{"id":101,"date":"2012-01-19T22:54:06","date_gmt":"2012-01-20T06:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2024-04-01T05:01:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T15:01:08","slug":"hiring-escort-boats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/register\/hiring-escort-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Escort Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='et-box et-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><ul>\n<li><strong>It is mandatory for EACH PADDLER\/TEAM ENTRY to have an escort boat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If you do not have an escort boat, please complete the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/YNamWoKHsjGhydB78\">Boat Captain Request Form<\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interested escort boat captains can complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/iFbBRgXaLSRVyzbx8\">Boat Captain Availability Form<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:escortboats@molokai2oahu.com\">escortboats@molokai2oahu.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-643\" title=\"escort-boat\" src=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/escort-boat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/escort-boat-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/escort-boat-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/escort-boat.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong>We can assist you in securing an escort boat captain experienced at crossing the channel. We will advise you of the going rate and put you in touch with your captain directly to coordinate any deposits needed for the reservation.<\/p>\n<p>Escort boat captains handle many requests for M2O and other events so please be patient with your request.<\/p>\n<p>All competitors will be REQUIRED to update their boat info online in order to be confirmed on final start list.\u00a0\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SUBMITTING BOAT INFO ONLINE (MANDATORY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solo paddlers and team captains must submit escort boat information by July 1st. If you submitted accurate boat info when you registered for M2O, you do NOT need to re-submit the info. <strong>Escort boat information can be entered by clicking the blue &#8220;View my Events&#8221; button on your original registration confirmation email or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/myevents.active.com\/PCHSportsMarketing\">https:\/\/myevents.active.com\/PCHSportsMarketing<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Click &#8220;Edit Registration&#8221; enter the below boat info and &#8220;Continue.&#8221; Reach out to <a href=\"mailto:joanna@molokai2oahu.com\">joanna@molokai2oahu.com<\/a> if you have any difficulty.<\/p>\n<p>Be prepared to answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Escort boat captain first and last name<\/li>\n<li>Escort boat captain cell phone<\/li>\n<li>Escort boat captain email address (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Escort boat HA number<\/li>\n<li>Escort boat description; include length, model and color\/special features<\/li>\n<li>Escort boat name (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Does this boat captain have past M2O escort experience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Molokai Protocol and Good Neighbor Policy<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Observe a no wake (less than 5 mph) speed within 500 yards of any shoreline.\u00a0 There have been several instances of speeding escort boats almost hitting divers.<\/li>\n<li>No fishing of any type within 750 yards of shore.<\/li>\n<li>No Opihi picking.<\/li>\n<li>No harvesting of lobster, it is out of season from May to August.\u00a0 This is a DQ offense for your paddler.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No camping on private property or non-designated camping areas, including Make Horse Beach.\u00a0 The Molokai Police Department will be sending officers to cite unpermitted camping.\u00a0 There is legal, permitted camping set up at Papohaku Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please pick up your trash.\u00a0 It would be a great gesture of good will if you could leave Molokai cleaner than when you got there.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class='et-box et-warning'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><p>The shoreline area will be patrolled by community boats.\u00a0 Any escort boats not complying with the protocol above will be recorded and its HA# will be passed to all race directors for all events that cross the Ka&#8217;iwi channel.\u00a0 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 lifestyle of subsistence fishing of Molokai.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>\u00a0Escort Boat Requirements:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>All solo paddlers and team captains are responsible for submitting their escort boat captain&#8217;s info online and for submitting the an image of the escort boat&#8217;s captain&#8217;s boater&#8217;s certificate.<\/li>\n<li>All escort boats must be checked in before the start of the race. Any paddler whose boat has not been checked in will not be allowed to start the race. Water patrol will be on-hand to enforce this rule.<\/li>\n<li>Escort boats must have at least one spotter in addition to the captain.<\/li>\n<li>Escort boats must assist any paddler or boat in distress.<\/li>\n<li>All escort boats must have fixed VHF radios.\u00a0 No hand held VHF radios allowed, this is a DQ offense.\u00a0 Escort boats must check in with the head official boat on VHF channel one (1) by 7:00,\u00a0prior to the race start.\u00a0 Primary channel is 72 after the race start.\u00a0 Escort boats must confirm connection with their paddler on VHF 72.\u00a0 Back up channel is 71.<\/li>\n<li>Race officials must be notified at least 24 hours prior to the start of the race of any changes to escort boat information.<\/li>\n<li>All escort boats must meet current United States Coast Guard Standards as defined by the USCG<\/li>\n<li>Escort boats must check in with the head official boat on vhf 72 when their paddler reaches Portlock Point and begins making the turn into Maunalua Bay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Concerns to discuss with your Boat Captain.