IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MOLOKAI AND BOATING
Molokai Protocol and Good Neighbor Policy
PLEASE REVIEW the Quazi films produced Molokai Event Protocol Video
- All racers must be respectful of the rules and property of the entire Kalua Koi complex. THERE WILL BE NO CAMPING ON THE KALUA KOI GROUNDS OR BEACH IN FRONT OF THE OLD HOTEL. There is a campsite at Papohaku Park which is about 3/4 of a mile south of the Kalua Koi area. There is a bathroom and shower, you will need to file for a camping permit with Molokai Parks and recreation. THIS is a great spot with a sandy bottom to connect with your Boat Captains and escort boats.
- ON the Kalua Koi grounds please stay on walkways and official public access.
- It is against the law to operate a PWC or jetski in Molokai waters.
- No fishing of any type within 500 yards of shore or breaking waves.
- No Opihi picking.
- No harvesting of lobster, it is out of season from May to August. This is a DQ offense for your paddler.
- No camping on private property or non-designated camping areas, including Make Horse Beach. The Molokai Police Department will be sending officers to cite un-permitted camping. Camping is only allowed at Papohaku Beach Park, and a permit from Molokai Parks Department is required.
- Please pick up your trash. It would be a great gesture of good will if you could leave Molokai cleaner than when you got there.
The shoreline area will be patrolled by 2 community boats. Any escort boats not complying with the protocol above will be recorded and its HA# will be passed to race directors for all events that cross the ka’iwi channel. All events have agreed to abide by these rules and ban any captains and their boats that do not respect the rules above.
PLEASE respect the local subsistence fishing lifestyle of Molokai.
