Paddles Up For Maui hosted by Ohana Hoe Outrigger Club

A special thank you to our safety team, Nate and Kyla who took up the rear. They maintained radio contact with several team members along the course so we could make sure all paddlers made it through the tricky spots uneventfully. They did a great job!

Here are some photos. We believe we got every one of you at least once. Hope you had a great time! $3,000 raised for Maui people’s recovery.

Thank you to everyone for a successful fundraiser and an extraordinary day of paddling in beautiful weather! We have lots (really lots) of photos and videos and will be posting them. You were all amazing and we can't thank you enough.

Hello Paddlers,

Thank you for your participation in this event to benefit the Maui residents affected by the recent fires. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards Maui recovery and the Maui strong fund. .

IF YOU ARE PADDLING, PLEASE READ. This email is an overview of “Paddles Up for Maui” event:
-The event will start at Independence Riverview Park in Inependence, OR and will end at the Wallace Marine Park in Salem, OR. The route is approximately 11 miles.
-Attached is a photograph of the route highlighting some potential shallow spots in red.

Schedule:
8:00 am Check in at Independence. Pick up T-shirt and raffle ticket.
8:45 am Pre paddle meeting: Event course, time frames, recognizing the Maui tragedy.
9:00 am Everyone in water. Paddle begins. Approximately 11 miles.
1:00 pm Meet at Wallace for Raffle. Prizes include: hot air balloon rides, Kialoa apparel, Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille gift certificates, and a JR Brush Works Tattoo. You do not have to be present to win, if you turn in your raffle ticket with your name and phone number.

-We can provide limited shuttling of paddlers back to Independence at the conclusion of the event to retrieve their vehicles. Someone will remain at Wallace Marine Park with your kayaks, OC1s, SUPs, etc. until your return for pickup.

-A safety / support boat will follow the group. Medical staff on board.

-Ohana Hoe Outrigger club members will be wearing red club shirts to assist.

It's only one week until our Paddles Up for Maui paddle from Independence to Salem!
Nearly 50 paddlers have signed up and over $1,750 has been donated to date. We can't wait to see you there!

GRAB A FRIEND AND SIGN UP TODAY! Last day to guarantee an Event t-shirt!
Please join us on Sat. Sept. 30 - Bring your kayak, SUP, canoe for this 11 mile downriver paddle from Independence to Salem.
Register by Sept. 15 at by noon https://www.ohanahoesalem.com/mauifundraiser to receive a commemorative T-Shirt with the event logo (t-shirts donated by Erin Ellis).
Raffles for great prizes (balloon rides, gift certificates for Hawaiian food, Kialoa logo wear!).
Minimum donation directly to the Maui Strong Fund to participate - $35.
3 steps to register - 1. Donate, 2. sign the participation waiver, 3. fill out the registration form. (https://www.ohanahoesalem.com/mauifundraiser)

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

5 more days left to register and guarantee your free t-shirt!

Here is the cool t-shirt design, custom made for us by jrbrushworks.com Andres Earth Bound Tattoo

Click the link to register ⬇️

https://www.ohanahoesalem.com/mauifundraiser

Join us in a group paddle on Sept. 30 to raise funds for those impacted by the Maui fires. Register Here: https://www.ohanahoesalem.com/mauifundraiser

Funds go directly to the Maui Strong Fund which is addressing the damage to families and communities on a variety of fronts. You can read more about the fund here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

Join us for a fundraising event benefiting those affected by the Maui fires. We are hosting a group paddle from Independence to Salem. Registrants will receive a custom t-shirt commemorating the event and entry into our raffle. All funds will benefit the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund. Details coming soon!