Waikiki, Oahu

On Saturday, July 23th, 2005, Hennessy’s Taverns of California is proud to host the Hennessey’s International Paddleboard Championships – an 8-mile race starting in Hawaii Kai following the South Shore coastline and finishing in Waikiki Kaimana Beach.

This is a true international event with top competitors hailing from across the U.S, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

This is an open-ocean, nearshore race. Support boats and lifeguard jetskis will be in the water for your safety.

This year, we will be offering a new special event: stand-up paddleboard. This event includes the use of any type of board and a paddle for use while standing up. This style is a throwback to the Beachboys who used to surf in Waikiki using canoe paddles to power themselves into the waves.

In the race tradition of Hennessey’s Taverns and the Southern California Paddleboard Association, an awards banquet and dinner will follow the evening of the race, complete with live entertainment, awards ceremony, dinner and raffle. For an additional charge, family and friends who would like to join the evening’s event are welcome to do so.

Please see our website at: hennesseyspaddleboarding.com for more information.

The Payoff - $350
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