Business Canoe Regatta Apr. 19, 2026
Divisions
Business Women
Business Men
Business Mixed
Intermediate Women
Intermediate Men
Intermediate Mixed
Open Women
Open Men
Open Mixed
Open Mixed Masters
Open Mixed Teens
Explanation of Divisions
Business Men and Women: Each crew is allowed five paddlers and three alternates. Each person entering this division must NOT have had *PRIOR PADDLING EXPERIENCE EVER INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL PADDLING. Steerspersons will be furnished by KCC and paddles are provided. No personal paddles are allowed.
Intermediate Men and Women: Each crew is allowed five paddlers and three alternates. A crew entered in this division may not use more than two persons who have paddled for a canoe club at any time within the last five years. This division is also for new paddlers who are practicing with canoe clubs or sports groups*. We encourage those businesses that have been practicing for any longer length of time than the two weeks allowed for practice please enter this division. Steerspersons will be furnished by KCC and paddles are provided. No personal paddles are allowed.
Open Men and Women: These events are open to everyone. Each crew is allowed six persons and two alternates. The crew may have its’ own steersperson. The open division is the only division allowed to use personal paddles during the race.
Open Senior Mixed Masters: This event is open to all men and women 50 years and older. Each crew is allowed six persons and two alternates. The crew may have its` own steersperson. Each crew will consist of three women and three men.
Business Mixed, Intermediate Mixed, and Open Mixed: In line with the rules above, each crew must be made up of three women and two men, with the exception of Open Mixed and Open Mixed Senior Masters, which must be made up of three women and three men. A steersperson will be provided for the Business and Intermediate divisions.
Open Mixed Teens: This event is open to all 18 & under boys and girls. The team must consist of three females and three males. All paddlers entered in this division must have age verification (photo copy of driver’s license, school verification, or student I.D.) attached to parental or guardian signed waiver prior to race day. A copy for parental or guardian signature is enclosed. Please make copies for each of your teen paddlers.
*RACE OFFICIALS OF Kamehameha Canoe Club RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CATEGORIZE CREWS AND PADDLERS AS THEY DEEM APPROPRIATE.
How to Enter
Complete the online registration form and Release of Liability together with your entry fee(s).
Link to Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/KCCMerch/2026-kcc-business-regatta-entry
Deadline
**Deadline for entries and waivers: Friday, April 10th, 2026
Entry/ waiver and release of liability forms, together with your entry fee must be received by Friday, April 10th, 2026. Entries received after April 10th, will be $175.00. Entries received after April 15th, will be $200.00. No entries will be accepted after April 17th.
Mandatory Pre-Regatta Meeting
A mandatory informational meeting for the representative from your business will be held at 5:00pm on Friday, April 17th, 2026, at Kamehameha Canoe Club Hālau. Confirmation of team entries, divisions, and starting times will be announced at this meeting. NO CHANGES ALLOWED after Friday night.