Registration

Race registration is open!

https://paddleguru.com/races/POCCHoeWaaChallengeWatermansChallenge2019

August 10, 2019 – POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge

New OC-6 races! Short course and Unlimiteds!

August 11, 2019 – Waterman’s Challenge

DEADLINES

Canoe Loan Request: July 15, 2019.

Registration: July 31, 2019 (11:59 PM EDT)

Late Registration: PRICES GO UP – August 1, 2019 – August 7, 2019 (11.59 PM EDT)

No race day registrations

REGISTRATION

Registration through July 31, 2019 (11:59PM EST)
- POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge Registration
  - OC-6 Long course spec and unlimited canoe registration: $360 USD (per team)
  - OC-6 Short course spec canoe registration: 3-mile race $200 USD (per team)
- Waterman’s Challenge Registration (short and long course)
  - OC-1/surfski/paddleboard (prone and stand-up) registration: $55 USD
  - OC-2 registration $110 USD (per team)
- Separate registration required for each crew/craft racing.

Late Registration: August 1, 2019 – August 7, 2019 (11:59PM EST)
- POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge Late Registration
  - OC-6 Long course spec and unlimited canoe late registration: $420 USD (per team)
  - OC-6 Short course spec canoe late registration: $260 USD (per team)
- Waterman’s Challenge Late Registration (short and long course)
  - OC-1/surfski/paddleboard (prone and stand-up) late registration: $70 USD
  - OC-2 late registration: $150 USD (per team)
Registration fees from the POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge go directly to cover the event costs. Should the event be cancelled by the Race Director due to weather or other safety concerns, refunds will not be provided.
Make sure to confirm the paddlers age for registration for races with open and master’s divisions (Long course spec OC-6 and Waterman’s races):
- OC-6 races by August 10, 2019
- Waterman’s races by August 11, 2019
No race day registrations on site

Questions about registration can be directed to hoewaa@philadelphiaoutrigger.org

DOUBLE PADDLERS (for the OC-6 Race)

Registration fees are per crew not per paddler
For the OC-6 teams, each registered OC-6 crew will receive 6 luau tickets (at race check-in) which are transferable.

OC-6 CANOE LOAN

Canoe loan requests to be made through registration form submission and to be coordinated by POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee.
Please do not reach out to other clubs directly to avoid double booking.
OC-6 Canoe Rental Fee $155 USD to be collected by the POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee: $150 passed through to the team renting their canoe + $5 transaction fee.
Completing registration does not guarantee a canoe. Requesting teams will receive a confirmation email once a canoe loan is arranged.
After the canoe loan deadline (July 15, 2019), teams needing a canoe should not register without prior approval from the POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee.

LUAU/LUNCH

Saturday:

Luau included in OC-6 athlete’s registration fee only for Saturday OC-6 teams. All others (guests/spectators) welcome to purchase luau tickets prior to August 7th, 2019
Luau tickets for guests/non-OC-6 athletes will be available for purchase at http://www.pocchoewaa.com/luau/

Sunday:

Lunch included in Waterman’s Challenge athletes: OC-1/OC-2/surfski/paddleboard registration fee. All others (guests/spectators) welcome to purchase luau tickets prior to August 7th, 2019
Lunch tickets for guests/non-Waterman’s Challenge athletes will be available for purchase: http://www.pocchoewaa.com/luaulunch/

REGISTERED ATHLETE WAIVERS

All athletes are required to complete a waiver to participate in the POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge.
As soon as your captain has registered your crew you will receive an email to electronically complete the waiver.

FREE AGENT PADDLERS FOR OC-6 RACE

Paddlers are welcome to form a team on their own not affiliated with a club.
Please use our Hoe Wa`a Challenge Facebook page to connect with other paddlers that may be looking for a team.
Once a team of 6 is formed, the crew captain can register the team.

STEERERS FOR OC-6 RACE

Ocean Experienced Steerers pool will be available (stay tuned) for teams that are interested in racing but lack ocean racing experience.
The Steerer will be volunteering and will not contribute to registration cost.
Please use our Hoe Wa`a Challenge Facebook page to connect
Once a team of 6 is formed, the crew captain can register the team.

