Kumu'ohu Challenge 2024
Schedule
Sat Apr 20 2024 at 07:30 am
Location
Washington Canoe Club | Washington, DC
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The members of the Washington Canoe Club are pleased to invite you to the 18th annual Kumu’ohu Challenge on the Potomac! This is the season-opening race of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA) sanctioned OC1/OC2 points series and is part of the Mid-Atlantic SUP racing season. In addition to outrigger and SUP, classes will include surfski, sea kayak, and ICF sprint canoe/kayak. Come celebrate the spring thaw with a great day of paddling and camaraderie in the Nation's Capital!
The racecourse is on the relatively protected water of the Potomac River, beginning and ending in front of the Washington Canoe Club on the beautiful Georgetown waterfront. The OC1/OC2, surfski, and sea kayak course will be ~15 km, while the SUP and sprint canoe/kayak course will be ~8 km. Both races will be run concurrently. Each participant must have in their possession a PFD. Results will be posted on Paddle Guru at the conclusion of the race. Classes with less than 3 entries may be combined by age and/or gender for awards purposes.
REGISTRATION
https://paddleguru.com/races/KumuohuChallenge2024
Registration closes at midnight Wednesday 4/17/2024. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION so register now if you plan to race.
PARKING
Parking on Saturday between 7am and 3pm will be limited to assigned race volunteers only. The WCC parking area will be prioritized for volunteers and for craft loading and unloading. Volunteers will be at the NPS gate to control entry, direct parking, and help with loading and unloading race craft.
There is pay parking along the Georgetown waterfront, including street parking and parking garages. Parking garage information: http://www.georgetowndc.com/transportation/parking.
Allow extra time for parking and walking to the race venue.
SCHEDULE
7:30-8:45 AM: Boat/board drop off and race check-in
9:00 AM: Race Meeting
9:30 AM: Race start
12:00 PM: Lunch/Raffle and Silent Auction close
12:30 PM: Award ceremony
LUNCH
Bonnie Havens will be serving up a delicious traditional Taco Salad lunch after the race. Lunch is included in the race registration fee with an option to purchase lunch for guests. Additional guest lunch passes can be purchased during race check-in for $15 per person.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are essential for the success of this race. We have a range of tasks available (for both racers and non-racers). If you can help out, sign up here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqFv92PJtNjUNCTUjsM1aM8uqpLUdUV_fXpaePGmXJvQd9YA/viewform
AUCTION, RAFFLE, AND WCC MERCH
Throughout the day you can bid on top-quality gear and other must-have items for the discerning paddler. Proceeds go towards the WCC boathouse restoration and supporting the WCC outrigger program.
Pay by credit card, cash, or checks made payable to “Friends of the Washington Canoe Club”.
SEEKING DONATIONS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE
Show your support and generosity by donating funds or purchasing gear for our silent auction and raffle (previous examples include hydration systems, Yeti tumblers, paddle bags, PFDs and neoprene booties). All gifts to the Friends of the Washington Canoe Club, a not-for-profit organization, are tax deductible. Our EIN# is 02-0606647. To donate to the fund go to WashingtonCanoeClub.org/donate and click on Donate to the Kumu'ohu Auction.
If you know of a company or organization that would be interested in supporting us, contact Lisa Man ([email protected]) with any referrals or donations.
Thank You to our sponsor High Noon https://www.highnoonspirits.com/
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Where is it happening?
Washington Canoe Club, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