<\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Extra Riders: A helper\/Safety Swimmer is helpful. Person must know how to Swim and be Boat Oriented. Rider(s) must Swim Offshore to Board Vessel. Major concern is Liability for extra Passengers on Board. If boat is Big enough to carry extra Passenger an additional Fee may be required.<\/li>\n<li>Transporting race day provision\u2019s : To avoid hauling Provisions on the Plane or Swimming it out to the Boat. Make arrangements to have Provisions go to Molokai on Board your Escort Boat.<\/li>\n<li>Board Transportation Oahu to Molokai: Boards cannot go on planes.\u00a0 Escort Boats Hawaii has Boats with Racks to Transport Boards to Molokai. Space is limited. Please advise with Escort Boats Hawaii or info@molokai2oahu.com and reserve space. Check with your boat escort boat first.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain a Picture of the boat that will be escorting you and \u00a0meet up with your Boat Captain once in Hawaii to Identify what your boat looks like. There will be many Boats offshore at the start and very difficult to identify. You can drop water and provisions to your boat in Oahu or request that your boat load up with water prior to the race. You will be loading your boat from\u00a0 the shore in Molokai so think about this as you plan what you need.<\/li>\n<li>When contacting Escort Boats of\u00a0 Hawaii for an escort boat\u00a0 please give us the category you will be Competing in ie: (Paddleboard \/ Stand Up, Stock \/ Open Class, Team Solo) that way we can get you a Boat that Fits your needs.<\/li>\n<li>At the end of the Race, please promptly locate your Escort Boat and collect your\u00a0 personal belongings. Your Boat Captain will wait up to 15 minutes after you have crossed the Finish Line for you and may have to move the boat as not to create a Boat Congestion at the Finish Line. This is critical if you do not have a helper on board.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Safety Precautions\/Things to consider as you organize your support boat<\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>All escort boats must meet current United States Coast Guard Standards as defined by the USCG<\/li>\n<li>Make sure at least one person \u00a0in your escort boat is CPR certified and has basic first aid knowledge and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the tether to your paddleboard has a <em>quick release<\/em> feature.\u00a0 Wear brightly colored shorts and a hat.\u00a0 Carry or wear a personal flotation device.<\/li>\n<li>Carry a Coast Guard approved personal location device on your person.<\/li>\n<li>Have all persons on your escort boat wear personal flotation devices.\u00a0 <strong>Inspect your escort boat, make sure it is safe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Carry shark repellent and other anti shark devices on your person or your escort boat.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your boat has a bullhorn or megaphone so your boat can communicate with you.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your boat has binoculars, flares, and other emergency equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your escort boat captain at least three days before the race ( Thursday race registration meeting is a good time).\u00a0 Discuss the race morning loading plan, all safety procedures, race route, where to meet before the race starts so you can get your gear on board, and how to meet after the race starts.\u00a0 Make sure the race number sticker is on both sides of the boat in a clearly visible area.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your boat shows up early enough to get your gear on board.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you carry your boat captain\u2019s contact info with you at all times on Molokai. This includes, boat description\/name, Hawaii phone number, cell phone number, and home phone number and email.<\/li>\n<li>PWCs (personal watercraft ie jetskis) are not allowed on any of the beaches in Hawaii.\u00a0\u00a0 Under no circumstances can a PWC beach itself onto any of the Hawaiian shorelines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can assist you in securing an escort boat captain experienced at crossing the channel. We will advise you of the going rate and put you in touch with your captain directly to coordinate any deposits needed for the reservation. Escort boat captains handle many requests for M2O and other events so please be patient [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":99,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"[box type=\"info\"]\r\n<h3><strong>2018 -\u00a0<\/strong>All athletes will need to submit a copy of their escort boat captain's boating certificate.<\/h3>\r\nThe state of Hawaii requires any person operating a power driven vessel on the water of the state shall possess a certification of completion from a National Association of State Boating law Administrators\u00a0 (NASBLA).\u00a0\u00a0 Most boat owners keep a copy of the certificate on their phone as there is a heavy fine associated with not being in possession of the certificate, similar to a fishing license.\r\n\r\n<strong>Certificate\u00a0examples: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/image1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Example 1<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/image2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Example 2<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/image3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Example 3<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/image4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Example 4<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>How to Comply With the Law<\/h3>\r\nA copy of the certificate needs to be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:escortboats@molokai2oahu.com\">escortboats@molokai2oahu.com<\/a>.\u00a0 In the subject line of the email PLEASE have the Athlete full name or the team captain full name so we can match the record with the entry.