About Competitive Paddling

Competitive Paddling - About Competitive Paddling

Competitive Paddling at Keauhou
Keauhou Canoe Club’s racing program welcomes paddlers of all ages and skill levels — from keiki to kupuna — in the true spirit of aloha. As a member of Moku O Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Island chapter of the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), our club competes across the island and beyond.

About the Program

Our racing teams participate in:
  • Regatta Season (May–August):
 Youth, men’s, women’s, and mixed crews race in age divisions across Hawaiʻi Island, with top teams advancing to the HCRA State Championships each August.
  • Long Distance Season:
 Races throughout the year, including qualifiers for the Queen Liliʻuokalani Race — the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race, held annually in Kailua-Kona.
  • International Racing:
 Keauhou paddlers have represented Hawaiʻi at international events including the World Sprints and other global competitions.
  • HIPA Season (November–March):
 Our paddlers also compete in OC-1, OC-2, and surfski races hosted by the Hawaiʻi Island Paddlesports Association and other venues statewide and on the mainland.

Youth Racing

Our youth program includes:
  • Keiki Program:
 Focuses on paddling basics, teamwork, and connection to Hawaiian culture.
  • Teen Program:
 Emphasizes racing skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and mutual respect — always competing with aloha.

Practice Schedule

• Women (OC-6): Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 PM
• Men (OC-6): Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 PM
• Youth: Tuesday & Thursday, 3:30 PM (March–August)

Ready to Join?

We welcome new and experienced paddlers. Whether you're returning to racing or just beginning, there’s a place for you on our lineups. To get started or ask questions, send us an email at contactkeauhoucanoeclub@gmail.com.