MCKC Update for January 13, 2011
Welcome to the second edition our of new MCKC eNewsletter! Please refer to the MCKC website for the most current information.
Thank you Kevin Sarich for your design talent and creation of our 2011 race graphics. MCKC appreciates Sarich along with Kai Wa'a and Ozone for their joint sponsorship contribution of the Xcel jerseys. A Big Mahalo!
SARENTO'S SEASON OPENER RACE REPORTS
Canoe Story - By Sharon Balidoy
Already a week into 2011 and one race under our belt. Sarento’s Season Opener our 1St race of the New Year brings many of us out from hibernation. Why do we brave the conditions? Because we love it!
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Surf Ski Story - By Eric Rohozinski
Another year begins for MCKC. From 1990 to 1994 it was only Maui Kayak club, with its first race in November with 8 paddlers. In 1995 we then formed Maui Canoe and Kayak Club with about 17 OC1's and 12 kayaks. Today we had 78 OC1's and 11 kayaks for a total of 89 paddlers and not to forget the new stand up division that we have. Any way the surf ski story for this race.
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Sarento's Race Photos - by Debbie Pozsar, Roy Guerrero and Stacie Thorlakson
You may view the photos for the Sarento's race by clicking on the 'Photos' button located in the Sarento's Race section. Mahalo to our photographers!
TESTIMONIALS
"The website is SICK!" ~Chad
"Thanks for e-mailing the results!!! I thought the race was well organized. Thanks for all your hard work." ~Laura Burger
"I would like to thank Maui Canoe and Kayak Club and sponsors for putting on such a great event! It was my first time that I attended this Sorrento’s event and was very impressed with the set up of music, tables, kaukau and ceremony for passing out medals and of course Ricky’s entertainment of laughter!" ~Judie Baptiste
Aloha & Mahalo
The MCKC Board Members
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Epic Kayak Triangle
Please refer to the MCKC website for the most current race information.
NEWS FLASH! Leilani's restaruant is now operated by TS Restaurants therefore ALL alcoholic beverages need to be purchased inside restaurant and we are unable to provide alcohol. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with their new rules at this time.
◦ Registration for those of you who have pre-registered online, you will still need to check-in at the 'pre-registration' table on race day.
Registration will be outside of Leilani's Restaurant in Kaanapali from 8:00-9:30 AM. Please allocate plenty of time - arrive early as parking will be limited.
◦ Start Time approximately 9:50 AM for Paddle Boards, 10:00 AM for the Long Course and 10:10 AM for the Short Course with a mandatory race meeting and blessing before race begins.
◦ Paddle Boards will start and finish on the beach in front of Leilani's Restaurant. Details TBD on race day.
◦ Short Course starts - TBD on race day due to weather conditions
◦ Long Course starts - TBD on race day due to weather conditions
◦ Race Finish between bouy and beach in front of Leilani's Restaurant with awards ceremony to follow inside.
◦ Just a reminder, parking is limited so please plan ahead.
◦ Leashes are mandatory! NO LEASH NO RACE!
NEW WEBSITE
Please visit our new website. It is packed with valuable MCKC and paddling information. Take a look and we want to hear your feedback.
Please be advised as each new race approaches, the website will reflect the most current race information.
Our new MCKC email address is mckc@mauicanoeandkayak.org
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