Hanohano Ocean Challenge To Kick off 2024 Race Season

SAN DIEGO, California - Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club brings you the 29th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge presented by West Coast Paddlesports and ARE Tahiti to be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA on January 27, 2024. Hanohano Ocean Challenge, flagship event for the SoCal Winter Racing Series, is one of the Longest Running Paddlesport Races in California offering access to all paddle crafts including OC-1 & 2, Surfski, Traditional Paddleboard, Standup Paddleboard and Kayak.  The. Hanohano Ocean Challenge attracts top level professional athletes and beginners from ages 7-80. The Hanohano Ocean Challenge has grown to be one of the top-rated events on the paddling calendar. Beginner paddlers to the Elite can enjoy a great day on the water and an equally great time catching up with the Ohana on the beach.

“We’re expecting a huge contingent from out of town. Who knew that our little back yard event would draw paddlers from all over the country?” Commented Dan Van Dyck, Race Director “I’m excited to reunite with old friends and maybe meet some new ones!”

For more details on the 2024 Hanohano, click HERE. 
To register, click HERE. 

Important Notes on the event:

• ***Pre-Registration is highly suggested. (T-shirts guaranteed for Pre-registered participants only)
• $30 for preregistration – race fees go up to $40 for day of registration!!!!
• Preregistration will help eliminate delays on race morning as well as cut down on paddler error while registering with our new online format.  PLEASE VISIT PADDLE GURU AND PREREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.

About the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge:
Celebrate our 29th Anniversary with us! The Hanohano Ocean Challenge has been hosted by Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club since 1995 after taking over the San Diego Excel Surfski Race hosted by Club Founder Egon Horcajo which began in the late 1980’s. The Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge has grown to be one of the Premiere Races in California and one of the biggest and longest running in the nation. The Hanohano OCC is a 501c3 non-profit Organization was formed in order to unite men and women who share an interest in perpetuating and participating in Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing at its’ highest competitive level. The Club encourages and promotes good will and sportsmanship among members.