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Molokai Challenge - 2008/07/17 21:39
Aloha all
We have had to change the dates as Molokai is sold out with accommodations for
the 16th, and being that only a handful of people booked rooms, we felt that
this would be a problem. We have also had website server issues, so the
communication was not the greatest.
The new dates are:
Saturday 30th August.
Please spread the word, read the entry requirements and call or email me with
any questions. We are still searching for sponsors.
Please book rooms through myself or Hotel Molokai directly. We have only one
hotel on island and rooms are limited. We also have Molokai Shores so please
book NOW!!!
Look forward to seeing you on Molokai.
Aloha,
Clare
YOUTH IN MOTION
PRESENTS
A Celebration of Youth Opportunities
Na 'Opio Hana Pa'a
And the
Molokai Challenge
Saturday 30th August 2008
Press Release for the Molokai Challenge
Want to call it a challenge? Then please let us define challenge.
A call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.
Something that by its nature or character serves as a call to battle, contest,
special effort, etc.: Space exploration offers a challenge to humankind.
-verb (used with object)
To summon to a contest of skill, strength, etc.
-adjective
Donated or given by a private, corporate, or government benefactor on condition
that the recipient raise an additional specified amount from the public: a
challenge grant.
A race for charity is how we will run the Molokai Challenge for 2008. The date:
Saturday 30th August 2008. The location is to be determined. At this point,
somewhere along the Ka'anapali Shoreline for windsurfers to Napili on Maui for
the paddlers and kiters , Hawaii to finish up on Molokai, Hawaii. OPEN TO ALL
NON MOTORIZED CRAFT, a challenge of endurance, strength and stamina. Why do we
call it a challenge? A name that has been adopted over the years but ultimately
the event is to challenge each of us on how we create the awareness to our
Youth of the wonderful opportunities that are presented to our next generation.
Are you up for the challenge to bring awareness to the next level?
Are you up for the challenge to show our future generation, the leaders of our
society the possibilities of directions to take?
Are you up for the challenge to not only have some fun on this day but to test
your stamina, patience to the highest limits?
Are you up for the challenge to raise as much as you can for the youth or
organization that you want to inspire?
Are you up for the challenge to challenge yourself to see how far you can go in
mind, body and spirit?
Are you up for the challenge to raise the bar?
If so then read on...
For 2008 the Molokai Challenge will be in this format:
Each contestant will form a team whether it is in pairs or how many are in the
vessel that is to do the crossing
Contestants who do not have teams will be given a list of names of other people
without a team so that they can contact to buddy up with and coordinate a team.
Each team will raise money above the entry fees and nominate a charity, youth
group or individual that is in school for the money to be donated to.
50 % of the funds raised above the entry fee will go to a community fund on
Molokai and to be distributed to the Molokai Youth groups.
50 % of the remaining funds to be given to the team's charity of choice.
The winning teams will also then collect an additional percentage of entry fee
and or sponsorship money to be determined by the amount of entrants and/or
sponsors to contribute to the Molokai fund and their team
organization/individual of choice.
At this point we need funds for rescue, so we are asking teams to provide their
own rescue unless we can secure a sponsor to step in and sponsor the rescue
portion.
Each team will receive a small fuel budget to apply to their rescue
Small teams i.e. 2- 6 can buddy up with other teams for rescue
Each team will submit the name of their team rescue coordinator to work with
the organizers to secure not just safety with in the event but to follow rescue
guidelines and procedures that will apply to all teams.
The determination of the winning team will be calculated in the order of
arrival and time on a point scoring system and the team with the lowest score
and time wins their division.
There will be the grand prize of the fastest overall team time to make it
across to Molokai out of all the divisions.
There will be several classes within the divisions
All adults
Adults with at least one youth-under 18yrs
Youth category - under 18 years
Cruising Class
This is the class, that has no intentions to race for the grand prize but the
same format of fundraising will apply.
Divisions
Windsurfing
Kiteboarding
Sailboats with or without kites
Canoes with kites
Outrigger canoes
One Man Canoes
Paddle Boards
Stand up Paddle boards
Kayaks
All others
Start times
Start times will stagger by division from 6 am up until noon depending on the
categories and weather conditions.
Registration is open.
Help is needed to secure sponsors, coverage and as much publicity as possible.
Help is needed to organize on both Maui and Molokai
Help is needed for volunteers to chair the individual divisions
Accommodations are limited since the closing of Molokai Ranch so I suggest
making reservations now, otherwise camping is available and shuttle transfers.
What is included in the entry fee?
Cost from now until May $135, after May the entry will increase up to the
maximum of $150
Ferry back to Maui, value $42.40
Transfers and shuttles on Molokai , value $15
Barge shipment to Molokai with spare clothes and camping gear , value $25
Barge shipment back to Maui, value $25 minimum depending on the size of the
equipment. We only have one container sponsorship permitting so what ever fits
into the container is free. All else there will be additional charges paid
directly to Young Brothers
Event jersey, value $20
Awards Banquet, value $25
Now do the math, cannot get much cheaper than this if you were to do this on
your own.
All inquiries: Please contact Clare Seeger Mawae at 808-553-4227 or
808-336-0946 or please email Clare at: clare@molokai-outdoors.com
YOUTH IN MOTION
"Empower, Equip, Educate, Challenge and Motivate Youth through activities that
engage and develop their mental, emotional and physical skills on the land and
in the ocean."
PO Box 1236
Kaunkakakai
Hi 96748
Tel 808 553 4282/808-336-0946 cell
Skype phone-US number 1-707-703-5977
Fax 808-553-3000
email: clare@molokai-outdoors.com <mailto:clare@molokai-outdoors.com>
<http://www.molokaichallenge.com>
If this email gets bounced back please call me either at home at 808 553 4227
or my cell at 808 336 0946, Mahalo
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