Crystal Pier Outrigger Race
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Race Overview
The Crystal Pier Outrigger Canoe Race is a Southern California Outrigger Racing Association Race, hosted by Hanohano Canoe Club in San Diego, CA. The race draws 1500+ participants annually who battle in a 6-mile short course, novice and kid’s race as well as a 10-mile men, women and coed races in six person outrigger canoes.
Race updates, event results, and photos
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Schedule of Events
All times are approximate.
7:00 AM – Registration, coffee and breakfast vendors open
7:00 AM – Merchandise, vendors, silent auction, and raffle tents open
7:45 AM - Keiki race steersperson meeting
8:00 AM – Keiki race start from beach
8:15 AM - Novice, junior, and short course steersperson meeting
8:30 AM – Novice, junior, and short course race starts (approx. 4 miles)
9:00 AM – Open steersperson meeting
10:00 AM – Women/coed race starts (approx. 10 miles)
12:00 PM – Men’s race starts (approx. 10 miles)
12:00 PM – Beer garden opens
2:00 PM – Last raffle prize and silent auction announced
2:30 PM – Load boats on trailers
3:30 PM – Awards ceremony – Raffle announcements immediately following awards
5:00 PM – Beer garden closes
Race Event Merchandise
Check out Hanohano’s new collection of apparel commemorating the 2024 Crystal Pier Race! Look through our line up of technical paddling shirts, off water shirts and hats and place your orders now, as styles and sizes are only available while supply lasts. Online merchandise purchases are available for pick-up only on the day of the race at the Crystal Pier Race merchandise tent. Shipping is not available.
Click here for online purchase of Crystal Pier Outrigger Canoe Race merchandise and raffle tickets. Online purchase is available through 3 pm on Wednesday May 8, 2024. Merchandise will also be available for purchase at the race site. However, merchandise quantities are limited and not guaranteed to be available on race day. Cash and credit cards accepted on site.
***Processing fees are included in all online payment options.
Beer Garden
We are happy to announce Hopnonymous Brewing Company is sponsoring the beer garden! Beer garden will open at 12:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM. All beer garden participants must be 21+ with a valid ID. Security will be on hand to check IDs.
Vendor Information
A variety of vendors including paddling equipment, Hawaiian cultural art vendors, and food will be open throughout the day from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Find out more about some of the participating vendors below. Are you interested in having a booth at the event? Click here to find out more information.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch vendors will be available on race day. Coffee will be available by the Coffee Can Collective and Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies. Please bring your reusable mug!
Raffle and Silent Auction
Raffle and silent auction will be open from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Raffle will be called throughout the day. Must be present to win. Silent auction items will close at 2:00 PM and be available for pick up from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Last call for all raffle and silent auction items will be immediately after the awards ceremony. Cash, and credit cards accepted. A sampling of the companies supporting the raffle this year is provided below.
Location and Permit Regulations
NO DOGS, NO GLASS, NO LOADING, AND UNLOADING IN RED ZONES, NO SMOKING, and NO ALCOHOL. These rules apply on the beach, in the park, and in the parking lots. FYI our permit includes the services of the San Diego Police Department; two officers are assigned to our event for the entire day.
Registration & Race Rules
Registration can be completed on the SCORA website.
SCORA Race Rules apply to the Crystal Pier Race.
Note: It is imperative that all paddlers including each member from SCORA and each member of a visiting crew, all coaches, all escort skippers, any person on any escort boat for any reason, and any person who accompanies that crew in any capacity sign a current SCORA Release of Liability Waiver.
Directions
The race is at Crown Point Shores Park that offers a large grass park for teams to set camps and a more canoe friendly beach for launching.
Take I-5 Freeway Exit Sea World Drive and go west.
Pass Sea World and take Ingraham St. exit on your right.
Get in middle lane (that is two lanes over to the left) heading north.
After going over the first bridge proceed in the right lane over the second bridge and turn right on Crown Point Drive, which is the stoplight at the end of the bridge.
The park is immediately on the right side - turn into first driveway.
Parking
Parking is free and the lot is large enough to accommodate all participants. Please do not park in any spots reserved for SCORA officials and the SCORA van and park legally in marked spots. Tickets will be issued to any vehicles parked in red zones or taking up more than one spot.
Logistics
Trailer Unloading will take place and the far north end of the parking lot. Trailers can start unloading at 3PM on Friday. Please rig boats on the grass in order to keep the parking lot open to traffic. Parking for the trailers will be on the dirt lot at the far north end of the park. There will be security for the canoes overnight.
Accommodations
The Dana on Mission Bay 1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Reservations 1-800-445-3339 / www.thedana.com
Paradise Point Resort and Spa 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109 Reservations (858) 581-5924 / www.paradisepoint.com
Holiday Inn Express San Diego – Mission Bay 4610 De Soto Street, San Diego, CA 92109 Reservations (858) 483-9800 / www.ichotelsgroup.com
Pacific Shores Inn 4802 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109 Reservations (858) 483-6300 / http://pacific-shores-inn.pacificahost
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