Newcomers

Learn Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe!

All ages, recreational or competitive—everyone is welcome!

Learn about the sport on land, including its rich history in Hawaiʻi and Polynesia. Then, try out what you learned in the canoes on the water.

Newcomer Paddles

More newcomer paddles will be scheduled soon. In the meantime, please reach out to us using the form below!

The Details

We recommend:

  • Waterwear or clothes made with synthetic fibers (biking clothes and yoga pants are good)
  • Several layers (to adjust for comfort)
  • Mineral-based sunscreen (avoid ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxa)
  • Sunglasses (floating or with eyewear retainer straps)
  • Hats (made with synthetic fibers)
  • Slip-off shoes, sandals, water shoes, or flip-flops (no street shoes in the canoe)
  • Water (in a refillable drinking container)
  • Towel and change of dry clothes (leave in your vehicle)
  • Any medical needs, for example, an inhaler or EpiPen

Bonus:

  • Outrigger paddle, if you have one
  • PFD (personal flotation device), if you have one
  • Seat pad, if you have one
  • Dry bag or waterproof case for mobile phone

We provide:

  • Outrigger paddle
  • PFD (personal flotation device) Type II

We require:

  • A completed and signed waiver, see here
    Be sure to click the verification email, the waiver is invalid without it.

RSVP

Tell us a bit about yourself at or in the form below!