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Q: What does it cost to be a participant of the Waikiki Yacht Club Paddling Program?

A: Dues for adult nonmember paddlers are $150 to WYC for Regatta Season (plus the Hui Wa`a Association fee of $45 and $10 for new paddler identification cards). WYC members pay only Hui Wa`a fees.

Dues for adult nonmember paddlers are $200 to WYC for Distance Season for WYC Regatta padddlers and $300 for those nonmembers who did not paddle the Regatta Season. WYC members pay $35 to cover race entry fees.

Dues for Youth nonmember paddlers are $30 to WYC for Regatta Season (plus the Hui Wa`a Association fee of $45 and $5 for new paddler identification cards). WYC member Youth pay only Hui Wa`a fees.

Paddle: $80 - $300. This varies, of course, on the number and kind of paddle you buy. Steering Paddle $100 - $300. If you want to be a steersman, or you are designated as such, buy a steering paddle. You should not have to "borrow" a steering paddle every practice. Potluck Food: Depends on what you bring!

Travel to State Championships: (estimated) $80 - $150. This assumes the championships are on a neighbor island and assumes you are on a championship crew. This year the state championship Regatta races will be held on Kauai.

Distance Races: Additional $10 - $50 each race. Distance races are more expensive because the crew may have to pay an entry fee as well as the cost of an escort boat. Additional distance practices may also involve escort boat fees.

T-shirts team shirts, shorts, and swimsuits may be arranged for the club and although costs vary, they run around $30 each.