Meetings, Special Events and Awards
LIMU RESTORATION WORKSHOP
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
Discover how Symbrosia is reducing greenhouse gases and mitigating climate change, learn about the significance of limu in our ecosystems, and explore restoration efforts to support our environment. The presentation will include videos and discussions on ecosystem connectivity and economic and cultural importance. This is a free event. Meet at Conference room 4 at Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel.
INTERNATIONAL PADDLERS' RECEPTION
Thursday- 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m.
Paddlers from around the world are invited to attend this evening function. Hulihe'e Palace
TALK STORY
Friday - 4:00 pm Hulihe'e Palace
COACHES' / STEERSPERSONS' MEETING
Friday at 5 p.m.
A coaches' AND steerspersons' briefing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th , King Kamehameha Hotel Luau Grounds
ARTS & CRAFTS AND FOOD BOOTHS
Saturday and Sunday there will be local vendors featuring arts & crafts from local artisans located in the cul de sac next to the pier entrance. There will also be a food booth on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
BLESSING AT OPENING OF RACES
Saturday at 6:00 a.m.
Blessing to be held on the beach fronting the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. All participants are encouraged to be there for this special Hawaiian ceremony.
TORCH LIGHT PARADE
Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Participants meet at Hale Halawai County Pavilion. Starting at 7:00 p.m. the parade winds its way down Alii Drive to the Kailua Pier.
AWARDS
Saturday Awards Presentation - Luau Grounds - 3:30 P.M.
The presentation of awards for Saturday's races will take place at the Luau Grounds, makai of Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel after the finish of the Kane Race.
Sunday Awards Presentation & Luau at Makaeo Events Pavilion - 2:00 P.M.
The presentation of awards for Sunday's races will take place during the luau at the Makaeo Events Pavilion (Old Airport). Wrist bands will be provided to all participants and officials at the time of registration and will be required for admission to the luau. Additional luau tickets for relatives and friends will be available for purchase at the Race Registration desk and at the door.
MONDAY KUPUNA CLASSIC AWARD PRESENTATIONS -
8:30 am race start, 50+ and 55+ 60+, 65+, 70+, Kailua Bay
The presentation of awards and lite snacks for the Kupuna Classic will take place under the green tent on the Kailua Pier. Wrist bands will be provided to all participants.
BE A PART OF THE KAI 'OPUA TEAM!
Monday at 6:30 a.m. until finished
Join us Monday morning to help load canoes that return to their outer island homes. Come to the Kailua Pier, we'll be starting as early as 6:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be available for our team of canoe lifters!
