Outrigger paddling clubs are traditionally created to compete in paddling regattas. Keauhou Canoe Club also offers a strong recreational paddling program so members can paddle daily in a non-competitive, community-focused way.
All recreational paddlers must follow these guidelines:
Evaluate your own fitness honestly. Paddling sessions last about one hour and cover 3–6 or more miles, depending on the crew. Make sure you can sustain an hour of moderate exercise.
Safety is the most important thing when you paddle. Follow directions from your steersman, keep your eyes and ears open, and stay safe.
Paddling is a water sport. Expect to get wet. Wear clothing that allows free movement, withstands salt water, and wicks moisture. Most paddlers wear yoga pants or shorts, and a non-cotton t-shirt that dries fast. Here on the Big Island you’ll need water shoes or slippers.
Single hull canoes weigh about 400 pounds and double hull canoes weigh 800 pounds. Both are expensive, and take a long time to fix. KCC paddlers are taught to take good care of our canoes.
KCC is now suggesting that every single member sign up for huli drills. We are holding drills every month or so and it’s great practice. It helps you understand the mechanics of a canoe, gives you practice in huliing and getting back into the canoe, and is strongly recommended.
Your job in the canoe is not talk, listen to your steersman, and follow directions. Stay positive, respecting the mana of the canoe.
Our recreational sessions on the website open for signups one week in advance. You can paddle at 6:30 every day, or at 7:30, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Schedules may change.
The following is a list of current dates/times that you may register and/or submit payment for your crews.