Na Po’e O Ke Kai Springs (Green Lake Sprints) – Hosted by Wakinikona

Race Information

Hui Wa’a O Wakinikona (HWOW)  invites all PNW-ORCA clubs to participate in our 23rd running of the Na Po’e O ke Kai at Green Lake, in Seattle on Saturday, May 28.  Below is the race packet for clubs wanting to participate in this very popular all-day event.  It’s been awhile since the last sprint regatta so we are reminding clubs there is a pre-registration requirement, due on Monday, May 23rd  to indicate how many crews a club plans to enter in each event.  This will help us combine events and make the races flow much smoother.  Hope to see clubs take advantage of one of only two chances this season for sprint racing, especially with keiki and ‘opio paddlers.

Na Po’e O ke Kai Sprint Regatta
May 28th, 2022, Green Lake, Seattle, WA
Races Start at 8:30am
500, 1000, and 1500 meters sprints in 6-man outrigger canoes

ENTRY FEE: $36.00 per Adult Crews – $6.00 for Junior & Keiki Crews, plus $3.40 per paddler (event insurance fee for all day racing). If paying by check, make payable to: Wakinikona Hawaiian Club

REGISTRATION NOTES: Clubs must pre-register all OC-6 events by Mon, May 23rd using the Sprint Pre-Registration Form (attached), and e-mail to Jason at jwzimm@gmail.com. Your lane assignments will be posted on race day at the officials’ tent. Each racing crew must complete a Sprint Registration Form (attached) and submit payment to the registration tent.

RACE RULES: All paddlers must have signed waivers on file with PNW-ORCA releasing the host club and the association of any liability. All paddlers or their guardians must sign the event waiver from Paddlesport Risk Mgmt (PRM) as part of their registration and pay the $3.40 liability premium fee. Clubs will enforce this requirement and submit their packet of signed event waivers along with their total premium payment to the registration tent no later than the end of the race day. The event-only waiver form is attached and will also be available on-site.

The Na Po’e O ke Kai Sprint Regatta is sanctioned by PNW-ORCA & Insured by PRM. Race rules and regulations are in accordance with PNW-ORCA and PRM.

Race course will be 250m laid out with 8 lanes (9 lanes space permitting) per PNW-ORCA.

Age groups/categories and race distances are in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

Use/carrying of life vests will be in accordance with PNWORCA and PRM.

Events #7, 8, 16, 17 & 25 must have an “open steersman” in accordance with PNW-ORCA.

AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 places in the following divisions – All Keiki, Juniors and Novice events.

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, head toward Seattle’s north side, near the University of Washington. Take the 45th and 50th streets exit. Continue to 50th Street and turn west. Continue on 50th Street for approximately 1 ó miles, turn right onto Green Lake Way for approximately . mile. Stay in left lane and take first left as it winds around Green Lake. Drive for another . mile and you’ll see the racing venue on your right. Parking will be in the lots on your left.

FACILITIES: We will be near the aquatic center, and there’s a permanent facility for restrooms. Parking is across the street from Green Lake and designated points along the perimeter road. This venue provides one of the best spectator viewing opportunities because of the course layout, the raised banks, and the shaded picnic areas. Park regulations require us to set our tents no closer than 10 ft from the paved path. Please plan accordingly. This is a popular outdoor recreation area, and we’ll need to keep clear of the cycling and walking path that rings the lake. Please make this a picnic event for your club. We will not have any food for sale, however there are nearby eateries for those who choose not to pack a lunch. As in the past, we will have a raffle for plenty of good prizes to help us offset the expenses in using this venue.

Any Questions: Call Stan Dahlin at 425-985-2333 or email to scdahlin@comcast.net