CONGRATULATIONS!
On March 29th, Ted Rutherford, Ernie Johnston, Matt Friedman and Brian Szymanski took first place in the 12-6 Stock SUP division finishing the 40 mile course in 7:18:18.
The Catalina Challenge is California’s premier relay event. Avalon to
Dana point is 39.8 miles, Although generally calm conditions, This
event will challenge any paddler. Teams consist of 2, 3, and 4
members. Racing on Single and Double Outriggers or Surfski’s, as well
as Stand up Surfboards and Paddleboards
Quoted from OCPaddler
The 2009 Ocean Ohana Catalina challenge was a huge success, In these
very tough economic times I can thank everyone that made it across the
channel, over the pacific, or from other countries to race in the
event. I had seriously considered canceling the event fearing too low a
turnout for a successful race, The reality was that we had a record
number of participant with 130 paddlers making up 46 teams. Kamanu
Composited deserves a huge Mahalo for their support of the race and
their team riders including Mael Carey and Tapa Worthington who made
the trip as the only Hawaiian team to take on the relatively cold flat
conditions. I say relative because as Mael and Tapa and a good majority
of the field were freezing, The Canadians were sweating. Go figure they
are still paddling through ice.
You could make the argument for a race title change, “Pueo Shootout”
perhaps I have never seen a race so dominated by a brand, The pueo
either established or set new records in set four divisoons, Open Men,
Sr Master Men, Co-ed, and Jr boys.
Photos of the race will be uploaded April 1 at www.reachforthestars.smugmug.com
Thanks again to all racers, support vessels, and family. You all make this happen.
Cheers,
Chris O’Kieffe
Ocean Ohana
RESULTS
OPEN MEN Time
Danny Ching / Justin Banfield 4:48:22 Pueo Record
Mael Carey / Tapa Worthington 4:52:49 Pueo
Felix Rabanal / Mark Avina 5:14:24 Pueo
Alex Buffalini / Will Reichenstein 5:18:52 Pueo
Moses Ramler / Al Ching 5:56:58 Pueo
Master Men
Eric Starnes / Tim Dougherty 5:18:32 Pueo Sr record
Richard Grahm / Ross Flemer 5:21:00 Pueo
Bob Woodman / Scott Siemens 5:40:29 Hurricane
David Avila / Kenny Cabilis 6:10:15 Huki
3 person Men
Gary Webber / Aloistasio / Tom Morh 5:46:00 Fusion
Theron / Matt Muirhed / Dan Czech 5:47:39 Fusion
John Burke / Kevin McCauly / John Washer 5:48:22 Pueo
Open Women
Vicki Mills / Julie Wolf 6:04:18 Hurricane
Aimee Spector / Shein-Lu Stokesabry 6:04:39 Hurricane
Carthy Weinberg / Nohealani Hirahara 6:44:50 Hurricane
3 person Women
Kelle Lancaster / Lorie Vos / Laurie Parker 6:18:53 Hurricane
Kare Haereim / Mindy Clark / Margaret Gordan 6:57:53 Hurricane
OC-2 Men
Casey Owens / Charlie Banfield / James Vitale / Rich Long 5:04:12 Huki
Sam Couch / Ozzie Clarke / Jimmy Spotto / Mousley Palacias 5:31:13 Tiger 2
Terry Betts / Dennis Curran / Eric Smith / Daryl Brown 5:36:58 Huki
OC-2 Women
Lisa Wilson / Tanya Muhele / Lise Fernow / Katy Arnold 5:58:43 Huki
Debbie Dierkes / Cheryl Anderson / Junette McCarthy / Heather Picuelle 6:11:06 Huki
OC-2 Co-ed
Kelly Stevens / Nathan Talauega / Laurie Rubie / Chris Rubie 5:20:49 Huki
Willene Wong / Carrie Leung / Phil Gorsuch / Richard Coulthard 6:18:03 Stingray
Ken Altman / Connie Altman / Wayne Kocher / Ann Grove 5:47:26 Huki w/ Surfski paddle
OC-1 Coed
Molly Bishop / Ray Shipman 5:54:24 Pueo Record
OC-1 Co-ed 3 person
Suzanne White / Agnes Reginsky / Eric Lindberg 6:09:43 Hurricane
Surfski
Ryan Murphy / Sean Murphy 4:52:49 Fenn elite Record
Dana Adler / Chris Benoit 5:51:57 Fenn XT
SUP Unlimited
Byron Kurt / Chuck Paterson 6:32:13 Hobie 14
Brad Rambo / Tim Lawson / Branden Rambo 7:02:21 18
Curtis Yoder / Chad Andino / Matt Hoye 7:22:49 18’6”
Jay Longley / Ty Zulim / Pat myrons / Colin Mcphillips 7:27:30 18
TODD DRAKE / Richard Hoye / Brad Bierbaum 7:54:51
SUP Under 14
EJ Johnson / Briam Szymanski / Matt Friedman 7:18:18 NCP 12’6” Record
Debois / Debois / Roca 7:21:46 12’6
Ed Anderswon / Todd Strand / Brynan Salle 7:46:56 Bark 12’6”
Wally Emory / Scott Sanchez / Michael Didomenico 7:51:37 Hobie 12’6”
SUP Solo
Jared Vargas 7:52:34 record
SUP Women
Jodie Nelson / Brigett Saeman 8:52:21 Record
Dian Wenzal / Amanda Hartris Unknown Ohana 18’
Paddleboard
Mike Westmorland / Ben Wilkinson / Taylor Evans 7:15:16
Solo
Jeff DeAvila 6:27:28 Kaimana Record
Jr OC-1 3man
Cody Silvester / Greg Cornejo / Gerrett McCarty 6:27:28 Pueo Record
Jr OC-1 Girls
Bobbie Poppler / Pam Riggs / Taylor Kingsmill 6:57:27 Kaimana Record
Jr OC-2 Boys
Cory Fultes / Sean Bluminerentz / Bruce Schwath / Daniel Marales 6:14:53 Tiger Record
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