What do we mean by "Chasedown"?
We are creating a new and exciting event that will challenge crews, steers people, and attract both
national and international teams.
"Chasedown" is unique concept for an outrigger race... it's a two-loop course with
a twist!
All boats will leave the start line together, and as usual will space out as the race progresses.
However, instead of a steady race to the finish, the first team to complete the first lap of the
course will be stopped and given their lap-time. Each subsequent team to complete the first lap will
be stopped and given their lap-time. Once the last (slowest) crew completes the first lap, all the
boats will head back out for a second lap, starting with the slowest team first. The other teams will
follow in the reverse order they came in, with the fastest boat leaving last.
The race winner will be determined by their combined first AND second lap time... and NOT necessarily
the order in which they actually cross the finish line. This will force teams to have a strategy, and
the winning team may not be known until all the times are calculated. Best of all, we can look forward
to a really tight finish, with all boats dog-fighting at the end!
There will be special prizes for the fastest lap and to the team that "Chasedown" the highest number of
team.
Be prepared to race hard, and dog-fight right to the very end!
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