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Lake Havasu Hospitality Association, 1990 McCulloch Blvd. N. #D-172, Lake Havasu City, AZ
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ TO REGISTER/ TO SCHEDULE PRACTICE TIMESEvent Chairpersons:
Mary Barriault LHCOCC (310) 892-4668,Michele Kirkpatrick LHCOCC (425) 890-2090
Diane Harry LHHA (928) 855-4071
Pineapple Race Story
What is the Lake Havasu City Annual Pineapple Race you ask?
The Pineapple is the International symbol forWELCOME which is what the Lake Havasu City
Hospitality Association (LHHA) represents.The LHHA has sponsored this event for the past 9 years and
watched all the businesses that are members of the Association, compete and build a great camaraderie while
having fun and getting a great cardio workout!
Each team consists of (5) members from a business. These participants undergo safety training
and an instructional ‘how to outrigger paddle’from the Lake Havasu City Outrigger Canoe Club (LHCOCC).
A steersperson from LHCOCC is assigned to a racing canoe with the (5) team members on the day of the event.
On race day, (18) teams will compete in with 3 canoes in 6 heats.
The winning team is based on best time from the start to finish(approximately ¼ mile = 1,320 feet).
It is a fun filled event to be a participant inBUT just as much fun to watch and cheer!
JOIN in on the festivities, WEAR your best SKULLS & PADDLES costume,
BRING your beach chair & ENJOY the entertainment and Beer Garden.
C u on the water in the Bridgewater Channel (On the Island)on Thursday, October 5, 2017
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Lake Havasu Hospitality Association, 1990 McCulloch Blvd. N. #D-172, Lake Havasu City, AZ
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ TO REGISTER/ TO SCHEDULE PRACTICE TIMESEvent Chairpersons:
Mary Barriault LHCOCC (310) 892-4668,Michele Kirkpatrick LHCOCC (425) 890-2090
Diane Harry LHHA (928) 855-4071
When: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Theme: Skulls & Paddles
Race Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: London Bridge Beach just North of the Lions Dog Park ON THE ISLAND
3:30 PM Event Opens at London Bridge Beach ON THE ISLAND in the Bridgewater Channel
3:30 PM Participants Registration OpensAll participants MUST check in at Ramada #10
4:25 PM Event Kick Off at Ramada #10
4:30 - 6:50 PM Races start at the mouth of the Channel (South End)
7:00 PM Winners announced right in front of the Beer Garden by Ramada #10
4:00 to 7:00 PM Beer garden will be open
DONT MISS THE BOAT
Bring your
Sponsored by: LHC Hospitality Association &LHC Outrigger Canoe Club
Date: Thursday, 10/05/17Theme: SCULLS & PADDLES attire requested
Race Time: 4:30 - 6:50 PMWinners announced at 7:00 PM
Heats: (3) 45 ft canoes in (6) HeatsHosp. Participants: (5) per canoe- CO-ED Teams only
COST: $100 per team(3) Experienced Outrigger Steerspersons
Training Reqmts: (1) Mandatory Safety trng. inclusive of (1) practice session per team.
Also, PFD’s req’d. for ALL participants (exception experienced steersperson)
1) Registration RAMADA #10Event Kick Off & Winners Circle
2) Canoe Staging - Loading & UnloadingPaddle Pick Up & Drop Off
3) Beer Garden4) Spectator Area5) Parking6) Race Start7) Race Finish8) Safety Boats9) Beaches are closed to boat parking in designated
areas (between ) from 3:00 -7:00 PM Beach chairs OK !
10) Safety Boats
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9th Annual Haunted Pineapple Race
When: Thursday, October 5, 2017Theme: Skulls & Paddles
Event Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PMWhere: London Bridge Beach just
North of the Lions Dog ParkON THE ISLAND
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