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Introduction to the WOS

2006 Waikiki Offshore Series

Combining the aloha of Hawaii, a warm tropical experience and great trade wind sailing, the Waikiki Offshore Series perpetuates the unique racing experience that has been enjoyed by sailors for a quarter century.

Imagine surfing down the face of four to eight foot seas in 20-knot warm, balmy tropical trade winds. Combined with an enjoyable Hawaiian family holiday, the Waikiki Offshore Series is a truly unique experience and one not to be missed.

Racing in Hawaii

Drawing from the experience of the successful Royal Hawaiian Cup, Pan Am Clipper Cup and Kenwood Cup series, the Waikiki Offshore Series courses include several offshore buoy races, a 40-mile intermediate course along the scenic leeward coast of Oahu and a 145-mile race across the channel between Oahu and Molokai. This racecourse takes the fleet along the spectacular cliffs of Molokai, around a mark off of Maui and returns to Waikiki.

In addition to the handicap divisions, which are structured according to the numbers and interests of registered boat owners, Waikiki Offshores extends an invitation to owners to create races for specific classes or divisions. This can include specific class boat divisions such as TP52’s, J-105’s and Cal 40’s to name a few.

There are many exciting course options in Hawaii and Waikiki Offshore Series organizers will consider other courses according to the interest of its competitors. For example, races in the past have included the ultimate tactical challenge of a 700-mile around-the-major- islands race, combining light air sailing through the lee of the islands,

Windward beats along rugged coastlines and surfing through the channels and across the windward side of Hawaii’s spectacular islands; all, of course, in warm tropical trade winds.

Hawaiian Hospitality

The Waikiki Offshore Series is hosted by the Waikiki Yacht Club, which has welcomed visiting sailors for over 60 years, including those in the world-renown Transpac Yacht Race. Located in Waikiki’s Ala Wai Harbor it is a short sail to the offshore buoy races. After the races, a return to the harbor is followed by the hospitality of the Waikiki Yacht Club where social functions are available for the enjoyment of crews and families.

The warmth of the Waikiki Yacht Club is expressed by its members and other volunteers who are committed to doing all they can to make you feel the aloha of Hawaii. Entertaining events such as the infamous plywood cup and the weekly Friday Night Race with fireworks are just a few of the unique activities that insure everyone a memorable racing and family experience.

Waikiki Yacht Club offers a new state-of-the-art mooring facility for 156 boats up to 80 feet and an aloha dock that can accommodate up to 155 foot boats. Club facilities include a harbor side restaurant, bar and swimming pool and lounge area that all offer a full view of boats leaving and returning. Locker room facilities and meeting rooms are also available.

Family Opportunities

Hawaii is an alluring visitor destination and offers any number of opportunities for friends and family who remain on shore, Enjoying some quiet time on the sun bathed beaches on Waikiki, taking a tour of Iolani Palace, visiting the Arizona Memorial, snorkeling in Haunama Bay or a day trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center are all highly rated activities. Families can enjoy exploring individually by car, on guided tours or by Hawaii’s public bus transportation system.

Event Format

• Six Windward Leeward races offshore Waikiki, Hawaii
  
• 40 Mile Distance Race
  
• 145 Mile Molokai Channel Race
  
• One-Design Class Starts
  
• Aloha Reception each evening
  

Accommodations & Travel Arrangements

There is something for everyone and for your budget. Our Travel Coordinators are more than happy to assist with group rates and reservations for accommodations and air travel.

Visit our web page for our Travel Coordinators contact info.

Waikiki Offshore Series

Yacht racing in Hawaii in the tradition of the Pan Am Clipper Cup and Kenwood Cup Offshore Series, which is now organized and conducted by exclusively by the Waikiki Yacht Club, Honolulu, Hawaii. .

Sharon Green

Event Schedule

Date	Time	Event
July 14, Friday	1700	Entry closes
July 21, Saturday	1400	Late Entry closes
July 25, Tuesday	0800	Molokai Channel Race Skipper's Meeting
	1800	Start 145 miles Molokai Channel Race
July 27, Thursday	0800	Skippers Meeting – Waikiki Offshore Regatta
	1100	Start Two Windward/Leeward races offshore course
	1800	Sam Adams Aloha, Clipper & Kenwood Cup Reunion
July 28 Friday	1100	Start Two Windward/Leeward races offshore cours
	1930	Fireworks off Waikiki
July 29, Saturday	0900	40 mile distance race
	1800	Bacardi Rum Luau Party at WYC
July 30, Sunday	1100	Two Windward/Leeward races offshore course
	1800	Awards Reception

Optional Regatta

Aug. 4, Friday	0900	Kauai Channel Race
Aug. 5, Saturday	1800	Awards Banquet – Nawiliwili Yacht Club Kauai
Aug. 6 Sunday	0900	Kauai to Oahu race

You are invited to join us in some or all of the scheduled events. Come sail with us and enjoy our aloha spirit and challenging trade winds found only in Hawaii.

Entry fee includes:

• Mooring at Waikiki Yacht Club
  
• Ezvent WYC membership for crew and families
  
• Use of club, pool, dinning room, bar and docks
• Historic Pan Am Clipper Cup Trophies re-dedicated
  
• Perpetual and take home trophies for first overall, combined offshore races and combined inshore races, first in the Molokai race.
  

For More information please contact

Steve Thomas	Regatta Chair	SETUSA143@aol.com	(808) 341-6969
Joe Cochran	PRO	joecochran@hawaii.rr.com	(808) 721-8825
Michael Roth	R/C Sail	rothcomm@lava.net	(808) 595-4124
Bill Foster	Port Captain	fosco-honolulu@worldnet.att.net	(808) 255-4289

R/C Sail
Waikiki Yacht Club
1599 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
PHONE: (808) 955-4405 --- FAX: (808) 941-5026
www.waikikioffshores.com

Lat: 21.17'. 17" N x Lon: 157.50'. 31" W

	Waikiki Yacht Club 1459 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 808-955-4405
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