When: August 6th, 2011
Where: Milford, CT to New Haven, CT and back
How: Women & Mixed race from Milford’s Gulf Beach to New Haven’s Morris Cove.

Men race from New Haven’s Morris Cove beach back to Milford’s Gulf Beach.
Registration: 8am to 9am
Race Start: 10:00am
Race Length: Approximately 10 miles
Entry Fee per Crew: $365
Checks made payable to Manu’iwa OCC

Note: Please submit one form per crew, waivers can be downloaded and submitted with entry or signed at race site. Numbers will NOT be issued unless entry is complete!

Download registration form here.

Race photos available for purchase here.

In honor of several of the Manu’iwa OCC team members who are cancer survivors, as well as those within the paddling community, Manu’iwa OCC is raising awareness of cancer survivorship in 2011! This year, a portion of race proceeds from the August 6th race will go directly to CT Challenge to help fund their cancer survivorship programs. CT Challenge is non-profit organization that empowers cancer survivors to live longer, happier, healthier lives by creating and funding unique programs, offering credible resources and building a community of support. To learn more visit www.ctchallenge.org

Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Luau @ 394 Gulf Street, Milford overlooking Gulf Pond, 2 PM. All race participants are welcome as well as any guests. Racers post race party included in entry fee. Additional guests $25.00 per person. Tickets available at registration. Hawaiian Style buffet and plenty of beverages.

Hotel Accomodations: Quality Inn, Old Gate Lane, Milford: $58.95/ single King size; Super 8 : 1015 Boston Post Road, $59.50/single King Size.

2010 Race Results

Women

1st Place – Manu’iwa Outrigger – 1:58:29 – Bradley Lightening
2nd Place – New York Outrigger – 2:06:28 – Bradley Striker
3rd Place – New York Outrigger – 2:24:01 – Force Five

Novice

1st Place – Manu’iwa Outrigger – 2:04:17 – Mirage (only 5 paddlers, the sixth over slept)

Men

1st Place – New York Outrigger – 1:45:29 – Bradley Striker
2nd Place – Kent Island Outrigger – 1:46:52 – Bradley Lightening
3rd Place – Manu’iwa Outrigger – 1:48:10 – Mirage

Mixed

1st Place – New York Outrigger – 1:44:19 – Force Five (fastest time of the day)
2nd Place – Manu’iwa Outrigger – 2:20:49 – Force Five