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The Washington Canoe Club invites you to the 19th Kumu'ohu Challenge on the Potomac River. This is the season-opening race of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA) sanctioned OC1/OC2 points series and is part of the Mid-Atlantic SUP racing season. In addition to outrigger and SUP, classes will include surfski, sea kayak, and ICF sprint canoe/kayak. Come celebrate the spring thaw with a great day of paddling and camaraderie in the Nation's Capital!
The race course is on the relatively protected water of the Potomac River, beginning and ending in front of the Washington Canoe Club on the beautiful Georgetown waterfront. The OC1/OC2, surfski, and sea kayak course will be ~15 km, while the SUP and sprint canoe/kayak course will be ~8 km. Note: Both races will be run concurrently.
Each participant must have in his/her possession a PFD (Type I, II, III, or V approved by either the US Coast Guard or the District of Columbia) and each boat must have at least one whistle while on the water. Please plan accordingly. In addition, SUP paddlers are encouraged to wear leashes.
Results will be posted on Paddle Guru at the conclusion of the race. https://paddleguru.com/races/KumuohuChallenge2025/schedule
PARKING
Parking on Saturday between 7 AM and 3 PM will be reserved for assigned race volunteers only. You may unload your crafts, but you will need to move your car after unloading. Paid parking is available along the Georgetown waterfront, including both street parking and parking garages.
More information on parking garages is available here. http://www.georgetowndc.com/transportation/parking.
Allow extra time for parking and walking to the race venue.
REGISTRATION
https://paddleguru.com/races/KumuohuChallenge2025
Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday 4/09/2025. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION so register now if you plan to race.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
7:30-8:45 AM: Boat/board drop off and race check-in
9:00 AM: Race Meeting
9:30 AM: Race start
12:00 PM: Lunch/Raffle and Silent Auction close
12:15 PM: Award ceremony
LUNCH
Lunch is included in the race registration fee with an option to purchase lunch for guests. Additional guest lunch passes can be purchased during race check-in for $15 per person.
RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTION
We have some pretty amazing items this year, so bring some cash to participate.
WCC MERCH FOR SALE
We will have performance shirts made by Headsweats available for purchase! The presale price is $30 per shirt; $35 at the race. We will also have hats and visors available for purchase. Cash, credit, or checks are accepted.
Classes with less than 3 entries may be combined by age and/or gender for awards purposes.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Quickblade Paddles (https://www.quickbladepaddles.com/)
High Noon (https://www.highnoonspirits.com/)
Patagonia (https://www.patagonia.com)
Goodboy Paddlesports (https://www.goodboypaddlesports.com/)
Thule (https://www.thule.com)
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Washington Canoe Club, Washington, United States
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