2024 Kukio Blue Water Swim
Kukio Golf & Beach Club 87 mile marker Queen Kaahumanu Hwy Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Organized by Kukio Blue Water SwimAbout this event
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Saturday, September 21st 2024 marks the 17th Annual Kuki’o Blue Water Swim. The race consists of a 1.2 mile swim from Kua Bay to Uluweuweu Bay at Kuki’o. Breakfast and awards will follow the race at beautiful Kikaua Point Park. Our goal as always is to provide a safe, fun and fair event that promotes a sense of community and encourages an active, outdoor lifestyle.
Event details and schedule
Pricing:
$55- OPEN DIVISION - includes a competitor shirt & swim cap
$55 - ASSIST DIVISION - Swimmer using Fins (No Mono Fin) and/or Snorkel, wetsuit - includes a competitor shirt and swim cap
If registering after August 18th, competitor shirt sizes are not guaranteed and Women & Keiki Shirt sizes are not available.
Entry Fees are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable
Entry includes breakfast & 1 raffle ticket
6:00 am Gates Open at Kukio, directions will be given to Beach Access Parking **
6:30 -7:30 am Check-in & Body Marking: Kua Bay
7:45 am Mandatory pre-race meeting, Pule to follow
8:00 am Water Start Kua Bay
9:30 am Race Finish Kukio Beach
9:30-10:30am Breakfast & Awards Kikaua Lawn
Event Parking
Gates will open at Kukio at 6:00 AM. All event parking must take place at Kukio, there will be no event parking at Kua Bay. Please allow 15-20 minutes to walk to the registration/check-in area at Kua Bay from the parking area at Kukio.
Please Note: Take only what you need for the swim to the race check-in. A small gear bag will be provided during registration. Please pack your belongings into the appropriate bag during registration and take it to the designated drop-off area. All items must fit INTO the gear bag provided. No exceptions. Your gear bag will be available for you once you finish your swim. Event organizers are not responsible for lost items. Personal bags or backpacks will not be accepted.
Awards
Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Overall Female finishers. Awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers in each age division, male & female.
Please note: Fins & snorkels are permitted but individuals using fins and/or snorkels will not be considered for the age group or overall awards. You will receive a finishing time which will be listed under the Assist Division.
- 12 and Under
- 13-14
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70+