PWF Whale Regatta Race '09

Get Your Whales Ready

It's just about that time of year again when the Pacific Whale Foundation is preparing for their annual Whale Regatta race to take place during their annual Whale Celebration Day, which will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 2009.

It is a Maui spin off of the familiar ducky races that they have in various cities (including here in Chicago), but instead they use little rubber whales, darn cute ones I might add. There is no cost to enter, although they to suggest a $5 donation per whale. Last year, our little entourage of 10 whales didn't take home any prizes, but this year, we'll be there on Maui to cheer them on in person.

This year's prize is round trip airfare to Maui from any major US city, and at the rate things are going with the airlines, that's quite a big deal. You don't have to be present to win, but in reality, just being there is just as good as winning anyway.

You can find more details about the race and how to enter at pacificwhale.org, and if haven't looked into their annual memberships, be sure to check it out. We've been members for about 3 years now, and visiting their store in Lahaina, talking with their staff and going on their boat tours, they are truly a great group of folks doing a lot of great things not only for the whales, but the environment, the communitity and childhood education in the islands.

Mahalo, and good luck.