\r\n\r\n[\/box]\r\n\r\n<strong>It is mandatory for EACH PADDLER\/TEAM ENTRY\u00a0to have a boat escort. Be sure to line up your boat early.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIf you do not have an escort boat, contact:\r\n\r\nLJ Benson at <a href=\"mailto:escortboatshawaii2000@yahoo.com\">escortboatshawaii2000@yahoo.com<\/a> or (808) 306-4121.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-643\" title=\"escort-boat\" src=\"http:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/escort-boat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>Escort Boats of Hawaii <\/strong>can assist you in securing an escort boat and captain experienced at crossing the channel.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They will advise of the going rate and put you in touch with your captain directly to coordinate any deposits needed for the reservation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Escort Boats of Hawaii take their jobs seriously.\u00a0 They will be reviewing the escort boat info and \u00a0if \u00a0there are any questions pertaining to the safety of your boat they will advise the race director who will contact you.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@molokai2oahu.com\">info@molokai2oahu.com<\/a>.\r\n\r\nEscort Boats of Hawaii handle many requests for our race and other events that cross the channel.\u00a0 Please contact them early and we thank you in advance for your patience.\r\n\r\nIf you are a returning paddler and enjoyed your experience with previous captain\/escort boat please get in touch with them directly and secure your escort for the race.\r\n\r\nAll competitors will be REQUIRED to update their boat info online in order to be confirmed on final start list.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>THIS INFO SHOULD BE\u00a0\u00a0SUBMITTED\u00a0ONLINE BY JULY 1, 2018.\u00a0 Team entries - Only the team captains will need to submit the information.\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Instructions to Login to ACTIVE.com Account:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Go to:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myevents.active.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/myevents.active.com\">https:\/\/myevents.active.com<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Login with the ACTIVE.com username and password that you used at the time of registration.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select, \"Edit registration information\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scroll to the \"Escort Boat Info\" to enter your escort boat info<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be sure to click \"Continue\" at bottom of page to submit the info<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBe prepared to answer\u00a0the following answers when you login at\u00a0<a style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\" href=\"https:\/\/myevents.active.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/myevents.active.com\">https:\/\/myevents.active.com<\/a>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Name of escort boat captain<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Has your boat captain escorted for M2O?<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Escort boat captain's email address<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Escort boat captain's cell phone<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Boat name<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Boat HA#<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">Boat description\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">(Include boat length, model, color\/special markings, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong><em>If you have any trouble logging in to Active.com, email your boat info directly to <a href=\"mailto:joanna@molokai2oahu.com\">joanna@molokai2oahu.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<h2>Molokai Protocol and Good Neighbor Policy<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Observe a no wake (less than 5 mph) speed within 500 yards of any shoreline.\u00a0 There have been several instances of speeding escort boats almost hitting divers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No fishing of any type within 500 yards of shore.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No Opihi picking.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No harvesting of lobster, it is out of season from May to August.\u00a0 This is a dq offense for your paddler.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>No camping on private property or non-designated camping areas, including Make Horse Beach.\u00a0 The Molokai Police Department will be sending officers to cite unpermitted camping.\u00a0 There will be a legal, permitted set up at Papohaku Park.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Please pick up your trash.\u00a0 It would be a great gesture of good will if you could leave Molokai cleaner than when you got there.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[box type=\"warning\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>The shoreline area will be patrolled by 4 community boats.\u00a0 Any escort boats not complying with the protocol above will be recorded and its HA# will be passed to all race directors for all events that cross the ka'iwi channel.\u00a0 All events have agreed to abide by these rules and ban any captains and their boats that do not respect the rules above.\u00a0 PLEASE respect the local lifestyle of subsistence fishing of Molokai.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[\/box]\r\n<h2>\u00a0Escort Boat Requirements:<\/h2>\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>All solo paddlers and team captains are responsible for submitting their escort boat captain's info online and for submitting the an image of the escort boat's captain's boater's certificate.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All escort boats must be checked in before the start of the race. Any paddler whose boat has not been checked in will not be allowed to start the race. Water patrol will be on-hand to enforce this rule.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Escort boats must have at least one spotter in addition to the captain.