Race registration is open!

https://paddleguru.com/races/POCCHoeWaaChallengeWatermansChallenge2019

August 10, 2019 – POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge

New OC-6 races! Short course and Unlimiteds!

August 11, 2019 – Waterman’s Challenge

DEADLINES

Canoe Loan Request: July 15, 2019.

Registration: July 31, 2019 (11:59 PM EDT)

Late Registration: PRICES GO UP – August 1, 2019 – August 7, 2019 (11.59 PM EDT)

No race day registrations

REGISTRATION

Registration through July 31, 2019 (11:59PM EST)

POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge Registration

OC-6 Long course spec and unlimited canoe registration: $360 USD (per team)

OC-6 Short course spec canoe registration: 3-mile race $200 USD (per team)

Waterman’s Challenge Registration (short and long course)

OC-1/surfski/paddleboard (prone and stand-up) registration: $55 USD

OC-2 registration $110 USD (per team)

Separate registration required for each crew/craft racing.

Late Registration: August 1, 2019 – August 7, 2019 (11:59PM EST)

POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge Late Registration

OC-6 Long course spec and unlimited canoe late registration: $420 USD (per team)

OC-6 Short course spec canoe late registration: $260 USD (per team)

Waterman’s Challenge Late Registration (short and long course)

OC-1/surfski/paddleboard (prone and stand-up) late registration: $70 USD

OC-2 late registration: $150 USD (per team)

Registration fees from the POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge go directly to cover the event costs. Should the event be cancelled by the Race Director due to weather or other safety concerns, refunds will not be provided.

Make sure to confirm the paddlers age for registration for races with open and master’s divisions (Long course spec OC-6 and Waterman’s races):

OC-6 races by August 10, 2019

Waterman’s races by August 11, 2019

No race day registrations on site

Questions about registration can be directed to hoewaa@philadelphiaoutrigger.org

DOUBLE PADDLERS (for the OC-6 Race)

Registration fees are per crew not per paddler

For the OC-6 teams, each registered OC-6 crew will receive 6 luau tickets (at race check-in) which are transferable.

OC-6 CANOE LOAN

Canoe loan requests to be made through registration form submission and to be coordinated by POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee.

Please do not reach out to other clubs directly to avoid double booking.

OC-6 Canoe Rental Fee $155 USD to be collected by the POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee: $150 passed through to the team renting their canoe + $5 transaction fee.

Completing registration does not guarantee a canoe. Requesting teams will receive a confirmation email once a canoe loan is arranged.

After the canoe loan deadline (July 15, 2019), teams needing a canoe should not register without prior approval from the POCC Hoe Wa`a Race Planning Committee.

LUAU/LUNCH

Saturday:

Luau included in OC-6 athlete’s registration fee only for Saturday OC-6 teams. All others (guests/spectators) welcome to purchase luau tickets prior to August 7th, 2019

Luau tickets for guests/non-OC-6 athletes will be available for purchase at http://www.pocchoewaa.com/luau/

Sunday:

Lunch included in Waterman’s Challenge athletes: OC-1/OC-2/surfski/paddleboard registration fee. All others (guests/spectators) welcome to purchase luau tickets prior to August 7th, 2019

Lunch tickets for guests/non-Waterman’s Challenge athletes will be available for purchase: http://www.pocchoewaa.com/luaulunch/

REGISTERED ATHLETE WAIVERS

All athletes are required to complete a waiver to participate in the POCC Hoe Wa`a Challenge.

As soon as your captain has registered your crew you will receive an email to electronically complete the waiver.

FREE AGENT PADDLERS FOR OC-6 RACE

Paddlers are welcome to form a team on their own not affiliated with a club.

Please use our Hoe Wa`a Challenge Facebook page to connect with other paddlers that may be looking for a team.

Once a team of 6 is formed, the crew captain can register the team.

STEERERS FOR OC-6 RACE

Ocean Experienced Steerers pool will be available (stay tuned) for teams that are interested in racing but lack ocean racing experience.

The Steerer will be volunteering and will not contribute to registration cost.

Please use our Hoe Wa`a Challenge Facebook page to connect

Once a team of 6 is formed, the crew captain can register the team.

Any questions please email hoewaa@philadelphiaoutrigger.org