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Hawaii Paddleboard Championship

Hawaii's Original Paddleboard Race: Also Know as "Duke's Race"

Annual Events

Our Annual Event:  Hawaii Paddleboard Championship

Since 2006 every year we are best known for a big event in motherland of watersports, Waikiki beach, Oahu – Hawaii. The open ocean event features the best athletes from Hawaii, the Mainland USA, Australia, and other international contestants. Our events welcome participants that ride both traditional “prone” paddleboards and the new highly popular “stand-up” style paddleboards.  We Welcome All Participants

We are proud to accommodate all athletes inclusive of the following groups:

  • Wounded Warriors
  • Men, Women, Children & Elderly Racers!
  • Contestants with other disabilities
  • World Champions
  • Novice to Advanced Riders

The Course

The racecourse is a world-class 10-miles course in the open ocean. The race starts in Hawaii Kai, then it rounds Diamond Head Crater to finish in spectacular style coming through the surf of Waikiki beach.

What do the Participants Get

  • A chance at the championship in the various divisions
  • A custom logo T-Shirt
  • Awards for the first 3-finishers in each division
  • Lunch, Drinks and possible other art prints and items from our sponsors
  • The priceless experience participating in this historical event!

How to Register

Registration Link:  https://flpregister.com/

(*Event will be published Here Annually)

Maui Jim MaJORS

Learn more about the “Maui Jim MaJORS” here:  http://mauijimmajors.com/hawaii-paddleboard-championship

The Perpetual Trophy

We feature the Duke Kahanamoku Junior Men’s & Women’s Prone Paddleboard Champion, perpetual trophy donated by Cline Mann’s family.

(Notes: Trophy and Monkeypod bowl to one contestant per year – up and coming racer under 18) – Men & Women

To expand our paddling ohana, one-man canoes have been an added as a race division. To perpetuate the Duke’s legacy, we always bring attention to the up and coming ocean athletes.

A Big Mahalo to our Sponsors, Supporters & Volunteers

The event has grown though the support of our sponsors, supporters, and volunteer.

We want to recognize the following supporters because they are the best! Maui Jim-our title sponsor, Inc., Everpaddle, Pacific Sport Events, Alohasurflifesaving, Watertight, Inc., JACO Rehabilitation, San Lorenzo Bikinis, Access Surf, Kona Red, Soaptopia, and Inter-island Surf Shop. We value and appreciate all of their kokua!  SEE OUR SPONSORS PAGE


Hawaii Paddleboard Championship Results

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See race results here:  RACE RESULTS


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