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Escort boats must assist any paddler or boat in distress.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All escort boats must have fixed VHF radios.\u00a0 No hand held VHF radios allowed, this is a DQ offense.\u00a0 Escort boats must check in with the head official boat on VHF channel one (1) by 7:00,\u00a0prior to the race start.\u00a0 Primary channel is 72 after the race start.\u00a0 Escort boats must confirm connection with their paddler on VHF 72.\u00a0 Back up channel is 71.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Race officials must be notified at least 24 hours prior to the start of the race of any changes to escort boat information.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All escort boats must meet current United States Coast Guard Standards as defined by the USCG<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Escort boats must check in with the head official boat on vhf 72 when their paddler reaches Portlock Point and begins making the turn into Maunalua Bay.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Concerns to discuss with your Boat Captain.<\/h2>\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>Extra Riders: A helper\/Safety Swimmer is helpful. Person must know how to Swim and be Boat Oriented. Rider(s) must Swim Offshore to Board Vessel. Major concern is Liability for extra Passengers on Board. If boat is Big enough to carry extra Passenger an additional Fee may be required.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transporting race day provision\u2019s : To avoid hauling Provisions on the Plane or Swimming it out to the Boat. Make arrangements to have Provisions go to Molokai on Board your Escort Boat.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Board Transportation Oahu to Molokai: Boards cannot go on planes.\u00a0 Escort Boats Hawaii has Boats with Racks to Transport Boards to Molokai.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Space is Limited. Please advise with\u00a0 Escort Boats Hawaii or info@molokai2oahu.com\u00a0and\u00a0 reserve space.\u00a0\u00a0 Check with your boat escort boat first.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Obtain a Picture of the boat that will be escorting you and \u00a0meet up with your Boat Captain once in Hawaii to Identify what your Boat looks like. There will be many Boats offshore at the start and very difficult to identify.\u00a0 You can drop water and provisions to your boat in Oahu or request that your boat load up with water prior to the race.\u00a0 You will be loading your boat from\u00a0 the shore in Molokai so think about this as you plan what you need.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When contacting Escort Boats of\u00a0 Hawaii for an escort boat\u00a0 please give us the category you will be Competing in ie: (Paddleboard \/ Stand Up, Stock \/ Open Class, Team Solo) that way we can get you a Boat that Fits your needs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>At the end of the Race, please promptly locate your Escort Boat and collect your\u00a0 personal belongings. Your Boat Captain will wait up to 15 minutes after you have crossed the Finish Line for you and may have to move the boat as not to create a Boat Congestion at the Finish Line. This is critical if you do not have a helper on board.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Safety Precautions\/ things to consider as you organize your support boat<\/h2>\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>All escort boats must meet current United States Coast Guard Standards as defined by the USCG<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure at least one person \u00a0in your escort boat is CPR certified and has basic first aid knowledge and equipment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure the tether to your paddleboard has a <em>quick release<\/em> feature.\u00a0 Wear brightly colored shorts and a hat.\u00a0 Carry or wear a personal flotation device.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carry a Coast Guard approved personal location device on your person.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have all persons on your escort boat wear personal flotation devices.\u00a0 <strong>Inspect your escort boat, make sure it is safe.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carry shark repellent and other anti shark devices on your person or your escort boat.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure your boat has a bullhorn or megaphone so your boat can communicate with you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure your boat has binoculars, flares, and other emergency equipment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meet with your escort boat captain at least three days before the race ( Thursday race registration meeting is a good time).\u00a0 Discuss the race morning loading plan, all safety procedures, race route, where to meet before the race starts so you can get your gear on board, and how to meet after the race starts.\u00a0 Make sure the race number sticker is on both sides of the boat in a clearly visible area.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure your boat shows up early enough to get your gear on board.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure you carry your boat captain\u2019s contact info with you at all times on Molokai. This includes, boat description\/name, Hawaii phone number, cell phone number, and home phone number and email.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PWCs (personal watercraft ie jetskis) are not allowed on any of the beaches in Hawaii.\u00a0\u00a0 Under no circumstances can a PWC beach itself onto any of the Hawaiian shorelines.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hiring Escort Boats | Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.molokai2oahu.com\/register\/hiring-escort-boats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hiring Escort Boats | Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We can assist you in securing an escort boat captain experienced at crossing the channel. 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