Marine Events
Information and dates shown on this page are subject to change without notice. Not all permits issued by DOBOR throughout the State may be represented here. Events are subject to cancellation and/or modification at the discretion of DOBOR and the US Coast Guard.
Marine Event Permits grant the sponsor use of the ocean waters only, to hold the described event at the prescribed ocean water location, on the stated date and between the designated times. The permit does not entitle the holder to the exclusive use of the described location.
This page was last updated on April 9, 2019.
For the listing of events to be held on Oahu’s south shore in the waters off Kewalo Basin, visit the: Kewalo Park Surfing Contest Schedule for 2019.
PERMITS FOR WATERS OFF O`AHU
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-068 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: SPECIAL EVENT AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT OAHU
Event Description: Fireworks Display
Event Location: Offshore of Four Seasons Resort Oahu, Approximately 1000’ offshore
Dates of Event: April 9, 2019
Time of Event: 8:45pm (approximately, firing time – 5 minutes); 8:15pm – 9:15pm (firing window); 7:00pm prep/set up – 9:15pm cool down
Event Sponsor: Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-075 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: HASA SURF SERIES
Event Description: Surfing Contest
Event Location: Sunset Beach Park Ocean Waters
Dates of Event: April 7-15, 2019 (2 day event)
Time of Event: 8:00am to 4:00 pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII AMATEUR SURFING ASSOCIATION/AAU
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-076 Date Approved: March 29, 2019
Name of Event: RELL SUNN MENEHUNE CHAMPIONSHIP
Event Description: Surfing Contest
Event Location: Makaha Beach Park Ocean Waters
Dates of Event: April 20-21, 2019 (2 day event)
Time of Event: 7:00am to 5:00 pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII AMATEUR SURFING ASSOCIATION/AAU
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-078 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: NA KAMA KAI OCEAN CLINIC
Event Description: Surf Contest (Canoes, surfboards, SUP)
Event Location: Pokai Bay Beach Park Ocean Waters
Dates of Event: April 14, 2019
Time of Event: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
Event Sponsor: NA KAMA KAI
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-079 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: KAIWI RELAY RACE
Event Description: One Man Canoe Race
Event Location: Kaluakoi Beach Waters (Molokai) to Ala Wai Ocean Waters (Oahu) outside channel
Dates of Event: April 20, 2019
Time of Event: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Event Sponsor: PADDLING ATHLETES ASSOCIATION
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-080 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: HUI WAA PRESEASON RACE
Event Description: Canoe Race
Event Location: Keehi SRA Ocean Waters to Diamond Head Buoy and Return
Dates of Event: April 20, 2019
Time of Event: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Event Sponsor: NA OHANA O NA HUI WA’A CANOE ASSOCIATION
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-081 Date Approved: March 29, 2019
Name of Event: KAHIAU IRON CHALLENGE
Event Description: Canoe Race (6 man canoe)
Event Location: Start at Keehi Lagoon Canoe Facility to outside near Reef Runway and Return
Dates of Event: April 13, 2019
Time of Event: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
Event Sponsor: OHCRA
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-082 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: KALA KUKEA RACE
Event Description: Canoe Race
Event Location: Inside Maunalua Bay Ocean Waters to right outside and return to Maunalua Ramp
Dates of Event: April 27, 2019
Time of Event: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Event Sponsor: OAHU HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION (OHCRA)
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-083 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: HUI WAA PRESEASON RACE
Event Description: Canoe Race
Event Location: Pokai Bay Ocean Waters to Maili Ocean Waters and Makaha Ocean Waters and Return
Dates of Event: April 27, 2019
Time of Event: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Event Sponsor: NA OHANA O NA HUI WA’A CANOE ASSOCIATION
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-084 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: RABBIT ISLAND RACE
Event Description: Sailing Contest
Event Location: Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor to Waimanalo and Return
Dates of Event: April 20, 2019
Time of Event: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII YACHT CLUB
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-085 Date Approved: March 29, 2019
Name of Event: RING OF FIRE REGATTA
Event Description: Sailboat Race
Event Location: Maunalua Bay Ocean Waters to the Hawaii Yacht Club
Dates of Event: April 19-20, 2019 (2 day event)
Time of Event: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII KAI BOAT CLUB
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-086 Date Approved: March 27, 2019
Name of Event: DINGHY TRANSPAC
Event Description: Sailboat Race
Event Location: Maunalua Bay Ocean Waters to the Hawaii Yacht Club
Dates of Event: April 21, 2019
Time of Event: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII KAI BOAT CLUB
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-087 Date Approved: March 27, 2019
Name of Event: HASA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Event Description: Surfing Contest
Event Location: Ala Moana Beach Park Ocean Waters (Surf Spot “Bowls”)
Dates of Event: April 24-28, 2019 (2 day event)
Time of Event: 7:00am to 5:30 pm
Event Sponsor: HAWAII AMATEUR SURFING ASSOCIATION/AAU
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-090 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: 2nd ANNUAL HOLOKAI BIATHLON
Event Description: Swimming Portion of Biathlon
Event Location: Ala Moana Beach Park Ocean Waters
Dates of Event: April 28, 2019
Time of Event: 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Event Sponsor: HUGS – HELP, UNDERSTANDING & GROUP SUPPORT
Permit for Marine/Ocean Event No.: 19-091 Date Approved: March 22, 2019
Name of Event: SPECIAL EVENT IN LANIKUHONUA
Event Description: Fireworks Display
Event Location: Offshore of Lanikuhonua, Oahu, Approximately 1000’ offshore
Dates of Event: April 18, 2019
Time of Event: 8:45pm (approximately, firing time – 5 minutes); 8:00pm – 9:00pm (firing window); 7:30pm prep/set up – 9:05pm cool down
Event Sponsor: Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics, Inc.
This page was last updated on April 9, 2019.