WATERMAN TAHITI TOUR (WTT) 2 nd annual

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1 (WTT) 2 nd annual Produced by Kainalu XT Type of event ENDURANCE AND SPEED COMPETITIONS Individual or team April through September 2015 Islands of TAHITI, MOOREA, RAIATEA and TAHAA Brief description of event Waterman Tahiti Tour is a unique concept that highlights the endurance and speed of individuals and teams based on : 1 championships 3 disciplines 4 categories 3 islands Featuring Interrnational guest stars The WTT groups several disciplines, such as stand up paddleboarding, open water swimming, and prone paddleboarding to highlight the skills and versatility of the athletes. It also encourages athletes who specialize in one sport to become multi-disciplinary (watermen). This also serves to prepare them for the Bora Bora Liquid Festival that takes place at the end of the year. In order to test the participants skills and capacity to adapt, there will be surprise bonus challenges, waterman combos, rescue challenges and waterman initiations open to the public.

2 Additional information about the event A unique approach - This event is open to anyone who wants to push their limits to the extremes! - This event is respectful of the environment : The Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival was the first event to be recognized as an eco-event. It is registered in the official magazine of French Polynesia s big happenings. - This event merges passion and ambition: during the competition, rescue and first aid challenges which can lead to certified trainings will be open to athletes and the public. A social action program called Get Wet gives children the chance to become acquainted with these water sports. This concept finds its spirit within the essence of the WATERMAN - What is a Waterman? a surfer? a lifeguard? a Waterman is much more! Above all, Watermen are passionate about the sea and the ocean. Watermen are heroes of the sea with an excellent command of the environment. They constantly push the limits and their skills and devotion instill inspiration and admiration. - From the Hawaiian islands to other parts of Polynesia that are at the heart of this spirit, to the beaches of California to New Zealand and Australia where it is the most popular, this philosophy is appealing more and more to athletes and spectators all over the world.

3 This year s sporting schedule APRIL TO SEPTEMBER nd annual Itinerant championships in 5 stages 1 st stage Sunday April 5 Blue Banana Tahiti 2 rd stage Sat. May 23 and Sun. May 24 PK18 Tahiti 3 rd stage Sat. June 20 and Sun. June 21 Coco Beach and Moorea Pearl Beach Moorea 4 rd stage Sat. August 15 and Sun. August 16 Pointe Vénus Tahiti 5 rd stage Sat. Sept 19 to Mon. Sept 21 Raiatea - Tahaa Juillet à août 2015 Waterman California Event 1 st annual Etats-Unis October 2015 Team Waterman Air Tahiti Nui against the world Salt Creek, California NOVEMBER 23-30, 2015 Air Tahiti Nui Invitational Sailing Canoe Channel Crossing 5 th annual French Polynesia DECEMBER 1-6, 2015 Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival 16 th annual Bora Bora, French Polynesia

4 The Course There is no definite course at this time. However, the race will include the following: - 15 km/9mi SUP - 5 km Swimming - 5 km Prone Boarding Typical schedule for a day of competition 7am : Briefing 7:30am : Start the competition - 15km SUP, 5 km Swim and 5 km Prone 1pm : Lunch 2 5pm : Continue with competition 6pm : Presentation of awards accompanied by musical entertainment SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES APRIL THRU SEPTEMBER 2015 The 2 nd annual Waterman Tahiti tour begins with an itinerant competition divided into 5 stages in Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea and Tahaa. Like every year, it offers new challenges. JULY AND AUGUST 2015 Waterman California event, 1ST annual This is a qualifying event for the Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival. October 2015 Team Waterman Air Tahiti Nui against the World. This event takes place in Salt Creek, California and tests a selection of local WTT athletes in a Battle of the Paddle. NOVEMBER 23-30, 2015 An adventure within an adventure! Held before the Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival, the 5th annual Air Tahiti Nui Invitational Sailing Canoe Channel Crossing creates a splendid crossing of sailing canoes from Tahiti to Bora Bora, passing by Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea and Tahaa for a stretch of about 350km/218mi. 6 three-man sailing canoes containing crews that include guest stars and VIPs who have distinguished themselves through their athletic prowess or their state of mind during Waterman Tahiti Tour events. This event provides a communion with the natural elements for one week and an intense physical and psychological adventure while meeting members of the local population and discovering Polynesian islands and their legends. The arrival of the sailing canoes in Bora Bora marks the official opening of the Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival. DECEMBER 1-6, 2015 The ultimate test : The 16 th annual Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival. The best local and international athletes will gather to celebrate the spirit of the Watermen and to partake in challenges that will take place in the lagoon of the pearl of the Pacific, which is among the most beautiful in the world. Open water swim, prone paddleboarding, stand up paddleboarding, Waterman combos and surprise challenges are on the line up. The first day is dedicated to sharing Waterman initiations with the children of the island. At the end of each day, surrounded by various entertainment and dinners, athletes will engage in Polynesian cultural exchanges.

5 COMPETITION RULES There are no medical restrictions. The license number will assure the athlete is in good health (Va a or swimming federation license). WTT is a point-accumulative championship that takes place over 5 stages in which the results for the 4 highest earning stages will count towards the final standings. It is also possible to participate in the WTT stages at the assigned time without competing in the championships, but just to take part in a slice of the adventure. It is also possible to just concentrate on one specific discipline (SUP or OPEN WATER SWIM or PRONE) and select the races you would like to attempt (EVENT PASS A LA CARTE), or even still, you can test the state of your overall physical condition through registering for the Waterman category. This will allow you to partake in all the daily or weekend challenges depending on the stage. Here are the different categories for which you may compete: Men s Women s Team - under 20 years - under 30 years - over 40 years - over 50 years The following titles will be awarded after the 5th stage : - WTT Champion (Men s and Women s) SUP 14 RACER TAHITI; SUP Ambassador AIR TAHITI NUI - WTT Champion (Men s and Women s) OPEN WATER SWIMMER TAHITI Ambassador SWIM AIR TAHITI NUI - WTT Champion (Men s and Women s) PRONE PAD- DLER TAHITI Ambassador PRONE AIR TAHITI NUI - WTT Champion (Men s and Women s) WATER- MAN Ambassador Waterman AIR TAHITI NUI WINNING The winner will receive a trip (either tp go abroad if the winner is from French Polynesia or a trip to Tahiti if the winner from abroad) as well as registration in a competition of the discipline or to a training camp. Contact FB : WatermanTahitiTour kainalu.xt@gmail.com ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES Packages which include transportation, lodging and an event pass (registration + uniform + meals + gear) are availablefrom the organizing committee.

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