Competitive Teams & Youth Programs

*Practice schedules will be determined by coaches

Want to get your adrenaline pumping? Take it up a notch by joining one of Kai’Ehitu’s Competitive Teams. Our teams welcome paddlers of all ages, from 8-year-old keiki to kūpuna.

Find your stride and receive individualized coaching from skilled instructors eager to teach technique, timing, and teamwork. Join us by becoming a member today.

Practices usually begin mid-March, with the Summer Regatta season lasting from May through the end of July. 

Teams include:

Women’s Team Practice

Men’s Team Practice

Girl’s (12-18) Youth Practice

Boy’s (12-18) Youth Practice

Keiki (8-11) Specials Practice

*Keiki as young as 4 are allowed to practice, but not compete.

At Kai’Ehitu Outrigger Canoe Club we strive to share the spirit of Aloha, as well as our love for Hawaii and paddling. We focus on safety, enjoyment, physical and mental health benefits, and learning about the culture and our club history, that of the Kimitete family.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • See practice schedules above.

    Practices usually begin mid-March, with the Summer Regatta season lasting from May through the end of July. 

  • We meet at the Kamakahonu Beach, next to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.

  • Free parking is available in the community parking lot accessible by Kuakini Highway or Ali’i Drive.

  • Please see our Membership page.

  • While we plan to paddle Monday through Friday, at times the weather and/or ocean conditions will affect our ability to go out on the ocean. Safety, in and out of the water, is our priority.

Guidelines - All Paddlers Shall:

  • Conduct themselves with Aloha in a respectful, non-abusive manner in all interactions with all members of the paddling community. Violations may be met with disciplinary actions.

  • Not consume mind altering substances prior to club activities.

  • Be able to swim or survival float.

  • Be capable of engaging in moderate exercise.

  • Have good physical/mental health.

  • Inform coach if not feeling well, or sees something they feel is unsafe.

  • Be able to get into/out of the wa’a without assistance.

  • All paddlers must be able to assist in moving the canoes into and out of the water.