberglass canoes, the "foam core" is left out to provide 
rigidity to the canoe, but also creating a "catchment area" for water, such that it provides easier access to bailing 
water. The CSEC believes that this alteration does not violate the current existing rules (Hawaiian, foot support, 
waterline area). 

Therefore, the CSEC approves of this modification to the inside of the hull. However, there are certain 
guidelines that this "catchment" area must meet. These guidelines are as follows: 

1. The physical design must not be such that it can be used as a foot support for the paddlers located in that 
area where the "catchment" is located. 
2. The depth of the design shall not be more than one (1) inch in depth. 
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3. The appearance of the inside of the hull, as observed by CMC members, must be reasonably even (bottom 
and sides). 
B. WOOD PADDLES 
All paddles must be made out of wood. Protective coverings are acceptable, i.e. varnish, varathane, fiberglass 
with resin. However, paddles that are of a non-wood base, but have a woodlike finish or laminated wood 
covering (i.e. over Kevlar), or laminated wood handles with a non-wood center, are NOT acceptable. Paddles 
with no wood. Black Bart, are NOT acceptable for racing. The Savage River paddles are also NOT acceptable 
under the current race rules. 

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APPENDIX IV 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL DUTY OFFICERS 
ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL EVENTS 

1. Upon arrival, report directly to the Race Chairman for instructions. 
2. Direct vehicles to designated parking areas. 
3. Direct traffic to minimize traffic congestion. 
4. Issue citation to any vehicle parked on the grass which fails to display a valid permit from the Department of Parks and 
Recreation. 
5. Issue citations to those vehicles which are parked illegally on the streets and roads. 
6. Arrange to tow away those illegally parked vehicles which create a traffic hazard. 
7. Provide security and crowd control. 
8. Enforce park ordinances and rules and regulations. 
9. Paddling Events 
a. A minimum of two (2) police officers will be required or one officer per 1,000 people in attendance. 
b. For large events, four (4) police officers and one (1) sergeant will be required. 
c. On duty sergeant should be called if the special duty officer is not performing his duties. 
d. The police officer is required to have his car nearby for communication in case of emergency. The Race 
Chairman is to make arrangements for the parking of the subsidized vehicle. 
e. All permits must have correct information relating to the vehicle parking permits such as amounts of cars, areas, 
etc. 
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APPENDIX V 

COPY HANDOUT FROM CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, 

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 

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APPENDIX VI 

TEMPORARY CONCESSIONS 

THE GRANTING OF A TEMPORARY CONCESSION PERMIT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IS CONTINGENT 
UPON THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

1. The applicant must be a bonafide nonprofit organization as defined in Ordinance 80-56. 
2.** A temporary concession is allowed only if it is in conjunction with another activity or event which is authorized by a 
Park Use Permit. 

3. The Temporary Concession Permit is issued to the nonprofit organization who is actively promoting, producing, 
staging or conducting the event or activity. 
4. Except for craft fairs and art marts, no person may profit from a temporary concession. All net profits earned from the 
temporary concession must be applied to the expenses of the nonprofit organization incurred in connection with events 
or activities directly related to the purpose for which it has been organized. 
5. The nonprofit organization must produce a liability insurance certificate bearing their name with the City and County of 
Honolulu as additional insured. 
APPLICANTS SHALL BE INFORMED OF THE FOLLOWING: 

1. Submit completed "Application for Use of Parks Facilities" form to Parks Permit Section as soon as possible. 
2. Upon approval of the "Application for Use of Parks Facilities" form, submit an "Application for Temporary 
Concession" to the Director of Finance through the Parks Permit Section with the Certificate of Insurance. 
NOTE: FINANCE REQUIRES THAT YOU SUBMIT a completed "Application for Temporary Concession" at least 2 
weeks prior to the date of event. 

3. Upon approval by the Finance Director, the Parks Permit Section shall notify you by telephone to pick up your permit 
and to pay any necessary fees. 
** CARNIVALS, PICK UP POINTS, HULI-HULI CHICKEN SALE, ETC, ARE ALLOWED AS THEY ARE AN 
ACTIVITY IN ITSELF; HOWEVER, THE TEMPORARY CONCESSION PERMIT MUST BE ISSUED AS IN 
#3 ABOVE, (as of 8/30) 

May 12, 1982 AMENDED: 8/30, 9/22, 11/5/82 

ATTACHMENT FOR THE 
TEMPORARY CONCESSION
REQUIREMENTS 


GROUPS/APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY CONCESSION PERMIT STO SELL FOOD 
SHALL FIRST OBTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE BOARD OF HEALTH. 

THE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE PARKS PERMIT SECTION 
BEFORE THE TEMPORARY CONCESSION PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED. 

Board of Health-Sanitation Branch ... 548-3225 
August 16,1984


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APPENDIX VII 

FEES 
The amount of all fees, charges, and penalties shall be determined each year by the Finance Committee and approved 

by the Council of Clubs. 
Challenged Paddler, if moved into a non-special crew $ 40.00 
Club Dues -Hui Wa'a 
HCRA 
$ 100.00 
$ 75.00 
Late Registrations of new paddler 
(rev. 11/01) 
$ 30.00 
Lane Drawing, non-attendance $ 10.00 
Long Distance Entry Fee (per 6-person crew) 
(Maximum of $120.00 with approval of Council of Clubs) 
(rev. 11/01;12/15/02) 
$ 90.00 - $120 
Missed Meeting Fine 
(rev. 12/15/02; 05/04) 
$ 30.00 
Protests $10.00 
Registration of Paddler $ 40.00 
Spring Seminar, coach non-attendance 
(rev. 11/01; 12/15/02) 
$ 25.00 
Un-scratch a scratched event $ 10.00 
Club Fines - for violation of Article XIV.B.l, 2 or 3, 
(individually) $250.00 
Club Fine - not providing volunteer to assist in 
official tent (rev. 12/15/02) $ 10.00 
Sponsoring Club failure to sponsor or find a 
replacement sponsor for race and/or regatta 
(rev. 12/15/02) 
$ 250.00 

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