Balance the Bay, restore the fishery, perpetuate the culture
KAILUA BAY INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL TOURNAMENT
October 4, 2026
TOURNAMENT RULES and REGULATIONS:
Location- Start and finish at Kailua Beach Park Boat Ramp.
Timing-
7:00am Mandatory check in
7:30am Safety meeting
8:00am Start
12:00-12:30pm Mandatory check-out & fish count
12:30pm Lunch, fish count & awards
1:30pm Jan ken po and pau
Use of Paddle Craft Mandatory (no motorized crafts): All entrants must use a paddle craft of their choosing to reach their fishing grounds (wa’a, surfski, paddleboard, kayak or row boat of any kind). This is a bring your own gear event.
Target Fish- only Ta’ape, To’au and Roi will be counted.
Fishing Methods- Harvest is by hook and line or spearfish only (no nets).
Teams- 2 person teams only (exception: family teams [mom, dad, and keiki 16 and under] can have more). No solo mission.
Fishing Boundaries- Mokapu point- Wailea point. The makai boundary is up to you and your ability. When in doubt, no go too far out.
Registration- Number of entries is capped at 50 teams. No late entries. Online registration only via the Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association website (Kanakaikaika.com).
Entry Fee- $40 entry fee/team +ACA insurance fee ($10/person unless you are an ACA member already). Includes: prizes and giveaways; 2 lunches (plus participating keiki lunches if applicable); a bonus prize for the post awards jun ken po (see Awards).
Awards- Tournament winners will be ranked by the number of fish caught, (not by weight). The team with the most fish caught will be ranked #1, the second most ranked #2, and so on. The top three ranking hook-and-line teams and the top three ranking spearfish teams will be awarded merchandise/gift card prizes. Other prizes will be awarded to teams by random pick from the calabash. After all awards are completed, a final prize will be awarded to the individual winner of a group jun ken po. Prizes to be revealed via periodic posts in the weeks prior to the Tournament.
Check-in and Check-out is mandatory- All participants must check in at the Kailua Boat Ramp official tent between 7:00-7:30AM. AND all participants must check-in their catch and check-out their Team at the Kailua Boat Ramp official tent NO LATER THAN 12:30pm.
If you are unable to return and check out by 12:30pm, call or text
808 754 3312
Late teams will not be eligible for tournament prizes.
If no calls, texts or radio communications are received from a missing team by 12:30 PM, emergency procedures to locate you will be initiated!
Youth Participants: Anyone under 18 MUST HAVE PARENTAL CONSENT.
Government Regs- All entrants shall abide by all Federal and State of Hawaii fishing regulations.
Pilau I’a- A fish will be disqualified if it is spoiled, or has been mutilated or bitten by a shark. Take care your catch.
Tie Breaker- In the event of an identical fish count, ranking will be determined by team check-out time. The team with the earlier check-out time shall be awarded the higher ranking.
Fish Count- The Tournament fish Count Master is the official timekeeper and will determine closing time of the fish count. If the entrant is not checked out and in line by 12:30pm, as determined by the Count Master, the Team’s fish will not qualify.
Hakaka- Any disputes shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Tournament Chairperson(s) or official tent prior to the closing of the Fish Count. A final decision shall be made by a committee that shall include the Tournament Chairperson(s), the Count Master, and the Manuiwa Executive Director.
Unknowns- In case of Natural Disaster or other State emergency (including hurricane, tropical Storm, tsunami, extreme surf), the Tournament committee may cancel and reschedule the tournament to a later date. There will be NO REFUNDS.
Must be Present to Win: At least one Team member must be present to (a) weigh in their catch and (b) receive winnings when the awards are presented for each category.
Dive Specific Rules:
Dive floats required
1 up 1 down
1 float per team
No belt kui (float kui only)
Our Commitment Manu ‘Iwa believes in the power of abundance, collaboration and coalition-building to create lasting, positive change in the face of scarcity due to decades of overfishing, poor management, and the challenges of sustainability. Together with the community and advocacy organizations, we can make significant strides toward a sustainable future. We believe that lasting management of Hawai‘i’s resources begins with a foundation in community. Our activities focus on cultivating an informed, engaged, empowered, and resourced network to advance the organization’s mission.
